{"id":734,"date":"2017-02-05T18:36:07","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T18:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resultdrivenseo.com\/paulwilson\/uncategorized\/pauls-top-10-recovery-tips\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T09:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:50:44","slug":"pauls-top-10-recovery-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resultdrivenseo.com\/paulwilson\/pauls-top-10-recovery-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul\u2019s Top 10 Recovery Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On the one hand, the hardest part \u2013 the surgery \u2013 is over and you can look forward to enjoying your new image. On the other hand, you may be in some discomfort and feel frustrated about having to limit your normal activity for a little while.<\/p>\n<p>As a trusted plastic surgeon in Bristol, I have a few quick tips that I share with my patients to help them in their recovery\u2026<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get help.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ask a friend or family member to be on hand in the first few days after your op. You\u2019ll be glad of the extra pair of hands!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Dose up.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re in pain, take painkillers. Many patients try to \u2018soldier on\u2019 but this can actually mean it takes you longer to heal.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Avoid salt.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Steer clear of very salty foods while you are recovering. This can help any swelling go down quicker.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Ice packs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Keep a number of ice packs (or bags of frozen peas, if you prefer!) in your freezer. They can be handy for reducing swelling and pain.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Flag up concerns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If something is worrying you during your recovery, don\u2019t stay quiet. As a plastic surgeon Bristol, I ask all my patients to contact me with any concerns at any time. Better safe than sorry, after all.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Do what you\u2019re told!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This sounds obvious, but many patients fail to follow the instructions from their surgeon after their op \u2013 and feel worse for it. If you\u2019ve been told to rest for 72 hours, do it. Doctor\u2019s orders!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Keep busy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You might not be used to not doing very much and it can be frustrating. To keep your mind occupied, watch movies, read books or call up an old friend for a long catch-up.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t peek.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You\u2019re going to feel very excited about seeing the results of your surgery, but leave it to your surgeon to remove bandages and stitches when the time is right. Be patient.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>Stay calm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As a plastic surgeon in Bristol, I know that patients who remain calm and positive generally enjoy a speedier and easier recovery. Try meditation or positive visualisation if you feel anxiety setting in.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Massage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once your sutures or stitches and bandages are removed and the skin is healed, many patients rub vitamin E oil into the skin to reduce the chance of scarring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the one hand, the hardest part \u2013 the surgery \u2013 is over and you can look forward to enjoying your new image. On the other hand, you may be in some discomfort and feel frustrated about having to limit your normal activity for a little while. 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