A successful Rhinoplasty begins days before your scheduled surgery. That’s right – you can do several things before you arrive at our surgical center to ensure an easy and seamless recovery from rhinoplasty.
Preparing for a rhinoplasty in Annapolis involves prepping your body so it is in top shape for recovery and ensuring your environment will enable you to get the rest you need.
Preparing Your Body for Rhinoplasty Recovery
Getting your body in top shape to heal from a rhinoplasty in Annapolis is easy.
Hydration
Make a point of staying hydrated during the days before surgery. Hydration helps your body reduce the swelling that comes with rhinoplasty. Hydration also helps your body get rid of the toxins that might interfere with the recovery process.
Stop Smoking
If you smoke, do your best to refrain from smoking in the days leading up to your rhinoplasty surgery. Smoking restricts blood flow and can, therefore, lengthen the recovery time and complicate the recovery process.
Review Your Medications With Your Surgeon
Certain types of medication and vitamin supplements can impact blood flow or your autoimmune response and thus interfere with the rhinoplasty recovery process. Some medications, like aspirin, can promote bleeding and interfere with wound recovery. Let your surgeon know about all medications you are currently taking, including any natural supplements and vitamins, to ensure none of these will negatively impact the rhinoplasty recovery process.
There may be additional supplements that Dr. Murthy recommends that you start a few days before surgery to reduce swelling and bruising.
Check Your Skincare Products and Cosmetics
Certain ingredients in skincare products and cosmetics may impact the healing process following plastic surgery. Talk to your doctor about any products you use, especially those containing Retinol or Rein-A, as these may impact wound recovery.
Preparing Your Environment for Rhinoplasty Recovery
This is what you need to do:
Free Up Your Schedule for Rhinoplasty Recovery
Recovering from rhinoplasty surgery requires you to focus on rest and do as little as possible, especially in the immediate days following your surgery. As a result, prepping for a rhinoplasty in Annapolis encourages you to clear out your schedule for the first two weeks following your surgery as much as possible so you can give yourself the space you need to recover. This means taking a leave of absence from work and canceling nonessential events and meetings.
Get Chores Done Ahead of Time
You also want to ensure that you will have to do as little as possible in the immediate days following rhinoplasty. This could mean having enough pre-prepared meals in your fridge so you avoid having to cook for yourself following your surgery. You can also complete household chores like laundry and grocery shopping. Having already completed these everyday life chores will ensure you focus on rest and recovery during the initial days following your rhinoplasty.
Prep for Your Rhinoplasty in Annapolis
Rhinoplasty is an exciting decision that can transform how you look and feel about yourself. Preparing for a rhinoplasty in Annapolis is easy and can have a positive impact on your recovery experience. Follow these easy steps to ensure your body is in top shape for recovery and that your environment is primed to give you the space you need to rest and recover.
Contact our office if you have any questions as you prepare for your procedure.