Want A New Look For 2012? Plan Now For Plastic Surgery, Jacksonville

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When done right, facial plastic surgery isn't a one-day deal. It involves several weeks of preparing your skin for the procedure and weeks or months of follow up appointments with your doctor. For instance, many medications and dietary or herbal supplements can remain in your body for weeks. Some can dangerously interact with other medications and anesthesia required at the time of your surgery, putting your health or your life at risk. Among the list of medications and supplements to avoid in the moths or weeks prior to a surgical procedure such as a facelift are:

* Aspirin and ibuprofen because they are blood thinners and can cause excessive bleeding during your surgery;
* Antidepressants and other drugs classified as MAO inhibitors because they can negatively react to anesthesia;
* St. Johns Wort, ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba because they can increase bleeding. St. Johns Wort also reacts negatively to anesthesia;
* Ephedra and kava because they can affect blood pressure and heart rate and interfere with anesthetic medications;
* Echinacea because it can contribute to allergic reactions.

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... Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville also strongly recommends that you refrain from smoking or heavy alcohol intake at least two weeks before and two weeks after your facial plastic surgery, as the effects can slow the healing process and make the skin more apt to scar. Getting into a good skincare regime and eating nutritious foods (especially lots of fruits and vegetables) helps to get your skin healthy, hydrated and better prepared for plastic surgery. If you have short hair, growing it out a few inches can help hide your incisions as they heal. And, don't underestimate the importance of follow up visits to make sure you're healing well.

Start your 2012 off beautifully by planning now for facial plastic surgery, Jacksonville. Call Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery at 904-247-8522 to schedule your consultation today.

As double Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dr. Phillip and Roberto Garcia of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spaare specialists in plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery for aging face procedures, rhinoplasty (nasal surgery), and eyelid plastic surgery.