Post Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Although Cosmetic Surgery is meant to correct your disfigurements and scars and enhance your body, it is bound to have its own recovery cycle. If you do not have any post surgery complications, your recovery will be faster. Each and every individual Surgerical procedure will have its own cycle of recovery, for some it is faster than others. The most important criteria is to take utmost care after a surgery and follow your doctor's instructions well, so that you can avoid an infection. Some useful tips for an easy recovery are: Recovery Tips: - Follow your doctor's advice and take all your prescribed medications on time. Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines or painkillers of your own. Numbness or painful tingling sensations may occur so keep in touch with the doctor and inform him if you see abnormality.
- Diet should be as prescribed by doctor especially after a facial surgery when it is difficult to take food. Smoking and alcohol should be avoided.
 - Avoid exposure to harsh elements, especially the sun. Do not use any cosmetic on the area operated. Apply antibiotic and ointment as prescribed by the doctor after the sutures are removed. Keep the skin area clean as directed by the doctor and find out when you can take medicated baths. Apply ice packs or compresses to minimize swelling.
- Do not exert yourself and take rest and care as long as your doctor has prescribed. Go to follow up appointments to reduce complications.
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