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Cosmetic Surgery Before and After First Steps
Perhaps you’ve already made the decision to go forward with facial plastic surgery but still have questions. Whether you’ve elected to have rhinoplasty, a facelift or another type of procedure, it’s likely you’ll want to know more about the fine print of facial cosmetic surgery before and after. The more you know in terms of how best to prepare prior to a facial plastic surgery procedure, and similarly after with post-surgical instructions, the more assurance you’ll achieve your desired goals.
Cosmetic Surgery Before and After First Steps
In many cases, prior to moving forward with a cosmetic surgery option, individuals will seek a recommendation from family and friends for a reliable surgeon. In other instances, a physician or other medical expert may offer a referral. Regardless of how you selected your surgeon, it’s important to make sure that in addition to having extensive skills and experience in the procedure you’re considering, that a candidate is also a board certified surgeon.
Dr. Jon Chadwell, for example, in addition to being highly-skilled and experienced in facial plastic surgery, is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Once you’ve selected a surgeon, you should receive a full consultation that will allow you to personally ask questions regarding your cosmetic surgery before and after. In addition to going over past and present medical history, you’ll be able to ask your surgeon questions such as:
- How many times have you performed the surgery you’re opting for?
- What are the potential risks?
- How long will initial recovery take?
- Will certain medications need to be prescribed?
- Are there any special postsurgical instructions to help maximize results?
Helpful Hints Leading Up to Surgery
Once your surgery is scheduled, there are steps that can be taken to help ensure the recovery process goes more smoothly and comfortably. Here are a few tips that can be done in the days and hours leading up to surgery:
- Contact a family member or friend to help take you to and from surgery
- Make sure to have easy meals and plenty of bottled water available (especially for the first couple of days of recovery)
- Get all “big” chores done such as laundry, loading/unloading the dishwasher, etc.
- Ready all bedside necessities – phone chargers and reading material
- Fill any prescriptions needed during recovery (or make sure existing medications are filled and easily accessible)
Maximize Your Surgery Results
It’s imperative that after any facial plastic surgery procedure that postsurgical instructions are strictly followed. Typically, unless specified otherwise by your surgeon, it’s vital for the facial area to remain elevated in the first week post surgery. It’s also wise to have someone available to help or check in with you to ensure you have all you need for optimum recovery. Of course, rest and hydration will help aid the recovery process as well.
Above all, remember to have realistic expectations and patience. If you’ve done all that’s possible to make sure your checklist is complete for both cosmetic surgery before and after, it’s probable that you will achieve great results!
To learn more about how to prep and recover from facial plastic surgery, call us today at 574- 280-4818!
Successful facial plastic surgery is ultimately achieved through good rapport with our patients.
Refining your face is a dramatic personal decision. As you explore your options, know that the staff at Chadwell Facial Plastic Surgery will guide you through your decision-making process. To us, the cosmetic process is more than just “surgery”. Each patient has different shapes, features, contours, and personal goals. We consider shadowing, proportion, depth, and perspective to combine medicine with artistry and ultimately achieve your new look.
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