Many patients want to change the way something about the way that the body looks, whether it bothers them for medical or cosmetic reasons. Plastic surgery is one way that patients can accomplish this goal. Although plastic surgery requires some planning and recovery time, these procedures are generally safe and associated with minimal side effects. […]
Category Archives: Recovery
Facial plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures usually leave scars, bruises, redness, or other discoloration on the skin. After a facial procedure, you may be tempted to put on makeup right away to cover the scars, but it is best to wait.
After plastic surgery or a cosmetic procedure such as breast augmentation of tummy tuck, showering can help keep your wound or incision area clean, as well as help you relax and rest while recovering.
Exposure to heat and the sun after plastic surgery can worsen certain side effects after plastic surgery. For this reason, Dallas plastic surgeon Mark Deuber recommends that patients avoid excessive exposure to the sun or any other type of heat source after plastic surgery. Limiting sun exposure can reduce the severity of swelling and scarring […]
If you have chosen to undergo plastic surgery, one side effect you probably weren’t expecting during your recovery is the itchy feeling that occurs around the incision site and bandages. Although this feeling may come and go, it can be a source of aggravation in the days immediately following your surgery. While it is completely normal to […]
Although our Dallas plastic surgery patients are advised that they will experience some bruising and swelling in the weeks after surgery, many find themselves counting down the number of days until these side effects will dissipate. Further, many patients find themselves on the Internet searching for ways to minimize post-operative bruising and swelling and make […]
