What Can a Husband Do to Help His Wife After Her Lift and Implant?

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by Rogers in Rogers, AR

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How can a Husband be of help after Cosmetic Surgery?

This is one of the most considerate questions I have ever seen. Unlike "regular" Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery involves the clinical aspects of surgery compounded by the fears, doubts and insecurities involving changes of one's appearance. You could be of great help in acting as a coach making sure your wife takes her medications, eats properly and is reassured and supported in her decisions through the recovery and afterwards. Dr. Peter Aldea

Spouse Role in Postoperative Care after Breast Augmentation

What a wonderful question. A supportive spouse can significantly improve the quality of home aftercare. A few recommendations: 1. Fill her prescriptions before surgery 2. Arrange an area in the house for her to rest comfortably as she recovers that is easily accessible to a restroom 3. Make sure to have plenty of dressing supplies at home. 4. Stay with your wife at all times for 24 hours... more

The caretakers role after breast lift with implants

The fact that you are concerned enough to pose this question is a good sign! Your role is vital to your wife's recovery. Being supportive and helping her with activities of daily living are crucial in minimizing post-operative complications. I encourage our patients to bring their "support person" to the pre op appointment so they can learn what to expect in the post-op period.

George John Alexander, MD

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Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

What can a Husband do After his Wife's Surgery?

The simple answer is support her! Patients experience a number of things after surgery which we address with medications, dressings, etc. But one of the most important things they experience are emotions. As her husband, you can be a huge help to her by supporting her not only physically but also emotionally. Simply be there for her! see video

How can a relative help after surgery?

A relative can be an important part of the post-op care delivered to a patient. I always recommend to patients to have someone stay with them the first night after surgery just in case the patient needs help. The relative can also help with assisting the patient i around the home.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What a great husband! :)

What a refreshing question. Before I go into the medical response, I want for you to take into account everything that you know of your wife thus far. In effort to make her the most comfortable, aside from the medical aspect of the recovery, simply knowing how she likes being treated during an illness (i.e. Coddled? Left alone?), should be taken into account. One of the best things that you can do, (and seeing that you are posting this question, I think this is probably a moot point,... more

Husband Help after breast surgery

Excellent question either asked by a sensitive husband or a wife who is planning ahead. Essentially the husband can be most helpful as an emotional as well as physical support. There is no nursing training required, During the first few days he can organize the medications and make sure his wife is comfortable, remember it is easier to stay ahead of the pain than to catch up with it, so don't be stingy with the pain medication. Also help by taking care of children and household... more

Breast lift, breast aumentation

Be supportive with their decisions, and post-op recovery. The post-op recovery is fairly simple: make sure that no heavy lifting or activities are undertaken.

Your partner has a vital role in recovery from Plastic Surgery!

After any Plastic Surgical procedure, your partner (spouse, family member, good friend, roommate) plays a vital role in helping you to recover. In fact, I insist on meeting your "caregiver" during the initial consultation or your preoperative visit in my practice, so that I can be certain that you will have the assistance you need during your recovery from surgery! Things that a partner will help with after surgery include: Lifting objects beyond the... more

Husbands role in wife's cosmetic surgery

Fantastic quesiton. I will try to be brief. In my personal as well as professional experience, there are numerous issues at play. First and foremost is listening and understanding the reasons your wife underwent the procedure without being judgmental or critical. Many women are made to feel guilty by society about having "unnecessary" cosmetic surgery when they are undergoing the surgery to restore their self esteem or even to appear more attractive to you. Secondly, is being... more