What NOT To Do During Recovery After Plastic Surgery

Not sure you even want plastic surgery because the whole recovery thing feels like a mystery? We totally get it, and we’re demystifying it for you.Knowing what to expect during recovery makes all the difference. The truth is, those final results you’re after can take weeks, months, or even longer to really be final. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar breaks it down, from why swelling happens, to the importance of lymphatic drainage, compression garments, drains, and why getting up and moving after surgery is more important than you might think.He also covers what you shouldn’t do while healing, like drinking, smoking, sunbathing, or hitting the gym too soon, and how meds help manage discomfort and inflammation.Thinking about traveling for your procedure? There’s extra planning involved, and Dr. Salazar shares what you need to know to keep your recovery on track and drama-free.LinksCheck out our podcast episode, Top 3 San Diego Hotels for Cosmetic Surgery RecoveryMeet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-ReyesRead our Plastic Surgery Recovery GuideLearn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice.Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.To learn more, go to LJCSC.com or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSCWatch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentreThe La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io