If you have some plastic surgery scheduled in the near future, you will want to make sure that you are getting very familiar with what you can expect to deal with during your recovery process. The more you know, the more you can prepare. The more prepared you are, the less likely it is that you will be under any extra stress. To help you with this, you will want to take a few moments to review the following information.
You May Need Some Pain Relief
Depending on the type of plastic surgery you are getting, or how extensive it is going to be, you might be given a prescription for some strong pain medication. However, it might only be enough to help you rest pain-free during your first couple of days home. After those are gone, you should be able to use over-the-counter pain relief medication in order to deal with any lingering pain or discomfort that might still be present by that time. If your pain is continuing to increase as the days pass by, instead of decreasing, you will want to call your surgeon's office. You want to be seen by him or her in case there is a complication or an infection.
Don't Go On Bed Rest Unless Ordered To Do So
Unless your plastic surgeon specifically requests that you go on bed rest, that is not something that you want to do. It may be fine to rest in bed or on the couch for the first few hours you are home, especially if you feel very tired from the surgery. However, after that, you will want to make sure that you are getting up and walking around in order to reduce your chances of ending up with any blood clots. After all, some blood clots can be fatal depending on their location and if they release and travel towards your heart or lungs. Of course, you may need to avoid strenuous activity, such as working out, lifting heavy things at work, or carrying any children until you have fully healed.
You will want to make sure that you are also taking a little bit of time to talk with your surgeon about any other advice they may have for your recovery process. If you have any questions or concerns, you will want to make sure that you are having those addressed before the day of your surgery.
