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31/08/2019

Any surgical procedure in general, and a tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — in particular, needs important considerations for a fast recovery and a low risk of complications.

A person who undergoes a tummy tuck, in addition to a list of foods physicians recommend to eat before the operation, will need a systematic post-surgery diet as it plays an important role in the healing process, having a direct impact on the tissue reconstruction and regeneration as well as the recovery process, in general.woman eating green salad out of a bowl

By following a special post-operative diet after a tummy tuck surgery, patients can reduce the side effects of their abdominoplasty.

The post-tummy tuck diet is a list of foods doctors recommend patients to eat during the first week following the surgery.

WHAT FOODS TO AVOID AFTER TUMMY TUCK
Processed foods: promote inflammation. Patients should avoid eating processed foods, especially carbohydrates like bread, rice, and cereal.

Alcohol and ci******es: slow the body’s healing process and thin the blood. Physicians recommend avoiding alcohol and smoking generally from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after surgery.

Salt: avoid salty foods for at least two to four months after tummy tuck. This is mostly because it may cause body bloat and nobody wants that after a tummy tuck!

Soda: leads to gas and bloating.

Fat: “Fat is the enemy!” Yes, keep this in mind. You have undergone tummy tuck only to get rid of your fats; if you expect a promising result, you should accept the limitations in your diet and take a different lifestyle with exercise and nutritional considerations on the top.

“Not all fat is bad!” Keep this in mind, too. Bad fat is saturated fat that is solid at room temperature and is found in most animal products, as well as fried and processed foods.

Just because you have got rid of fat deposits does not mean that all types of fats are bad. A healthy amount of good fat is essential for your health. The sources of good fat are olive oil, fruits like avocados, nuts, and grains.

A post-op diet does not limit or cut delicious foods, but only creates a healthy lifestyle through restraining unhealthy foods and encouraging healthy and nutritious foods. Therefore, it is important to follow certain dietary guidelines after your abdominoplasty and control your daily intake of calories, fat, sugar, salt, etc.

WHAT FOODS TO EAT AFTER TUMMY TUCK
The key here is to focus on low fat, or lean proteins and make that the foundation of your post-surgery diet.

Water

woman drinking water
Drinking plenty of water after tummy tuck surgery helps the body heal faster.

After the patient regains complete consciousness after surgery, and in the absence of nausea and vomiting, it is possible to use liquids such as water and juice.

If you keep your body dehydrated, essential nutrients will face problems being transmitted to the surgical site.

Loss of water, as well as low-fiber diet and narcotic pain medications, cause constipation and this, in turn, would lead to abdominal pain. Include foods that are high in fiber in your post-op diet and drink ample amounts of fluid to avoid constipation.

Plain water, light tea, fruit juice, and soups made from fresh and lean meat are recommended for post-op tummy tuck diet.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates help restore body strength and help with quick recovery. They prevent muscle loss and stimulates rejuvenation process. Whole grains, brown rice, oatmeal, etc., are good sources of healthy carbohydrates.

Vitamins

Taking vitamins A and C after surgery will ensure optimal healing of the incision, aid skin regeneration, and reduce bruising and the risk of infection.

Vitamin A is found in eggs, dairy, and cod liver oil. Vitamin C is found in citrus, tomatoes, strawberries, and leafy greens.

Proteins

Protein is a key factor in building new cells and structures efficiently throughout the entire healing process. It is found in eggs, lean meats, lean fish, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products like yogurt, etc.

Post abdominoplasty medications
Caution should be exercised in taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen), or Aleve (naproxen) because most of them are all blood-thinning medicines, which can slow wound healing and cause bleeding. Consult with your doctor about the best pain killer after your tummy tuck surgery.

anti-inflammatory drugs after plastic surgery
Medications must be taken only with the doctor’s approval.

Your doctor may also prescribe some antibiotics to reduce your risk of developing an infection, which may cause pain, fever, swelling, warmth, or pus.

