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General Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE AGE FOR PLASTIC SURGERY?

It depends on the type of surgery. Aesthetic surgeries can be practiced according to the indication and necessity with a responsible medical prescription, from the 18 years of age.

HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FIGURE AFTER UNDERGOING PLASTIC SURGERY?

To maintain a better figure after plastic surgery, it is essential that you perform an exercise routine and follow a balanced diet. With proper maintenance, you can retain the results of plastic surgery for many years afterwards.

WHEN CAN I TRAVEL AFTER SURGERY?

It is recommended to travel by land or plane once the sutures have been relieved and points have been removed to avoid irritation, infection and discomfort.

There is a belief that patients who have been placed with breast implants can not travel on airplanes due to the possibility of prostheses exploiting, which has no validity.

HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT TO TRAVEL AFTER HAVING SURGERY?

It is recommended to travel by road or airplane once the sutures are relieved and points have been removed to avoid irritation, infection and discomfort.
There is a belief that patients who have been placed with breast implants can not travel on airplanes due to the possibility of prostheses exploiting, which has no validity.

IS IT PAINFUL TO UNDERGO A PLASTIC SURGERY?

In general terms the plastic surgery procedures are very well tolerated by the patients and the pain subsides with the administration of commonly used painkillers.
When the patient reports a lot of pain, we should normally think that there is a complication or that the procedure was poorly performed or tissue damage could be caused during the surgical procedure.

IS IT SAFE TO CARRY OUT PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES?

At present it is very safe to undergo plastic surgery procedures; as long as it is performed by a qualified surgeon and in hospital facilities that have all the infrastructure to be able to cope with any incident during and after some surgery, that is, having operating theaters equipped with the highest technology and being able to attend to some urgency during it, intensive therapy, clinical analysis laboratories, blood bank, etc.

In short, it is a clinic where you can cope with any eventuality or medical complication.
Almost as a rule we can say that most complications in plastic surgery can be avoided if patients are treated with a highly qualified surgeon and in appropriate hospital facilities.

CAN A PRE-BUDGET FOR INTERVENTION BE PROVIDED?

Yes, but after going to our doctor’s office.
Each treatment and intervention in cosmetic surgery is different in each case. In order to obtain a precise diagnosis and a surgical indication, it is essential to evaluate your case in detail, focusing on the specific aspects for each person: the quality of their skin, the anatomical proportions, their age, etc.
In order to assess your case, it is essential to attend our consultation.

CAN SEVERAL SURGERIES BE PERFORMED AT THE SAME TIME?

Yes, in fact, procedures are generally performed in combination, provided that the conditions and health of the patient so allow, where we don’t increase the risks of the same, trying in these cases to shorten the surgical times to the maximum and guarantee minimal bleeding during the procedure.

 

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