An abdominoplasty is a fantastic way to get rid of excess skin and fat around the stomach. Though a tummy tuck sounds like the ultimate solution for many, it is a surgical procedure and comes with recovery times, scars, and sometimes complications. Before you go under the knife, below are a few things you should know before your abdominoplasty.

Plan for Recovery: The average recovery time for an abdominoplasty is at least two weeks. It is essential to prepare ahead of time for your recovery so you can rest, keep up with housework, and find child-care assistance if necessary.

Eat Well for Faster Healing: Before your surgery, prepare your kitchen with healthy, nutritious foods to eat during the recovery process. The healthier you eat, the faster your recovery may be as a diet full of grains, lean protein, and vegetables improve your immunity.

Prepare for a Scar: As with any surgery, a tummy tuck will also result in a scar across your abdomen. Though the appearance will fade with time, this scar may never entirely go away. Fortunately, the incision is made low enough that it is easy to hide for most patients.

If you are interested in an abdominoplasty to help you achieve your weight loss goals, contact Cary Plastic Surgery today for the best cosmetic surgery in North Carolina.

At Cary Plastic Surgery, Dr. Donald P. Hanna, one of the leading plastic surgeons in Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding areas, does his best to ensure your procedure process goes smoothly from the beginning to the end. He also makes sure your recovery process goes as quickly as possible. Read on for some tips to recover from your plastic surgery procedure.

• Pain Relief: During your recovery process, Dr. Donald P. Hanna will provide you with a prescription for his recommended pain relief medication. If you would like to use an OTC medicine, Dr. Hanna highly recommends using only Tylenol due to potential bleeding risks from NSAIDS.
• Avoid Sun: During your recovery process, it is important to avoid sunlight and to use sunblock when you do go out to protect your skin.
• Schedule Your Follow Up Appointment: As one of the leaders in cosmetic surgery in Durham, NC, and nearby regions, Dr. Donald P. Hanna wants to make sure your plastic surgery procedure is as smooth and fast as possible. At your follow up appointment, it is important to address any concerns you may have. He will do a thorough check on how your surgery is recovering, offer tips to help with possible pain management, and other information you need.

To schedule your cosmetic surgery in North Carolina at Cary Plastic Surgery, give us a call at (919)233-1933 or (984)221-0403.