After any plastic surgery, such as abdominoplasty, breast surgery, facial surgery or liposuction, you should pay attention to posture, diet and clothing to ensure good skin healing to ensure the desired effect.
Some essential precautions are:
- In some surgeries.
- Lymphatic drainage sessions may be needed to help you recover faster.
- Check out the other precautions to take before and after surgery by clicking here.
- Remembering that each surgery has its specific care.
- Know some of the precautions to take in case of abdominoplasty.
Dermatological-functional physiotherapy is especially indicated after plastic surgery to ensure acceleration of the recovery process and avoid complications.
It aims to reduce swelling, maintain movement, improve scarring and prevent or reduce healing adhesions. In addition, it helps reduce bruising, fibrosis, improves blood circulation and venous return, increases tissue oxygenation and decreases recovery time after plastic surgery.
Some of the resources used for this purpose are lymphatic drainage, ultrasound, electrostimulation, cryotherapy, massage and kinesitherapy, however, the number of sessions will depend on the type of surgery and evaluation in the immediate postoperative period.
The patient should see a doctor if he or she has shortness of breath, has a dirty dressing or still has the following symptoms:
In these cases, it is important to consult your doctor, because you may develop a scar infection, the antibiotic is not the most appropriate, develop a pulmonary embolism or thrombosis, for example.
It is essential to take precautions to avoid complications, but there is always a risk of plastic surgery, such as bruising, infections or opening points. Find out who is most likely to develop complications and what are the main risks of plastic surgery.