by Michael Spector
Immediately following your lasik surgery, your eyes are going to be begging you to rub them, but don't do it! There are no stitches holding your cornea in place, so any rubbing could severely complicate your recovery. You're eyes will also feel as those you've got some little particle of dust stuck in them. Try your best to ignore this as it's only going to add to your frustration. The good thing is, recovery is irritating, but rarely painful.
Before you know it all this irritation will be gone and you'll be well on your way to a full recovery. Sometimes it only takes 3 or 4 days before you feel better. Don't take any chances. If you feel your recovery isn't going well, call your doctor. These are your eyes and you can't be too careful. Call your doctor immediately if things begin to feel more irritated or painful than the day before. It's probably best to schedule a few vacation or sick days.
Your doctor visits will start about 2 to 3 days after your surgery and periodically over the next 5 to 6 months. It's very important your eyes heal properly and the only way to know is with proper eye exams.
Eye make-up and skin creams are best kept away from your eyes for the first 2 weeks. Most doctors will advice you to take a few weeks off from the beach or pool as well. So, if you have a big swim meet or a weekend at the lake planned, schedule your lasik surgery for another time. Make sure your doctor talks to you about eye drops as well. They can really help.
During the 1st month after surgery you're going to want to keep all of your sports activity as mild as possible. That doesn't mean you have to give up working out, just don't engage in anything that might be considered a contact sport. At least for the first 4 weeks. You can typically begin non-contact activity after the first week.
Don't be surprised if it takes a good 90 to 180 days for your eyes to return to their normal feeling. You'll notice right away an improvement in your vision but your eyes will feel a little "off" until they've completely healed. Be careful with driving after the sun has gone down, as some patients experience a glaring from the lights. This can produce a hazard for you and other drivers around you.
There is always a risk of some sort of infection, so never hesitate to contact your doctor at the first sign of complications or worsening conditions. Don't brush safety aside and your healing process will go smoothly.
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by Victoria Rowde
Just recently, the FDA approved the latest technology called laser liposuction as a method for removing fat in specific areas of the body. It seems that people no longer need to stick to the option of traditional liposuction. There is however, still a lot that we need to know about laser liposuction.
What Laser Liposuction Is
Laser liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that causes little bruising or tissue trauma in patients. In this procedure, a very small incision is made into which a 1mm cannula is then inserted. The laser tip of the instrument then comes into contact with the fats, heats the fats up and breaks them down. The melted fat can then be removed from the body immediately.
The lymphatic system in our body can flush out and release fats that are not removed. Laser intensity is low and can be adjusted as needed. A local anesthetic is all that is needed for laser liposuction.
What It Is For
Not everyone is built for laser liposuction, though. Although some may claim that laser liposuction can work wonders on all parts of your body, it can only really work on limited areas. Only smaller areas like the face, neck and arms can be subjected to this laser treatment.
Similar to traditional liposuction, laser liposuction is a form of body sculpting. It is therefore not a solution for obesity and cannot be used for weight loss. The appropriate candidates for this new technology are people who are fairly healthy and who have only small fat deposits.
Advantages
Since laser liposuction is less invasive compared to other body sculpting procedures, the patient will only experience very minimal swelling, bruising, scarring, tissue damage and pain. The incision is said to be so small that a patient no longer needs to be stitched up. This means that the rate of recovery is faster. Patients can get back on their feet in a day or two.
Another advantage of laser liposuction is that it promotes collagen production and tightens the skin aside from merely melting body fats. This is a great improvement compared to traditional liposuction. In traditional liposuction, some patients end up looking worse because of a lack of ideal skin elasticity. Some doctors may use laser liposuction after sessions of traditional liposuction to help tighten the skin.
The Disadvantages
As mentioned, laser liposuction has limited uses. Traditional liposuction may still be needed for wider body areas such as the hips and thighs. It is also still a very young piece of technology. Experts agree that more studies need to be conducted to determine the possible negative side effects of this procedure.
A more serious concern that especially deserves more attention in laser liposuction is also the probable negative effects of having more fat fluid being retained in the body. Of course, the FDA would not approve something that could be potentially dangerous. It is a fact though that the full long term side effects of the procedure cannot be determined yet until it has been in use for quite some time. Be on the safe side by asking your doctor to extensively discuss the procedure with you.
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