December 7th, 2010
After Breast Implants
As with all surgeries, there is a period of recovery after breast augmentation, before you can resume your usual activities. Especially in the first few days, it is important to take it easy and to limit arm movements.
DO:
- Rest – After surgery your body needs rest.
- Limit arm movements – Avoid reaching, lifting, and swinging your arms – anything that makes your breasts bounce.
- Use compression wraps – A compression garment will provide tissue support and help minimize swelling. As you heal, your surgeon may recommend a special breast augmentation bra.
- Take medications as directed – Take prescription pain medications on schedule, and finish all antibiotics.
- Drink lots of fluids – Keep well hydrated to speed healing and prevent the constipation that is common after surgery.
- Start with light activities – Walk, do gentle stretching and low-intensity exercises on a stationary bike or treadmill to rebuild your energy.
DON’T:
- Resume activities too soon – Give yourself time to recover. Most women return to work after 5 to 7 days, but should still avoid strenuous activities for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.
- Smoke – Smoking slows healing and increases your risk of complications.
- Exercise vigorously – Stick to light activities until your surgeon says you can safely do more. Don’t lift weights or otherwise engage the pectoral muscles until your surgeon says it’s okay. Don’t swim until your incisions have healed.
- Feel discouraged – Remember, it may take up to 6 months for you to see the final results of your recovery after breast augmentation. Be patient, and soon you’ll be admiring your new enhanced shape.
And with any plastic surgery or elective surgery, be sure to wear a compression garment to help you recover faster and with optimal results. ContourMD carries a full line of compression bras and after breast augmentation surgery garments to help increase circulation, reduce swelling and bruising while helping stabilize your new implants.
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December 1st, 2010
Style 32S Body Shaper Brief from Contour
If you look through the Yellow Pages under the heading “plastic surgeons,” you’ll probably find dozens to choose from. Look again under the heading “cosmetic surgeons,” and you’ll likely find several more. Trying to sort through these lists to find the best possible plastic surgeon for your cosmetic plastic surgery procedure or reconstructive procedure can be a daunting task. Here are some things to consider.
First of all, make sure that your cosmetic surgeon is board certified. Board certification is a step beyond medical school and residency, so it proves that your plastic surgeon has gone the extra mile to make sure he (or she) has received the proper training.
Next, Make sure your plastic surgeon of choice has experience with the type of procedure you’re undergoing. For example, if you’re having a tummy tuck and lipo, you’ll want to ask how many tummy tuck and lipo procedures your surgeon does each year. If it’s only a few, you may want to choose another surgeon.
Find out if the plastic surgeon you’re considering has a Web site or other social presence. Having a Web site or posting to social media sites won’t make someone a better plastic surgeon, but it will give you a place (or multiple places) to get more information about the surgeon’s background. For example, many plastic surgeons post information about their educational background and experience on their Web sites or on their Facebook or My Space pages. Web sites and social media sites are also a good place to look for patient testimonials and before and after photos.
Talk to your plastic surgeon candidates about what happens before, during, and after plastic surgery, including what type of post surgery support you will receive. Also ask if you’ll need to purchase any plastic surgery garments to be worn after cosmetic surgery. Post surgical compression garments help the surgical site to heal. Depending on what type of procedure you’re having, post plastic surgery, you’ll likely need one or more compression garments.
And finally, although price is certainly not the most important thing, you do need to choose a plastic surgeon who is within your price range. Many plastic surgeons offer payment plans if you do need to go a little over budget.
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November 25th, 2010
Anti-Embolism Stockings
Anti embolism stockings are socks or hosiery that are typically worn after a surgical procedure. They’re intended to keep the blood flowing during recovery from surgery.
When a patient spends a lot of time in bed, blood tends to pool and clot in the leg veins. These clots can sometimes break loose and travel to the lung. A blood clot that travels to the lung is called a pulmonary embolism, a very serious condition that often results in death. Anti embolism stockings, also known as a compression stocking or support hose, can prevent this from occurring.
Compression stockings are also used to decrease leg swelling, and for varicose vein therapy. Varicose veins are bulging veins in the legs and feet. They’re normally seen in people who spend a lot of time on their feet. Compression stockings or compression socks are the most common varicose veins treatment.
Whether you need compression stockings to prevent embolisms or for vein treatment, Jobst gives you a variety of options to choose from. Jobst compression garments come in styles for both men and women. Styles include UltraSheer pantyhose, ActiveWear, CasualWear, Dress SupportWear, sports socks, and diabetic socks.
