Ways to Prepare for Your Postponed Surgery During Stay at Home
A postponed surgery due to illness or other unplanned aspects of your life can be frustrating. We know you are eager to reschedule your procedure, we are carefully evaluating the appropriate time to return to the operating room. However, there are some things you can do from home in order to prepare for your surgery.
Ways to Prepare for Your Postponed Surgery During Stay at Home
- Clean up your diet. While comfort foods and takeout seem like an easy option right now, it’s important to eat a balanced diet prior to surgery complete with antioxidants and vitamins. This will help ensure a proper recovery. In addition, minimizing your alcohol content is essential. You should stop any alcohol intake one week prior to surgery.
- Maintain a daily exercise routine. Adequate exercise is essential to reduce stress levels and improve energy levels. These are important for recovery. Keeping your heart and lungs in good condition is helpful for recuperation and tolerating anesthesia well.
- Avoid smoking. Smoking cessation is a must for at least 3 weeks prior to and after surgery. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to tissues for healing and can lead to wound breakdown. Nicotine replacement products can do the same.
- Wear sunscreen and use moisturizer. Sun exposure can lead to damaged skin that may not heal as quickly after surgery. Sunburns and sun exposure can lead to free radical dissemination in the skin which can impair wound healing. Keeping your skin hydrated will improve scars and how your incisions heal.
- Reduce stress levels. These times can be stressful with working from home, schooling your children, and the uncertainty of it all. Take the time to keep a positive mindset. That may be in the form of meditation, watching a favorite movie, or talking with a close friend or relative. Keeping a positive attitude will help reduce stress levels and ultimately prepare you for your upcoming surgery.
We are keeping patients updated regarding the current elective surgery schedule. In the meantime, keeping up with your mind and body will ultimately help prepare you for your surgery which will ultimately lead to improved wound healing, faster recovery, and better results. Contact us if you have any further questions!
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Cosmetic surgery of the face and neck should be performed by a board certified surgeon who understands the intricate anatomy of the region while at the same time comprehending aesthetic principles.
Dr. Funk is a double board certified head and neck surgeon and facial plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face. He performs close to 200 rhinoplasties per year and has performed hundreds of facelifts and eyelid lifts or blepharoplasty. His goal is to provide you with a natural, long-lasting, and beautiful result while at the same time minimizing your downtime.
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