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Posted on 10 Apr 2018
Recovery after any surgery can prove to be challenging, but recovery after a mommy makeover with little ones in tow is on another whole level. After surgery, you can expect to be limited in what you can and can’t do. But fortunately, there are ways you can speed up your recovery following your mommy makeover at Neaman Plastic Surgery so you can get back to focusing on motherhood and all that it entails.
Combine Multiple Procedures into One Surgery
It’s no secret that pregnancy and childbirth can take a toll on your body. A mommy makeover can help you regain your pre-pregnancy body with a combination of procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, and a tummy tuck. When possible, it is ideal to undergo multiple procedures at the same time. While combining several treatments into one surgery can make your recovery time longer than a single procedure, it will still be less than if you had to recover from each procedure individually. During your consultation, Salem plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Neaman will help you determine how many procedures you can safely combine into one surgery.
Follow Your Mommy Makeover Post-op Instructions
Sounds like a given, we know, but it is important enough to bear acknowledgment – following Dr. Neaman’s directions post-surgery is essential for a quick and successful recovery. Most complications are a result of not following post-op directions. If you undergo breast augmentation, you will need to wear a surgical bra. This is important as it helps your incisions heal and to keep your implants in place. Following a tummy tuck, you may have drain tubes placed to drain excess fluid. You will be instructed on how to care for them to prevent infections. Attending all follow-up appointments is important to ensure you are healing properly.
Get Up and Walk
Swelling and bruising are to be expected after invasive surgeries. To what degree depends on the procedure and your individual body makeup. To help reduce and minimize the amount and duration of any swelling and bruising, you should move and walk around as soon as possible following your surgery. This keeps your blood and fluids circulating, reducing swelling and the possibility of developing blood clots.
Contact Neaman Plastic Surgery to Customize Your Mommy Makeover
If you’re ready to take a moment and focus on you, call Neaman Plastic Surgery at 844-338-5445 to set up your consultation. Dr. Keith Neaman and Dr. Dustin Christiansen will take the time to discuss your mommy makeover options and provide you with all the information you need to recover quickly and get back to doing what you do best, being a mom.
Dr. Keith Neaman
Dr. Neaman is a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in surgical body contouring. He prides himself on being on the cutting edge of plastic surgery. He takes an informative approach to each consultation, and through open dialogue and communication, he helps his patients decide on a treatment plan that meets their needs.
