FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can scars be erased?

No, never. At best they can be improved, but of course this depends on the condition of the scar itself and the problem can only be evaluated by a specialist when examining the patient.

Can stretch marks be eliminated?

No, never. It is practically impossible even to improve them by reducing their size. The only stretch marks that respond well to treatment are red ones, but once the damage has stabilized they cannot be eliminated. Studies are however in progress on the subject of treatment for stretch marks.

 

Abdomen

Is abdominoplasty painful?

No, not if it is performed by an expert and skill surgeon. Although the muscles that reinforce the wall are involved, there is almost always no pain, and in any case if there is, it is easily controlled by drugs.

 

Eyelids

How long does it take before one can appear in public again after undergoing eyelid surgery?

If one does not want people to know that one has undergone eyelid surgery, it is advisable to consider giving up one's social life for two weeks. A pair of sunglasses will in any case be sufficient to disguise the bruises and swelling.

How long before one can start wearing make-up again?

Two weeks after surgery

How long before contact lenses can be used again?

If the operation involved only the upper eyelids, contact lenses can even be used starting on the day after the operation. If, on the other hand, it involved the lower eyelid it is a good rule to stop using contact lenses for at least 3 to 4 days.

 

Lipoplasty (liposuction)

For how long should one wear a girdle after a liposuction operation?

4 weeks. It should be worn day and night for the first two weeks and then only in the daytime for the next two weeks.

How long should one wait before having massages and/or manual lymphatic drainage after undergoing liposuction?

No massages before 4 weeks from surgery.

 

Nose

Is rhinoplasty surgery very painful?

No. If the operation is carried out by an expert surgeon there is never any real pain, only some temporary discomfort for the first 2 or 3 days (that is to say until the swabs are removed), due to the fact that it is impossible to breathe through the nose.

Is removal of the nasal swabs very painful?

No. This is something that used to be said in the past. It was because the swabs were made of long strips of gauze that used to get stuck to the internal scars, which made them very painful to remove. Nowadays the swabs are made of a spongy material that does not stick to the tissues, enabling them to be removed rapidly and without causing pain.

After a rhinoplasty operation, how long is it necessary to wait before practicing sports again?

At least 4 weeks.

 

Breast Augmentation

Do breast implants have to be replaced after a given number of years?

No. Breast implants do not have an "expiry date" and therefore do not "go bad". They only have to be replaced if they cause problems, but it must be said that nowadays this happens very rarely.

Are breast implants cold to the touch?

No. There is no difference in temperature of the tissues after having a breast implant.

Is it possible to breastfeed after having a breast implant?

Yes. There are no contraindications, whether the implant is positioned above or below the muscle.

Can a breast implant burst in an airplane?

No. These implants cannot burst, under any circumstances.

How long should one wait before starting to practice a sport again after a breast augmentation?

At least 4 weeks

How long should one wait before driving a car again?

Not less than two weeks, remembering that the problem is not driving, but parking and maneuvering. It is necessary to avoid too much strain.

 

Breast Reduction

Is it possible to breastfeed after breast reduction?

Yes, always. Whatever technique is used, the functional capacity of the areola-nipple complex is always ensured.

Does the breast become less sensitive after breast reduction surgery?

Only temporarily. The greater the extent of reduction of the breast, the longer it will take to recover sensitivity completely. A permanent reduction of sensitivity is extremely rare.

How long do the bandages have to be worn after breast reduction surgery?

The bandages are removed after the first dressing (usually 24 or 48 hours after surgery), and a shaped bra is worn for 4 weeks, day and night for the first two weeks and during the day only for the next two.