Facelift preparation and surgery in Englewood can be a transformative journey. During this procedure, underlying tissues are tightened and repositioned, removing excess skin and smoothing out wrinkles, ultimately restoring your face’s youthful and vibrant appearance.
Facelift surgery is routinely done as an outpatient procedure, so you can go home the same day. With this in mind, you want to be ready for your facelift and it is important to understand critical preparations and the process beforehand.
Six Weeks Before Your Facelift
It is best to start preparing for your Englewood facelift as soon as six weeks in advance. This gives you adequate time to get everything in order.
Quit Smoking
If you smoke, you need to stop at least six weeks before your surgery. Smoking can slow healing, hindering you from getting the best results. This timeline is important because it takes six weeks to get the harmful chemicals fully out of your system. We never recommend you restart smoking if you want to keep your fabulous new face in good shape, but if you must, you should not restart until six weeks after your procedure.
Manage Your Diet
Several weeks before surgery is an excellent time to check other lifestyle habits. Are you eating lots of fresh food, including fruits, vegetables, and protein? You should try to cut out drive-thru and ready-to-heat frozen meals as much as possible.
In addition, start to limit your alcohol intake to only special occasions to keep it light. Likewise, drink at least eight glasses of water every day! Hydration is vital to skin upkeep, so you must be well-hydrated to help progress the healing process.
Request Time off Work
Another essential preparation before surgery is taking adequate time off work for recovery. The amount of time you need will depend on what surgery is done and the type of job you have. Be sure to discuss this with Dr. Abramson so that you know you are requesting enough time.
Two Weeks Before Your Facelift
Following the six-week breakdown, you will need to prepare for certain factors closer to the time of the procedure. There are certain steps to take within the two-week window.
Stop Certain Medications
About two weeks before surgery, you must stop most blood-thinning medications, including over-the-counter pain relievers. These can increase your risk of bleeding at the time of the procedure.
Certain herbal supplements also present a problem. At your first appointment, be sure to tell us about all medications and supplements you take so that we can inform you of what is safe to continue and what you need to stop taking.
One Week Before Your Facelift
You need to start final arrangements about one week before surgery. It is best to prepare as much as possible beforehand to make your recovery much more manageable.
Find a Designated Driver
You will need help from family or friends on the day of surgery and for a few days after. Arrange for a driver to get you home safely afterward and for your first post-op visit.
Prepare Pain Medication
You should have pain medications ready when you arrive home, and you do not want to run out of routine medicine shortly after surgery. In addition, you will have antibiotics post-op. If you have any questions about whether you should take a particular medication, be sure to discuss this with us at your first appointment during recovery.
Arrange for Childcare, if Necessary
If you have young children at home, make arrangements for their care on the day of surgery. This is the perfect time for a visit to grandparents or a favorite aunt or uncle. You want to be comfortable and know your children are being cared for so you can cross that worry off your list.
Similarly, be sure you have someone to help you for at least part of the time during the first few days after surgery. Keep in mind that you will be unable to drive and perform specific tasks during this period.
We can provide more in-depth knowledge of our facelift preparations in Englewood during a consultation.
Reach out for More Information on Facelift Preparations in Englewood
Dr. Abramson and his staff are determined to make your aesthetic goals a reality. Contact our office for more information on facelift preparation in Englewood to get started.
We can schedule a consultation with you during which all your questions will be answered. Please do not hesitate to reach out today for more information on how to prepare for the pre-op and post-op periods.
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