Surgery Pain, Discomfort and Recovery, myth and fact:

The fear of pain can be one of the biggest deterrents to someone who is making a decision on whether or not they are going to have that cosmetic procedure they’ve been thinking about. Many of our fears are valid and others are not. Let’s discuss the probability and difference between pain and discomfort and whether or not your particular procedure will be painful, will require a long recovery and how much discomfort you’ll experience. How long your recovery may take and the approximate time before you can resume your daily activities is not a science. It depends on many factors which can run the gamut depending on your condition at the time of surgery, your genetic makeup and your age.
Many of the non-invasive procedures that Dr. Potparic performs require no downtime, no loss of work and very little discomfort. I use the word discomfort simply because our patients have told us that they have some discomfort but no real pain. Let’s look at some of the injectables, Botox ®, Restylane, Juvederm, ArteFill, Radiesse and Sculptra. What to expect: The doctor will apply a numbing cream to the area where you will receive your injection to minimize the pain of the injection. Once you’ve received the injection you’ll be given an ice compress to apply to the area/s as this plays a big factor in the reduction of your discomfort and helps prevent swelling. Within 24hrs you’ll feel as if nothing was done, but you’ll see that you’ll look GREAT.

Now let’s talk about surgical procedures such as a Facelift, Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and Rhinoplasty (nose). These surgeries will result in some discomfort, usually minimal and minor pain. Of course in some cases there may be more pain then in others but overall the pain factor on a scale of 1 (being the lowest) and 10 (being the highest) the average patient experiences a 2 possibly a 3, and this pain is usually gone within the first 24hrs. Again, remember that everyone is different and will have a different experience.

Our next BLOG will discuss some of the more extensive surgeries that Dr. Potparic performs, such as Liposuction, Breast Reduction, Breast Enhancement (enlargement), Body Contouring, and Tummy Tuck etc...





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