My Calm Recovery Guide - PDF for Preparing for Aesthetic Surgery

Your procedure is carefully planned, but recovery at home is often left to chance. This guide helps you come home to a prepared home, with help arranged and a clear plan for the first weeks.

It was written by Ana Fernandez Jurman, RN, who has more than 12 years of experience in the operating theatre, including aesthetic and plastic surgery.

What's inside the guide

• A timeline from 4 weeks before your procedure to your first weeks at home
• Checklists for each stage: help at home, transport, your rest corner, food, clothes, your clinic bag
• The first 72 hours at home: rest, medication on schedule, getting up safely
• When to call the clinic
• Specifics for four types of procedure: breast procedures, facelift and facial procedures, eyelid surgery, liposuction and tummy procedures
• Three worksheets: questions for your surgeon, your details, and a 7-day medication schedule

Who it's for

Women preparing for an aesthetic or plastic surgery procedure who want to approach recovery calmly and without improvising. It's also useful for a partner or whoever will look after you in the first days.

What you get

A 10-page A4 PDF guide. Print it and tick things off as you go, or use it on your phone. You'll receive the download link by email straight after purchase.

For a calmer recovery

The guide tells you what to prepare. Ana chose these items based on her experience with patients:

• Silk sleep mask in mulberry silk: light, with no pressure on the eyes, once your surgeon allows it.
• Silk scrunchie for a low, loose ponytail that doesn't pull, especially after a facelift or breast procedures.
• 1:1 consultation with a nurse: 30 minutes via Google Meet for questions about preparing your home, care and rest.

Frequently asked questions

When should I start using the guide?
Ideally 2 to 4 weeks before your procedure, so the last week is left for rest.

Is it suitable for my procedure?
The general part applies to all procedures, and the specific part covers breast, face, eyelid, liposuction and tummy procedures. Anything that doesn't apply to you, simply cross out.

Can I also get personal advice?
Yes. Ana offers a 30-minute online 1:1 consultation about preparing your home, care and rest.

Important

This guide is general and informative. It does not replace the instructions of your surgeon and clinic, which always take priority.