Your recovery location should require as little movement as possible. Before surgery, walk the path from your bed to the bathroom and remove everything in it: rugs, cords, low furniture, pet bowls. Add a night light.
Set up your resting position in advance. Facelift and neck clients need firm elevation. Abdominoplasty and mommy makeover clients do better in a recliner or with a wedge and knee pillow that keeps a slight bend. Buying this after surgery is too late.
Build a bedside station within arm's reach: water with a straw, lip balm, tissues, phone charger, medications in a labeled organizer, a small notebook for drain output and medication times, and hand sanitizer.
Protect your surfaces. Liposuction and drain clients leak fluid in the first 24–72 hours. Waterproof mattress protectors, dark towels and disposable pads save your linens and your peace of mind.
Lastly, plan the quiet. Decide in advance who is visiting and when, and let someone else be the gatekeeper. Rest is not a luxury in the first week — it is part of the treatment.
Medical Disclaimer
The information on this page is general education about recovery support and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Boca Post Operative Care does not perform surgery and does not replace your surgeon. Always follow the written discharge instructions provided by your operating surgeon, and call your surgeon or 911 for any urgent or emergency concern.
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