Women considering a Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery have a lot of questions. Find the answers to the most common thoughts that you may have.
Is scarring noticable?
A result of any surgical procedure is scarring. Each and every time the skin is cut either by scalpel or laser a surgical scar is produced. The quality and appearance of scars vary widely with the individual’s healing process, the position of the scar on the body, and the degree of tension placed on the scar. The types of scars can be influenced by personal, familiar and racial factors and CANNOT BE CONTROLLED by the surgeon.
Will it be noticeable? Probably not. Your surgeon would have to make every effort to keep scars as minimal as possible and try to hide them in the natural lines and creases of your skin. In the majority of procedures, scars fade over time and become barely visible.
Will there be pain?
All cosmetic surgery procedures should be relatively painless. Even when the operation is performed under general or twilight anaesthesia, local anaesthetic of long duration is infiltrated widely into the surgical field to provide long lasting pain relief once the procedure is over.
After surgery, specifically tailored medication is prescribed to ensure the discomfort associated with the operation is minimal, if experienced at all.
Do I have to stay in hospital?
This depends on the nature and complexity of the operation, your support at home and your preference.
Many cosmetic surgery procedures are safely and effectively carried out as day-only operations.
What about the recovery from surgery?
Each patient tolerates the post operative discomfort in an individual way. Most operations on the face and neck includiing Rhinoplasty – have surprisingly little discomfort after surgery.
Is there any cosmetical procedure that is more painful?
Liposuction can be somewhat more painful. Abdominoplasty, where the muscles of the abdomen are tightened with strong sutures to flatten the tummy, usually has pain similar to a hysterectomy or Caesarian section and therefore requires more appropriate medication for the relief of pain.
When am I able to resume regular exercise?
This depends on the operation performed. Most patients need about two weeks before any useful exercise can be undertaken. Strenuous aerobic exercise will depend on the nature of the operation and the patient’s recovery rate. As a rule, the longest period off exercise is experienced by Abdominoplasty patients who need six weeks before full recovery is complete. Liposuction patients, on the other hand, are encouraged to commence walking almost immediately after surgery. All other patients will resume some mild exercise fairly soon after surgery and gradually increase the intensity in a graduated fashion.
Are you interested in: plastic and cosmetic surgery, abdominoplasty, tummy tuck, face lift?
