The facelift is a significantly invasive plastic surgery procedure to restore facial youth. Patients who plan meticulously for facelift surgery and post-operative recovery will be able to go through all the stages more safely and comfortably. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides facelift to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
Don’ts
Stop Smoking Well Before the Surgery
Smoking is known to slow down the healing process, and smokers are at a higher risk of complications during the surgery. Stop smoking at least a few weeks before facelift and for a similar period after the surgery.
Refrain from Using Blood Thinners and Herbal Meds
Aspirin, NSAIDs, analgesics, vitamin E supplements and herbal medications should be stopped for at least two weeks before your facelift surgery. The risk of bleeding can increase with these medications. Discuss with your surgeon about any other prescription drugs you may be taking.
Reduce Salt Intake
Go on a low salt diet for at least two weeks before facelift plastic surgery and continue the similar way for a few weeks after the surgery. High sodium intake increases water retention in your body, and may increase swelling in the incision areas.
Don’t Eat or Drink before Surgery
Keep an empty stomach for at least eight hours prior to your scheduled facelift surgery. The feeling of nausea and vomiting related with anesthesia can be minimized this way.
Avoid Direct Sun Exposure
For a few weeks prior to facelift, take extra care about protecting the facial skin against sun exposure and tanning. Avoid the use of harsh chemical-based cosmetics in this period, but use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or more.
Do’s
Focus on Maintaining Healthy Weight
Maintain a fit body as far as possible before the facelift. This will ensure that the weight on your facial skin flaps is less heavy and the skin is more pliable to be pulled taut in a natural looking way during the facelift. However, stay away from crash diet programs and maintain a stable body weight.
Add More Lean Proteins to your Diet
High quality lean proteins in your diet will support faster healing following facelift surgery. Discuss the diet with your surgeon or talk to a nutritionist for a diet plan tailored to your recovery needs.
Maintain the Head in a Raised Position
After the facelift, you should maintain your head in a raised position as far as possible. If you can do this for the first three to five days, it will enable better healing and expedite the recovery.
Get Adequate Sleep the Night before Surgery
Sleep sufficiently and make sure you are well-rested prior to the facelift surgery. Shampoo your hair a day before the procedure, and do not drink alcoholic beverages the night before surgery.
Arrange Transportation and After-care
Have someone to drive you back home following the surgery. Preferably, arrange for someone to assist you with daily chores at home for the first few days. Do not try to do anything rigorous. Even going grocery shopping is unwise for a while until your face is fully healed and adjusted. Leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other nearby areas for facelift procedures.
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