Recovering from plastic surgery is a topic we don’t hear that much about. In reality, it’s an aspect of the process which deserves a lot of attention.
Properly recovering from any plastic surgery means more comfort, better results, and faster healing time. Compressing areas operated on following surgery can be highly beneficial to the healing process. Compression has been found to be useful in many types of surgery, including liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and breast lifts.
The expert panel of plastic surgeons at Art Plastic Surgery offers insight into why compression and compression garments are so beneficial to those recovering from a surgical procedure.
Compression Minimizes Post-Op Swelling and Discomfort
After an operation, the body pools fluids at the incision area. This excess fluid causes swelling, bruising, and discomfort due to increased pressure.
With compression, this fluid build-up is minimized, and your body more readily reabsorbs fluid that has accumulated in the area. This helps to significantly reduce the amount of pain and discomfort following the procedure.
Protects the Area and Incisions
One of the most significant benefits of compression is the added protection it offers to the area.
After surgery, you will have incisions and stitches that need to heal. If stitches are tightly covered and protected, the chances of them reopening or stretching are reduced. This provides the best chance for an excellent recovery with less scarring.
Your Results Appear Sooner
By limiting the amount of excess fluid in the area, compression also helps to speed up the recovery process. Swelling and bruising disappear sooner, meaning you will see the results of your operation more quickly.
Better Results
Particularly with patients who had reduction surgeries such as liposuction, tummy tuck, or breast reduction, compression helps the skin to adjust to the new volume of the body and its contours. Your body begins to adjust after a procedure, and by guiding the tissues and skin during recovery, compression helps provide the best results possible from plastic surgery.
Plastic Surgery in Paramus, NJ
Recovering from plastic surgery is the most time-consuming aspect of the process. As such, we at Art Plastic Surgery in Paramus, NJ, insist on maximum comfort for our patients during this time. We offer compression garments of the highest quality and give our patients clear advice on how to best wear and care for the garments during their recovery.
If you are considering a plastic surgery procedure in Paramus, NJ, please reach out to us at art Plastic Surgery with any queries or concerns you may have at 201 251 6622 or fill in our online form to arrange your consultation today.