
1· Is there any danger in the surgery?
· There will always be risks, but in order to ameliorate them through the evaluation and preoperative tests, measures of control and treatment of pre-existing diseases and perform the procedures in appropriate environments, using specific surgical materials. To avoid problems it is very important to perform the postoperative strictly following all the guidelines medications.
2· Can I get pregnant after the surgery?
· For the vast majority of surgeries, there are no contraindications or major damage. The point is, in case of post-pregnancy plastic surgery, take the necessary precautions regarding weight control, skin care, physical exercises (if specified by doctor). And treating a prenatal as strict!
3· Is the surgery painful?
· Pain is subjective and varies according to the individuality of each patient. Usually the plastic surgery is not usually painful. Medications prescribed on postoperatively are usually sufficient for pain control.
4· Can I breastfeed after plastic carried in the breasts?
· Current techniques for plastic mammary do not alter breast feeding.
5· Does any change occur in the sensitivity of the breasts after surgery?
· Some surgeries cause changes in sensitivity, in most cases due to swelling. With postoperative, reduced swelling and scarring, it occurs the normal regain of sensitivity of tissues. This occurs at varying intervals, depending on the individual patient, surgical technique and care for surgery.
6· When can I do physical exercises?
· The time limit varies depending on the surgery to be performed. Normally after 30 to 45 days.
7· How long should I stay away from work?
· It varies according to the surgery that will be performed and to the activity performed at work.
8· When are the stitches removed?
· Most sutures are made with wires which are absorbed by the body, not requiring their removal. However, some stitches need to be removed and this varies from one to two weeks.
9· How long in hospital?
· From 8 to 24 hours depending on the size of surgery.
10· How long does the surgery last?
· The surgical time depends on size: the type of surgery and the technique used. In consultation with doctors, we can only suggest the surgical time provided after detailed physical examination.
11· What is the kind of anesthesia?
· The anesthesia varies: it may be local with sedation, epidural with sedation or general.
12· Should I do lymphatic drainage?
· Lymphatic drainage is indicated to assist in scarring and absorption of the swelling. It is always oriented in the postoperative period of surgical liposuction, abdomen, breasts, face, prostheses and others.
13· How long should I wear the strap or postoperative mesh?
· The surgical mesh, usually worn after surgery, should be continuously worn, in other words, 24 hours a day during the first month. On the second and third postoperative month, we recommend wearing the mesh during daytime.
14· When can I sunbathe?
· The sun should be avoided as it swells and stains. Therefore, we suggest avoiding sun exposure for three months.
15· When will my scar be?
Scarring depends on each patient. There are patients who have barely noticeable scars, others may develop pathologic scars such as keloids (thick and painful scars), which is not very common. It is very important to make a rigorous postoperative follow-up, following all the medical instructions and scheduled returns for reassessment


