{"id":5732,"date":"2025-01-15T12:48:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recoverynestcare.es\/2025\/01\/15\/general-postoperative-advice\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T12:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:48:16","slug":"general-postoperative-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recoverynestcare.es\/en\/2025\/01\/15\/general-postoperative-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"General postoperative advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General postoperative advice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid non-prescription medications. For example: aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rest will speed up recovery, be particularly careful with physical exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take care of nutrition and hydration, avoid foods with high sugar and fat content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beware of solar radiation, use creams with high photoprotection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Plastic surgery care according to the treated areas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Body surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within body surgery we can find different types such as abdominoplasty, buttock augmentation, liposuction and lifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Abdominoplasty<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It will require a hospital stay of approximately 4 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perform a very deep rest of 10 days after the intervention, since the total recovery of such surgery is established in approximately 2 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintain a correct posture when sleeping, lying down or any other activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Walk at a slow and calm pace, without engaging in strenuous physical activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is not advisable to shower or bathe completely when you have a girdle, you should use a cleaning sponge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Buttock augmentation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintain absolute rest for the first 3 days after surgery, and then gradually increase mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sleep and rest on your stomach or side for the first 3 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Respect the medication prescribed by the doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid strenuous activities or high physical activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintain a healthy and hydrated diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid tobacco, alcohol and anticoagulant drugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attend reviews as indicated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Liposuction and facelift<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a postoperative girdle for at least four weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid high temperatures, avoid bathing with very hot water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow our doctor&#8217;s guidelines and the medical treatment indicated for each case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Facial surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The facial area will require a more specific postoperative period, in view of the sun&#8217;s radiation, so this will be the main point to be treated.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid sun exposure and use creams with a high sun protection factor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow the recommendations indicated by the surgeon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid tobacco, alcohol and self-medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid physical activity, and begin a routine of moderate activity after the first month or so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintain a healthy diet and stay hydrated, especially during the first few days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep the head in a higher position than the body when resting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid the use of dyes or chemical products for one month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash your hair after about 3 days, avoiding wetting it for the first few days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use of a special orthopedic bandage, drains may also be required depending on the type of operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Breast surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breast area is a highly sensitive area, so the postoperative period will try to avoid complications with the objective of a correct surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hospital admission of at least one day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid sudden movements that cause pain or discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Comply with the supervising physician&#8217;s instructions and appropriate medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid tobacco and alcohol, since they hinder healing and cancel the effect of some drugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid wetting the incisions, using an antiseptic for disinfection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The use of pressotherapy bras may be recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cancel physical activity during the first 3 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Comply with the revisions advised by your surgeon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Genital surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Comply with the medical check-ups imposed by your surgeon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid hot baths, saunas and sexual activity during the first month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid activities that lead to the opening of the legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clean the area with an intimate soap and use physiological saline solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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