Following the post-tummy tuck diet rigorously can help you heal faster from your surgery and can certainly help you build stronger muscles to promote the good work your abdominoplasty began.

Keep this old saying in mind: “Eat breakfast like a queen, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a pauper.”

Warning

This article only provides patients with a general approach to diet and medication in the post-surgery period. You, as a patient, should never attempt to self-prescribe post-surgery healing supplements because they could interfere with your recovery. Consult your physician to determine the appropriate diet for your recovery.

31/08/2019

Dentures, also called false teeth, are the most common and the least costly option to replace missing teeth in the modern world. The new types of dentures are more comfortable and natural looking than the older generations.

Many denture wearers complain, especially during the first few days, that they have problems and complications with their false teeth, which requires care and patience.

Most dentists believe that getting used to dentures is by no means an easy task during the first days and needs a lot of patience, but after a while, users will get accustomed to them, and eventually will feel comfortable, not even being aware that there is an alien inside your mouth.happy old couple with dentures ans bright smiles

A good way to get used to dentures more quickly is to keep them in mouth for more hours during the first few days.

When you first wear dentures, you may experience unnatural feelings, like having a full mouth, and therefore you feel it is impossible and even tedious to eat, but there is an old saying which goes “only time can solve a problem.”

Dentures are man-made appliances, not something you have born with; so it is natural to feel uncomfortable and awkward for several weeks while you’re getting used to them. When you first use them, you may experience different sensations, more saliva, gag reflexes, soreness and irritation, and tasting and chewing problems, until your dentures are settled into your mouth.

Adjusting to life with dentures is all about patience. Denture wearers may complain that they are not able to even eat properly since the day they got them.

Dentists say it will take about 2 months to get used to your new teeth and to be able to easily eat with them. Maybe in the first few days you feel more saliva while eating, which complicates the problem. But do not worry, in a relatively short period of time, your salivary glands will get used to this new guest in your mouth.

EATING TIPS
When using dentures for the first time, gums need to get used to it. During the first few weeks after tooth extraction, gums may still be inflamed.

Keep in mind to remain hydrated. A dry mouth provides the best condition for irritation of your mouth and gums.

Soft foods

Soft foods help the mouth easily make the adjustment to dentures. Some of the food options are:

Hot beans
Pureed foods
Pudding
eggs
Gelatin desserts
Mashed potatoes or other vegetables
Fruit juice
Yogurt
Ice cream
Solid foods

After a few days, as you master the steps recommended during the first days, you can eat solid food as well. Following are the recommended foods to eat after the dentures are settled into your mouth:

Cooked rice
Pasta
Soft bread
Soup with cooked vegetables and soft meat
Cooked vegetables
Soft fish
Cooked beans
Forbidden foods

Even when denture wearers get used to their false teeth, there are still some foods that are forbidden because they may dislodge the appliances, place uneven pressure on them or put a lot of pressure on the false teeth and gums causing pain and irritation. They are as follows:

Sticky foods: like peanut butter, chewing gum, gummy candy and caramel
Hard foods: nuts, apples, carrots, and corn on the cob
Tough meats: steak, ribs
Small but hard-to-eat foods: popcorn kernels and sesame seeds
CHEWING TIPS
Chewing is a big challenge all denture wearers face during the first few days while they are getting used to their new teeth.

Take small bites and chew using both sides of your mouth
Cut your food into small pieces to lessen the chewing effort needed
Avoid biting with your front teeth as you are adjusting, but use the back of your mouth for the process
DENTURE-REMOVING TIME
Dentists recommend not to wear dentures for more than 8 hours each day since it gives the soft tissue in your mouth more time to heal if it has any irritation and soreness.

The best time to remove your dentures is when you are sleeping. If you use them all day and night, the mucous membrane under the dentures will cause inflammation of gum (gingivitis) and jaw bone resorption over time. In addition, if you sleep with your dentures on, the germs will grow in the area between your gum and the dentures, developing into serious infections.

