Middle Georgia ENT

Providing Ear, Nose, and Throat Care and Treatment to the Middle Georgia Area

Facial Lesion Removal

  • DIET: Resume previous diet.
  • ACTIVITY: Avoid exercise, heavy lifting and straining for 7 days after surgery.
  • MEDICATION: Pain medication as prescribed or Tylenol/Ibuprofen as needed.
  • FOLLOW-UP: Schedule an appointment with our office 5-7 days after surgery for suture removal. Our medical assistant will call daily to assess patient’s progress.
  • WORK/SCHOOL: You may return the day after surgery if desired.
  • INFORMATION: Mild swelling, redness, and bruising are to be expected and will reduce as incision heals. There may also be some mild crusting and bloody drainage. Area can be gently cleaned using peroxide as needed. Do not apply any emollient or cream to incision site. Call our office if there is excessive bleeding, swelling or drainage from the incision site or a fever over 101.
    • Shower and/or bathe as usual. The area may get wet but not saturated and may be blotted dry with a cloth.

The practice of Dr. Rick Lockhart, Middle Georgia Ear, Nose & Throat, is announcing its closure as of August 31, 2023.

Patients who need assistance in locating another ENT specialist or receiving copies of their medical records should contact Dr. Lockhart’s office by phone at (478)452-6610 or in person at 111 Fieldstone Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061, prior to August 31, 2023.

Dr. Lockhart would like to thank Milledgeville and the surrounding areas for welcoming him into the community, and his patients for placing their trust in him for over 30 years.