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You’ve made the exciting decision to have cosmetic surgery. You’ve selected a cosmetic surgeon who is highly experienced and qualified in the procedure you are going to have and now you’re ready to schedule the big event. What should you do next to make sure your experience is as comfortable and easy as possible? Begin planning for your recovery.
As with any surgery, cosmetic surgery procedures usually require a recovery period of a few days to a few weeks. If you can efficiently plan for this time in advance, it will help make your recovery as worry free and pain free as possible. You can do this by following the steps provided below:
1. Schedule your surgery for a Friday. This will give you an extra two days of recovery before you have to go back to work.
2. Buy at least two weeks worth of groceries and other necessities before your scheduled surgery. The less reasons you have to leave the house while recovering from surgery, the easier your recovery will be. You don’t need the added stress of running errands or moving about in any way. If you are going to have a surgery that requires you to eat soft foods, make sure your grocery list reflects that.
3. Pre-cook meals for yourself and/or your family. If you do not have someone who will be helping cook meals for you or your family, it is a good idea to do this in advance. Then, all you have to do is defrost and heat up your meals.
4. Prepare your bedroom or another comfortable area of your home to be your ideal recovery spot. Whatever your recovery entails (elevating and icing a body part, sleeping in a particular position, etc.) you should set up your recovery area in advance and make sure everything you need is within your reach.
5. Fill your surgery-related prescriptions in advance. You will likely need to take pain medications and/or antibiotics during your recovery. Your surgeon will prescribe these to you in advance and you should fill them at your local pharmacy before your surgery.
6. Plan your transportation to and from the surgery. You will need a friend or loved one to drive you to and from your appointment. Make all the necessary arrangements for this well in advance and avoid unnecessary stress.
7. Decide what you will tell friends and family if you’re not planning on telling them about the surgery. For some patients, cosmetic surgery is a very private decision. If you do not want to tell friends, coworkers or other family members the specifics surrounding your surgery, you can tell them you are having a reconstructive surgery or going on vacation.
8. Ask a friend or family member to stay with you overnight on the day of your surgery. On the very first night following your surgery, you may not be able to easily take care of yourself. For this reason, you should ask someone to stay with you to help prepare ice packs and meals and ensure you take your medications at the appropriate times. If there isn’t anyone available to do this, you can hire a nursing agency for approximately $300 to $500 per day.