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While this article focuses on a key aspect of your cosmetic post-op recovery success—compression garments—we want to point out that before you do anything else, make sure you have thought through who will be by your side to help you after surgery.
Often, people “assume” their mate or a friend or family member will be able to help. However, this is not a task left to chance. People work and emergencies come up; you don’t want to be alone after your operation. And you don’t want to have to find extra help with bathroom, showering and dressing activities when you are in pain and needing rest.
Please take the time to learn more about CosMed At Home and our 24/7 post-op care services. Our skilled and highly experienced CosMed nurses will be by your side so you can recover in luxury–in the comfort of your own home.
And, they will help you with compression garments!
Plastic surgery is a big deal. It’s an investment in yourself that you surely deserve. For this reason, it’s important to make sure you do everything possible to maximize your results. Talk with your doctor about compression garments as each physician has their own instructions on which garments you’ll need, when to start wearing them, how long you will need to wear compression garments after your surgery and more.
Compression garments are important after cosmetic surgery because they will help with the body’s contouring process. Whether you are going to have a breast lift, a tummy tuck, a Brazilian butt lift or liposuction (or any other procedure), wearing compression garments immediately after surgery—when your surgeon says it’s OK—will “hold” everything in place and give you the optimal intended results.
In addition to helping to shape your new body after a cosmetic procedure, most patients say that compression garments help to reduce pain, as well. This is because the tight compression helps to reduce swelling. Inflammation is often the cause of pain, in addition to the suture site.
More scientifically speaking, wearing body-hugging garments allows your body to heal from the inside. The area between your skin and tissue will naturally close with the help of compression. Between this closure and the reshaping of your newly contoured body part, the compression garments essentially train your body to heal in best position.
Anything you can do to encourage healing of the wound site and also of the remaining tissue left behind after surgery will put you much closer to full recovery with optimal results.
At a glance, the benefits of wearing compression garments include:
Reduction of bruising and swelling (remember, inflammation causes pain!)
Overall reduced pain
Decreased chance of raised scars
Helping to reshape your new body
Maximizing the contours created by the surgical procedure
Minimizing the amount of time you’ll spend recovering
Great question. We will cover several topics in upcoming blog posts including the various types of compression garments and which ones are best to wear after your procedure, how long you’ll have to wear compression garments (during the day and over time), the “step down” procedure (you’ll move from garment to garment as you heal), as well as a debated issue – how tight do the compression garments need to be to work best?
As discussed earlier, you may be thinking you are covered when it comes to help post cosmetic surgery. A lot of people think that their loved ones will be by their side through the ups and downs of recovery.
We know that those “helpers” have the very best of intentions. But, you still might have reservations about counting on others who have busy lives. Plus, as mentioned earlier, emergencies come up!
However, it’s suggested that you have someone who will be by your side whenever you need them. CosMed At Home nurses will help with wound care and pain management 24/7. They will also help you get to follow up doctor’s visits. This is important because friends and family members can’t always take off from work to help and you won’t be permitted to drive during a certain post-op period of time.
Beyond all of that and the kind and friendly companionship which will help you emotionally as you spend time at home recovering, CosMed At Home nurses will assist with many things beyond the scope of “nursing.” You know, the chores you have to do to keep the rest of your family together? Nurses will manage light housekeeping, keep your fridge stocked, do laundry and so much more.
When we say CosMed At Home clients get to recover in luxury and comfort, we really mean it. You won’t have to lift a finger and all of your personal needs will be attended to around the clock.
Schedule your CosMed At Home nurse at least two weeks before your surgery by calling 973.500.4799 or by visiting www.cosmedathome.com. When you click to go to our website, you’ll find the answers to frequently asked questions and more details about our services.