The result of surgery : what to expect ?
The outcome of any surgery depends on two things: the patient
and the surgeon.
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Factors related to the patient may affect
the final result of the surgery and delay the recovery period.
These factors include: thick skin, a tendency toward excessive
scar formation, slow recovery, heavy smoking, heavy alcohol
intake, obesity, etc.
However, these factors do not contra-indicate surgery.
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Factors related to the surgeon include
surgical experience and artistic judgment.
What are the risks ?
As with other surgical procedures, cosmetic surgery entails
possible complications such as bleeding, infection, excessive
scar formation, anesthesia complications and rejection of
implants, etc. Fortunately, these complications are uncommon.
What happens before surgery ?
A complete medical examination and a series of laboratory
tests are arranged for you before surgery. Professional
photographs are also taken. - It is important that you inform
our office about any medical problems you may suffer from, such
as allergy to any medication, heart disease, psychological
disease or any other medical problem. - It is important that you
avoid exposure to the sun, smoking, alcohol intake and
medications containing aspirin for at least two weeks prior to
surgery.
Is there any pain during surgery ?
You experience no pain whatsoever during surgery if you are
given general anesthesia. For less major surgeries, local
anesthesia can be used, usually with little discomfort.
What happens after surgery ?
You return home the same day or the day following surgery.
You may experience mild discomfort, some bleeding, some swelling
and some skin discoloration for a few days. Numbness may persist
for a few days to a few weeks around the operated area. Patients
are usually presentable and can return to work two to three
weeks following surgery. Your appearance will continue to
improve steadily for six months to a year, due to the gradual
resorption of the remaining swelling. Following the removal of
all dressings, the patient continues to visit the office for
periodic check-ups for two to five years. Any early
complications can be detected by examination during the course
of these visits.
