Taking Care of You After Surgery:

Plastic surgery sure does have a lot of hype surrounding it. A first consultation usually has doctors answering patient questions like- ‘Will the procedure be completed in twenty minutes?’, ‘Will I have a nurse 24/7?’, ‘Can you make me look like Brad Pitt or Jennifer Aniston?’ besides questions that are a lot more inane. While you may not look like Jennifer Aniston or have a nurse at your beck while you are recuperating from cosmetic surgery, it is not something to get you disappointed. If the surgeon you have selected is as good as his credentials, than chances are he has already discussed the after effects of surgery with you.

Post surgery depression is part of the bargain in most surgery cases. Whether it is a reconstructive surgery like chin augmentation or whether it may be a surgery to enhance your breasts; scars, swellings, blotches, etc. are to be expected and can be dealt with effectively. Sometimes more than one surgical procedure is necessary to correct certain disfigurations.

However, consult your surgeon about improvement chances before going ahead with any further surgeries. Dealing with your immediate environment, exercise, diet, etc. are factors that need to be taken into account as well. For instance, doctors’ advice patients to keep the head elevated after a facelift; while full exercise is suggested to be resumed only 4- 6 weeks after a calf augmentation surgery.

Each individual reacts to pain in a different way. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, our doctors evaluate each patient personally and provide accurate diagnosis for any further surgeries you might want. We take that extra step to ensure that our patient’s queries and doubts are properly addressed and their smooth recovery is guaranteed. You can contact us for any queries.