Aftercare
Welcome to Identité’s Aftercare section.
Proper post-operative care is essential to your transformation, and making smart lifestyle choices can significantly boost your healing process.
We are dedicated to supporting your recovery and helping you achieve the best possible results from your procedure.
Explore our aftercare tips below to confidently navigate this crucial phase.
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The Impact of Alcohol on Recovery
Alcohol can negatively impact your recovery from surgery, leading to complications such as:
Infections and delayed wound healing
Heart and lung problems, and excessive bleeding due to its blood-thinning properties.
Bruising and swelling due to widened blood vessels.
Harmful interactions with medications like painkillers or antibiotics.
Dehydration, which is detrimental to the healing process.
Adverse effects on the liver and immune system, directly affecting your body's ability to heal.
General advice: Avoid alcohol for at least two weeks after surgery to support your body’s healing process.
Nourishing Your Body with a Balanced Diet
A healthy, balanced diet is key to a successful recovery. Here’s how you can fuel your body for optimal healing:
- Hydrate: Drink plenty of water and low-calorie, non-carbonated drinks.
- Lean Protein: Essential for wound healing, muscle repair, and skin regeneration.
- Fruits and Vegetables: Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, pineapples, and apples for their anti-inflammatory properties.
- Omega-3 Fats: Found in salmon, mackerel, and walnuts, these fats help reduce inflammation.
- Eggs: Rich in antioxidants, eggs can help reduce swelling.
- Limit Sugar and Salt: Excess sugar suppresses the immune system, while high salt intake can cause unwanted swelling.
- Avoid Processed Foods: These are high in unhealthy fats, sugars, salt, and additives that can slow down wound healing.
- Eat Small, Regular Meals: This helps prevent nausea and bloating.
- Probiotics: Consider introducing probiotics to restore gut health affected by medications like antibiotics and painkillers.
Get Active: Movement for Enhanced Healing
Early Movement
Begin with light walking as advised by your practitioner. Avoid lifting and keep movements minimal at first.
Gradual Increase
As you improve, gradually increase your walking and physical activity.
Listen to Your Body
Avoid activities that raise your heart rate in the early stages. Rest if you feel fatigued, dizzy, or nauseous.
Resuming Exercise
After six to eight weeks, you may gradually reintroduce exercises like running, cycling, and swimming if you have healed.
Avoid Contact Sports
Steer clear of contact sports for at least two months or longer, depending on your procedure.
