Pain Control and Recovery After Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Jain discusses pain control and recovery after plastic surgery. We have a specific protocol in place for every patient to ensure minimal pain and a quick recovery. You can expect to receive detailed instructions for a smooth recovery.

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[00:00:06.320] Pain control is something that is very important to this practice. [00:00:12.840] Our goal is for the entire process [00:00:18.400] to be easier than what the patient had in mind [00:00:22.240] so that they may say, [00:00:24.240] "Wow, that was a lot easier than I had thought. [00:00:27.400] I wish I had done it a long time ago." [00:00:29.760] Too often we hear of instances where patients "woke up" [00:00:34.720] during their procedure and had nightmares [00:00:38.120] during their procedure or the postoperative pain was terrible. [00:00:44.720] These terms we don't like to hear in this office. [00:00:47.400] We have instituted an enhanced recovery protocol [00:00:51.600] quite some time ago that uses a combination of medications [00:00:55.400] that begin before surgery and are taken through the recovery time [00:01:01.360] to really help with the postoperative pain. [00:01:06.080] In addition to that, we use medications to cover [00:01:10.320] all of the pathways for postoperative nausea and vomiting. [00:01:13.680] We really are focused on helping [00:01:16.240] the recovery from surgery be as good as it can. [00:01:19.800] Another important part of selecting the practice that's right for you [00:01:25.800] should include "What happens if I have a problem?" [00:01:31.200] You should ask, "What happens if I have a problem?" [00:01:34.400] And then identifying what the problems are. [00:01:37.720] We have risks that are identified with every operation. [00:01:41.160] For instance, blood clots in the legs. [00:01:44.080] That's a risk that comes with any anesthetic that the patient undergoes. [00:01:50.400] The ones that the physician and the physician's office [00:01:56.320] have to deal with on a more regular basis [00:01:58.640] might be things such as postoperative infection, [00:02:03.400] such as postoperative bleeding or hematoma at the surgical site. [00:02:08.600] One of the most common postoperative complications [00:02:13.040] that we can use to get to the bottom of [00:02:17.240] what a practice is made of is postoperative hematoma. [00:02:21.360] "What happens if I have bleeding after surgery? [00:02:24.720] Will I be taken care of, and will there be cost for that?" [00:02:28.280] We have a very open financial discussion with our patients [00:02:32.040] before surgery is even contemplated [00:02:34.720] regarding what the costs of surgery would be. [00:02:37.880] And we have a system here such that the cost to the patient [00:02:42.520] includes anesthesia, includes facility, includes the implant, [00:02:46.400] and there are no hidden costs. [00:02:49.560] Having no hidden costs, it should be very important [00:02:53.000] to every consumer. [00:02:54.440] When our patients have problems after surgery, [00:02:59.400] it is incumbent upon us as healthcare providers to see them [00:03:03.800] through those complications. [00:03:05.560] Yes, there may be costs associated, [00:03:07.960] for instance, if you have to buy some gauze material or whatnot to help [00:03:13.120] an area that is a little slow to heal. [00:03:17.280] But we do everything we can to help minimize the costs. [00:03:21.920] We also never abandon the patient, [00:03:25.440] which means if you have a problem and you can get here, [00:03:29.360] we're going to see you and we're going to help you [00:03:31.520] through your problem.

Dr. Jain and Dr. Anderson of Columbus Plastic Surgery

Columbus Plastic Surgery

When you choose Columbus Plastic Surgery, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Our compassionate team of specially trained doctors strives to provide each patient with the utmost care. Our doctors are professionally affiliated with nationally recognized organizations including:

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

To schedule a consultation at our Columbus, GA, office serving the needs of local patients and those in the surrounding communities of LaGrange and Auburn, contact us online or call (706) 322-9313 today.

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