Cosmetic Surgery Resource Guides & Checklists

Back to the Gym After Cosmetic Surgery

Know what to expect and set realistic goals for your return to the gym, physical work, and an active life after cosmetic surgery. Each surgeon has their own guidelines and instructions. "The gym" is a blanket term, but there may be a hundred different specific activities you wonder about. This guide presents an overview of timelines for various procedures, why they matter, and how to pace yourself.

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The Extra Long List of Comfy Tips

15 convenient tips cosmetic surgery patients use and recommend before, during, and after their surgery. From gathering must-have items at home, to shopping and meal prep, to comfort, pain management, and keeping anxiety at bay, these are the pro-tips my clients love most (and wish they knew about before surgery.)

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Cosmetic Surgery Consultation Questions

Worrying that you'll forget something important when you sit down with your cosmetic surgeon is common, and a handy list helps. What can you ask to be sure you choose the right procedure, and the right surgeon? This is the MUST ask, and should ask, list, with all the reasons why. Print the first page and bring it with you to your consultation.

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Cosmetic Surgery Diet Guide For Healing a Strong, Beautiful Body

Before and after surgery, what you eat and how you take care of your health can make a big impact on immunity, fast incision healing, reducing infection risk, and your gut health. Loading up on supplements isn't the whole picture. This guide lists nutrient-packed, rapid-healing foods, great gut health support, supplements that boost the process, and those to avoid.

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Get Ready for Surgery Guide - Mind, Diet, Support

Do you feel ready for your procedure and a healthy, comfortable recovery? Or do you feel a bit scattered and overwhelmed? There are a few important areas you can focus on before the big day to make sure you your body is primed to heal, you feel confident, and have support you'll need in place.

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Cosmetic Surgery Before & After Photo Analysis Checklist

There are plenty of websites and social media apps showing of plastic surgery before and after photos, but how can you assess which ones are legit and which ones are false advertising? There are key elements to look for and criteria that a reputable cosmetic surgery before and after gallery should adhere to. This checklist can help you become an expert at sorting out the fab from the fake.

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Anaesthesia Guide - What to Know About "Going Under" & What to Ask

Anaesthesia makes many people nervous. It's not well understood outside of the medical community. When reading about cosmetic surgery risks online, you're likely to encounter the subject of "going under" and the various pros and cons of anaesthetic medications. This guide gives an overview on types of anaesthetic, their effects, when they're used, and why. We'll also review how you can get your body ready to bounce back fast from any medications you'll take.

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Post Op Therapies for Inflammation, Bruising & Scar Treatment

Let's talk arnica, bromelain, lymphatic drainage, red light therapy, silicone gel & scar massage, microneedling, sun block, PRP, exosomes, hydration & sleep - Here's a guide to the treatments surgeons and patients swear by. (Plus a few things to skip)