How Can I Get a Fast Recovery from Plastic Surgery?

There are many things a patient can do to speed their recovery after plastic surgery. Get your life in order before surgery - bills paid, shopping done, home cleaned, and care assistance arranged. This relieves the stress early after surgery and allows the patient to relax and focus only on their recovery. Avoid all products that enhance bleeding such as aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E and many herbals. Your doctor should provide you with a list, which grows regularly as more herbal products... more

The best way for a person to get the speediest recovery from surgery is to start as a healthy patient. I insist that patients are non-smokers and that they have avoided smoke for at least several months. I also think that people with a healthy BMI will have a more satisying result and will also tend to heal faster. My patients all require bloood tests to and patients over 40 require EKG's. On occassion, people are unhappy that they have been "turned away" if they have... more

After any type of plastic surgery on the face there is going to be approximately two weeks of some degree of swelling and bruising located in the facial areas. It is recommended that patients do not go back to work for at least two weeks post-operatively, or have any social engagements, because the incisions, swelling and bruising will be detectable during that time. Within two weeks after the surgery, makeup can be applied and most patients are able to return to their normal lifestyle of... more

There are many things one can do to speed up the healing phase after rhinoplasty.Some of the factors that may increase swelling include secondary surgery that requires an open approach with multiple cartilage grafts, thick/sebaceous skin, large reduction in nasal size (especially at the tip).The nasal tip is the last place for swelling to come down adn for the skin to re-attach and shape itself on top of the cartilage framework that has been modified.Here are some tips:Ask your doctor to... more

Post-operative care for any cosmetic procedure is paramount in the success of the procedure and rapid healing time. I give all of my patients the following post-operative instructions after any facial surgery procedure. NUTRITION: It is very important to stay well hydrated following surgery with liquids, such as Gatorade, chicken broth, Jell-o, water, etc. FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS: Always have a follow-up appointment with your surgeon within one week of your surgery. MEDICATIONS: You will... more

Younger, healthier patients tend to have a faster recovery. Having said that, you need to follow your plastic surgeons directions if you desire to have a smooth and fast recovery. This means asking questions if you are unsure about what you can or cant do. It also means ready whatever literature your surgeon gives you on the postoperative treatment plan. Follow you doctors plan and you will be on your way to a smooth, fast and hopefully successful recovery. Good luck.