Results after a cosmetic surgery can be improved by patients helping themselves and avoiding some bad habits.By using some preventative measures as they heal, they can reduce the risk of scars.These are some general guidelines for before and after surgery.

For your body to heal properly you need good blood circulation. Your skin needs oxygen to heal and your blood is what carries oxygen throughout the body. Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict and blood circulation is lowered. This increases your risk of scars during all cosmetic surgery procedures. Nicotine should also be avoided for the best results after surgery. So try to put away the cigarettes, patches, and gum and try to go cold turkey before and after your surgery.

Many professionals in cosmetics will tell you to quit smoking even before you get a surgical procedure. Smoking not only poor for your lungs it also causes skin cells to die or even necrosis which is cell death. Healthy oxygen plays one of the biggest roles in healing skin cells after surgery. It plays a large role in determining whether or not you will scar.

Aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs should also be avoided. About 2-3 weeks before and after surgery you should avoid these such drugs because they cause your blood to thin. The thinner your blood is the more at risk you are for post operative bleeding. Also do not take any type of multivitamin with Vitamin E. Vitamin E will cause your blood to thin as well. Your doctor will give you a list of OTC medications and other things you should avoid.

Drink water. Water helps to keep blood volumes high so that skin cells will receives the oxygen and nutrients they need to flourish.It also helps flush toxins from your body.Let your thirst be your guide to knowing how much water you need. Just be sure your getting enough.

Dehydration from not drinking enough water can cause dry skin. It also causes skin to lose its elasticity and fullness. It is very important you drink more water during this 2-3 week period. Doctors will also tell you to reduce your consumption of caffeine and soda during this time. There has been research to suggest that dehydration is caused by caffeine. Research isn’t conclusive but try to avoid caffeine at all costs.

The Plastic surgeon will have specific instructions on proper care after surgery including how to protect the surgery site from infection. Don’t miss any follow up appointments.There may be bandages and dressings that have to be changed on time .You have to be serious about following the regiment the surgeon prescribes to ensure that the healing process goes well and reduce complications.

After the surgery you should dedicate some time to recovery. There should not be any strenuous activity during this time. Recovery time varies between three days to even weeks, it depends on the type of surgery. You should also avoid direct sunlight after surgery. If there is swelling you should also apply ice packs to the area. Place a towel between the swollen area and then apply ice. Do not apply it directly.

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