After surgery

Guidelines for after your surgery:

  • Allow yourself time to recover. Do not plan too busy a schedule. Although pain and discomfort are likely to last only a couple of days, plan on resting rather than a busy holiday schedule.

  • Follow the post-op instructions diligently.

  • Do not expect to see the result immediately. Your body takes time to heal and to recover. Swelling and bruising take on average 2-3 weeks to settle.

  • Allow for the routine post-op consultations. I will see you a number of times after surgery and before you leave for home.

  • Follow the same precautions for your flight home as you did on your flight to Cape Town.

  • Once you are back at home, keep in touch and keep me informed of your progress via e-mail.