Whether you’re having a tummy tuck, a breast reduction, or liposuction at a St. Clair Shores plastic surgery center, there are several pre-surgery preparation tips that everyone should take care of before their procedure. Your doctor or the nurses at your clinic should give you all the details of the preparation and aftercare for your particular treatment, and you should follow their instructions exactly, as well as taking care of these universal plastic surgery preparations:
Make Sure All Your Questions are Answered
You’ll want to go into your procedure feeling totally confident in your surgeon’s abilities and with a full understanding of what’s going to happen. If you have any lingering questions, it’s important to call your surgeon or visit their office to make sure you get all the information you need to feel fully confident. You’ll feel better when you clear up any uncertainty well before your surgery.
Arrange Aftercare
Depending on the type of procedure you have, you may have a limited range of motion for several days, may be in pain, or may not be able to perform simple household functions. In this case, it’s critical that you arrange for someone to stay with you for a couple of days to help give you the care you need. Ask a family member or a close friend to help you with things that you might not be able to do, like prepare meals or care for your children. You’ll also need someone to drive you home after your procedure so ensure that they are aware of what you need and can be there for it when you’re ready to go home. Make sure to have your aftercare person lined up ahead of time so you’re not scrambling to find someone after your surgery.
Buy Items Ahead of Time
Your surgeon might provide aftercare items to you, but you may also be required to buy items like gauze and bandages and you should purchase these things ahead of your procedure and have them ready for you at home. If you’re going to need prescription pain killers, make sure that you get it filled at the pharmacy beforehand so you can have them at home when you arrive. The last thing you’ll want to do is worry about running errands when you’re trying to recover.
Free Up Your Schedule
Your plastic surgery clinic will provide you with plenty of information on your surgery, including how much time you should allot for recovery. In some cases, you’ll need to a few days to rest. If you work, be sure to arrange to take time off well in advance of your surgery. You’ll also want to clear your schedule of social commitments or other items on your to-do list so you’re able to take the time you need without worry.
Schedule Your Consultation
To learn more about your procedure preparations, set up a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Goffas by contacting our Detroit office.
