Is it normal to be an emotional wreck after surgery?

I'm sorry to hear about the tough time you are having after your surgery.You should be aware that it is not unusual for patients to undergo significant emotional “ups and downs” after any type of surgery. Surgery of any kind carries a significant amount of stress with it; again, it is not unusual to see patients undergo “post operative depression” that generally resolves after a few weeks. The surgical related stress may be compounded/increased if there are other significant stressors occurring in your life at this point.I would suggest that you communicate your experience with your plastic surgeon who knows you and your situation best and may be able to provide specific guidance, depending on the specific “stressors” that may be present in your life. If necessary, counseling may also be helpful.Best wishes.

I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time emotionally after your surgery. It is not uncommon to feel ups and downs as you progress through recovery. The combination of medications and the change in how you look and feel physically can be overwhelming. If you continue to experience these emotions or if they worsen, be sure to contact your surgeon.

Yes, it is not uncommon to feel depressed and or emotionally labile after cosmetic surgery.  Not everyone experiences it. The incidence is 1 out 5. This will go away in almost everyone within the first month . It is a grief reaction based in a perception of doe anatomic loss-- loosing the big nose, loosing the lower roll, loosing the small breast, etc... Provided there was no major pre-operative psychological issues- this should subside. If however, a patient is under psychological care then it might be a good idea - to reconnect with that healthcare provider.