How to prepare for a plastic surgery

Are you about to undergo a plastic surgery?

You should know how to get prepared for it for a faster recovery. So, what you should do and what you should not 15 days before a surgery.

Tips from Montreal cosmetic surgeon.

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Exclude alcohol from your menu completely

• It is generally known that alcohol dilutes the blood, and this may lead to bleeding.

• Even small doses of alcohol before resorting to plastic surgery services may increase the action of anesthetics and lead to incorrect assessment of the situation by anesthesiologist.

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Stop or limit smoking

• Numerous studies have confirmed the fact of blood flow deterioration in smokers. After the operation, the tissue of the operated zone is in a state of reduced blood circulation, this fact may play a critical role. This may lead to development of skin necrosis, skin grafting and slow wound healing. This, in turn, may result in infections. You can avoid unnecessary risks, if to stop smoking before a surgery, and it is better not to tart smoking for 3-4 weeks after it.

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Refuse from vitamins and medications

• Refuse from taking vitamin E and C, all products containing aspirin and anticoagulants, exclude hormonal contraceptives.

• Start taking vitamins and medication prescribed by your plastic surgeon.

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Adhere to a diet

• Try a diet with low salt contain, eliminate spicy foods and caffeine. This will help reduce swelling after surgery. Start to make health state tests recommended by your plastic surgeon timely.

• This presentation was prepared using information provided by highly qualified plastic surgeon from Montreal office http://www.esthetica-montreal.com/.