Planning and Preparation for facial rejuvenation
October 27th, 2008 -- Posted in facial aesthetic surgery tips | No Comments »Each person is different. The facial structure, muscle density, the elasticity of the skin, all these factors vary from patient to patient. The facial rejuvenation, therefore, are highly individualized. Your doctor will evaluate your face and features, including in their bone structure and determine the best course of action to take in relation to its objectives for facial rejuvenation surgery.
A complete check of your medical records will be carried out to verify whether there are medical conditions that can cause complications during or after surgery during recovery. Controlling high blood pressure, impaired wound healing problems or blood clotting factors, all assure us that your doctor knows if you are a smoker or are taking any drugs or medicines. Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking aspirin or any kind of slimming drugs or any other drugs that can affect clotting. It is very important that your surgeon be aware of anything that might cause problems.
Your surgeon should discuss with you in advance everything that will lead the proceedings, including techniques used and the type of anesthesia he or she will employ. Your surgeon should also discuss with you all the risks and costs of the proceedings. Do not hesitate to ask the doctor any questions you may have regarding your expectations and concerns about the procedure and results.
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for his surgery. The preparation for surgery for facial rejuvenation is usually quite simple, but even if it is simple, there is a need surgery to be as safe and effective as possible. These should include guidelines on eating and drinking before his surgery. He or she must also explain in advance on smoking or taking vitamins or other supplements or medicines. Make sure you follow the instructions very carefully. The chances of complications will be greatly reduced if he does. If you smoke, it is important for you to quit smoking for at least one or two weeks before surgery and after surgery as well. Smoking prevents blood flow to the skin and can cause complications during surgery or inhibit healing after surgery.
Since the scars associated with facial rejuvenation are behind the hairs, it’s a good idea to let your hair grow a bit before surgery so that it is long enough to hide the scars while they heal.
Whether surgery of his face is as an outpatient procedure or hospitalization, they must make arrangements to have someone take you to your surgery. It is also a good idea to have someone stay with you for a couple of days to help.