Abdominoplasty is one of the most helpful cosmetic operations for people who are not satisfied with the appearance of their abdomens. Another name for this operation is “tummy tuck.” It eliminates the loose skin around the abdominal area and, thus, allows your body to look more youthful.
The operation involves minimal risks. There are no severe risks or uncomfortable postoperative effects. But if you want to get the best results out of your abdominoplasty operation, there are a couple of things that you need to follow before and after the operation. By doing this, you will ensure that you do not undermine the success of the operation.
If you consult our doctors prior to the abdominoplasty, they are going to provide you with the instructions about how to prepare for the abdominoplasty operation. And you should keep in mind that it is crucial to follow your doctor’s instructions before and after the surgery in order to avoid any complications. So contact our facility now and get in touch with one of our doctors to get customised planning for your operation.
Keep in Touch with Your Surgeon
It is very important for you to inform your doctor about your medical past. If you have any chronic diseases or any major operations in the past, you should tell your doctor about it. Also, if you are using any medications, your doctor needs to know about it too. This way, your doctor will know how exactly he needs to attend to you.
Do Not Smoke
You should avoid consuming any type of tobacco product before the operation. This is because cigarettes can slow down the recovery process. So please keep away from cigarettes or any other type of tobacco products at least four weeks before the operation.
Avoid Aspirin and Herbal Supplements
If you are using aspirin or any other medication with blood-thinning effects, you need to stop taking them. Taking blood thinners before any operation is a bad idea, and abdominoplasty is no exception. You also need to stop taking some prescription drugs and herbal supplements or vitamins. Ask your doctor about this.
This way, you will make sure that you do not experience any complications before or after the abdominoplasty operation. And if your doctor prescribes you any medications to use after the abdominoplasty, make sure you take them as recommended. If you have any medications that you have to use, but you are unsure whether you need to stop taking it or not, feel free to consult our doctors. They are going to tell you if you can keep taking them.
Keep a Healthy Diet
Eating healthy and protein-rich food is never a bad thing. But it is more important to do so before an abdominoplasty operation. So make sure that you consume a lot of protein-rich food before the operation. Do not take any weight loss medications or go on an unconventional diet routine. If you follow these guidelines two to four weeks before the abdominoplasty operation, your chances of having the optimal results are going to be greatly increased.