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November 17th, 2010
Weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass surgery or gastric band surgery, is a highly specialized field of plastic surgery, so you’ll want to take great care when choosing a gastric surgeon. Here are some questions to ask when choosing your weight loss surgeon.
How many gastric bypass procedures (or gastric band procedures) have you performed? Because stomach bypass surgery is a relatively major operation, you’ll want to choose a surgeon who does gastric bypass surgeries on a regular basis, as opposed to one who specializes in other types of surgeries, but periodically performs weight loss operations.
Are you board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)? It’s important to choose a surgeon who is board certified by the ABPS because to become board certified, the surgeon will have had to undergo not only additional training in plastic surgery, but also additional testing beyond medical school and residency.
Have you had any specialized training in bariatric surgery? Some (but not all) plastic surgeons may also have completed an additional Fellowship or other post-residency training program in bypass surgery. Depending on the surgeon’s other qualifications, you might not necessarily rule out any surgeons who haven’t had additional training, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.
What type of follow-up care will I receive and for how long? You should always ask what will happen after gastric bypass surgery before you schedule your procedure so that you can be prepared. For example, after gastric surgery, you’ll need to wear a compression garment for a period of time to help your body heal, so you’ll want to make sure to have a couple of those on hand before the day of your surgery. Bariatric compression garments, also known as body shapers, come in a variety of styles, so ask your bariatric surgeon which types will give you the best possible results.
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November 10th, 2010
After Breast Implants
Don’t wait until the day of your breast augmentation surgery to talk to your plastic surgeon about what will happen after
breast implant surgery. If you don’t discuss your breast augmentation recovery with your cosmetic surgeon before the day of your surgery, you may find that you’re not fully prepared.
For example, most plastic surgeons will want you to wear a compression garment for a period of time immediately after breast implant surgery. And because these plastic surgery garments come in a variety of styles, it’s important to talk to your plastic surgeon about which type is best for you.
Cosmetic surgeons may have different preferences as to whether you should wear a breast augmentation bra or compression bra or an augmentation bandeau. Which one your plastic surgeon wants you to wear may depend on the type of incision, the shape and size of your breast implants, or whether you’re getting silicone implants or saline implants.
Other things you’ll want to discuss with your plastic surgeon before your breast implant surgery include pain control during your breast augmentation recovery, breast augmentation recovery time, and when you will be able to return to work and resume normal activities.
These are the types of decisions that will need to be made in advance, so talk to your plastic surgeon today and get ready for a smooth recovery.
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November 2nd, 2010
Jobst Opaque Medical Legwear for Women
There are a lot of reasons why ankles and legs might swell. Standing for long periods of time, long flights or rides in the car, obesity, old age. Anything that might keep your blood from circulating as it should.
No matter the reason, ankle and leg swelling can be painful. So here’s a helpful tip. Compression stockings, also known as support hose, improve circulation in your legs, which can help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
If ankle and leg swelling is a result of varicose veins, a good compression stocking can also be used for varicose vein therapy. Compression stockings are actually a common varicose veins treatment.
Whether used to relieve swelling due to standing, sitting in place for long periods of time, obesity, age, or vein treatment, Jobst has a compression stocking that will help meet your needs. Jobst compression stockings come in a variety of styles that will go well with whatever you’re wearing.
If you’re a man, you’re probably thinking that compression stockings are for women only. Think again. Jobst also has styles for men, many of which are hard to distinguish from regular socks.
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October 27th, 2010
Check out ContourMD on Facebook
Should you “like” your plastic surgeon on Facebook or “follow” his tweets on Twitter? Cosmetic surgeons are increasingly embracing technology by using social media to connect with their patients and to engage potential new patients. But is this really a good idea? Here are some reasons why it might be.
Social media sites allow plastic surgeons to create a more personal presence so that patients can get a better feel for who they are and what their philosophies are about certain practices or procedures. Now let’s examine some specific social media sites to see how they can help your cosmetic surgeon to communicate with you or to improve his or her practice.
If your plastic surgeon has a Facebook page, it’s likely that he or she has included some personal information, such as educational experience, board certification, and practice experience. Your cosmetic surgeon’s Facebook page may also include testimonials from satisfied patients and before and after procedure photos. A Facebook page is also a good place for your plastic surgeon to post messages about new procedures, changes in office hours, or information about new staff members.
