Preparing For Cosmetic Surgery
When considering Scottsdale cosmetic surgery, make sure your family knows of all the procedures and steps so that they can help you, especially after the surgery. Talk with your surgeon about any special steps they have for you depending on the type of surgery you are having.
The plastic surgeon can provide you with a full list of over the counter medications to avoid. Do not take any aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications, like ibuprofen. The surgeon might also recommend that you stop taking certain supplements that can cause problems with clotting or have a reaction to the anesthesia. The surgeon should also give you full details about other things to do or not to do before surgery.
At home, really clean your house. Take out the trash and recycling the day before your surgery. Make sure all the laundry is done so you do not have to worry about it. It is best to also make a “honey-do” list, bills to be paid, errands, and other reminders. Shapiro Plastic Surgery has patient stay facilities for you to have round the clock medical care during the first few days after your surgery.
Any other prescriptions that you need to take should be filled before the surgery. Also, to make sure you have plenty of dressings and gauze; you should buy some and have them on hand. Make sure you have a thermometer, as well. A high fever after surgery can be a sign of infection, so it is very important to check your temperature every few hours.
Arrange to have some one watch your children or pets for the first few days after your surgery. You should have plenty of rest and constant care for twenty-four to seventy-two hours after your surgery. Make sure that someone is there to care for you or hire an in-home nurse to ease the burden off your family.
Set up the area around the couch or the bed beforehand. Include books, the remote control, or game consoles. Make sure you have plenty of pillows to keep your upper body elevated. Have ice packs and heating pads to help with after-surgery swelling and pain. Many patients have nausea after surgery, so you should also have a bucket, with a lid, near the bed. It is important to make sure you have plenty of bottled water around the bed or couch to prevent dehydration. Buy Dial antibacterial soap or your surgeon might give you Hibiclens soap to use after the surgery. These soaps kill Staph and other surface bacteria that can cause severe infections.
The steps before and after surgery are important to maintain your health during the entire process. Follow all your doctor’s instructions to the letter to make sure that nothing goes wrong during or after the procedure. Surround yourself with family and friends to have a positive emotional outlook as it is key to having a successful surgery.