GO FOR A DENTURE RELINE
In case of jaw bone resorption, and if your false teeth slip in your mouth, you can get your dentures relined by your dentists to help them stay in place more firmly.

dentist placing a denture with relining material into patient's mouth
A denture reline is aimed at correcting a loose-fitting denture.

DENTURE CLEANING AND CARE
You can prevent problems by taking good care of your dentures. They require regular cleaning with water but tough brushing is not recommended. It’s also very important to clean your gums and mouth to prevent sores and other problems. Regular cleaning will prevent stains and bad breath.

Every time you remove your dentures, soak them in water or a cleaning agent to maintain their shape. Learn more about how to clean and take care of dentures.

DENTAL CHECKUP
Seeing your dentist every six months for regular checkups is recommended. If you face any difficulty wearing your dentures, or any other mouth problems like irritation and sore spots on your gums, gingivitis, or loose-fitting dentures, call your dentist right away.

Warning

This article only provides patients with general guidelines and tips for getting used to dentures and should not be taken for granted. Consult your dentist to receive the appropriate tips for your denture care and recovery.

31/08/2019

“I can remember the first time I put dentures in my mouth, I couldn’t bear it for a moment as it felt painful and I looked awkwardly pouting and sullen.” This is what you may hear here and there when you’re considering getting dentures. But, is it really like that?

When you get dentures, be it partial or complete, you need to give it some time to adjust in your mouth. During this period, you may experience pain and sore around your gums and sometimes, you may want to take medications to relieve yourself.

In this post, we want to talk about denture pain, denture pain remedies, and give you some tips to overcome it easier.

FIRST OF ALL, HOW MUCH PAIN WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?
After denture placement, you may have mild to intense pain. It’s normal to feel pain for around 2 to 4 weeks.

As your teeth are connected to various parts of your body, replacing them with artificial teeth can cause pain in your gums as well as some other areas. They include your jaw, ears, and eyes.

This pain may be resulted from tooth extraction you’ve had before wearing new dentures. It may also appear as your dentures rub against your gums and put pressure on them.

After around 1 month, the major pain goes away and you may have gum sores from time to time, e.g. when eating or after many years of wearing.

woman in her office suffering from toothache and massaging her teeth

SECOND, HOW CAN YOU MANAGE DENTURE PAIN AND SORE?
Visit your dentist for denture adjustment
Your dentures are substitutes for your real teeth. They are made on a mold which is not as soft as your gum tissue. Once they are put in your mouth, they may need to be adjusted by your dentist in order to fit into your gum without putting pressure on specific spots.

Although pain is common in the first few weeks, persistent severe pain is not normal. In this case, you should make an appointment to have your oral condition checked and to see whether any adjustment is required. After each appointment, you’ll need some time to get used to your denture’s position.

Include easy-to-chew foods in your diet
When you’ve had dental work done, soft foods are the best choice. Well-cooked beans, mashed potatoes, vegetable-based foods, soups, yogurt, cheese, and pasta are some of the dishes you can have without bothering yourself for chewing and swallowing them.

Wash your mouth with a saline solution or salt water
To help your mouth heal faster, you can gargle salt water or saline solution once-twice a day. This way, you not only ease the denture pain but also disinfect your oral cavity against bacteria.

Use pain relief gel or pain medications
There are various pain relief products, including gels and creams, you can apply on the sore spots in your gums to reduce pain and discomfort you’re suffering from during the adjustment period. You can also ask your doctor to prescribe pain killers that are suitable for you.

Massage your gums
Regular massage after getting dentures can get the blood flowing. This will, in turn, reduce inflammation and pain.

Clean your artificial teeth and your mouth on a daily basis
Clean dentures is always the key to a healthy mouth. You should rinse your dentures before putting them into your mouth. Also, brush them appropriately and use mouthwash before going to bed. Learn more about how to take care of your dentures.

Take them out when you’re sleeping
If you wear full or partial dentures, you should take them out of your mouth while you’re asleep. This will give your mouth muscles and gum tissue a break to relax. It also protects your neighboring teeth from further damage when you’ve got partial false teeth.

