For the past 30 years, Dr. Shlomo Widder has developed an outstanding reputation for patient safety and natural aesthetic outcomes. Before Dr. Widder’s patients undergo their facelift, rhinoplasty, or body contouring procedure, he makes sure to provide them with detailed instructions on how to best prepare for their surgery to ensure the recovery process is comfortable and as easy as possible.
Before your procedure, Dr. Widder will meet with you, discuss your aesthetic concerns, and ensure you have all your questions answered. His attentive and personalized care helps patients feel confident and prepared before, during, and after their surgery.
With the following three pre-surgery self-care tips, you can set yourself up for success and enjoy your new and improved look sooner.
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1. Change Your Diet
Getting adequate amounts of protein and vitamins before surgery will help support a healthy immune system, promote faster healing, and assist in maintaining muscle mass. These benefits will help you get back to your regular routine and make you more comfortable during your recovery period. Our bodies need protein and vitamins more than usual during times of stress, like recovering from surgery.
It is a common mistake for people not to consume enough nutrients while recovering, but that’s when a balanced diet is more useful than ever. Dr. Widder recommends incorporating plenty of whole, natural foods into your diet, including organic fruits and veggies, healthy fats, and lean protein sources. In addition to helping support your immune system, a balanced diet will also provide you with more energy, strength, and positivity during your recovery. You will get specific instructions with regards to diet immediately before and after surgery.
2. Increase Physical Activity
A sedentary lifestyle may increase the risk of blood clots after surgery. Therefore, Dr. Widder encourages his patients to increase their activity level, once you recover from surgery. Walk at least 30 minutes a day or find other ways to stay active with tennis, swimming, or exercise classes to keep your heart strong. Being fit will also help you recover more quickly after surgery.
3. Kick the Bad Habits
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can adversely affect healing, recovery, and results from your surgery. Smoking can suppress the immune system’s capacity for mobilizing blood clotting agent and wound-healing elements such as collagen and elastin. After surgery, if these healing mechanisms aren’t working at their optimum levels, bleeding can take longer to stop, wounds take longer to heal, and scars can be more prominent. By quitting smoking and excessive alcohol consumption a minimum of two- four weeks before your surgery, you can maximize your procedure’s result.
Preparing for Surgery With Dr. Shlomo Widder in Washington, D.C.
When getting ready for a successful plastic surgery experience, the foremost tip is to listen to your doctor’s explicit instructions. For more information on procedures offered by Dr. Widder, call us at (703) 506-0300 or fill out our online form to request your personal consultation to ask any questions you may have.
