CosBeauty Magazine #94

COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
DAY OF PROCEDURE
I arrive at Windsor Private Hospital and am
greeted by the team. I then meet with my
anaesthetist who discusses my health and details
with full transparency of what I should expect. I
change into my hospital gown and am provided
with compression stockings to wear. I’m taken in
the pre-procedure room where I’m placed on a
pre-heated hospital bed.
Shortly after, Dr Burt meets with me. We go
over the procedure, any concerns I have, and
he draws an outline on the areas where he will
perform surgery. I feel comfortable, assured and
grateful that I am in incredible hands.
POST PROCEDURE – RECOVERY
I awake in recovery feeling comfortable. No pain,
no discomfort. Prior to leaving the hospital, I meet
with a nurse who provides me with a post-op
homecare kit and discusses what to expect.
The homecare kit includes:
• Detailed information and instruction on postoperative
care
• Chlorsig Eye Ointment 1% to apply on stiches
twice daily. This promotes healing and helps
evade infection.
• TheraPearl Eye-seential Mask – contains
flexible gel beads that conform to your face.
It is stored in the freezer and helps to soothe
and reduce swelling.
• Brauer Arnicaeze Arnica Tablets to promote
bruise healing.
• A beautiful candle, chocolate and chamomile
tea to enjoy.
The remainder of the night I have slight
irritation but zero pain. I place the icepack
as instructed and sleep elevated to assist
with swelling.
DAY ONE RECOVERY
There is increased swelling and localised weeping
but I feel zero pain and zero discomfort. I’m able
to function day to day normally and resume work.
Dr Burt’s office contacts me for post-operative
follow-up. I follow the post-operative instructions.
DAY TWO RECOVERY
Some swelling, bruising and redness as expected,
but no discomfort and no need for any pain
medication.
Today I shower for the first time. I don’t wash
my face but allow water to run down it. I keep
following the post-operative instructions.
DAY THREE RECOVERY
Swelling is reduced slightly but redness and
bruising are present. Again, no pain or discomfort
and no need for any pain medication.
My eyelids start to feel a little itchy due to
healing. I liken it to hay fever symptoms; it’s
tolerable. Followed post-operative instructions.
DAY FOUR RECOVERY
The swelling has reduced and I can open my eyes
more. Redness and bruising are present but still
no pain or discomfort and no need for any pain
medication.
My eyelids feel tight and itchy, but it’s tolerable.
Followed post-operative instructions.
DAY FIVE RECOVERY
Swelling has reduced further; redness, bruising
and itchiness still present. Followed postoperative
instructions.