Try some home remedies
Sage tea is believed to alleviate the denture sores immediately after usage. Other remedies can be saltwater, Aloe Vera and cloves. They’ve been used since a long time ago by traditional practitioners and are now recommended by many dentists all around the world. They keep the mouth healthy, relax the gums, and fight against bacteria.

31/08/2019

If you’re one of those who have no option but to wear an eyeglass all the time, you should know that it’s not the end of the world. You can simply go for the most effective eye surgery, i.e. LASIK, and leave all the limitations behind.

6 out of 10 people suffer from vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. For these people, wearing eyeglasses means being restricted in their style and activities as well as having to spend money on buying suitable eyeglasses or lenses as their prescription changes. But what if you get rid of glasses for your lifetime?

WHAT IS LASIK SURGERY?
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, shortly called “LASIK”, is corrective surgery for those who are suffering from impaired vision.

The surgery begins with creating a flap in your cornea. Then, the tissue beneath the cornea and the cornea itself are manipulated and reshaped with a laser. So, there’s no stitches or bandages involved. To read more about this operation and what it entails, please read our article on LASIK surgery.

LASIK surgery can help you put aside your glasses and lenses permanently. The life-lasting outcome of this treatment is the first and foremost benefit of LASIK surgery. Other benefits are listed below.

Asian woman working with her laptop and getting tired of wearing eyeglasses
Getting tired of wearing eyeglasses? LASIK surgery may be the solution.

First, it’s a painless and easy-to-recover procedure
For many people who are afraid of pain and discomfort, a procedure labeled as “painless” seems appealing. Especially if it’s the one which is going to improve their vision.

Luckily, patients do not experience any pain during their procedure as the eyes are numbed with eye drops. Plus, you won’t feel any major pain or discomfort when the numbing goes away.

As for the recovery, you don’t have to tolerate much discomfort. You may have an itching sensation 24-48 hours following the surgery. You will feel normal just the day after your surgery which is considered as a blessing for many.

Second, it would surprise you with its immediate correction effect
When you undergo a LASIK surgery, your vision starts to improve immediately after the procedure. The higher your acuity number is, the quicker you will see the improvements.

Third, it improves eyesight as well as other visual abilities like color vision and contrast sensitivity
LASIK not only gives you clearer images of everything around you, but it also helps you distinguish colors and track moving objects better. It means that through LASIK, you get the chance to have a sharper and more accurate perception.

Fourth, it involves a high satisfaction rate for the patients
Being known as a low-risk procedure, you may wonder how successful and satisfying this operation has been.

LASIK eye surgery is reported to have a very high rate of satisfaction (above 95%), based on studies. This is because it only includes minor side effects which usually do not last more than 1-2 weeks or can be adjusted with further treatment (sometimes a second surgery). These side effects are eye dryness, haziness, poor vision at night, undercorrection, overcorrection, and sensitivity to light. These risks can be managed and controlled once observed.

Fifth, it saves you money!
Although LASIK can cost up to $3,000 or more, it can save you money as it has life-lasting results. Also, you have the option of traveling to another country to get your LASIK done there, where less expensive healthcare services are available.

Beyond that, once you go for this surgery, you won’t need to foot further bills. However, when you’re wearing glasses or lenses, you constantly have to bear the costs of scheduling appointments with your optometrist or ophthalmologist and buying glasses, sunglasses, and lenses as your prescription changes.

LAST WORD
In a world where you are bombarded with various information here and there, deciding to go for a serious kind of surgery like LASIK needs careful consideration. That’s why we encourage you to not only do thorough research regarding this treatment but also go for related eye exams and medical consultation before anything else. You can also send us a request now for a piece of free advice from our top-rated surgeons and consultants to get all you need to know about eye surgery in Iran.

