Some considerations to keep in mind before surgery:

1. HEMOGLOBIN more than 12g/dl.
2. To have BMI less than 35.
3. EAT HEALTHY: vegetables, grilled or steamed lean meats, fish, fruits, beans, and drink plenty of water. Some foods that are not recommended to eat in large quantities: rice, bread, flour, sweets, fried foods, artificial juices, soda.
4. SUPPLEMENTS: Take 1 tablet a day of Iron 325mg and folic acid 5mg for 6 weeks.
5. TOXIC HABITS: do not smoke cigarettes, hooka, or drugs, 2 months before surgery.
6. DO NOT USE: aspirin or anticoagulants without authorization from your doctor.
7. DO NOT TAKE: vitamins E, D, A, K, Calcium, Omega III, or oral contraceptives, 3 weeks before coming.

YOU SHOULD BRING:

• Comfortable clothes open at the front or baggy clothes.
• Compression socks of an adequate size.
• White cotton t-shirts for use under the garment.
• If you use routine medications: for sleep, high blood pressure, asthma, etc. Bring them.
• If you use routine medications: to sleep, high blood pressure, asthma, etc. Bring them.
• Large size (maternal) and disposable intimate towels (PADS).
• Wipes.

THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY

• Bathing with chlorexidine soap twice during the 24 hours before surgery.
• Make sure you and your companion have all the personal documents at hand and formalize everything related to your surgery.
• Eat normal until 7 pm and light until 10pm at night. After that diet zero (not eat or drink anything).
• If you have any medical condition such as diabetic asthma hypertension etc. Do not forget your medications in addition to bringing them.

THE DAY OF SURGERY

Make sure you have made all the recommendations of the day before.

Present to the clinic at the scheduled time, for admission and subsequent surgical procedure..

GENERAL CARE

Follow medical instructions to the letter.

• You must rest from the garment for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours at night.
• Wear compression stockings at all times until completing the time recommended by your doctor.
• Do breathing exercises of 5 deep breaths every 5 to 10 min. Perform 5 sets during the day.
• Walk as much time as possible during the day. You must be sitting rest of the time and only going to bed at night.
• Comply with a minimum of 10 postsurgical lymphatic drainage massages.
• Check that the drain liquid is always in motion and that the valve is open.
• Staying in communication with our office for the correct monitoring of its evolution.

WOUND CARE

• You should clean the wound with alcohol and gauze every day.
• After cleaning the wound, place the powder Tecassol if your doctor tells you to.
• Wound covers are changed when soiled. It is not necessary to change them every day. After the last cure, the tape is removed after 10 days.
• The stitches fall by their own
• When the wound has closed completely, apply the Silipack if your doctor indicates it. Put a drop of the gel and spread it with your finger pressing on the scar.

MEDICATION USE

Follow the use of medications as specified in the medical indication..

FEEDING

The most important thing in recovering after a plastic surgery is an excellent diet. For this reason we give you the following recommendations:

• Drink between 5 and 10 glasses (12 ounce) of water per day, 8 on average.
• Eat as close to normal in terms of quantity. You will need a diet rich in protein, fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates. In the first 2 weeks the caloric demands are higher than normal; therefore the diet must be hyperproteinic and hypercaloric. Eggs, Meats, Fish, Rice, Beans, Many fruits, Vitamin supplements are highly recommended.
• Under no circumstances do diets to lose weight since the energy demands are greater in the operated patient.
• If you need a specific diet, we will guide you with the nutrition department to individualize each case.

FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS

After the surgery, the postsurgical process is supervised ensuring proper management that ensures an excellent result. The following will be done at each appointment:

• Monitor the correct operation of the drain.
• Cleaning and healing of wounds.
• Indicate the degree of compression of the girdle
• Post-surgical massages (with previous appointment).
• Supervise the molding of the figure according to the required massage technique.
• Drain removal

BRING TO EACH APPOINTMENT:

• Cotton flannel, Wipes.
• Large, thick sanitary napkins.
• Arnica cream for massages.
• Postsurgical girdle and boards.
• Spirometer (breathing device).
• .

