After any plastic surgery, such as abdominoplasty, surgery on the breast, face or even liposuction, it is necessary to take some care with posture, food and the dressing to ensure good healing of the skin and thus guarantee the desired effect.
Some essential precautions are:
- Eat light meals, based on broths, grilled and cooked and eating small amounts throughout the day to avoid nausea; Eat 2 servings of fruit a day, vegetable stock or yogurt with seeds to maintain bowel function; Drink at least 1.5 L of water or tea to hydrate; Urinate at least 5 times a day; Rest in a comfortable and adequate position according to the surgery; Change the dressing at the doctor's office on the scheduled date; Do not remove protective equipment such as a brace, bra or drain, for example, until instructed by the doctor; Take the medications indicated by the doctor, complying with the dose and hours to avoid infection and pain; Avoid doing physical exercise in the first week, especially when there are stitches or staples; Consult your doctor before taking any medication other than the recommended one to see if it does not hinder recovery.
In some surgeries, it may be necessary to have lymphatic drainage sessions to help you recover faster. See other precautions to take before and after surgery by clicking here, remembering that each surgery has its specific care. Know some of the precautions to take in the case of Abdominoplasty.
Why do physical therapy after plastic surgery
Dermato-functional physiotherapy is indicated especially after plastic surgery to guarantee the acceleration of the recovery process and to prevent complications.
It aims to reduce swelling, maintain movement, improve scars and prevent or reduce scar adhesions. In addition, it helps to reduce bruising, fibrosis, improves blood circulation and venous return, increases tissue oxygenation and decreases recovery time after plastic surgery.
Some of the resources used for this purpose are lymphatic drainage, ultrasound, electrostimulation, cryotherapy, massage and kinesiotherapy, however, the number of sessions will depend on the type of surgery and the evaluation in the immediate postoperative period.
Warning signs to return to the doctor
The patient should seek medical help if he has difficulty breathing, has a dirty dressing or if he still has the following symptoms:
- Fever; Dr who does not pass the painkillers indicated by the doctor; Drain filled with liquid; Feeling scared or smelling bad; The surgery site is hot, swollen, red and painful.
In these cases it is important to consult the doctor, as he may be developing an infection in the scar, the antibiotic is not the most suitable, develop a pulmonary embolism or thrombosis, for example.
Taking precautions to avoid complications is essential, but there are always risks of having plastic surgery, such as bruising, infection or stitch opening. Find out who is most likely to develop complications and what are the main risks of plastic surgery.
