Proper Ice Application after Cosmetic Surgery
September 7th, 2023
Proper ice application to reduce pain, swelling and bruising after cosmetic surgery is considered helpful. However, there are safety guidelines for properly applying ice during recovery. Caution needs to be used to avoid damage to delicate incisions and the surrounding tissue.
I recommend that my patients use ice and some water in sealable plastic bags, such as Ziploc style bags. It is very important to make sure water is visible in the bag, as it assures the temperature of the ice is just above the freezing temperature to eliminate the risk of unknowingly causing frostbite to tissue that may still be numb from surgery. I strongly discourage ice alone, gel pads or bagged frozen vegetables applied directly from the freezer to the skin, due to being well below freezing, and may cause tissue damage. Therefore, using an ice bag filled with some water is both recommended to reduce swelling and patients report it also helps to reduce pain following their surgery. *One important exception to any ice application after cosmetic surgery is following fat grafting procedures, because the cold is particularly detrimental to the survival of the grafts.
Anti-aging Refresh for the Holidays
November 23rd, 2019
Anti-aging quick fixes or minor nipntucks usually do not offer permanent changes. However, a short clinic visit for Botox® and facial fillers, the minimally invasive procedures can offer facial rejuvenation with minimal downtime and quick recovery just in time for the Holidays. Recent advances in fat grating techniques, can also give patients a more permanent solution.
Fat grating or lipo-transfer utilizes liposuction and repurposing the fat to plump sagging faces, minimize lip wrinkles and more. Fat is removed from areas like the abdomen or thighs and the concentrated fat cells are injected and sculpted into targeted areas for facial rejuvenation. For more information on Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation, click here.
Photo: Haute Holiday tree in Paris.
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