Postoperative care after bichectomy

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Bichectomy is a quick and simple procedure that allows the safe removal of Bichat's balls from the patient's face. These balls are small accumulations of fat that can give our face an often unaesthetic appearance.

Therefore, it is normal that more and more patients want to refine their facial features with this procedure. But, how is the postoperativeWhat is the postoperative period after a bichectomy in Madrid Spain?What specific measures and care should I follow to ensure the best results after my surgery? We tell you everything you need to know below.

Postoperative care after bichectomy.

If you have ever had a tooth extraction, you should know that the following tips will be very familiar to you. the following tips will be very familiar to you and you will be able to follow them also for a bichectomy in Madrid Spain.

A good tip is to ice the area for at least 20 minutes every hour. This advice is recommended the first day after surgery, but can be given at any time after surgery.

The first 2 days, the patient will have to follow a soft, liquid-based diet for the first 2 days.. For the liquids, we should avoid dairy products and for the soft diet, we should avoid non-fatty and much more irritating foods. After finishing each meal, it is necessary to clean the mouth with an antiseptic rinse, even if there is no food in the mouth.

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We should try to avoid exertion, exercise or impact for at least the first 5 days. If we have pain we will be prescribed painkillers, which we will have to take.. However, it is not advisable to take aspirin, as it interferes with the blood clotting process.

Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. As for smoking, you will have scarring problems and slow down healing.

Rest for at least 24 hours. Avoid exposure to sunlight, especially in the treated areas, during the period in which the inflammation and bruising that may have disappeared. Also, avoid tanning for at least the next three months, since the skin and the treated area may have sequelae.

After the procedure we will place a dressing on the areas where we have made the incision for your surgery.. Do not remove it until we tell you to do so.

Avoid places with high temperatures (saunas and kitchens, etc.). If you notice an excessive increase in your body temperature, you should go to the clinic immediately.. You must be punctual in taking medications, avoid taking too many and much more in the case of antibiotics.

After the first month of recovery, normal physical activity can be resumed; after the second month, we can begin to exercise with weights..

It must be clear that this procedure also requires this procedure also requires a lot of patience to be able to see the definitive results.. The swelling will remain for four months and after six months you will be able to see the result.

How to sleep after a bichectomy.

After a bichectomy in Madrid Spain, it is important to pay special attention to the way we sleep.. It may not seem particularly relevant, but it can play a key role in our recovery.

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The most important thing for a good recovery after a bichectomy is to reduce the swelling as soon as possible. Because of this, it is a good idea to always sleep on your back and with your head slightly elevated, a good idea is to always sleep on your back and with your head slightly raised.

This will cause the swelling to go down due to the effect of gravity and in a few days we will be much better. We can achieve this position with a larger pillow or by placing a cushion under the nape of the neck.. The goal is to maintain maximum comfort and ensure a good rest in the best position.

How to reduce the swelling of Bichectomy.

In addition to the raised position at bedtime, it is necessary to know what ways we have to lower the swelling after a bichectomy operation in Madrid Spain. If we manage to reduce it, we will enjoy a much calmer postoperative period and we will be able to return to our social life with complete peace of mind.

As with other surgeries such as rhinoplasty, the best way to reduce inflammation is through anti-inflammatory drugs. Of course, it is essential to follow all medical advice and only take the medications recommended by the clinic.

If you have any doubts about the medications you can and cannot take, it is best to go to the clinic or call the clinic directly.it is best to go to the clinic or call the clinic directly.. Here we will give you all the advice and resolve any doubts you may have so that you can spend your recovery in the best conditions.

Other recovery tips

Another care as important as those mentioned above, is to maintain proper dental hygiene. In addition to an antiseptic rinse, we should brush our teeth 3 times a day without fail, in order to ensureto ensure that we do not suffer unwanted infections.

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This cleaning has to be done with a good toothbrush and an Oraldinetoothpaste, which provides maximum cleanliness and disinfection in our mouth.

If you have any further questions, or would like to ask us a question, you can do so by requesting an appointment or visiting the clinic in Madrid Spain.

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