Why Take a Shower Before Cosmetic Surgery?
April 23rd, 2019
Patients play a significant role in preparation for elective cosmetic surgery. Following a few simple instructions is essential in helping to make the post-operative course of recovery easier and safer. Here is another point that I include in pre-op instructions for my patients prepping for their surgery. Take A Shower. Any time you shower, the number of bacteria on the skin is reduced. Taking a shower the night before and the morning before surgery can go a long way in reducing the risk for infection. Regular soap is fine for this task.
See my Top 10 Tips for Cosmetic Surgery Recovery HERE for our patients, although it is important for patients to follow whatever instructions their chosen surgeon provides. Surgery by and large is safe. Complications are always an inherent risk. You can help in reducing post-operative risks by following these simple tips before and after your cosmetic surgery.
Safety Tips Before Cosmetic Surgery: Stop Smoking
March 26th, 2019
Safety Tips: Stop Smoking. Patient preparation for surgery is essential to make the post-operative course of recovery safer for patients. The nicotine in tobacco products and also found in “stop smoking” products makes blood vessels smaller as a result of the action on the blood vessels. Many plastic surgery procedures (face lift, tummy tuck, breast reduction) have the possibility for increased complications with this reduced blood flow to the skin, resulting in risk of skin loss and pronounced scarring is increased. Smoking tobacco or weed also increases the chance of coughing after surgery. Coughing can lead to unwanted bleeding, never a good thing. It is best to quit all nicotine-containing products two to four weeks before surgery. Always check with your surgeon before surgery.
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