Frequently Asked Questions

As with other surgical procedures, cosmetic surgery entails possible complications such as:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Excessive scar formation
• Anesthesia complications
• Rejection of implants

Fortunately, these complications are uncommon.

A complete medical examination and a series of laboratory tests are arranged for you before surgery. Professional photographs are also taken.

It is important that you inform our office about any medical problems you may suffer from, such as:

• Allergy to any medication
• Heart disease
• Psychological disease
• Any other significant medical issue

Before surgery, you should avoid the following for at least two weeks:

• Exposure to the sun
• Smoking
• Alcohol intake
• Medications containing aspirin

You experience no pain whatsoever during surgery if you are given general anesthesia.

For less major surgeries, local anesthesia can be used, usually with little discomfort.

You return home the same day or the day following surgery.

In the first days after surgery, you may experience:

• Mild discomfort
• Some bleeding
• Swelling
• Skin discoloration
• Numbness around the operated area (from a few days to a few weeks)

Patients are usually presentable and can return to work two to three weeks following surgery.

Your appearance will continue to improve steadily for six months to a year, due to the gradual resorption of the remaining swelling.

Following the removal of all dressings, you will continue to visit the office for periodic check-ups for two to five years. Any early complications can be detected by examination during the course of these visits.