Usually, preparation before and after major surgery is a matter that needs to be considered considerably such as breast augmentation (Breast Surgery), liposuction, or even facelift (Full Face Lift), and even during this COVID-19 epidemic, special care is required more than before as well as after surgery. Therefore, let's take a look at that. Today, our Nida Esth 'Medical Center offers you some useful information for people who want to undergo major surgery at this time.
Do I need a more special preparation before major surgery during COVID-19?
To maintain the standard of safety and health of patients, before undergoing surgery in a hospital; in addition to the patient's basic physical examination before undergoing surgery, in the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, one thing is equally necessary that is the COVID-19 test (SWAP TEST) which will be done at least 3 days before surgery.
- All hospital operatives are required to have a COVID-19 test. The doctor will add this examination program to the necessary pre-operative health check-up program at no additional cost.
- Patients will be given ways to advise and take care of themselves. Including protecting yourself from COVID-19 infection After having surgery
- After the COVID-19 test, the patient will be advised to go to quarantine (self-quarantine) at home to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. This is because in the postoperative period, patients will have a weaker body than normal. But do not worry, a patient can go out and live a normal life but they should wear a mask, always wash your hands before eating and try to avoid eating with other people as well as not putting myself in a crowded community.
- In addition, on the day before surgery, the patient will have a history taking to be assessed for risks, including:
- Do you have these symptoms or not?
- Coughing
- Fever or chills
- Shortness of breath or breathing difficulty
- Muscle or body aches
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Runny nose
- Has anyone close in your family been infected with COVID-19, or do you have a close history of contact with someone with COVID-19?
- Do you have these symptoms or not?
- The patient must understand that due to the current situation, some hospitals may have restricted visits to patients. Therefore, the patient and their relatives must understand this section of the policy with their close or relatives prior to admission.
- Patients will get their COVID-19 test results 1-2 days before the procedure.
- If the patient detects COVID-19 in the body, the surgeon may need to postpone the treatment for the safety of the patient, including the healthcare professional.
Preparing to recover after treatment
After the treatment is complete, patients will be admitted to hospital for one night after treatment and if the surgeon found no abnormalities after surgery, patients will be released to go home. The surgeon will advise them to wear a mask at all times when meeting other people and when returning to the accommodation, Self-isolation is also recommended to isolate the risk of COVID-19 exposure for a period of about 7-10 days until the stitch-off day.
Therefore, surgery during COVID-19 is considered safe or not, Nida Esth’ Medical Center can confirm that If the patient has chosen a specialized cosmetic medical center and a certified doctor, the patients themselves are sure to be safe for sure.
You can come in and consult with experts, Lt. Col. Piya Rungruxsiri, a skilled surgeon, over 22 years of experience in beauty at Nida Esth' Medical Center, a leading international aesthetic medical center along with state-of-the-art medical technology combined with the expertise of a team of doctors and staff to take care of the worry including the safety of the medical center with "Perfect treatment result" like a masterpiece of art in the hands of a specialist surgeon.
Contact us for more information about all types of cosmetic surgery with a specialist staff at 02-252-2121 or Line @nida_esth
