[Surgery Precautions] Results That Vary Depending on Pre- and Post-Operative Care

Pre- and post-operative precautions at April 31 Plastic Surgery

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This is April 31 Plastic Surgery.

Today, we want to talk about pre- and post-operative preparations and precautions, which may seem simple and obvious, but are essential for achieving good surgical results.

April 31 Plastic Surgery pre-operative preparations

If there are things patients should prepare for an accurate diagnosis before surgery, what would they be?

April 31 Plastic Surgery pre-operative precautions

If you have a medical history or have had previous plastic surgery, having information about when and what kind of surgery you had makes a more accurate diagnosis possible. Most importantly, it is important to clarify the purpose of the surgery. Since cosmetic plastic surgery is performed in pursuit of personal satisfaction, it is good to be clear about what you want, and if necessary, bringing photos of the image you want can also be helpful.

Of course, if you receive counseling about the goals that can be achieved after surgery and the limits you may have, that will also be helpful during the consultation.

April 31 Plastic Surgery pre-operative precautions

Pre-operative precautions!

April 31 Plastic Surgery pre-operative precautions

The medical staff makes every effort to minimize the burden on the patient's body during anesthesia and surgery, but since surgery itself places some strain on the body, it is important to discuss your physical condition with the medical team in advance.

In addition, many medications are used during surgery, so it is essential to check whether you have any allergies to specific medications.

You should also consult the hospital about the medications you are currently taking and confirm with your attending physician which medications should be continued and which should be stopped.

Medications for high blood pressure or thyroid conditions must be taken, but blood-thinning medications such as aspirin are usually stopped one week before surgery because they increase the risk of bleeding. However, if stopping them poses a significant risk, the surgery should be decided after consulting the relevant attending physician.

Also, if you are a smoker, it is very important to refrain from smoking for a certain period before and after surgery.

Nicotine in cigarettes causes peripheral blood vessels to constrict, which negatively affects blood circulation after surgery. In such cases, the recovery period may become longer, and it may also have a negative effect on scarring.

Lastly,

To prevent inflammation and infection after surgery, care must be taken to avoid contact with water.

April 31 Plastic Surgery preparation on the day of surgery

What should be prepared on the day of surgery?

April 31 Plastic Surgery precautions on the day of surgery

The day before surgery, fasting is required for anesthesia. In the case of general anesthesia, fasting, including water, is required from 12:00 a.m. the night before. In the case of sedation anesthesia, fasting, including water, is required from 4 hours before the scheduled time. You should also remove makeup as well as nail polish from your fingernails and toenails. During surgery, equipment is attached to the patient's fingernails and toenails to monitor oxygen saturation, but if nail polish is present, infrared penetration is difficult, making the measurement inaccurate, so nail polish and nail art must be removed.

Post-operative care

April 31 Plastic Surgery post-operative care

April 31 Plastic Surgery post-operative care

Immediately after surgery, the surgical area will be dressed with gauze and tape. Even if it is uncomfortable, do not remove it yourself and keep it in place until your visit.

In particular, after nose surgery, cotton packing is placed inside the nose to prevent bleeding and stabilize the dissected tissues. Breathing is very uncomfortable, but unless there are any special complications, it is usually removed the next day, so it is important to keep it in place.

Swelling is usually at its worst for about 2 to 3 days after surgery, so during this period, sleeping with an ice pack and your upper body elevated about 45 degrees is effective for swelling management. After the swelling has gone down to some extent and this period has passed, warm compresses rather than ice packs can help promote blood circulation in the surgical area and aid wound healing.

Lastly, to prevent infection, you should protect the surgical area and take the prescribed medication consistently. Smoking, exercise, and similar activities are best avoided for about a month after surgery, and after that, it is better to decide in consultation with your attending physician. It may seem obvious and easy, but there are more things to consider and more restrictions than you might expect.

If you prepare well and follow these guidelines, you can expect more satisfying surgical results.

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