Pre- and Post-Operative Patient Care

Pre- and post-operative patient care

Care of the patient undergoing plastic surgery is of vital importance. “Research shows that patients who are involved in their care get better results.”

In this document you will receive the necessary medical indications that you must keep in mind and carry out to make your procedure as safe as possible and that your experience in Cliniq Dermoestetica & laser is positive and rewarding.

Remember that as a patient you are an essential part of this process and, therefore, your responsibility and self-care are essential for the care of your health.

For ClinIQ Desmoesthetic & Laser You are the most important thing, because of this we provide you with this information and we look forward to your commitment to compliance with each of these medical indications.

• Allow your doctor to be aware of all the medications you are taking, this includes both those you get prescription and the ones you buy without a prescription, dietary supplements, vitamins and therapeutic.
• Make sure your doctor knows about any allergies or adverse reactions you’ve had of the medications you’ve taken in your lifetime.
• Make sure you can read and understand the prescriptions for medications your doctor orders. (Name of the drug, dose, route of administration, for how long you should take them, side effects and drug interactions).
• During your postoperative period and until the doctor authorizes, do not take other medicines, vitamins, supplements or herbs, since they may contain substances that hinder or delay your recovery process, no matter how innocuous they seem.

• Tell your doctor about your clinical history without exception: previous surgeries, both functional and aesthetic and other history (diseases you suffer from or have suffered, family history, allergies to medicines or foods, etc.).
• Make sure you bring the results of all the exams that have been ordered in the previous consultations.

• Get well informed about your health and treatment condition, asking all the necessary questions to your doctor and other members of the health team.
• Express your questions and concerns to the treating physician, make sure you get answers in terms you understand, if something is not clear to you, ask again.
• Check with your family member, companion or guardian, the consents for the procedures that they are going to carry out before signing them and make sure that you have understood the information that was provided to you, otherwise, first resolve all the concerns with the personnel in charge.
• Know your duties and rights as a patient (they are displayed in the waiting room and on the clinic screens) if you do not know them, ask or ask to be taught.

Pre-surgical indications for patient care

Below, you will receive the medical instructions that you must keep in mind prior to your procedure:

1. It complies with the fasting instruction indicated in the appointment with the anesthesiologist, which is at least 6 hours. The foods you eat before the start of the fast have no restriction, as long as you are not intolerant to a product.
2. One week before your surgery, do not use medications such as aspirin, or those that contain it, or similar compounds such as naproxen, ibuprofen, Advil, Alka Seltzer, etc. Don’t take multivitamins like Omega Tres, Ginkgo Biloba and Vitamin E. Failure to comply with this indication is cause for suspension of surgery, and hiding it from your doctor can cause serious complications.
3. If you take control medications, inform the anesthesiologist during the pre-anesthetic consultation so that he determines how long you can take them. Generally they should not be suspended, even on the day of the procedure, but it will be the anesthesiologist who determines it.
4. Present yourself at clinic admissions one hour before the scheduled time for your surgery, with an older companion, who must present, like you, their original identity document.
5. On the day of surgery, bathe regularly with plenty of soap and water. Do not apply products to your body after bathing, such as deodorants, perfumes, creams, blockers, moisturizers, makeup, etc.
6. Your hair should be clean and dry on the day of surgery.
7. For your safety and to avoid eye complications, do not use false eyelashes on the day of your surgery. If you ignore this indication, they should be withdrawn before your entry. It is also recommended not to wear contact lenses as they can be lost. If you decide to use them, it will be your absolute responsibility.
8. Do not shave the same day of surgery; Do it at least 48 hours before to prevent skin infections.
9. If your nails will be made up, do not use strong colors, or gel nail polish, acrylic, frost or stones, since this prevents the monitoring of your vital signs.
10. Do not consume any type of liquor three days before the procedure.
11. Introduce yourself with comfortable but warm clothes, such as a shirt, jacket, wide pants or sweatshirt, warm tights and comfortable shoes like tennis. Avoid tight clothing, jeans, dresses, skirts or shorts.
12. Bring your original identity document, just like your companion.
13. Personal and/or valuable objects, such as cell phones, bags, wallets, documents, watches, jewelry, among others, leave them with your companion and they will remain under your responsibility. ClinIQ Dermoaesthetic & Laser is not responsible for the loss of these elements. To facilitate the protection of your personal items, the clinic has lockers with a key, in which you can store your belongings. Your companion will keep the key in custody.
14. It is recommended not to bring to the clinic watches, chains, iPads, computers or any other value item.
15. On the day of your surgery, the values related to medical fees must be completely cancelled. The value of the operating room, insurance, girdles and medications will be canceled once your surgery is over and before leaving the clinic.

