Understand how preoperative care, for any type of surgery, even minor procedures, can help with the final result and healing
One of the problems we have faced with patients over time is the neglect of skin preparation for surgery, that is, in the preoperative period. By preoperative period, we mean the approximately 60 days leading up to plastic surgery. It is during this phase that a series of tests and assessments are carried out to identify the patient’s physical and emotional condition, so that the surgeon knows whether they are fit to undergo the procedure. It is also the time when skin care is so important.
This applies to any type of cosmetic surgery. Patients usually only worry about it when they know they will undergo procedures with a CO₂ laser or Morpheus 8, which act directly on the deeper layers of the skin and over larger areas. However, even for patients who will not have a specific skin treatment during surgery, preparation is extremely important because, in addition to helping with the surgical procedure itself and avoiding any kind of problem during the operation, it optimizes and speeds up the healing process.
This preparation may include some specific measures that the surgeon will request during assessment consultations. Some, however, are always recommended, such as: keeping the skin well moisturized with quality products, preferably twice a day; eating fiber-rich foods, which prepare the body because they play an important role in digestion, preventing constipation and anemia in the postoperative period; and stopping alcohol consumption and tobacco use, which directly affect skin cells.
In short, skin preparation is one of the best tools we have for a good postoperative recovery in any type of plastic surgery. Moreover, we doctors know that all patients who take proper care in the preoperative period will also take the necessary care in the postoperative period, which is essential for the procedure to achieve a satisfactory result and optimized healing.
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
