Plastic Surgery Prevention
It is important for you to know that there are many factors to consider before having a plastic surgery or aesthetic procedure. The evaluation consultation is the most important step to decide, that is why your Plastic Surgeon must be certified. Since they consider all the details of their patients to take care of your health and beauty.
The factors that should be considered beforehand to avoid any inconvenience in your process are the following:
● Blood tests. ● COVID-19 test. ● Chest X-ray. ● Electrocardiogram. ● Lung function. ● Among others.
You will also be asked important questions about yourself, such as:
● Age. ● Weight. ● Size. ● Previous serious health problems. ● Psychological consultation. ● If you are under any medical treatment. ● If you use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. If you are prone to any disease. ● Family history. ● Among others.
As we mentioned previously, it is very important to be sincere with this type of questions, since they are the main sources of good praxis in doctors. To know if you should take any consideration prior to your surgery, whether it is a treatment with medication, if you are asked to lose or gain weight, to control any symptom, etc.
Unfortunately there are cases where there are surgeries that go wrong, because patients were not completely honest with their plastic surgeons, resulting in subsequent problems ranging from simple as poor healing to serious as respiratory arrest in the middle of surgery. And all for not having told all the important information that your Plastic Surgeon should know.
Plastic Surgery Prevention
The most common phrases before undergoing a Plastic Surgery are: ”I’m afraid of recovery”, ”I don’t know what happens after surgery”, ”Will it hurt after”, ”What will happen to me after my Plastic Surgery”, among others. With the correct procedure and subsequent treatment suggested by a Certified Plastic Surgeon your results will be optimal and safe, where your recovery will be fast and you will be able to enjoy your change. Remember the importance of attending only with a Plastic Surgeon Certified by the CMCPER.
Here we tell you some of the most recurrent situations after going into the operating room so that you can find out your doubts:
Sore throat: When intubation is performed for the anesthesia process prior to plastic surgery, it can cause discomfort in the throat after the intervention, however, recovery is very fast.
Bruising: Bruises (hematomas) are often present in all surgical procedures, but most of them reabsorb on their own without causing discomfort or danger to the patient.
3. Scars: Scars are always produced in all surgeries, nowadays Plastic Surgeons are constantly prepared and updated so that they are fine and discreet. The scars that are marked occur in some patients, but do not worry, they can be treated later and reduce or eliminate them.
4. Sensitivity: Some people experience a change in the sensitivity of the operated area after Plastic Surgery, feeling numbness or tingling, but it is usually temporary and recovers in a few weeks.