Instructions

** Pre-Op and Post-Op Instructions **

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Your Surgery Day is around the corner, and we are excited to help you reach your journey at Beautyland Plastic Surgery.We are here to help you navigate the process before and after surgery to ensure you have results you are proud of. Please tap on the buttons below to see your Pre-Op and Post-Op Instructions and Information.

General questions

If you have any questions about Post-Op please call the phone number below.

In case of emergency

If you have a medical emergency please call 911.

Index

• General Instructions ..........................1
• For Liposuction ...................................2
• For Brazilian Butt Lift ........................3
• For Tummy Tuck .................................4
• For Breast Enhancement .................5
• In case of emergency .......................6

Important Notes

Your Journey after your Transformation

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Be ready to take time off from work. You may take a fewdays off work to recover after plastic surgery. This downtimecan help minimize the risk of post-surgical complications.

• Get your support team ready. The first few days aftersurgery, you may experience pain and swelling. It will behelpful to have someone to take care of you.

• It is crucial that you follow the schedule of appointments weestablish after surgery.

• Stay hydrated and consume plenty of fluids.

• Get plenty of rest and follow a balanced diet, with increasedprotein.

• Take oral pain medication and all antibiotics as prescribed.

AFTER A LIPOSUCTION you can expect:

• Clear and bloody drainage from the incisions for the firstfew days, in a very high volume.

• Moderate discomfort, which should be improved with painmedications.

• Moderate swelling of the area.

• Bruising around the area.

• Sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. If youhave a dressing on incisions, that can be removed in 72 hours

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIPOSUCTION:

• Walk for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 hours.• Do not soak in the tub, jacuzzi, sauna, pool, or beach for threeweeks following the procedure.

• Don´t smoke. Smoking may cause wound healing problems. Nosmoking is allowed four weeks before and six weeks after surgery.

• You should not have sexual activity for at least 4-6 weeksfollowing surgery.

• Avoid direct sun exposure to the suctioned sites for severalweeks after surgery.

• You can return to non-strenuous work within 3-7 days after surgery.

• Return to strenuous activities in 3-4 weeks

• Do not lift more than 5 pounds for the first six weeks.

• Wear compression socks for at least two weeks.

• It is highly recommended the patient receives at least five massages after surgery. The more massages, the betterresults you will see.

• After the second massage, start using foam and board foreight weeks.

• Wear the garment for three months, and change to a smallergarment when necessary.

• If you take regular medications, ask your surgeon when it issafe to resume taking them

AFTER A BBL you can expect:

• Clear and bloody drainage from the incisions for the firstfew days. Drainage may be significant for 72 hours and willdissipate.

• Mild to moderate pain in liposuctioned areas should beimproved with pain medications.

• Moderate swelling of the area. Swelling is to be expectedfor weeks and sometimes months. The swelling can improvewith intermittent rest and compression garments.

• Bruising around the area. The bruising can be impressivedepending on the extent of liposuction and fat transferperformed. Most bruises will heal after about 2-3 weeks.The bruise will go from purplish to yellow/green as it startsto resolve.

• Itching at the incision sites is normal for a few days.

• Asymmetries: Areas of the body may heal at different rates.This means that bruising, swelling, and discomfort may notbe uniform and could be more significant in some areas.Once the body has healed, these asymmetries will even out.

• Sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. If youhave a dressing on incisions, that can be removed in 72 hours.

• Sensory Changes in your skin. You may notice numbness ortingling sensation around your incision sites and throughoutthe affected areas, which is normal. You can expect a returnto the normal sensation after a few months.

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR bbl:

• For the first twelve weeks, you will need to sleep on yourstomach and either lie this way or stand for all activitiesexcept using the toilet.

• Avoid strenuous activities/physical exercise for about aweek after your surgery. You may resume normal activitiesgradually. Be as active as you can. Lying in bed all day is notrecommended.

• Most patients require approximately 1-2 weeks off workdepending on their responsibilities. Returning to work with alight or part-time schedule can also be beneficial.

• Do not lift more than 5 pounds for the first six weeks.

• You should not have sexual activity for at least 4-6 weeksfollowing surgery.

• Wear compression socks at least 14 days.

• Avoid direct sun exposure to the suctioned sites for severalweeks after surgery.

• It is highly recommended the patient receives at least fivemassages after surgery. The more massages, the betterresults you will see.

• After the second massage, start using foam and board atall times for eight weeks. It is OK to remove it to shower.Each patient requires personalized postoperative care, but at a minimum, everyone should wear the garment for threemonths. Change to a smaller garment when necessary. Also,make sure garment is flush with skin; avoid any ridges/creases in garment.

