How to Prepare For Your Cosmetic Treatment

You’ve spent hours doing research, found the right plastic surgeon, and decided to have plastic surgery. The choice to get any cosmetic treatment is serious. Selecting the right doctor and preparing for your treatment, both mentally and physically is essential. Although the way you prepare for your treatment may be slightly different depending on your precise treatment, it’s important to stick to a healthy lifestyle. Here are seven things you can do to prepare for your treatment. 

7 Things to Do to Prepare for Cosmetic Treatment

You can make your plastic surgery experience smoother and safe by following your doctor’s guidelines. By preparing your body and mind for your treatment, you will be in the strongest position to recover swiftly and safely. This will help you to achieve the best results possible. 

Ask Questions and Voice Any Concerns  

Deciding to go ahead with a cosmetic treatment is exciting. But it does come with worries. After all, if you’re planning on getting fat transfer surgery, liposuction, or even a tummy tuck, it’s a type of surgery. Before your surgery, ask as many questions as you want and voice any concerns you may have. When you share how you’re feeling, your surgeon can help put you at ease by addressing your concerns and giving you all the information you need. 

Stop Smoking 

Stop smoking before your surgery. Nicotine can slow down healing and increase scar formation. If you want to achieve the best results, stopping smoking is a part of that process. It’s a good idea to stop smoking two to three weeks before your surgery. 

Avoid Certain Medications 

If you are taking any medication, inform your surgeon. This includes any supplements or any homoeopathic remedies. Certain medications may react with anaesthetics and other medicines following your surgery. To minimise bruising and bleeding, avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. 

Follow a Healthy Diet 

You want to get your body in the optimal shape for surgery. That means following a healthy diet and focusing on what’s going into your body. 

Stay Hydrated 

It’s essential to stay hydrated, especially the day before your surgery. Usually, your fluid intake is reduced on the day of your surgery to minimise complications. Drinking plenty of water helps to hydrate and cleanser your body. 

Arrange Some Downtime 

The amount of downtime you need to schedule in will depend on the type of surgery you choose. While some treatments require little rest, others need much more time for the healing process. Before your surgery, arrange who will pick you up after, take time off work, and avoid lifting. 

Stick to Your Pre-Surgery Guidelines 

 

Your plastic surgeon will advise you on everything you need to do to prepare for your surgery. After your initial consultation and thorough assessment, you will talk about the procedure, recovery time, and how to prepare. Stick to your pre-surgery checklist. It’s created around you so that you can achieve the best results from your treatment.

These general tips for preparing for your cosmetic treatment apply to most types of surgery. Of course, you will have a more detailed preparation checklist and guidelines to greatly reduce the risk of complications and promote optimal results. 

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