Anesthesia: Surgery and Post-care

Anesthesia is used to induce a temporary state of unconsciousness, to have a surgical procedure without feeling any pain. 

There are 2 main types of anesthesia used by ID Hospital for surgeries.

General anesthesia: suppresses central nervous system activity and results in unconsciousness and total lack of sensation. This is used for facial bone surgeries, some lifting surgeries and breast augmentation.

Local anesthesia with sedation: blocks transmission of nerve impulses between a targeted part of the body and the central nervous system, causing loss of sensation in the targeted body part. Sedation is administered at the same time to put the patient in a temporary state of unconsciousness. This is used for surgeries which do not require general anesthesia.

The type of anesthesia required by the patient is evaluated by ID Hospital’s board-certified anesthesiologists. They assess the patient’s condition to select the appropriate anesthesia drug for safe surgery.

Stationed 24 hours and be responsible for our patients’ safety
id Hospital’s Safe Anesthesia System

For the safety of our patients, our board-certified anesthesiologists stay with patients throughout the entire surgery process, from before surgery to full recovery after surgery. Moreover, with our high-tech equipment that can monitor patients’ condition, we provide safe environment throughout the entire surgery process with a thorough safety control.

Safe Surgery Management

Prior to entering the surgery room, we use air shower system used in university hospitals for sterilization up to 99.9%. Using a central control system, we check all patients’ condition multiple times during surgery to ensure the patient will have a safe surgery.

Patients usually get nervous or afraid before surgery, so ID Hospital uses anesthesia preparation room for such people. In the room, patients meet their anesthesia specialists and nurses for their surgery, and they go to sleep after everything is prepared.

Post-surgery, the patient is moved to a recovery room and then to the ward. If the patient has undergone general anesthesia, they are instructed not to fall asleep or drink water for 6 hours, until the effects of the anesthesia are gone. 

Post-surgery instructions are given and a translator will go over the instructions with you, about the following:

1.      The medication, and the cleaning process for the surgical area

2.      The level of activity allowed and what is not allowed

3.      What types of foods to eat

If you are not sure about any of the information given, ask questions and do not leave without making sure you understood all the instructions.

ID Hospital, where happier faces are discovered.

(from facial bone to eyes and nose plastic surgery)

Telephone : +82-2-3496-9787 / +82-2-3496-9783

E-mail: doctor@idhospital.com

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Steps to follow for a faster recovery post-surgery!

Patients’ main concern about having surgery is the recovery time. Individual have to go back to work or school, and want to look as normal as possible when resuming their normal routine.

Bruising and swelling post-surgery is inevitable, and the level of swelling differs from person to person. There is no way to know in advance, how your body will react to surgery (unless you have previous surgery experience) but it is not a reason to shy away from having surgery! We have a few pointers you can follow below to ensure, you have the fastest recover possible!

1.  Follow Post-surgery instructions: Patients receive post-surgery care instructions before getting discharged, so make sure to take a look at it and ask any questions before leaving. You can also request for the post-operation manual from the online consultant, if you want to know in advance what to anticipate.

2.   The sleeping position is very important, and the instructions should be followed for safety reasons and this will also help reduce the swelling.

3.   Follow the instructions for using the ice/hot packs, as these will help alleviate swelling faster.

4.   The sooner you can, it is advisable to take light walks to help reduce swelling. This is one of the fastest methods, but do not overdo it, light walking only.

5.   Sauna/steam room, exercise should be avoided for a month after surgery, in some cases longer. Smoking and alcohol should also be avoided, as they can impact the recovery time and can also lead to an infection.

6.   Certain foods help patients heal faster. Chewing may be difficult after some surgeries so liquid/soft foods are advised for few days after surgery. In Korea, pumpkin juice and soup/porridge are said to help reduce swelling but patients can also have liquids like protein shakes, fresh fruits and fruit juices, and transition to soft foods as time goes by.

7.   ID Hospital offers patients post-operative care treatments to heal the swelling reduce, which are very helpful for patients. In addition, patients may also choose to purchase from a range of ID AZ products designed by ID Hospital to help patients heal faster.

On the whole, surgery may be daunting for some, but with ID Hospital, one can rest assure that they will receive all the necessary care throughout the surgery journey. 

ID Hospital, where happier faces are discovered.
(from facial bone to eyes and nose plastic surgery)

Telephone : +82-2-3496-9787 / +82-2-3496-9783

E-mail: doctor@idhospital.com
Whatsapp / Viber : +8210 3187 5905
Kakao / Line / Skype : idhospitalkorea

Webpage : http://eng.idhospital.com
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/idhospitalkorea
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/idhospital.eng
Instagram : http://instagram.com/idhospitalkorea
Blog : http://idhospital.blogspot.kr/