How long does it take for Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Hospital to recover after bone grinding surgery?
Bone grinding is a common cosmetic surgery, which can improve the asymmetry of face shape and the proportion of eyes and maxillofacial regions. However, the recovery process after surgery requires a certain amount of time and precautions. The following details the recovery time and precautions of Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Hospital after bone grinding surgery from the aspects of postoperative pain, swelling, diet and activity recovery.
Postoperative pain
After the operation, the head will have a certain degree of pain or discomfort, which is a normal physiological reaction. Generally, it will gradually alleviate within a few days after the operation, and it may take 1-2 weeks for complete dissipation. The doctor will prescribe corresponding painkillers according to the patient's specific conditions to help relieve pain. At the same time, patients should avoid strenuous exercise and forced kneading of the surgical site to avoid aggravating pain.
In addition, local scalp sensitivity, numbness or facial skin tightness may occur after surgery. This is a normal postoperative reaction, which usually recovers gradually within a few weeks. If the symptoms worsen or do not disappear for a long time, consult a doctor in time.
swelling
After the operation, there will be some swelling in the jaw and orbit. It usually reaches the maximum within 3-5 days after operation, and then gradually subsides. Complete regression may take 2-4 weeks. The doctor will prescribe detumescence drugs according to the patient's specific conditions to help speed up the relief of swelling.
After operation, avoid strenuous exercise and severe wrestling at the operation site to avoid swelling aggravation. At the same time, cold compress is also an effective method to relieve swelling. Patients can apply ice bags gently to the surgical site for 15-20 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day.
diet
Postoperative patients should follow the doctor's advice and follow the diet principle of soft food or semi liquid food. This can reduce the stimulation of mastication on the surgical site and promote wound healing. Patients should avoid spicy food, hard food, overheated food, etc., so as not to stimulate the surgical site and delay recovery.
In addition, the diet should be nutritionally balanced, and more foods rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals should be taken to help patients recover. The patient should also avoid heavy drinking and smoking, so as not to affect the healing and recovery of the wound.
Active Recovery
After surgery, patients should avoid strenuous exercise and severe wrestling of the surgical site, and avoid bleeding or other complications caused by excessive local force. The doctor will make a suitable activity recovery plan according to the specific situation of the patient.
After operation, the patient can carry out moderate and mild activities, such as walking, simple stretching, etc. However, strenuous exercise and overwork should be avoided to avoid affecting the surgical effect and recovery process. The patient should keep adequate rest and regularly carry out restorative training, which is conducive to the progress of recovery.
Summary
The recovery time after bone grinding surgery in Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Hospital varies from individual to individual, but generally it takes 1-4 weeks for pain and swelling to recover, and it may take weeks to months for facial sensitivity and numbness to recover. After surgery, patients should follow the doctor's advice, pay attention to the recovery of rest, diet and activities, and actively cooperate with the doctor's follow-up to ensure the surgical effect and smooth recovery.
