During the first days of recovery, it is recommended to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to put on.
Recommended options include:
Choose soft fabrics such as cotton to prevent skin irritation.
It is essential to wear the compression garment prescribed by your surgeon based on your procedure. These garments are a fundamental part of your postoperative care and must be worn according to medical instructions.
For a proper recovery, we recommend having the following prepared:
Additional items may be required depending on your specific procedure and will be outlined in your postoperative instructions.
Proper preparation helps support a smoother recovery process.
After surgery, your diet should progress gradually.
In the recovery area, you will be offered clear fluids to ensure you tolerate hydration properly.
During the first hours at home, you should begin with clear liquids such as:
If tolerated without nausea or vomiting, you may gradually transition to soft foods such as clear soups or broths.
You may then resume solid foods as tolerated.
A recovery-focused diet should be:
Proper nutrition supports healing and recovery.
If your procedure requires specific dietary restrictions, these will be outlined in your postoperative instructions.
Some level of discomfort after surgery is normal. However, pain should be manageable with prescribed medication.
For proper pain control:
If you experience severe pain that does not improve with medication, sudden intense pain, or additional symptoms such as fever, excessive swelling, or bleeding, you must contact our medical team immediately.
If you experience any of the following warning signs:
You must contact our medical team immediately.
On the day of surgery, you will be provided with a postoperative emergency contact number.
If the situation is severe or you are unable to reach our team, you should go to the nearest emergency room without delay.
If your procedure requires drains, you must carefully follow the instructions provided by your medical team.
General guidelines include:
Drains will be removed once the output is within an acceptable range and your surgeon determines it is safe.
If you notice a sudden increase in drainage, significant pain, foul odor, or redness at the site, contact our medical team immediately.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is done to improve function and restore normal appearance caused by severe burns, traumatic injuries, congenital deformities, infections or diseases, and the removal of cancers or tumors. Aesthetic plastic surgery is performed to improve the overall appearance.
A cosmetic surgeon is a type of plastic surgeon who specializes in performing elective aesthetic procedures to enhance a person's appearance. However, not all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons. Plastic surgeons can also specialize in reconstructive surgery, focusing on restoring form and function in patients who have suffered injuries or have congenital deformities.
Board Certification is the process in which an allopathic medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathy (DO) has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, and the American Board of Physician Specialties.
This certification is only granted after passing a rigorous oral, written, and practical examination. The surgeon must demonstrate a mastery of the knowledge and skills that define an area of medical specialization.
In plastic surgery, the surgeon's artistic skill can be as important as the surgeon's training. The patient should keep in mind that each surgeon has individual preferences and techniques, and expertise, which results in different surgical outcomes.
Therefore, board certification does not guarantee a better outcome. Having communication with your plastic surgeon and checking his or her previous work can help ensure that you get the results you want.
DOs are osteopathic physicians who are thoroughly trained and licensed to practice all aspects of medicine. Osteopathic physicians may be board-certified to specialize in family practice, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, and other medical specialties and subspecialties.
They possess a patient-centered approach to medical care and use all the resources of modern medicine to prevent and treat disease, including prescribing medications and performing surgical interventions when indicated. Osteopathic physicians are qualified to perform Osteopathic Manipulative Osteopathic Treatment (OMT), a method in which the hands are used to diagnose and treat the patient, paying special attention to the joints, bones, muscles nerves. OMT is used to relieve pain and discomfort and, more importantly, aids the body heal itself.
The main difference is that DOs practice an integrated approach to medicine for each individual, while MDs take a more symptomatic, isolated approach. Also, DOs are provided with additional training in the musculoskeletal system. In the case of a DO plastic surgeon, it allows him or her to appreciate better the human body's differences are unique to it.
The type of anesthesia will depend on the surgical procedure, the length and complexity of the operation, and the patient's health. When local anesthesia is used, numbing medication is applied to the surgical area to minimize discomfort. With sedation, intravenous (IV) medication is administered to the patient to bring the patient into a state of decreased consciousness. Local anesthesia is usually administered along with sedation to minimize discomfort. With this method, the patient is technically awake but with little or no memory of the procedure's events and surroundings. After this type of anesthesia, the patient needs to recover for a short time before returning home.
With general anesthesia, the patient is deep asleep. A licensed anesthesiologist administers drugs that depress the central nervous system, making it insensitive to any pain stimulus from surgery and pushing the body's vital reflexes. The anesthesiologist will continuously monitor the patient throughout the procedure. Patients undergoing general anesthesia will not be allowed to drive or operate heavy machinery for a minimum of 24 hours.
Most procedures that are considered cosmetic are typically not covered. Our trained patient care coordinators can assist you with insurance eligibility, coverage, and insurance concerns before the surgery.
We provide a variety of financing options and comprehensive payment plans. Our experienced surgical staff can assist you with all aspects of the financing process.
Outpatient surgeries are the safest of all. Since they are minimally invasive and allow the person to return home the same day after surgery. This type of surgery is also referred to as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery.
All surgery has its risks. However, because they are non-invasive surgeries, the risk is minimal. In addition, more than half of the surgeries performed in the US today are ambulatory, and this trend will continue to increase as surgical techniques and equipment evolve.
