6 Keys to successful plastic surgery postoperative care

The first thing you should take into account during the postoperative process to your plastic surgery, are the recommendations made by your plastic surgeon. So it is very important that you follow the medication indicated by this, as this will serve to prevent infections and reduce inflammation that may appear after the intervention.

1. Healthy eating and exercises
A balanced diet is vital for wounds to heal as soon as possible. It is only necessary to avoid excess salt and fat. Ingest fruits, meats, cereals, yogurt, cheeses, etc. In this recovery period, your body needs the necessary nutrients for the healing process, so you should not do rigorous diets at this stage.

2. Rest and activity
Rest is essential during the postoperative process, especially avoiding intense or strenuous activities, but this should not be confused with absolute inactivity, unless your surgeon recommends it, or depends on the surgery you have performed. But, it is very important to walk at least every 2 hours during the day to help the circulation of the legs.

3. Medications
Since the plastic surgery starts and until 10 or 15 days later, medications such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, vitamins, creams to prevent bruises and healing medicines to apply to wounds are indicated. It is very important that you follow the instructions as recommended by your plastic surgeon, in order to obtain the best results.

4. Hygiene
The healing or cleaning of the wound should be done without fail on the second day of surgery, and thereafter daily, which includes a full bath and surgical soap for your wounds, if necessary, purified water to remove the soap.

5. Postsurgical compression garments (girdles)
The strips are an essential complement to improve and accelerate the period of inflammation. It is vital to use post-surgical girdles, which should not be confused with reducing girdles, as they could hurt wounds and skin. It is recommended to use them at least, for 2 months.

6. Postoperative revisions
The importance of follow-up during the postoperative process is essential, since problems may arise which, discovered early, could avoid major complications. In the first 21 days you must go at least one day a week to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. In case you have had to travel, it is recommended to stay in the country for a minimum of 15 days from the day of surgery, so that before any eventuality you can go to the surgeon who attended it.