Post-op FAQs
In addition to antibiotics, your doctor will also prescribe a pain reliever. Sometimes the body may register pain with a different type of discomforts, such as muscle spasms or pressure. For these situations, a muscle relaxant may be more beneficial. It is essential to talk with your surgeon to plan together for a more tolerable postoperative period.
The recovery time after plastic surgery may vary depending on the surgery performed and the patient. Consult your surgeon for specific recovery times.
Adding a lymphatic massage to a patient's postoperative care routines can benefit their healing process. The massage technique helps reduce swelling and improve cosmetic results.
Depending on the procedure you have selected, you will be able to fly home, usually after the first 5 to 10 days.
Your surgeon will recommend which medications you should take to relieve any pain you are experiencing and swelling.
This will depend on the type of surgery you underwent and the type of work you do. It would be good for you to consider taking 3 to 14 days off. Patients who undergo breast augmentation usually return to work after three days, while more invasive surgeries, such as Brazilian Butt Lifts and Mommy Makeovers, will require at least 14 days.
This is another aspect that also depends on the surgery you have selected. The sore usually begins to decrease three days after surgery.
As we mentioned above, this will depend on your surgery. In most procedures, the initial swelling begins to subside about two weeks after the procedure. Still, the wound's healing can take from 6 to 12 months.
Bandages will be removed immediately after 48 hours, at which time you will be able to shower.
You will have at least two follow-up appointments. The first appointment will be one week after surgery and the next one 2-3 months after the procedure. For out-of-town patients we can adjust this timeline. Other arrangements will be scheduled as needed.
You will need someone to be with you the first 24 hours after your surgery. During this time, you will recover from the anesthesia, and you must have someone to take you home and stay with you. You will need extra assistance for the first six weeks after surgery, as you will not be able to perform your daily activities or lift anything over 20 pounds.