Having cosmetic surgery done is an extremely personal choice. Medicine is always evolving and, thankfully, these  kinds of procedures have become less invasive. However, i am not saying you don't have to take (lots of) care during the recovery of the surgery. The before operatory require adequate research, attention and medical care. 

If you are planning on having surgery done (or already had it), here are some tips that could be helpful to your recovery. Take notes!

Pre plastic surgery care

If you think of having surgery, you need to consider your body even before the procedure. Be aware that your routine can change a great deal during your recovery, but, the more you prepare yourself for it, the easier it will likely be.

Healthy routine is always welcome

Drinking loads of water and having a balanced diet will make an excellent difference assisting you recover from the surgery.

Quit smoking

You know that hydrating yourself and eating well are extremely healthy habits. But you understand what else is really good for you? Stop smoking. Smoking can impact your healing process. Because of that, you have to avoid smoking at least four weeks prior to the operation. And never only cigarettes: the consumption of any product which contains nicotine.

Check your medication – and try to pay attention to your doctor

Talk for your doctor: many medications, supplements, herbs or even food that in regular circumstances are safe, must be avoided in this period. Do not ever take anything without your doctor’s permission, and when he forbade the intake of something, you have to stop it.

Prepare yourself for any rest

During the very first weeks after your surgery, you will have to rest – and overexert is completely forbidden. For a while, you won't be able to keep the same routine you'd before, these types of that, you must be really organized. You may need a friend or in accordance with get you back and forth from the hospital. Slow days work are necessary, and, at home, you cannot do any housework. 

You will require anyone to help you cook, clean, look after children (when you have any) etc. Also, stock your freezer and pantry with easy meals – they will be life savers.

Post plastic surgery care

Ok, now you just had your so dreamed plastic surgery and also the recovery process officially started. You followed all of the recommendations during the pre operation and that helped you plenty, but now you'll need even more caution prior to getting normal again life.

Avoid exercises and sunlight

UV sunlight is harmful and may give you scar tissues. If you really can't avoid this exposure, wear a lot of sunblock and appropriate clothes. Sutures and incisions are inevitable in most surgeries. They are going to heal, but practicing exercises (or any type of overexertion) completely harms this process, and, because of that, you must avoid it no matter what.

Adequate clothing

No questions: this really is completely essencial. Compression bodysuits will directly impact your results. Post surgery garments are specific for the process of recovery. Their design gives you the most comfort possible, improves your results and prevents side effects.

Go to follow-up visits after surgery

These appointments are incredibly important. Your physician needs to monitor the outcomes and verify your recovery process. From then on, slowly and gradually you will have permission to resume those activities you i did so prior to the surgery and get back to your normal life. 

Besides that, you will have the chance to clarify doubts and then any kind of concern you may have.

We wish you good luck and hope your surgery and process of recovery can be really successful. 

Don't forget to take a look at Metro Brazil's website. We've bodysuits, bras along with other types of underwear made specifically for post surgeries. 

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