Recovery Articles
Patient education and communication is a pillar of our practice. Our patient portal provides critical patient alerts and updates and also shares educational articles to enhance your knowledge.
A Guide for PatientsIf you're reading this, you've likely undergone a plastic surgery procedure. This article discusses a common but often overlooked issue that may occur post operatively: skin irritations caused by surgical tape.What's the Deal with Surgical Tape?Surgical tape…
Understanding Wound Breakdowns After Plastic Surgery: A Patient's GuideIf you're reading this, you're likely considering or have recently undergone a plastic surgery procedure such as body contouring or the surgical procedures for loose skin removal after a massive weight loss.…
Timing for the return to an exercise routine is one of the most frequently asked questions from our patients. And understandably so. Often patents have built a dedicated exercise regimen as part of their journey to achieve their goals and…
Patience and Understanding After Major Plastic SurgeryBy Dr Matthew PetersWhen you've made the decision to undergo a major plastic surgery procedure like abdominoplasty, belt lipectomy, or surgery after massive weight loss, it's natural to feel excited about the results. However,…
Why Compression Garments are Your Post-Surgery Best FriendLet's talk about one of the most important tools in your post-surgery recovery kit: compression garments. You might be wondering, "Do I really need to wear these tight, not-so-fashionable garments?" The short answer…
A patient’s guide for managing this post-surgery symptomA common post-surgery experience that many of our patients at Valley Plastic Surgery encounter is bloating and swelling. The frequency of the experience makes it no less relevant or any less frustrating, but…
Patients often ask about the best ways to care for scars after surgery, so we spoke with the team of specialist surgeons and clinical nurses at VPS to put together their tips for a scar care routine that can help…
By Dr Matthew PetersAs spring starts to transform into summer in Queensland, I’m often asked by patients "When can I hit the beach or pool again?"It's a fair question, especially here in Queensland where water activities are a big part…
Swimming, water sports or simply getting your face wet after rhinoplastyBy Dr. Raymond GohThis is a question I often hear from my rhinoplasty patients: "When can I go swimming or get my face wet after surgery?"It's a great question, especially…
Recovery Articles
Understanding and Managing Skin Irritations from Surgical Tape:
A Guide for Patients If you’re reading this, you’ve likely undergone a plastic surgery procedure. This article discusses a common but often overlooked issue that
Understanding Wound Breakdowns After Plastic Surgery
Understanding Wound Breakdowns After Plastic Surgery: A Patient’s Guide If you’re reading this, you’re likely considering or have recently undergone a plastic surgery procedure such
Returning to Exercise After Plastic Surgery: A Patient’s Guide
Timing for the return to an exercise routine is one of the most frequently asked questions from our patients. And understandably so. Often patents have
The Journey of Healing
Patience and Understanding After Major Plastic Surgery By Dr Matthew Peters When you’ve made the decision to undergo a major plastic surgery procedure like abdominoplasty,
The Power of Compression
Why Compression Garments are Your Post-Surgery Best Friend Let’s talk about one of the most important tools in your post-surgery recovery kit: compression garments. You
Understanding Bloating and Swelling After Plastic Surgery
A patient’s guide for managing this post-surgery symptom A common post-surgery experience that many of our patients at Valley Plastic Surgery encounter is bloating and
Scar Minimisation After Your Body Surgery: Your Guide to Optimal Healing
Patients often ask about the best ways to care for scars after surgery, so we spoke with the team of specialist surgeons and clinical nurses
Making a Splash: When can you swim after body contouring surgery?
By Dr Matthew Peters As spring starts to transform into summer in Queensland, I’m often asked by patients “When can I hit the beach or
When Can You Dive Back In?
Swimming, water sports or simply getting your face wet after rhinoplasty By Dr. Raymond Goh This is a question I often hear from my rhinoplasty
Understanding protein’s impact on post-surgical healing
Understanding protein’s impact on post-surgical healing If you’ve recently had surgery – or in the process of planning for your procedure – you may be
The use of Lymphatic Drainage Massage after cosmetic surgery
For some patients, lymphatic drainage massage may be a therapy for consideration post-operatively. Lymphedema – or a chronic swelling that can affect the soft tissue
Sleep Plays a Crucial Role in Recovery
Friday 15th March is World Sleep Day and Valley Plastic Surgery marks the day by sharing the integral role that quality sleep plays in your
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