The first priority that you should consider before and after your cosmetic surgery is your health. You may have go through a lot of preparations ranging from contemplating what specific procedure of cosmetic surgery that you should be undergoing, the right surgeon, and the right hospital and equipments, but nothing is more important than to follow the instructions that your doctor has told you. According to some experts, the best rule for cosmetic surgery is to rest a lot. Strenuous exercises should be avoided and you should always be taking lots of liquids.  The following are helpful tips that were known to hasten up the recovery period.

Before surgery, do not take aspirin.  Smoking increases your chances of acquiring complications.  Do not smoke 2 weeks before your operation and continue to avoid this for the entire recovery period. Have someone to drive for you after your operation, and having someone to take care of you for the first one to three days will be a helpful tip for you to have no worries doing things by your own. Before surgery, fill your prescriptions.  It will be difficult for you to complete your medicines after your surgery when you feel weak.  Buy your own thermometer, dressings, gauze, and antibacterial soap. 

Prepare additional medicines for unexpected swelling and bruises.  Prepare your meals.  Ideal foods are those that are rich in protein.  Your body will need protein for repair.  Prepare ice packs.  Ice packs when applied can reduce swelling to wound sites.  Petroleum jelly and other moisturizing agents can help reduce appearance of ugly scars.  Wear comfortable and loose clothes at the day of operation.  Wearing tight jeans and shirts can be an effort in removing them.  There are some things that you should consider.  They may be useful for you at the night of your operation day.  These can include your sleep mask to cover your eyes, robe, slippers, pillow, makeup kit, hair brush, toothbrush, tooth paste, dental floss, soft tissues, magazines, books, lip balm, body wash, bath soap, body lotion, and oils for your scars.  Have a copy of your doctor’s protocol. You can also prepare a whistle, a bell, or an intercom for requesting help and assistance.     

After the operation, your recovery period will follow.  Recovery periods are often successful if having the right mind set.  Have a positive mental attitude.  The room where you will have your recovery period should be well prepared.  Have it readied with some of the following suggested things:  a water jug, drinking glass, reading and relaxation materials, telephone and telephone directory, snacks, tissues, moisturizers, and medicines you may need.  Apply ice packs to swollen sites.  Do not smoke.  Vitamins are much needed; therefore, eat a lot of vegetables to hasten up your recovery.  Feel confident and free from worries.  You will be back to yourself after giving your body the time to heal and repair by itself.

Knowing what to do before and after a cosmetic surgery is very important.  These tips are not difficult to do and they were really found to hasten recovery periods.  The success of your surgery also depends on what you do before and what you will do after it.