31/08/2019

The Brazilian butt lift (BBL), medically known as gluteoplasty, is a specialized fat grafting procedure that enlarges the size and changes the shape of the buttocks without the hassle of implants, giving your body an attractive, natural-looking backside.

young woman with well-shaped buttocks

In the past 20 years, the Brazilian butt lift operation has become very popular and now it is considered one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the world.

This innovative cosmetic surgical procedure involves removing a person’s own fat from the abdomen, back, thighs, love handles, and arms, and injecting them to the buttocks to achieve a fuller, rounder derriere.

If you’ve had a BBL recently, or you’re planning to have this procedure in the future, you should be well-informed about the recovery phase and aftercare. We are going to provide you with a few tips for quick recovery from a Brazilian butt lift.

BBL RECOVERY TIPS
The recovery from Brazilian buttock lift generally takes 3-4 weeks, after which you can get back to your normal life, and this depends on how you handle it, especially when it comes to following your surgeon’s post-operative instructions. In order to have a fast recovery and prevent complications after surgery, there are some do’s and don’ts you need to take into consideration.

No sitting on buttocks
This the handiest recovery tip you would receive from your doctor. It is important to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for at least eight weeks after the operation.

You are allowed to use a special BBL pillow if you have to sit during the first weeks, but only for short periods of time. You should put a pillow underneath your thighs and sit on the back part of your thighs, leaving your buttocks in the air.BBL patient sitting on chair with a BBL pillow under her backside

No driving
Do not drive for at least 6-8 weeks after surgery. Sitting on your newly transferred fat will squish and suffocate the fat cells.

No pressure on grafted areas
Avoid putting pressure on areas where fat cells have been transplanted. Rest on your stomach or sides, with a soft and pillow between your legs.

No weight loss and gain; balance counts
A stable weight and eating healthy foods are key for spending the recovery time in the best way possible and to gain the best results. Stay away from gym, weight loss diets or exercises during the time the donor fat cells need to establish themselves, especially in the early stages of your recovery when they’re most likely to get destroyed. You shouldn’t gain a significant amount of weight either.

Healthy diet
A good and healthy diet plays an important role in every cosmetic surgery. Its importance is even twofold during recovery time when your body is getting accustomed to the new changes. You need to stick to good fats, lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy and complex carbohydrates. Vitamins and minerals provide your body with fuel to quickly recover.

No soaking
Stay away from beach, pool, baths, or hot tubs during the recovery time of your BBL procedure, until you are completely healed. You can shower in the first few days after your operation.

Walk and stretch legs, buttocks
Walking, along with stretching your legs and buttocks using specific exercises recommended by your surgeon will increase blood flow and decrease the risk of blood clots, which in turn will help quicken the recovery process after gluteoplasty. Once fat cells are established, you can resume jogging or running.

No smoking and alcohol
Patients must stop consuming alcohol and smoking, which slows wound healing and can increase the chance of complications, affecting the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the bloodstream.

Stay hydrated
Do you want to see the results of your BBL quickly? Stay well hydrated by drinking water and other fluids to provide your body with essential electrolytes, salts, and minerals. This will help your body hold onto water and recover quicker.

Wear the compression garments
Compression garments are tight, compressive pieces of clothing that fit around the skin to provide support for people who have to stand for long periods or have poor circulation, and are designed to optimize results after surgery. Doctors usually recommend that patients wear the garment for 3 to 6 weeks.

Warning

This article only provides patients with general information and recovery tips for Brazilian butt lift surgery. You, as a patient, should consult with your surgeon about the permitted and prohibited diet and activities after surgery. Contact your surgeon if you experience any unusual symptoms or problems such as infection and keep your follow-up appointments.

