Post Surgery Depression can occur when patients have high expectations about their procedure and their desired results aren't fulfilled. Some patients expect results right after surgery and may not realize that recovery time may take up to a year. The side effects of post-surgery include: swelling, bruising, and bleeding. Medication and low impact movement is advised by the doctor for a few weeks. For some people, the effects and the anticipation of the results can cause stress. The emotional and social expectation from society, family, and friends may be disappointing and cause depression for the patient.
If a patient withdraws from society and neglects their personal life after surgery, post plastic surgery depression maybe the problem. Counseling and medication will be prescribed to patients who suffer from post surgery depression. Usually a patient stops feeling depressed after the healing process of surgery, if it continues or worsens, your doctor may advise you to seek a therapist.
Recovery time from surgery, depending on the procedure, may take up to a year. Some patients may heal faster or feel less pain than others; recovery time depends on each patient. Follow-up visits with the doctor are required to track progress after the surgery.
Before seeking the surgery, be honest with yourself about what kind of goals you expect. Doctors will screen patients and ask for your health history to determine if you're a candidate for plastic surgery. People who have a history of depression and health problems may not be ideal candidates for the surgery.
The best candidates for plastic surgery are people who have realistic expectations, have a healthy self-image and are in good health. While plastic surgery may change your life in many ways, it should be considered to change one part of your body.
You have to understand that you are not the only one feeling this way. There are thousands of plastic surgery patients feeling the "after" impact not only on body but also in their mind. In order to make yourself feel better you can find a group of similar people to share experiences and recovery ways. It can also help you understand your thoughts and deal with them. Being social always helps. Do not forget to relax and care for your self.