 GENERAL CARE

Follow medical instructions to the letter.

• You must rest from the garment for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours at night.
• Wear compression stockings at all times until completing the time recommended by your doctor.
• Do breathing exercises of 5 deep breaths every 5 to 10 min. Perform 5 sets during the day.
• Walk as much time as possible during the day. You must be sitting rest of the time and only going to bed at night.
• Comply with a minimum of 10 postsurgical lymphatic drainage massages.
• Check that the drain liquid is always in motion and that the valve is open.
• Staying in communication with our office for the correct monitoring of its evolution.

WOUND CARE

• You should clean the wound with alcohol and gauze every day.
• After cleaning the wound, place the powder Tecassol if your doctor tells you to.
• Wound covers are changed when soiled. It is not necessary to change them every day. After the last cure, the tape is removed after 10 days.
• The stitches fall by their own
• When the wound has closed completely, apply the Silipack if your doctor indicates it. Put a drop of the gel and spread it with your finger pressing on the scar.

MEDICATION USE

Follow the use of medications as specified in the medical indication..

FEEDING

The most important thing in recovering after a plastic surgery is an excellent diet. For this reason we give you the following recommendations:

• Drink between 5 and 10 glasses (12 ounce) of water per day, 8 on average.
• Eat as close to normal in terms of quantity. You will need a diet rich in protein, fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates. In the first 2 weeks the caloric demands are higher than normal; therefore the diet must be hyperproteinic and hypercaloric. Eggs, Meats, Fish, Rice, Beans, Many fruits, Vitamin supplements are highly recommended.
• Under no circumstances do diets to lose weight since the energy demands are greater in the operated patient.
• If you need a specific diet, we will guide you with the nutrition department to individualize each case.

FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS

After the surgery, the postsurgical process is supervised ensuring proper management that ensures an excellent result. The following will be done at each appointment:

• Monitor the correct operation of the drain.
• Cleaning and healing of wounds.
• Indicate the degree of compression of the girdle
• Post-surgical massages (with previous appointment).
• Supervise the molding of the figure according to the required massage technique.
• Drain removal

BRING TO EACH APPOINTMENT:

• Cotton flannel, Wipes.
• Large, thick sanitary napkins.
• Arnica cream for massages.
• Postsurgical girdle and boards.
• Spirometer (breathing device).
• .

1. What should I expect during healing process? And what should I do if certain things occur? The more liquid comes out of the drain, the better your recovery will be. Monitoring the drain is important to prevent flow blockages. You should see your doctor in case of fever, headache, weakness, allergic reaction or pain that does not go away with medications.
2. For how long should I wear the girdle? Daily use of the girdle (faja) is recommended in the first 3 months. You must rest from the faja 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the night, before going to sleep
3. How to sleep? Sleep in a comfortable position with your back bent and your knees bent. Use pillows on the back and below the knee
4. How long should I use the buttock pillow? Wear compression stockings at all times up to 1 month
5. When can I exercise or swim? In general, you can exercise after 3 months. If it's liposculpture only, you can exercise after a month. While if it was mammoplasty only, these can be after 6 weeks.
6. When can I have sex? At 21 days you can do it if you feel comfortable.
7. When can I take a shower? You can shower when the stitches heal and the drain is removed. Use chlorhexidine soap. Do not remove the tapes unless it gets dirty.
8. When can I shave after surgery? You can shave the hair as soon as it grows out. Use a razor. Avoid other shaving methods.
9. How many years should I change my implants? Every 10 years a review is recommended and be ready to replace them, if necessary.
10. Can I raise hand after breast surgery? You can lift at 90 ° perfectly for short periods, at 120 ° during the massage and after 21 days you can move your arms freely.
11. When it is ok to lift something heavy or drive? After 6 weeks you can lift weights less than 10 pounds. You can drive after a month.
12. How many massages should I have after surgery? They start the day after surgery, for 10 days to remove the drainage. Then continue with 3 to 4 massages per week for 2 more weeks. Afterwards, there will be a minimum of 1 massage per week for three (3) months.
13. How long should I wear compression stockings? Wear compression stockings at all times up to 1 month.