Before undergoing cosmetic plastic surgery, my patients need to get ready. They come to Yager Esthetics for a consultation, we discuss what they want to change, and we do a physical evaluation to see if it is possible. We make sure that they are mentally prepared and understand the risks and potential complications, and have reasonable expectations. We make sure they are financially ready and have their financing or payments coordinated. We make sure they are medically ready and have all of their preoperative testing done and a note from their general doctor as needed to ensure safety. But what happens when you get home from your procedure? Is your home ready to receive a Plastic Surgery patient? It doesn’t matter if you choose to have local or even beverly hills plastic surgery recovery is essential and without proper aftercare, problems could arise.

First, you have to fix the social and family issues. Large dogs that jump on you, children who want to be carried, and people who rely on you for day to daycare must be taken care of. Whether it is mom coming to stay with you are sending your kids away, arrangements must be made.

Next, is the house physically ready? If you live in a fifth floor walk up, it is not a good idea to stay there right after an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Make sure you have enough pillows, and that your bed is not too high or too low to get in and out of. Make sure it is clean before you come for surgery.

Have you prepared everything you could have? Do you have your medications, has food been cooked according to any restrictions of firmness (for facial surgery), and is someone around to help you especially the first few nights? Remember, the better you plan, the easier the recovery.

Finally, did you fill your house with positive energy? What I mean is that some people are negative about things, or jealous, or resentful. These people need to be removed from the house and replaced with the good attitude supportive friends and family that make your postop period a pleasure.