A plastic surgery operation does not end in the operating room, but after the intervention begins one of the most important stages of this, the postoperative period. In which, we will have to dedicate a special period of care. Where the affected area will rest, in order to obtain an optimal result.
General postoperative advice:
- Avoid non-prescription medications. For example: aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding.
- Rest will speed up recovery, be particularly careful with physical exercise.
- Take care of nutrition and hydration, avoid foods with high sugar and fat content.
- Beware of solar radiation, use creams with high photoprotection.
Plastic surgery care according to the treated areas
Each area to be treated will require special care, since areas that are more sensitive to other factors, such as sun exposure, may require a more specific type of postoperative care, where the care varies.
Body surgery
Within body surgery we can find different types such as abdominoplasty, buttock augmentation, liposuction and lifting.
Abdominoplasty
- It will require a hospital stay of approximately 4 days.
- Perform a very deep rest of 10 days after the intervention, since the total recovery of such surgery is established in approximately 2 months.
- Maintain a correct posture when sleeping, lying down or any other activity.
- Walk at a slow and calm pace, without engaging in strenuous physical activity.
- It is not advisable to shower or bathe completely when you have a girdle, you should use a cleaning sponge.
Buttock augmentation
- Maintain absolute rest for the first 3 days after surgery, and then gradually increase mobility.
- Sleep and rest on your stomach or side for the first 3 weeks.
- Respect the medication prescribed by the doctor.
- Avoid strenuous activities or high physical activity.
- Maintain a healthy and hydrated diet.
- Avoid tobacco, alcohol and anticoagulant drugs.
- Attend reviews as indicated.
Liposuction and facelift
- Use a postoperative girdle for at least four weeks.
- Avoid high temperatures, avoid bathing with very hot water.
- Follow our doctor’s guidelines and the medical treatment indicated for each case.
- Lymphatic drainage, these drains should be performed to eliminate fluids and wastes from the body. In this way we will achieve that the postoperative period improves correctly.
Facial surgery
The facial area will require a more specific postoperative period, in view of the sun’s radiation, so this will be the main point to be treated.
- Avoid sun exposure and use creams with a high sun protection factor.
- Follow the recommendations indicated by the surgeon.
- Avoid tobacco, alcohol and self-medication.
- Avoid physical activity, and begin a routine of moderate activity after the first month or so.
- Maintain a healthy diet and stay hydrated, especially during the first few days.
- Keep the head in a higher position than the body when resting.
- Avoid the use of dyes or chemical products for one month.
- Wash your hair after about 3 days, avoiding wetting it for the first few days.
- Use of a special orthopedic bandage, drains may also be required depending on the type of operation.
Breast surgery
The breast area is a highly sensitive area, so the postoperative period will try to avoid complications with the objective of a correct surgery.
- Hospital admission of at least one day.
- Avoid sudden movements that cause pain or discomfort.
- Comply with the supervising physician’s instructions and appropriate medication.
- Avoid tobacco and alcohol, since they hinder healing and cancel the effect of some drugs.
- Avoid wetting the incisions, using an antiseptic for disinfection.
- The use of pressotherapy bras may be recommended.
- Cancel physical activity during the first 3 weeks.
- Comply with the revisions advised by your surgeon.
Genital surgery
As in the mammary area, this presents a very high sensitivity, especially in female genital surgeries, so this postoperative will be treated with delicacy, avoiding any unforeseen event and complication that may arise.
- Comply with the medical check-ups imposed by your surgeon.
- Avoid hot baths, saunas and sexual activity during the first month.
- Avoid activities that lead to the opening of the legs.
- Clean the area with an intimate soap and use physiological saline solution.
A plastic surgery is an intervention that presents a sequence of special care depending on the affected area to be treated. Therefore, we offer you a series of general and specific cares so that you can have a postoperative period without complications and a good recovery.
