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Archive for August, 2011
Tips on Preparing for Your Breast Augmentation Surgery
Monday, August 1st, 2011
One of the most common forms of plastic surgery in the United States is breast augmentation. With over 300,000 procedures performed every year, this common plastic surgery procedure should still be approached with the same preparation as any surgery.
The experienced plastic surgeons at the Centre for Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan will work closely with you during your pre-operative consultations to ensure you are sufficiently prepared for your surgery. However, there are some simple steps you can take to help the surgery and your recovery go as smoothly as possible.
How to Prepare for Breast Augmentation Surgery
If you smoke, quitting before your breast augmentation surgery is highly recommended. Smoking interferes with your body’s natural healing response and can cause surgical complications as well.
Our doctors will give you a list of postoperative supplies. Be sure you have these supplies prior to your surgery to provide greater ease during your recovery period. Make sure that you have a space in your home where you can relax during your recovery. You will want to be properly supplied with reading materials like books and magazines, and movies to provide yourself something to do while you fully relax. You may want to get a friend or family member to stay with you or check in on you in the days following your breast augmentation to help care for you.
Have plenty of healthy snacks readily available. You’ll need to keep your energy up to recover, but want to make sure you are not turning to packaged foods high in fat. Protein shakes, energy bars, fruits and nuts make great snaking alternatives.
Most importantly, have the contact information for our office and friends and relatives close at hand. These will come in handy if you have any concerns or last minute needs after your surgery.
We will work closely with you from your first visit through your complete recovery to ensure you are safe, comfortable, and satisfied with your results. Everything you need during your recovery will be discussed with you during your breast augmentation consultation.
If you are considering breast augmentation in or around Grand Rapids, Michigan, please contact the board-certified plastic surgeons at the Centre for Plastic Surgery to schedule an initial consultation today.
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