Are You Better Body Ready?

Your best body is right around the corner! 

When seriously considering taking the next step toward that BBL (Brazilian butt lift), tummy tuck, or liposuction be prepared to take some action steps to ensure you get the best results. 

First things first, make sure you do your due diligence when choosing the physician that will be completing your procedure. 

Cosmetic surgeries, much like tattoos, are lasting and costly choices. So it’s important that you do your homework: 

Is your plastic surgeon board certified?

Ask your potential surgeon if they are certified with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS).

Cosmetic surgery is a large industry and many general surgeons are hoping to be a part of this trending industry. However, the U.S. government does not require plastic surgeons to be specifically trained in the cosmetic procedures they offer, which could land you in the middle of a general surgeon’s learning curve. 

A board certified surgeon is a great starting point, but you still want to learn more about their portfolio of work and get their general aesthetic sense, as they will be assisting in fine tuning your new look. 

More and more people are also still considering procedures done outside of the United States, and in that case ABCS certification does not apply. If you’re considering a procedure outside of the United States that same due diligence is required:

• Research the doctor and facility

• Check to see if the doctor has any relevant plastic surgery certifications in the country you’re considering having the procedure done

• Follow any social media the doctor and/or facility are associated with

• Call the facility and get a feel of the environment and to ensure that key personnel speak your language fluently

• Join plastic surgery chat groups and ask others about the particular doctor. 

• If possible, don’t go alone

• Have a plan for possible complications and recovery

Now get your planners ready! We cannot forget to follow the proper prep and follow up routines specific to your dream body. 

Be sure to pick up all pre and post operation supplies required and don't forget to follow guidelines completely. These systematic guidelines have been tested and put in place for best results so do not let yourself come so far only to have the opposite results due to a misused faja. 

Here’s our suggested checklist of items to keep in mind: 

• Completing any physicals/blood work

• Scheduling all needed time off work (including recovery time)

• House cleaning and organizing for comfort and post op ease

• Meal prep

• Scheduling your lymphatic drainage massage

• Supply shopping (recommended):

  • Stage 1 faja (mandatory)

  • Lipo foams 

  • BBL Cushion 

  • Compression socks (necessary)

  • Vitamins and post-op blood builders.

  • Antibacterial Soap

  • Gentle Laxative or Stool Softener

  • Scar Cream

  • Urinal

  • Pads

  • Additional supplies recommended for your specific operation

•  Take your prescription medications until they are done and take pain killers (when necessary)

• Go to all your post-op follow ups, and lymphatic drainage appointments

After you have solidified your surgeon, penciled in your pre-op, procedure and post-op dates, and picked up the supplies, take a look at your contacts to see who has been by your side for your journey thus far. 

Friends and family will be a crucial part of your peace and healing throughout the process. 

Your support system will help keep you to remain calm in the moments leading up to the procedure and can help care for you in your more vulnerable moments post-procedure. 

Whether its your partner, best friend, or family member, your support system should also keep you on track with those pre and post operation appointments. These appointments are crucial to help guide you, by making sure that you are ready for the big day, and ensuring that your body is healing beautifully after. 

These post-op appointments should also include your appointments for your lymphatic drainage massages! 

Lymphatic drainage massages are very important as you will need to get the excess fluids moving out of the body. Fluid build up can cause disproportionate lumps. Not to mention, draining the excess fluid will help to soothe some of the tenderness and pains following the procedure. 

That’s why you want to make sure you schedule your lymphatic drainage massages at a reputable facility with a certified advanced lymphatic drainage technician. Don’t be afraid to call and ask questions! 

Last, but certainly not least, remember that your new body is a lifestyle! 

Be ready to step into the new you feeling confident and conscious of this achievement. Take this opportunity to renovate your body from the outside in by choosing you!

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If you’re looking to schedule post-op lymphatic massages, our boutique medispa in Brooklyn adheres to the highest standards of medical excellence and has a certified advanced lymphatic drainage technician on staff! 

Call us today to schedule your consultation!