Recovery Information

GENERAL PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing for your surgery

I would urge you to read through these recommendations when planning your surgery and travel arrangements. Should you have any specific queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

WHERE DO I GO?

Immediately on being discharged from the hospital or clinic, you need to be ensconced in an environment that is comfortable, with staff equipped to deal with your post-operative needs.

They should provide appropriate meals – for example a soft food diet after facial surgery – and be able to assist with dressing changes, drainage etc. There are several excellent local guesthouses and hotels that meet these requirements.

HOW DO I RECOVER?

The initial post-operative stage requires plenty of rest, regular checks and changing of dressings. Your surgeon will detail requirements specific to your procedure to you.

There are a number of alternative therapies recommended by experts that can help your body recover. These include Kinesiology, Manual Lymph Drainage and Aromatherapy Massages and Reiki. Registered practitioners know which therapies are ideal for individual patient’s needs.

I FEEL BETTER - WHAT’S NEXT?

One of the most popular post-op holiday options is going on Safari after your initial recuperation period. Visiting Africa is synonymous with game drives in the bush.

South Africa has some of the world’s most luxurious safari holiday accommodations, where increasing numbers of post-cosmetic surgery patients are welcomed and catered for. What could be more appealing than viewing the Big Five on the same vacation as undergoing cosmetic enhancement?