Safety recommendations after your surgery

The medical procedure does not end when leaving the operating room; Postoperative is key in the recovery process. For this reason, you must follow the following instructions:

1. Start medications according to medical prescription. Don’t self-medicate.
2. If you need help to go to bed, get up, bathe or go to the bathroom, call the person who accompanies you. Never be alone after a procedure.
3. The first 48 hours after your surgery, you should sleep in a semi-sitting position. Do not go to bed immediately after eating food; Wait at least an hour before doing so.
4. Do not make changes to the medical formula ordered by your treating physician. Do not use alternative medications or modify frequencies and doses. If you have any questions, contact your treating physician, health team, or clinic.
5. If you notice any discomfort when taking prescription drugs, contact immediately with lines 314-893-5706, 301-370-4040 or 444-0590.
6. During the first 24 hours, do not consume any type of dairy, citrus, irritating foods (fats, condiments, sauces, etc.) or drinks. Avoid the consumption of salt as it favors the retention of liquids.
7. Wash your hands with soap and water after you go to the bathroom, before eating and before changing your girdle. Your caregiver should do it before and after touching you. This is necessary to prevent infections.
8. When you wake up at night, turn on the light and hold carefully to avoid falling.
9. Stay hydrated, preferably ingesting oral serum (Hidralite, Hidraplus, Electrolite, Pediallite). Do not consume Gatorade for the first 48 hours.
10. Don’t go through any diet or diet until your treating physician authorizes you.
11. During the day, walk at least 10 minutes every hour; Try to be in constant activity. If you have a breast surgery, perform gentle exercises, mobilize your arms, do not lift heavy objects and avoid sudden movements. Remember: if it hurts to do something, don’t do it. Any activity that generates excessive pain is not adequate; Consult your doctor.
12. If your surgery is for butt implants, during the first 24 hours you should be face down or sideways. You don’t feel. Then, in post-surgical reviews, your treating physician will give you specific instructions.
13. For no reason do you moisten the scar until the doctor tells you to. Do not sunbathe or smoke; These factors can affect your healing process.
14. If you go out of surgery with girdles or post-surgical bra, do not remove them until your doctor says so. Nor should you remove disposable pads, nasal dressings, microporous tape or gauze. If you need to change compresses before your first review, please contact 301-370-4040 or 444-0590 to follow the instructions.
15. Keep the girdle as clean as possible. To the blood-stained parts, apply hydrogen peroxide before washing the garment.
16. If your surgery requires the use of a drain, for no reason do you remove it or do it. Make sure you always keep it below the insertion point on your body. Avoid making sudden movements; Handling must be done according to the instruction of the care personnel.
17. Performs post-surgical treatment according to medical indication; If possible, do it in ClinIQ Dermoaesthetic & laser, since we have your clinical history, qualified personnel and the necessary technology. In addition, we have timely access to doctors to support you in your needs. Performing the postoperative in another place could compromise your recovery process or the results of the surgery, exposing yourself to situations that affect your safety and that escape the control and responsibility of our clinic.

Normal postoperative symptoms

It is natural that you present nausea, vomiting and dizziness during the first 24 hours. In this case, stay calm, lie down, raise your legs, take a deep breath and slowly. Help yourself with alcohol-impregnated compresses on your forehead and neck, and consume ice. If these symptoms do not go away or get worse, contact us.

Fluid output (water-blood) through surgical incisions is normal after a surgical procedure.

It is also normal for you to present edema (inflammation) and ecchymosis (bruising) in the treated area and in the pubic region, vagina, penis and testicles, without this affecting your normal functioning.

Alarm symptoms

Pay attention to the following alarm symptoms and act immediately if you have any:

1. Respiratory difficulty: Agitated breathing, feeling of suffocation.
2. Severe pain in the operative site that does not improve with the prescription drug.
3. Sudden increase in the volume of the limbs: legs and arms.
4. Tachycardia: Palpitations of the heart.
5. Pain that affects the legs or arms and prevents you from walking.
6. fever.
7. Heavy bleeding from the surgical wound.
8. Heat, redness, itching of the wound, discharge from purulent and smelly secretion.
9. wound opening.
10. Blurred vision, weakness or continuous dizziness.
11. Signs of bruising: Hard, painful and bleeding areas.
12. Falls with severe blows that have affected you, for example, on the head.

If you have any of these alarm symptoms or others that cause you concern or discomfort, contact medical staff immediately at +57 3148935706 or +57 3013704040. Here you will receive the instructions to follow.

If you are prompted to activate your insurance policy, follow the instructions given to you or are attached to your policy. Patient care is key to success in plastic surgery.

For ClinIQ Dermoaesthetic & laser, your health and safety are the most important thing.