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Healing After a Cosmetic Treatment: Top Six Tips to Consider

  • Writer: Dr.Deon Weyers
    Dr.Deon Weyers
  • Aug 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

The cosmetic treatment has acquired widespread recognition with many individuals from all across the globe, undertaking it every year. They want to rejuvenate their outer appearance, thus, increase self-confidence, or cure different health issues. Well, apart from hiring a competent practitioner, who assure optimal outcome no matter what, being aware of post-operative care is also necessary. Few beneficial tips include:


1. Take Downtime

Renowned professionals practicing laser lipo Johannesburg and even also in other locations said some people resume normal activities within a couple of weeks while few manage to do the same only after six months or so.


While you must take rest so that side-effects such as inflammation, discolorations, and discomfort in general subside, make sure never to become a couch potato. Remember movement prevents blood clot formation, and regulate the digestive system.


2. Manage Pain

Almost everybody is aware of the popular adage, ‘no pain, no gain.’ You can manage pain with the help of prescribed medications, but in case it tends to exacerbate with each passing day, try consulting your doctor immediately. Cosmetic treatment pain usually lasts for a month, and never more than that.





3. Hydrate

None of us can deny the significance of staying hydrated under all circumstances. Drinking substantial amounts of water flushes toxins out of your body, and let skin function without any hassle. However, limit caffeine and alcohol consumption because of both increase chances of bleeding.


4. Eat Healthy

Eating nutritious food items can allow treated cells and tissues to heal quickly as well as escalate stamina. Incorporate whole grains, green leafy vegetables, lean protein, cereals, and fresh fruits into your diet but maintain a safe distance from processed products, milk, cheese, butter, red meat, pastries, cakes, cookies, potato chips, etc. for at least two to three weeks.


5. Pay attention to Skin

Pay attention towards the surgical site and surrounding skin as if it were of a baby. Clean with utmost caution but other than that, always keep your hands away because touching introduces harmful germs.


Applying makeup is prohibited, but you can use unscented, hypoallergenic moisturizers. Avoid venturing out in the sun as ultraviolet (UV) radiation can hamper results to a great extent.


6. Watch Out for Emotional Wellbeing

Top-notch specialists carrying out Botox Johannesburg or varied other procedures with acute precision said thorough research before going under knife prepares you for the different physical effects, but sometimes the changes can cause surprising emotional outbursts. Few feelings that former patients have admitted to experience range from frustration to ecstasy. Meditating or opting for counseling enhances emotional wellbeing.


Strictly adhering to aftercare tips specified above would help individuals recover from practically any cosmetic treatment in a seamless manner. Not doing so, on the other hand, can, unfortunately, prolong the healing process, and pave the way for severe complications namely fluid accumulation or seroma, sore bruises filled with blood or hematoma, nerve damage, clotting in lungs or pulmonary embolism, infection, deep scarring, etc.

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