Cosmetic surgeries in Iran:
All you need to know

Iran has gained a reputation in cosmetic and plastic surgeries. The demand for plastic and cosmetic surgeries in Iran in recent years has boomed in Iran and the region. In the meanwhile, undergoing numerous cosmetic surgeries, Iranian plastic surgeons became much more experienced and kept themselves updated in the global level. Being an inexpensive country, made Iran an affordable destination for medical tourism from all around the world.

Plastic surgery versus cosmetic surgery (what is the difference) ?

Many people think plastic and cosmetic are the same and use them interchangeably, but technically they are not exactly the same. They are related but are not the same. Many plastic surgeons focus on cosmetic surgeries, which is why people think they are the same one. Plastic and cosmetic surgeries both try to improve face and body of people but in cosmetic surgery field, mostly goal is to enhance the appearance while in plastic surgery main goal is repair and reconstruct the appearance and function of body and face of the patient.

Why cosmetic surgery in Iran

There are many reasons for a person to want to undergo treatments and surgeries in Iran especially plastic and cosmetic surgeries like better prices, higher quality, modern facilities, and experienced surgeons.

Who is the best cosmetic surgeon in Iran?

Almost all plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Iran claim to be the best, most expensive and most famous surgeon of Iran or even world. There is no contest or any award that can say someone is better than the other ones. There are even very young and inexperienced cosmetic surgeons who have hired a good marketing team and made very fancy websites and Instagram pages using manipulated beautiful images and videos and so by that, they claim to be the most famous and expensive surgeon of Iran.

How to arrange your medical trip to Iran

There are many ways for you to arrange your cosmetic holiday in Iran from doing all the research and arrangements yourself to buy a tailor-made fully arranged medical trips from a reputable and reliable medical facilitator.

Surgery aftercare (What to do to recover faster)

After cosmetic surgeries there is things-to-do and not-to-do, here is a list of general instructions about your recovery period. Patients can influence their recovery and have a better and faster recovery by following some instructions.

• Smoke: Smoking makes recovery harder by stressing your heart, affecting your blood pressure, damaging your lungs and reducing oxygen in your blood and body tissues.
• Drink alcohol: It significantly increases the risk of wound infection by diminishing the body’s resistance to bacteria and other harmful elements.
• Be alone: Ask a responsible adult you know to be with you. He/ She will drive you home, help you throughout the domestic affairs or answers your messages and phone calls.
• Be out in the sun: Smoking makes recovery harder by stressing your heart, affecting your blood pressure, damaging your lungs and reducing oxygen in your blood and body tissues.
• Take a shower:Your wounds after the surgery need to be dry and clean in the first days following your surgery. Your surgeon due to your surgery will tell you when you can have a shower. Avoid swimming pools, baths and saunas at least for 1 month after your surgery.

The first 2 days after your cosmetic surgery, you should:

• Get lots of rest: For the first 48 hours after your surgery you should rest. Your doctor may recommend you to limit your activities for 3 weeks. Listen to your body while you are healing and don’t push yourself.
• Take medications as prescribed: Don’t stop taking your tablets or using your ointments when you want. You should follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully. So that you can manage your pain and reduce the risk of infection.
• Stay hydrated as much as you can: Whether you’ve had a minor procedure or a large-scale surgery, drinking six to eight glasses of water will deplete your toxins and helps your tissues to rejuvenate themselves.
• Eat slowly and chew your food well: Whether you are starving or you are experiencing increased appetite, chew your food as much as you can and eat slowly. This will help your body to absorb vitamins and minerals