Summer can be uncomfortable enough, without adding a mommy makeover recovery into the mix.
But you don’t have to be miserable all summer long if you follow these simple mommy makeover summer recovery tips to make healing in the heat a little easier.
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Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is always important, but it becomes even more while you’re recovering from a mommy makeover in the sweltering summer heat. There are lots of reasons to stay hydrated after surgery, including avoiding the symptoms of dehydrations like nausea. Keep your fridge stocked and a cool water bottle on hand.
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Stay Out of the Sun
Not all liquids are created equal. Skip sugary drinks, caffeine and alcohol and stick to water to keep yourself hydrated.
Not only will staying out of the sun keep you a little cooler, but avoiding harmful UV rays could help keep your scar concealed. Scars and incisions are more prone to sun damage than regular skin. If in the sun for too long, they could end up red, dark, sunburned and irritated.
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Stay Out of the Pool
The pool is a great way to stay cool in the summer heat, unless you’ve had a mommy makeover. One of the toughest mommy makeover summer recovery tips is to stay out of the water and not submerge your incision until it’s completely healed.
Keep your cool and heal your best with these 3 mommy makeover recovery tips. And don’t forget your sunscreen!
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Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
