Forces That Drive Tertiary Structure. Most proteins fold into their tertiary structure in an aqueous environment-a cell is, after all, 60% water. The chemical properties of the various R-groups (sidechains) of the amino acids within the protein chain will influence the way that the protein folds in its environment.
This cold sensation will last approximately three to five minutes until a burning sensation appears. The burning sensation will fade into an ache, followed by numbness. Beware that once numbing occurs, remove and discontinue the ice. Continued application following numbing may result in tissue damage.
The packs should be applied to the sides of the face where surgery was performed. The ice packs should be applied in an on and off fashion, 20 minutes on the face and 20 minutes off the face for the first 24 hours. The ice only needs to be applied while you are awake. After 24 hours, ice has no beneficial effect.