• After three weeks, you can sit on your BBL pillow. Aftertwelve weeks post-op, you can sit directly on your buttocks.

• If you take regular medications, ask your surgeon when it issafe to resume taking them.

AFTER A TUMMY TUCK you can expect:

• Clear and bloody drainage from the incisions for the firstfew days. Drainage may be significant for 12-48 hours andwill dissipate.

• Mild to moderate pain in liposuctioned areas should berelieved with pain medications.

• Moderate swelling of the area. Swelling is to be expectedfor weeks and sometimes months. The swelling can improvewith intermittent rest and compression garments.

• Bruising around the area. The bruising can be impressivedepending on the extent of liposuction and fat transferperformed. Most bruises will heal after about 2-3 weeks.The bruise will go from purplish to yellow/green as it startsto resolve.

• Itching at the incision sites is normal for a few days.

• Asymmetries: Areas of the body may heal at different rates.This means that bruising, swelling, and discomfort may notbe uniform and could be more significant in some areas.Once the body has healed, these asymmetries will even out.

• Sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. Ifyou have a dressing on incisions, that can be removed in 72hours, except the brown tape.

• Sensory Changes in your skin. You may notice numbnessor tingling around your incision sites and throughout theaffected areas, which is normal. You can expect a return tothe normal sensation after a few months.

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUMMY TUCK:

• Sleep in a semi-sitting position at a 45-degree angle for thefirst two weeks.

• Do not walk straight for two weeks.

• Walk 10 to 15 minutes every 2 hours to improve bloodcirculation.

• Avoid abdominal exercises and strenuous activities, such asbicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 6to 8 weeks.

• Avoid getting the tape wet; if it does get wet, dry it well withan air dryer on cold.

• Wash the belly button with water and antibacterial soap.

• Remove the tape after 14 days. You may shower on day 3.

• If the incision is covered with glue, wait five days for a regular bath.

• Do not wear a faja; use only a binder (not too tight). Themassages, garment, foam, and board will start to be used fourweeks after surgery when the wound is completely healed.

• Do not smoke or be in contact with smokers for eight weeksafter surgery.

• Maintain a healthy diet.

• Use your medications as prescribed.

• Depending on their job responsibilities, most people canreturn to work about 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. Returning towork with a light or part-time schedule can also be beneficial.

• If you take regular medications, ask your surgeon when it issafe to resume taking them.

AFTER A BREAST ENHANCEMENT you can expect:

• Moderate discomfort, which should be relieved with painmedications. Most of the higher discomfort will subsideafter the first few days.

• Temporary soreness, bruising, swelling, and tightness in thebreasts.

• Some bloody or clear drainage on dressings for the firstweek after surgery.

• Random, shooting pains, tingling, or other strangesensations in the skin for a few months. These will subside.

• Changes in nipple sensation. This should resolve.

• If you got implants, they may appear higher in position, firm,and uneven due to swelling during the healing process.After 3-6 months, the implants should show a final resultwith significantly reduced swelling.

• Asymmetry: breasts may look or feel quite different fromone another in the days following surgery. This is normaland should resolve.

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BREAST ENHANCEMENT:

• For the first few days following surgery, you should try torestrict your arm movements. Move your arms slowly toavoid sudden jerky movements of the chest and breastarea. Try to keep your arms as close to your body aspossible

• Avoid rigorous movement and do not lift more than 5pounds for the first eight weeks.

• Do not smoke or be in contact with smokers for eightweeks after surgery.

• Avoid getting the tape wet; if it gets wet dry it well with anair dryer on cold.

• Start walking as soon as possible; this helps to reduceswelling and lowers the chance of blood clots.

• Only wear a surgical or sports bra with a front closure forthe first eight weeks. That does not push the implants up.

• Wait to drive until you have a full range of motion with yourarms.

• Sexual activity can be resumed when you feel ready withno restrictions. Incisions should be well-healed. Patientstypically feel prepared after one month.

• Generally speaking, after two months, most patients arefully cleared to resume all normal activities.

CALL 911 OR VISIT YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM IF YOU EXPERIENCE:

• Severe pain not relieved by pain medications.

• Increased swelling of the area that is not decreasing.

• Excessive drainage or heavy bleeding.

• Pus draining from the incision.

• Loose stitches or your incision comes open.

• A fever greater than 101 °F.

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chest pain,lightheadedness that does not quickly resolve, severevomiting, pain, or asymmetric swelling in your legs.

REMEMBER

That each surgery and patient is different, so be sure to follow any otherspecific instructions provided by your surgeon after the surgery.If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’rehere to help you through every step of the process!