A Twitter account will also allow your plastic surgeon to send brief updates about recent changes in practices or policies. Another good use that a plastic surgeon may have for a Twitter account is to post links to articles describing new innovations in plastic surgery. Your plastic surgeon may also use Twitter to inform patients about unexpected schedule openings, so you may be able to snag that last-minute appointment you’ve been waiting for.
LinkedIn is a good site for any professional. It will allow your plastic surgeon to link to other cosmetic surgeons, which provides your surgeon with access to consultations with other plastic surgery experts. LinkedIn also gives plastic surgeons an opportunity to share information with each other so that they can stay on top of what’s going on in their field.
YouTube is a good way for plastic surgeons to introduce themselves to potential new patients. An introductory video might include a brief description of the surgeon’s credentials and a virtual tour of the office. YouTube can also be a useful tool for showing video animations of procedures so you can see, in advance, what will happen during your plastic surgery procedure.
So go ahead and click the “like” button on Facebook or follow your plastic surgeon on Twitter. You might be glad you did.
ContourMD is on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn … follow us, friend us, watch us and connect with us for news, updates, promotions and a tad bit of humor!
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October 20th, 2010
Jobst Compression Stockings
You’ve worn long pants in the summer and socks with your sandals. Hey, we’ve all done it. Anything to cover up those unsightly varicose veins.
You’ve probably looked into laser treatment, only to find that the price tag is a little bit more than you can afford. But did you know that compression stockings are the most common varicose veins treatment? And unlike those expensive laser treatments, compression socks are an affordable varicose vein therapy!
A good compression stocking will improve circulation to your ankles and legs, which can reduce leg swelling and diminish the appearance of varicose veins. That’s why support hose are the number one vein treatment.
You’ll of course want a quality compression stocking, like those made by Jobst. And Jobst compression stockings come in a wide variety of styles for both women and men, so you can wear them with pretty much anything and nobody will know the difference.
So if you’re ready to trade in those long pants for a pair of shorts and proudly show off your pedicure when you put on those sandals, it might be time to give compression stockings a try!
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October 13th, 2010
What to Expect After Breast Reconstructive Surgery
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor may have advised you to have a mastectomy followed by breast cancer reconstruction. Here are some tips that can help you through the process.
After your mastectomy, you’ll probably want to wear a breast prosthesis or breast form until you have your breast reconstruction surgery. Amoena breast forms and Camp breast forms are made to replace missing tissue and restore balance and symmetry. To keep your breast form firmly in place, you may also want an Amoena mastectomy bra, which is a post-mastectomy bra that has pockets for breast forms.
When you first leave the hospital a day or two after your breast reconstruction surgery, you may still have a surgical drain in place to drain excess fluids from the surgical site. Your plastic surgeon will take the drain out within the first few weeks after your surgery.
Following your breast reconstruction procedure, you’ll probably have some swelling and bruising around the breast for several weeks. Hot and cold packs are great to help alleviate this discomfort. You may also have some pain, which your plastic surgeon can treat with medications or a pain pump.
You should be able to go back to work about a week or two after breast reconstruction surgery, although you’ll probably need to limit your activities and wear a post-reconstruction recovery garment for a few weeks after surgery. Your options for post-reconstruction surgery garments include compression bras and compression vests.
While most plastic surgeons can perform breast reconstructive surgery, there are doctors that specialize in this specific plastic surgery.
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October 6th, 2010
A deviated septum not also causes the nose to look crooked or bumpy, but for some people, it also causes breathing problems. If you have a deviated septum, you may be wondering if a nose job can fix it. A nose job (also known as rhinoplasty) is a type of facial plastic surgery to reshape the nose. It can effectively remove bumps, straighten the nose, and improve breathing problems caused by a deviated septum.
During nose job surgery, the nose tissue is separated from the bone while the nose is reshaped and straightened. The tissue is then put back in place. The procedure usually takes about an hour or two. Nose jobs can be combined with other cosmetic procedures – such as chin augmentation, eyelid surgery or a traditional face lift – in the same surgery. If you are combining surgeries, you will want a facial compression wrap for optimal results after surgery.
As with all facial plastic surgery procedures, when recovering from a nose job, you will need to apply a facial ice pack periodically for about the first 24 hours. Facial ice packs help to minimize bruising and reduce swelling following facial surgeries. Keeping your head elevated during rhinoplasty recovery can also help reduce swelling. As with any procedure, nutrition is key to post surgery recovery; special post surgery vitamins will help your body recover faster.
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