The Importance of Using a Board Certified Surgeon
With websites like Groupon and Amazon Local providing daily deals on things like facials and fillers, it can be easy to add something to your cart without actually knowing anything about the surgeon. When it comes to things like facials and fillers, you might not think that having a board certified surgeon perform your procedure is very important. Read on to learn more about the importance of using a board certified surgeon.
What Does Board Certification Really Mean?
In the United States, doctors and surgeons have to meet many requirements in order to legally practice. However, they don’t have to be board certified. Board certification is an additional voluntary step that doctors and surgeons take and usually requires both a written and oral examination. In order to become certified, you must have completed and passed four years of medical school and undergone the minimum amount of residency hours required by your specialty. Among testing, board certification also requires surgeons and doctors to meet a certain code of ethics— which is something that goes a really long way.
They Know the Ins and Outs
When it comes to something like fillers, you might think that anybody and their mom could inject some Restylane into your face. However, by being certified and proving that they know the exact anatomy of the face, a board certified surgeon will be able to ensure that you get the best results possible. Additionally, board certified surgeons are typically more aware of what is going on in their field in regards to medical research and data. For instance, if there is research that says a certain type of filler can cause inflammation in people on specific medications, they surgeon will be aware of this and make sure none of their patients are on that type of medication.
Just the way you wouldn’t trust your housekeeper to clean your teeth for you, you wouldn’t trust just anybody to give you surgery— that’s why it’s important to ensure that you are using a board certified surgeon.
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How to Help Your Loved One Recover From Plastic Surgery
It’s one thing to brace yourself to go under the knife for a plastic surgery procedure, but it’s a whole other thing to brace yourself for the caretaking responsibilities involved with caring for a loved one who is recovering from plastic surgery. If your loved one has a surgery schedule and you are a little nervous about caring for them, read on to learn more about techniques.
- Chauffeur
Yes, you might not have a driving cap to accompany your new title as “chauffeur”, but this is one of your most important caretaking responsibilities. Directly after surgery, your loved one will need a ride home from the hospital or clinic. Depending on the types of painkillers their surgeon puts them on during recovery, you may also have to chauffeur them around town for a few days or even weeks following surgery, because many pain medications won’t allow you to drive after taking them.
- Cook
Whether you like it or not, cooking is one of the biggest components to any caretaking job. Making sure that your loved one is staying hydrated and receiving the proper nutrition after their surgery will help to ensure they get a speedy recovery. Depending on what type of surgery your loved one underwent, will depend on whether or not they were given restrictions on what they can eat. For instance, if they had a tummy tuck, they may be required to only have liquids for a day or two after the surgery. Whereas a breast implant procedure shouldn’t have any sort of food restrictions. Make sure that you also read any medication labels to see if they are supposed to eat with their medications— this will help save them from any unnecessary nausea or vomiting.
- Babysitter
As one of the worst hats to wear as a caretaker, it’s important to be a babysitter for your loved one. Because many people are stubborn and think they can do it all after surgery, it’s important to be the voice of reason and ensure that your loved one doesn’t do anything that will cause added harm to their body or surgical site. For instance, if they’re supposed to avoid any sort of lifting motion, make sure that they don’t attempt to lift anything.
By following these three tips, you can help your loved one have a speedy recovery and take care of them to the best of your ability.
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