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Halloween is coming, and you’ve just had a facelift—-is this going to derail your plans for a fun and frivolous evening? How are you going to dress the part if you can’t put anything on your face?
Taking care of your skin after a facelift or any cosmetic procedure is essential to avoid infection and further complications. According to Anurag Agarwal, facelift expert of Naples, FL, you must go through your healing period with integrity, taking great care to promote healing as a return to health. In this article, we’ll explore how to care for your post-surgery face, as well as what you can and can’t wear on this dark and stormy night. Follow these tips, and you’ll have a fun and festive Halloween without risk of post-surgical complications.
Post-Surgery Tip #1–Cleanse And Moisturize
You are likely to have some pain and tenderness around the incision sites after surgery, but this doesn’t mean you can neglect your care regime. Bacteria can quickly build up in these places, increasing the risk of infection and swelling. Gently wash your skin with an antibacterial cleanser twice daily and pat dry, using a moisturizer afterward that contains natural ingredients to promote skin healing.
Post-Surgery Tip #2–Minimize Swelling And Bruising
Your face endures trauma during a facelift; swelling and bruising are common after procedures like this, with peak discomfort occurring a few days after surgery. Do what you can to elevate your head during rest periods by using several pillows for support. Use cold compresses to reduce swelling, and adding a mild anti-inflammatory to the mix will help you to feel more comfortable.
Post-Surgery Tip #3–Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is important for skin health and elasticity, and it also helps to reduce nausea and vomiting. It can help you feel better and heal faster. Aim for 6 to 8 glasses of fresh, pure water daily for optimal health and healing.
Post Surgery Tip #4–Avoid makeup for a short time
While it is advised not to put anything on your face for up to a week after surgery, there are those people who simply cannot go out of the house without their favorite mascara or lipstick. If you must apply foundation, aim for one that has a mineral base and soothing ingredients that nourish the skin. And speaking of makeup…
How Do I Deal With Halloween?
Halloween is the season for over-the-top makeup and costumes that creates a fantasy world…if only for one night. Those of us who pay homage to our dressed up ancestors don’t want to hear what our limitations are, but the reality is that healing is more important than temporary glamor and glitz. Here are some things to avoid putting on your face this Halloween:
- Heavy makeup
Most Halloween makeup is heavy, laden with harsh chemicals and oils that have the potential to clog surgical sites, and they are difficult to wash off without scrubbing your face. All of this is a recipe for disaster when you consider needing to keep your face clean and irritant-free for optimal healing. It’s best to go heavy-makeup free this Halloween—if you simply must wear something, dust something over your eyes, or put on some blood-red lipstick to crown your costume.
- Latex pieces
People use this night as the perfect excuse for putting on prosthetics and transform themselves into something grotesque and glorious. It may look great, but it is not kind to your skin when putting it on or taking it off. Avoid the use of prosthetics and lay low this season; there will be other Halloween celebrations in the future that you will be able to fully enjoy when you have healed your skin.
- Art deco adhesive materials
Many costumes come complete with art deco jewels that are self-adhesive; while they add pizzazz to otherwise ordinary costumes, they are not the best additive for you when you are healing from surgery. Infections can quickly develop if the adhesive is left on the skin, and little pieces could get caught in surgical sites and cause irritation and other complications. If you must decorate for this holiday season, consider using an all-natural eyeliner or face crayon made from mineral oil. It should be hypo-allergenic and easy to wash off.
- Piercings and jewelry
You may have piercings and jewelry that you wear on your face regularly, but you need to wait until you have healed completely to start sporting these items again. Reactions to metal can occur as a result of pain medications that you may be taking; talk to your doctor about when it is safe to start wearing facial jewelry and piercings post-surgery.
Taking care to heal yourself this season and enjoy some aspects of Halloween is essential for good health. Dress for healing success, enjoy the night as you can, and look forward to a new face and plenty of celebrating to come going forward! Happy Halloween!
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