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When it comes to plastic surgery, taking steps to maintain your results is more important than many patients realise. With so much time and effort spent finding the right doctor, considering the right procedure, and money spent on the surgery itself, it’s no wonder that many people want to maintain the results of their treatment for as long as possible. Whether you’ve had a non-invasive treatment or a facial cosmetic surgery, there are certain ways you can make the recovery process easier and ensure optimal results.
Dr. Shahidi and his team are dedicated to helping you feel and look your best when you have chosen to undergo a cosmetic procedure with us. Also focused on helping our patients maintain their results, here are our 4 top tips for recovering from and maintaining the results of your facial cosmetic surgery procedures.
Without a doubt, one of the most important factors in achieving beautiful and long-lasting cosmetic results is choosing a highly qualified and experienced surgeon. Dr Shahidi is one of Sydney’s most recognised surgeons, with over 15 years of experience across a variety of cosmetic procedures. Depending on your procedures, your surgeon will provide you with a list of important after-care and recovery instructions. An essential tip to maintaining the healed results of your facial cosmetic surgery procedure is to follow their guidelines strictly, from booking follow-up appointments to specific cleaning instructions, pain management, and any of your other possible concerns. At the end of the day, you want to make sure you choose a doctor who is on your side before, during, and after any procedure
Whether you’re going to be recovering from rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty or a non-surgical procedure like anti-wrinkle injections, it’s always best to avoid direct sunlight until you are completely healed. Overexposure to the sun can cause swelling and discolouration of the skin in the treated area which can leave you with visible scars. Even months after your procedure, it’s important to protect your skin from the harmful and aging effects of the sun by using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.
While having a healthy lifestyle is important regardless of whether you’re preparing for facial cosmetic surgery or not, it can help prolong the results of your procedure for years to come. Before and after your procedure, it’s important to ensure you are eating a nutritious and balanced diet, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep and working out regularly to boost the body’s natural healing abilities. Quitting smoking and lowering your alcohol intake in the weeks leading up to your procedure will also help your body be fully equipped to best handle the recovery process.
Before your procedure, your doctor will outline the length of the recovery process and what to expect — both from your results and during the period of healing. Before calling your doctor in a panic because your results are not what you thought they would be, give yourself time to get used to your new look. It’s important to keep in mind that you may not see the final results of your facial cosmetic surgery procedure for 1-2 years. Attend your follow up appointments as scheduled and, before you know it, you’ll be loving the changes in no time.
If you have any questions about facial cosmetic surgery procedures or any of our post-surgery tips listed above, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction.
Alternatively, if you’d like to make an appointment with Dr Shahidi, please call 02 8080 0190 during regular business hours.
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Dr Shahidi is an Australian trained and qualified Specialist Surgeon in Facial Plastic and Ear, Nose & Throat surgery.
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