After the operation you will be taken to recovery and afterwards transferred to the ward or discharged, depending on the extent of your surgery. During the initial postoperative phase your arms will feel tight, but this will soon subside. If you are admitted overnight, there may be a drain in place, which is often removed prior to your discharge the following day. During the first 2 weeks after the operation you may see bruising at the site of surgery. This will disappear shortly. It is a good idea to avoid driving or doing heavy exercise during this time period. You should, however, be as active as possible, walking and doing light exercise.
Your postoperative follow-up will be 10–14 days after surgery. You are encouraged to wear your compression garments, where appropriate, for 4–6 weeks following your surgery. This will help to reduce swelling.
Although there are risks with any surgery as mentioned above, these include infection, postoperative bleeding, scarring, nerve damage and blood clots.
During each step of your procedure from the time of your first consultation to your long-term postoperative follow-up, Dr Farhadieh and his team will be with you. We are available to explain any issues or simply to talk with. We remain committed to our patients’ care and firmly believe that maintaining an excellent relationship with our patients is one of the most important foundations in delivering the highest level of care.