Dimpleplasty, also known as artificial dimple surgery, is a surgical method that uses small incisions to form shallow depressions at specific locations on the face, making natural dimples appear on the face. With the renewal of beauty concepts, more and more people choose to enhance facial affinity and beauty through this type of minimally invasive plastic surgery. However, the effect of dimpleplasty is not only related to the surgical technique, but also affected by personal lifestyle habits before the operation. Making relevant preparations before the operation will help improve the safety, stability and quality of postoperative recovery.
The importance of adjusting lifestyle habits before surgery
Before undergoing any facial plastic surgery, standardized living habits are of positive significance in reducing intraoperative risks and promoting postoperative recovery. The standardization of preoperative living habits is directly related to the patient's coagulation function, immune ability, skin condition and overall health level. Especially for local facial minimally invasive operations such as dimpleplasty, more attention should be paid to the adjustment of preoperative lifestyle.
1. Stop smoking and drinking before surgery
Smoking and drinking can have a significant adverse effect on postoperative recovery.
Effects of smoking on blood vessels: Smoking can cause vasoconstriction, affect blood circulation in local tissues, delay the healing process of the surgical area, and increase the risk of postoperative infection and scar hyperplasia.
Effects of alcohol on the immune system: Drinking alcohol reduces the immune system's defense capabilities and may interfere with the effectiveness of postoperative medications, increasing the risk of surgical bleeding and the probability of postoperative complications.
Recommendation: Stop smoking and drinking at least two weeks before surgery to ensure a good tissue environment and facilitate postoperative recovery.
2. Have a proper work and rest schedule and ensure proper sleep
Good sleep helps enhance immune function and improve the body's tolerance to surgical stress.
Sleep and wound repair: With adequate sleep, the human body can secrete more repair factors (such as growth hormone) to promote wound healing.
Adjustment of mental state: People with long-term insomnia or disordered work and rest may experience mood swings such as anxiety and irritability before and after surgery, which is not conducive to postoperative care cooperation.
Recommendation: Maintain 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day for at least one week before surgery, maintain a regular work and rest schedule, and avoid staying up late.
3. The diet should be light and avoid spicy and irritating foods
Your pre-operative diet can have a significant impact on your skin condition and overall health.
A light diet is beneficial to postoperative recovery: a high-fat, high-sugar diet can easily lead to excessive secretion of skin oil, which may increase the risk of infection in the surgical area; while a high-salt diet can cause facial swelling after surgery.
Avoid allergic reactions: Avoid consuming foods that may cause allergies (such as seafood, nuts, etc.) before surgery to prevent adverse reactions such as redness, swelling, and itching after surgery.
Recommendation: Adjust your diet one week before surgery, focusing on light, easily digestible foods rich in vitamins and protein.
4. Avoid taking drugs and health products that affect coagulation function
Certain drugs and health products can affect blood coagulation function and increase the risk of intraoperative bleeding.
Common drugs that affect blood coagulation: such as aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil, ginkgo, etc., all have anticoagulant effects.
Herbal health products: Some Chinese herbal ingredients such as Danshen, Panax notoginseng, and Chuanxiong also have vasodilation and anti-coagulant effects and should not be used before surgery.
Recommendation: Stop using the above-mentioned drugs and health products within one week before surgery. If you have a history of long-term medication, you need to inform your doctor in advance to evaluate whether to stop the medication.
5. Maintain oral hygiene to prevent infection in the surgical area
The surgical entry point for dimpleplasty is usually located inside the oral mucosa, so good oral hygiene before surgery is essential to prevent postoperative infection.
Control gingivitis or oral ulcers: If oral inflammation exists before surgery, the surgery should be postponed and treated first.
Maintain daily hygiene: Brush your teeth every morning and evening before surgery, and use antibacterial mouthwash appropriately to reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity.
Recommendation: Rinse your mouth with warm salt water or mouthwash recommended by your doctor every day one week before the operation, and clean your teeth and tongue regularly.
6. Preoperative psychological adjustment and adequate communication
A good mental state before surgery and correct understanding of the surgery have a positive impact on postoperative satisfaction and recovery speed.
Avoid preoperative anxiety: Being too nervous or overly expectant about the procedure may lead to dissatisfaction after the operation.
Communicate fully with your doctor before surgery: clarifying the surgical indications, operation methods, expected results and possible complications will help form reasonable psychological expectations.
Recommendation: Keep calm before surgery. If you have any doubts, you should actively communicate with the surgeon to gain trust and peace of mind.
7. Arrange the surgery date reasonably and reserve time for recovery
Although dimpleplasty has small incisions and a short recovery period, you still need to avoid large facial expressions and facial collisions after the operation.
Postoperative swelling period: Usually there will be mild swelling 3 to 7 days after surgery. A few people will experience local bruising and should avoid important social activities during the recovery period.
Avoid strenuous exercise after surgery: During the recovery period, you should not make violent facial expressions, chew frequently, or do high-intensity exercise to avoid pulling on the wound and affecting the shaping of the dimples.
Recommendation: Arrange the surgery time reasonably, reserve at least 7 to 10 days for recovery and rest, and make sure there are no important meetings, travel or gatherings scheduled before the surgery.
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Although dimpleplasty is a minimally invasive operation, its effect and postoperative recovery are closely related to the physical condition and lifestyle before the operation. Standardizing the preoperative lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and drinking, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a reasonable work and rest schedule, maintaining oral hygiene, avoiding drugs that affect coagulation, and preoperative psychological adjustment are all the key to improving surgical safety and satisfaction. Before the operation, you should combine your own health status, listen to the doctor's advice, and prepare scientifically to make the postoperative effect more natural and the recovery process smoother. If you have a history of chronic disease or special medication, you should inform the doctor truthfully before the operation so that a personalized surgical plan can be developed.