Tips to Prolong Your Plastic Surgery Results

After putting in the time and financial commitment of plastic surgery, it is understandable that you want your results to last for as long as possible. There are habits that you can pick up to maintain your results long-term. Here, San Diego plastic surgeon Abhay Gupta shares tips to prolong your plastic surgery results.

Maintain Your Weight

If you have had liposuction or body contouring surgery, it is important to maintain your weight through regular exercise, a healthy diet (with plenty of leafy greens, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables and foods high in antioxidants) and portion control. Gaining a substantial amount of weight could reverse the effects of surgery, stretch out tightened skin and cause unsightly bulges in the treated area. On the other hand, losing too much weight can leave you with saggy, loose skin.

Use Sun Protection

The sun’s UV rays threaten the health and vitality of your skin, especially if you have had facelift or another facial rejuvenation surgery. In the initial weeks following surgery, you must stay out of the sun completely to avoid complications. After that, it is critical to wear sunscreen with a high SPF and other protection to avoid developing facial wrinkles, lines and hyperpigmentation.

Avoid Smoking and Excessive Drinking

You will be asked to quit smoking a few weeks before your surgery date. It is best if you avoid picking the habit up after surgery, too. Smoking raises the risk of complications during surgery, hinders the recovery process and can shorten the lifespan of your plastic surgery results. Also, smoking and excessive drinking accelerate the skin’s aging process — reversing the effects of facial rejuvenation surgery.

Be Smart about Skin Care

Using medical-grade skin care products is helpful during the surgical healing process and over the long term to preserve the skin’s radiance and glow. Gupta Plastic Surgery can evaluate you and help put together a product regimen based on your skin type and goals.

It’s also a good idea to talk to our team about periodic skin care treatments like chemical peels and dermabrasion; these treatments remove the damaged outer layer of skin cells for skin that looks smooth and supple.

To learn more about what you can do to preserve your plastic surgery results, please contact Gupta Plastic Surgery by calling (858) 408-6100 today.

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