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Plastic Surgery Recovery Tips for the Late Summer
A wide variety of plastic surgeries remain very common, but with new methods come changes in the procedures people undergo. For example, according to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast augmentations, Botox® injections, and dermal fillers are still common, but people using Ozempic® or similar drugs are also looking for tummy tucks, liposuction, and skin-tightening.
But regardless of the surgery you get to look your best in the summer months, you’ll still need to take care of yourself while you recover from the work that’s been done. To help maintain those great results as you heal, let’s review the treatments we offer, the typical recovery time, and how best to avoid complications during your recovery.
Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, residents seeking to maintain their plastic surgery results looking their best in the summer can turn to Dr. Wade Han and the Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery Center team, which has extensive experience to help.
Types of plastic surgery we offer
These are the ways we can help with your medical or cosmetic needs through plastic surgery:
Rhinoplasty
Often referred to by names like nose job, rhinoplasty is the broad term for several surgeries aimed at addressing medical issues and making aesthetic changes. Using this procedure, we can reduce the size of your nose, correct a deviated septum, adjust the width of the bridge, correct the size or width of the nostrils, and eliminate depressions or bumps on the bridge.
Rhytidectomy
More commonly known as a facelift, this procedure helps to reverse the signs of aging by reducing wrinkles and creases on your face and jaw.
Blepharoplasty
This treatment is designed to manage eyelid issues, such as sagging or drooping, by eliminating excess skin or fat, removing eye bags, and treating fine lines and wrinkles.
Recovery timeline
For each of our treatment options, here’s what the recovery timeline looks like:
- Rhinoplasty: up to a year, with swelling for up to six weeks after surgery
- Rhytidectomy: varies with the amount of work done but often needs months of recovery
- Blepharoplasty: up to two weeks to go out in public, a few months to fully recover
Typically, a two- to three-week timeline is expected for people to return to public activities after splints and bandages are removed for these treatments. Some swelling is expected in all of them, but more extensive work may take longer to subside. While none of these treatments will halt the effects of aging forever, many can last for years.
Protecting your results during recovery
To be ready to show the world your results sooner, here are some helpful hints to aid in recovery:
Follow post-surgical instructions
A significant part of ensuring the results of the surgery look their best is to follow the instructions and adhere to the plan as closely as possible. This will ensure your incisions have the best chance of healing properly and swelling and other issues are under control as soon as possible.
Get in exercise whenever possible
Rest is a vital part of the healing process, but don’t let it lead to bad habits. Something as simple as walking around the house or taking a leisurely stroll in the yard can help keep your metabolism active, promote healthy blood circulation, and facilitate proper healing.
Maintain a healthy diet
Maintaining hydration and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet can also aid your body's recovery from surgery.
Avoid smoking
Tobacco is dangerous for many reasons, but it is harmful to healing properly and may cause complications. I know it may be challenging, but quitting the habit will help you heal more effectively and faster.
Get help when you need it
Sometimes, doing basic stuff after surgery will be harder on you, so don’t hesitate to ask for help from others when it’s necessary. Let your friends and family know you’ll need to call on them from time to time and let them make things a little easier when you need it.
We know you want to look your best, but once the surgery is done, you'll need to take care of yourself during recovery, and these tips will help you get on the right path. Make an appointment with Dr. Han and the plastic surgery team at Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery today to get the help you need in recovery.
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