31/08/2019

Having some information about the factors affecting the choice of breast implant size will help you to have your ideal and desired breast implant procedure. In this blog post, in addition to explaining these key factors, we will explore a few methods and tips regarding how to make the final decision about the right breast implant size. By taking these factors into consideration, you will have a more clear understanding of the results of your surgery.surgeon holds three breast implants with different sizes

KEY FACTORS DETERMINING BREAST IMPLANT DIMENSIONS AND SIZES
1. The size of breast tissue
The thickness of the breast tissue is one of the important factors in determining breast implant size and dimension. A small breast tissue reduces the viability of using larger breast implants. After the implant is placed, there should be enough tissue to cover it. Getting large breast implants by those who have not much breast tissue left, will cause complications in the future.

The thickness of the breast tissue can also impact your choice regarding the shape of the breast implant. If you have thin breast tissue, you may be advised to have teardrop implants rather than round traditional ones. Your cosmetic surgeon will further consult you about this matter and the options that will yield the most satisfactory results depending on your specific circumstances and preferences.

2. Breast anatomy and body frame
There is no such thing as a perfect-for-all breast implant size or dimension. The right breast implant size varies depending on the specific breast anatomy and body frame of every individual. The patient’s breast width is a key factor in determining the size of the breast implant. The width of the implant should be slightly narrower than the natural breast. Your surgeon will measure the breast width in a straight line (he doesn’t curve the measuring tape around the breast’s arc) from the point near your arm to the point near the cleavage.

Not everything is about sizes and dimensions. Balance is the other important factor that your surgeon will take into consideration. Your final breast implant should be in harmony with the rest of your body. Metrics such as weight, height, and ribcage width, are crucial for maintaining this balance.

3. Volume and profile
Women usually tend to talk about their preferred breast implant size in terms of bra’s cup sizes. For instance, someone with an ‘A’ or ‘B’ cup size, talks with her surgeon about a full ‘C’ size breast implant as her preference. This measurement is not accurate, because there is no universal standard for these cup sizes and they will have differences in size based on the manufacturer producing them. The volume of the breast implant is measured in cubic centimeters or ‘cc’ for a more accurate result. This measurement can be somewhere between 80-800 cc for the final breast implant, but most women go for 300-400 cc.

The profile is another important factor regarding a breast implant’s final size and dimension. The profile is divided into three subcategories: low-profile, moderate-profile (and moderate plus), and high profile. The higher the profile, the more forward projection the breast will have. The final choice depends on the patient’s preference and will be determined in the pre-operative consultation sessions. If you prefer a more natural look, the low or moderate profile would be better choices and if you prefer a more augmented look, you can go for the higher profile. There is a tendency among women toward using a moderate plus profile which has elements from both high and moderate profiles.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BREAST IMPLANT SIZE?
By paying enough attention to your preferred breast implant size before arranging a surgery, you can avoid potential breast revision surgeries and further complications and pain. In the following sections, we will introduce a few methods that can be of help to choose your ideal breast implant size.

1. Choosing breast implant size with the rice test
For this method, you will need a pair of pantyhose or a nylon stocking and some uncooked rice. Cut from the pantyhose a portion of the leg part (it is better to not use the foot part), tie a small knot on one end of it, then fill it with the measured rice. One cup of rice equals 236 cc (you should bring your measures in ‘cubic centimeters’ to your surgeon). Put the pantyhose which is filled with rice in your ‘goal bra’ (the bra that has the size you would like to fit) and wear it. Do your everyday activities as you have this bra on you. If you did not feel satisfied with its appearance or anything else, remeasure the rice and go through the aforementioned steps again.rice test for determining the right breast implant size

2. Choosing breast implant size with the water test
The water test is similar to the rice test with this difference that you will need a plastic bag filled with water instead of rice and pantyhose. 1 ml of water equals 1 cc.

3. Choosing breast implant size with sizers
Wearing sizers (sample breast implants that are used in clinics in order to get an idea of the final result) is the most effective method for getting an idea about the best breast implant size. You simply need to put the sample breast implant in your ‘goal bra’ and wear the bra. As you do this in the presence of your surgeon, you will be able to talk about your preferences with him/her on the spot and make him/her aware of your desired breast implant shape and size. It would also be a good idea to take a loved one or a friend with you to the clinic to know his/her opinion about your appearance.