How To Maintain Cosmetic Surgery Results
Cosmetic surgery is an investment—both in yourself and from a financial perspective. For these reasons, if you have any cosmetic procedure done, you obviously want to take steps to make the results last as long as possible. Follow these tips to keep your cosmetic surgery results looking good for the long haul.
Keep a healthy lifestyle: If you are using tobacco or drinking alcohol to excessive levels, this can harm the appearance of your skin and, with it, ruin the results of your cosmetic surgery. Tobacco and alcohol also interfere with the natural healing processes of the body, so avoid using them at all during the recovery time following your surgery.
Invest in skin care products: Ever hear the saying that you get what you pay for? This credo definitely applies when determining what skin-care products you use. There are medical-grade products available, which guarantee that your skin stays in optimum condition. At GLOW Surgical Arts, we offer several of these products, including Tretinoin (available in 0.1% and 0.5% strengths) and Hydroquinone (4%).
Stay active: If you undergo a body sculpting procedure such as a tummy tuck or a lipsuction, then it is vital for you to maintain a healthy weight to avoid your skin stretching and ruining the new contours that were achieved during your surgery. Your Redwood City cosmetic surgical experts at GLOW Surgical Arts suggest a regimen that includes cardio workouts in combination with strength training.
Watch what you eat: Splurging once in a while is understandable, but a healthy diet will keep your skin looking good and also keep you at a healthy weight. Eat a diet that includes plenty of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while being sure to drink an abundance of water. Avoid skipping meals. Eat regular, small meals in combination with healthy snacks. This will keep you feeling full throughout the day and prevent you from binging and potentially overeating later in the day, which can be fuel for undesired weight gain.
Consider a tune-up: GLOW Surgical Arts offers a wide variety of non-surgical procedures to maintain your appearance following a surgery. These treatments are more convenient and far less invasive than surgery. Dr. Paul Gorman and Dr. Renee Marshall can perform a non-surgical facelift, which keeps skin taut and young-looking without the preparation for and recovery time from a facelift. Other non-surgical procedures offered at GLOW Surgical Arts include dermal fillers, collagen induction therapy, microneedling, IPL treatments, PRP therapy, and laser skin resurfacing.
Cosmetic surgery in Redwood City
Follow these tips and the results of your cosmetic surgery could last a lifetime. To learn more about any of the procedures offered at GLOW Surgical Arts, call (650) 241-2209 to schedule a consultation.
Located in Redwood City, GLOW Surgical Arts offers expert cosmetic surgery services to patients throughout the Bay Area in California.
