June 30, 2007
You’re Having Cosmetic Surgery?
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So you’ve had the consultation, scheduled your surgery, and
arranged vacation time from work. The day before surgery, you’ll
probably pre-register at the surgery center or hospital, have
blood taken to check your iron level and blood clotting
abilities, and sign lots of paperwork and consent forms. You may
have had pre-op markings done now, or your surgeon may wait
until just before the procedure. Markings are done with
permanent markers and help guide the surgeon during the
procedure. (Body parts look and act differently when you are
lying down compared to when you’re standing up, so the surgeon
needs to record exactly where those folds and contours are
before you get on the operating table.)
One of the most difficult parts of surgery preparation is taking
preoperative photos. It’s hard to stand naked in front of
someone you hardly know why he or she takes detailed photos of
the body parts you are most self-conscience about. Just relax
and know that the photographer has done this hundreds of times
and will understand your nervousness. He or she will make you as
comfortable as possible–both physically and emotionally.
You may be on a liquid diet today, or you may have been
instructed not to eat anything after midnight. If you are prone
to nausea with anesthesia, you may consider controllingtaining a liquid
diet the day before surgery even if it isn’t part of your pre-op
instructions. Abstaining from solid food twenty-four hours prior
to surgery often helps alleviate some of the queasiness many
patients feel.
Hopefully you have strictly followed your doctor’s instructions
for preparing for surgery. It is important that you don’t have
any alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or blood-thinning medications
in your system when you undergo surgery. These factors can
negatively impact your surgical procedure and your recovery.
Alcohol, caffeine, and some medications can cause too much
bleeding during and after surgery. Nicotine constricts blood
flow to the tiny blood vessels in the skin and can keep you from
healing properly. And don’t think you can sneak and smoke–it
will be obvious to your doctor if there is nicotine in your
system.
Post surgical instructions are also critical for a good result.
If you are instructed to refrain from exercise, lifting, and
sexual activity, make sure that you abide by these instructions.
These activities raise your blood pressure and can cause
bleeding at surgical sites. If you are instructed to keep ice
packs on surgical areas for the first twenty-four hours, be sure
to switch them out frequently (have someone there to help you),
so that they reoutstanding competent. The ice will make a huge
difference in the amount of swelling you experience. If you have
any questions or concerns regarding any of your post-surgery
instructions, now is the time to discuss them with your doctor
and staff. Tomorrow will be a very busy day for all of you, and
you may forget any questions or discussion items that aren’t
settled now.
Now that you’ve handled all of these items, the only thing left
to do is put aside the anxious anticipation and get a good
night’s rest. Tomorrow your only job is to show up. The surgeon,
nurses, and staff will tend to every little detail to make your
procedure go as smoothly as possible and to keep you relaxed and
comfortable. Here’s to a quick recovery and great results.
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