Nursing instructions after breast augmentation and liposuction
Breast augmentation and liposuction is one of the commonly used operations in the field of beauty and plastic surgery. In order to ensure the safety and smoothness of the operation, postoperative nursing is very important. The rest after operation, wound care, diet and precautions will be described in detail below.
Postoperative rest
Postoperative rest is essential for the recovery of the operation. The patient needs to avoid a large range of activities as far as possible within two days after the operation, keep a rest, and avoid strenuous exercise to avoid impact on the surgical site. In addition, patients need to maintain a good mood to avoid adverse effects of mental tension or mood fluctuations on rest and recovery.
Postoperative rest posture should also be noted. The patient should lie on his side as far as possible and avoid lying flat or supine to reduce postoperative swelling and pain of the chest. At the same time, use special high pillows or cushions to improve the comfort of postoperative rest.
Depending on the patient's personal condition, the doctor will ask for proper postoperative posture changes to help the patient better rest and recovery.
Wound care
Postoperative wound care is an important link in the process of operation recovery. Postoperative wounds need to be kept dry and clean to prevent infection. Patients should pay attention to changing dressing regularly, and follow the doctor's instructions for disinfection and dressing change. In case of abnormality or redness, swelling and pain of the wound, contact the doctor immediately.
After the operation, it is also necessary to avoid excessive stimulation of the wound, such as collision or wiping. At the same time, avoid exposure to the sun to avoid adverse effects on the wound.
With the recovery of the wound after surgery, the doctor will give proper massage and scar care guidance during the recovery period to help patients achieve better results.
Diet conditioning
Postoperative diet is an important part of recovery. First of all, the three meals after surgery can be divided into five meals, and the amount of food taken each time should not be too much, so as not to burden the body.
Secondly, the diet should be light, and more heat clearing and detoxifying foods, such as vegetables and fruits, should be eaten to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, so as not to affect the wound healing.
In addition, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions after the operation and properly supplement protein, vitamins and other nutrients to help patients recover and recover.
matters needing attention
After the operation, special attention should be paid to abstinence and smoking cessation. Alcohol and nicotine will have adverse effects on the surgical site and delay wound healing. Therefore, alcohol and smoking should be avoided during the recovery period after surgery.
In addition, it is necessary to avoid using too cold or overheated objects to touch the surgical site after surgery, so as to avoid adverse stimulation to the wound.
During the postoperative recovery period, follow the doctor's regular follow-up arrangements so that the doctor can timely observe and evaluate the postoperative recovery and carry out necessary treatment.
To sum up, postoperative rest, wound care, diet conditioning and precautions are the key points of nursing after breast augmentation and liposuction. Follow the doctor's guidance and suggestions, reasonably arrange the postoperative life and diet, and regularly return to the doctor for further consultation, which will help the postoperative recovery.
