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Return To Plastic Surgery Article Archive   Plastic Surgery Recovery Time By Dr. Jim Greene Plastic surgery is a delicate and precise surgery, which can change parts of the human body to make them better, or correct them if deformed and reconstruct them if they have had some trauma. It is a specialized surgery, safe in the hands of experienced and Board certified surgeons. It is an external surgery, in the sense that it can change the outward appearance of the selected part of the body. People may not like the shape of their noses, or feel that their breasts are not in good shape, or feel that they are too fat or ugly. All this can be corrected by plastic surgery. A bad burn or a birth deformity can also be corrected and improved by this method. The procedure generally consists of making incisions in the human body at places, which are not easily noticeable so that the scars of the incisions are not visible. These may be in the natural folds of the skin or in the hairline or in places, which are hidden from the public eye. To get the best possible physical change, the first and most important is the right choice of a surgeon and the place where the surgery is to take place. The surgeon and the patient should discus properly about the procedure so that there is no confusion and the patient knows exactly what he is letting himself in for. The advantages and the disadvantages, the risks, the expectations from the surgery and its realistic result have to be discussed. In most cases anesthesia is given either totally or local during the procedure. The surgeon makes sharp and usually small incisions to do the corrective work. Some procedures may be over within a couple of hours, others may take longer, and it all depends on what is to be done. Once the patient comes out of the anesthesia, he will find himself bandaged with tubes hanging out from the operated part of his body. He may feel sore or there may be swelling or some discomfort. Since the operation is a very delicate one, he should take great care to see that the sutures used to close the incisions are not stretched. Nor should there be any pressure on those parts. He should have complete rest for at least twenty-four hours after the procedure. He may need help during that time and he should have someone near him. After twenty four to forty eight hours, the bandages may be replaced or taken off. He should not be too shocked at his appearance, as any plastic surgery will need time to settle down to the final appearance. The patient should take the prescribed medicines, generally painkillers and antibiotics for the recovery to be fast and hassle free. All his movements should be gentle and not sudden. The swelling normally comes down in three or four days after which he can slowly resume his normal work. If there is any fever or any unusual bleeding or discharge from the wound he should inform the doctor. Some plastic surgery procedures may take a couple of weeks to heal, some may take a shorter time and others may take a longer time. Slowly and steadily he can go back to normalcy and resume his work. Plastic surgery Surgery Breast implants Dr. Jim Greene would like to invite you to visit the resources above if you are interested in learning more about plastic surgery. keywords: Plastic Surgery Recovery Time Bad Cosmetic Surgery

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