BRAUN Plastic surgery

Post Operative Care

Post-operative precautions and a care plan for a quick recovery.

Surgery-Specific
Care Programs

Rhinoplasty
Facial Contouring
Facelift
Facial Contouring
& Facelift
Breast Augmentation
Liposuction

Deep Cleansing / Hair Cleansing

It is a treatment that removes sebum and dead skin cells that have
accumulated after surgery. It's crucial to clean thoroughly without touching
the surgical site.
LED Regeneration Laser Care

It is a medical LED with a wavelength range useful for skin regeneration.
The light energy that is absorbed by cells activates mitochondria and
encourages cell regeneration. In addition, it boosts microcirculation and
stimulates tissue activity, making it effective not only for regeneration but also
for post-operative wound healing, anti-inflammatory action, and pain relief.
Cryocell

It is a treatment that maximizes drug penetration by freezing the skin surface
with cryo-electrophoresis. It penetrates moisture into the skin to lessen the
redness that follows surgical procedures and additionally helps with rapid
skin regeneration.
Radio-Frequency Treatment

To reduce postoperative swelling and bruising, waste products are discharged
through lymphatic vessels. Furthermore, by arranging fibers evenly under
the skin, it reduces skin roughness, improves skin softness and elasticity, and
promotes collagen regeneration after surgery.
U-CELL Treatment

It is a new approach of skin care that simultaneously uses positive ion
penetration and micro current vibration. It activates the protein and moisture
molecules that make up cells, prevents aging, and speeds up metabolism
by shaking cells 1 million times per second. It is effective in treating bruising
and edema by preventing platelet clumping.

Self-Care

Swelling/Bruising

Compressions applied at intervals can reduce swelling, pain, and bruising while also controlling inflammation.

Cold Compress

Early on after surgery, when bruising and swelling are severe, cold compresses should be applied. Cold compresses reduce swelling, relieve pain,
and aid in the treatment of bruises by controlling inflammation. Therefore, it is very beneficial for recovery to continue using cold compresses
for 3 to 4 days after surgery. It is important to remember that when using cold compresses, it is advised to place a clean, disinfected gauze
or towel between the eyes and the pack in order to protect the surgical site from direct contact with cold air and water. Due to the risk of
an ice burn or frost bite, cold packs should also be applied three to five times daily for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.

Warm Compress

After a certain period of time, the bleeding stops, the inflammation subsides, and the increase in tissue fluid enters a lull.
From this point forward, cells circulate smoothly and blood vessels expand to help absorb and circulate tissue fluid and relieve bruising.
When blood circulation is smooth, damaged tissues can regenerate quickly, allowing the recovery period to be shortened.

Precautions Following Surgery

Post-operative wound management

The most fundamental aspect of wound care is to keep the area around the wound clean at all times.
Therefore, the wound dressing must be replaced properly. In fact, depending on the scar or the surgical method used,
this part may vary, so you must follow the medical staff's instructions.
If antibiotic ointment or eye ointment is prescribed, use it 2-3 times per day as directed by the hospital.

Minimize irritation of the surgical site

It is advised to avoid stimulating the surgical site as much as possible until it has fully recovered.
Stimulation includes actions such as touching, moving, or exposing the surgical site to external stimuli.

Therefore, it is advised to stay away from hot, humid environments like saunas until the swelling subsides after surgery.

Furthermore, because the skin at the surgical site is vulnerable, it is important to prevent exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays.
UV rays can slow healing, leave scars, and prevent skin from regenerating.

UV rays can inhibit your scar tissue from healing properly.
Even if the surgical site is fully recovered, it is advised that you limit your exposure to UV rays as much as you can
by wearing protective clothing, hats, sunscreen, and a parasol.