It is the middle of November already and it is that time of the year when many Filipinos working abroad start coming home to the Philippines for the holidays. It has been my experience that many of our Filipino balikbayans decide to have cosmetic surgery with only a few days remaining in their vacation.
Last week my brother referred a friend who wanted blepharoplasty immediately because she was scheduled to leave for abroad the next day! I requested my brother to tell his friend to defer her plans for the surgery.
My advice for those who are contemplating cosmetic surgery in the Philippines as part of their vacation, is to allot from one to weeks recovery period after the operation. This much time is needed for the swelling to subside and for the bruising to disappear. The first 3 days after the operation are especially critical, since many of the complications after surgery occur within this time period.
Stitches will also be taken out during this time period of 1 to 2 weeks postop. Plastic surgeons usually do not use absorbable sutures for skin closure as these incite more inflammatory reaction and more scarring. Instead we use nonabsorbable sutures made of nylon or similar nonreactive material which will need to be taken out early to avoid ugly scars. Patients who undergo blepharoplasty usually have the stitches taken out after 3 days. For other facial plastic surgery procedures, stitches are taken out 5 to 7 days postop. For stitches in the chest and extremities, stitch removal may be delayed up to 2 weeks postop to ensure that the wound is closed.
For those contemplating on having cosmetic surgery during their vacation, my advice is to first review all the activities you intend to undertake, such as reunions, parties, shopping, sightseeing, etc. and prioritize your time allocation. Schedule the surgery for the time period when you have accomplished all your social obligations. Most patients would not want to be seen by others in the immediate postoperative period, especially after facial cosmetic surgery with its accompanying swelling and bruising.
Please feel free to email Dr. Lasa if you have any questions.
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