How long it takes to recover from cosmetic surgery depends basically on what you get done. Getting your surgery done by a reliable plastic surgeon using the latest technology would reduce the risk of post-surgical complications and speed up healing.

Factors influencing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Recovery Time

• Cosmetic surgery procedure: Recovery time varies between procedures. It would take longer to recover from a liposuction and breast surgery than a simple eyelid enhancement procedure
• How extensive and complex the procedure is: if the surgery is performed on a very large area, (liposuction of the hips and buttocks or inner thigh liposuction) the recovery time would be greater
• Number of procedures performed: If cosmetic surgery is done on more than one area, recovery would take longer. For instance, a breast lift and a tummy tuck at the same time
• Age and general health: Younger people in good health recover faster than older candidates
• Following post-operative instructions: Diligently following the surgeon’s instructions on medication, wearing a compression garment, physical rest, and so on, speeds up healing
• Mental relaxation: A relaxed state of mind is important for post-operative recovery Read the rest of this entry »