General Information
Motivation
It is important that you examine carefully your reasons for undergoing surgery. Plastic surgery will not resolve any major life problems but should boost your confidence and self-esteem. If you have surgery to please someone else it will rarely be successful. If you are wishing to undergo Plastic surgery,try to gauge if your expectations are realistic. Your surgeon will advise you as to what can be achieved. You should consider your decision to undergo surgery part of your plan to improve your quality of life.
Rights to Surgery
You should bear in mind that the right to surgery is a decision between you and your surgeon. If the surgeon does decline to carry out surgery it may be for the following reasons:
- Unrealistic expectations
- If improvements are unlikely
- If the surgery is inappropriate
- Surgery that will not allow you to conform to the average or normal.
Most surgery is carried out to bring the patient within a broad range of average or normal criteria. It is therefore important if you have any specific wishes,that you make them clear at your initial consultation.
Keeping your GP informed
The General Medical Council advises that your GP should be kept informed of ALL medical treatment that you undergo, and I strongly support this view.
Alcohol
I recommend that you do not consume more than 14 units (women) and 21 units (men) of alcohol per week. If you feel that you are drinking too much and need assistance in reducing this then please see your general practitioner or contact us.
Exercise
Regular exercise should be part of your program to an overall improvement in your quality of life and a more youthful lifespan. I recommend that you aim to do 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise three times per week. The use of a personal trainer is beneficial to achieve your goals and avoiding injury.
HRT
All postmenopausal women should discuss the use of Hormone replacement with her General Practitioner or Gynaecologist. The benefits of HRT in enhancing the quality of life in significant. There may be risk factors that prevent you taking HRT.
Arnica
Arnica is a Homeopathic preparation that helps reduce bruising and swelling. It is available in many high- street chemists and Mr Inglefield recommends that you take Arnica for most surgical procedures.
Instructions
Start taking Arnica one (1) week prior to your operation. Take two (2) tablets three (3) times daily between meals. After your operation,continue taking Arnica; two (2) tablets three (3) times daily for approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Arnica cream is also available and can be applied every 4 hours by gentle rubbing into the treated area(s).
NOTE: The tablets should be put directly under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. Avoid handling the tablets.