IV THERAPY FOR SURGICAL AFTERCARE IN NYC
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WHAT IS IV THERAPY?
During intravenous (IV) therapy, patients are given an infusion of fluids, vitamins, and minerals directly into the bloodstream. Unlike oral supplementation, IV vitamin hydration therapy bypasses the digestive system, which means patients receive the most potent and fast-acting dosage of nutrients possible.
At Dr. Emer’s medical practice, several proprietary IV cocktails are available for specific purposes like detoxification, post-op recovery, and general wellness. We can also create unique nutrient infusions based on a patient’s particular needs.
RIGHT FOR YOU?
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR POST-OP IV THERAPY?
Targeted IV therapy is an essential aftercare treatment for supporting optimal healing and minimizing total recovery time. We typically advise our cosmetic surgery patients to take advantage of NAD IV therapy and/or our Primetime IV infusion within the first few days of their recovery.
Primetime is an IV hydration therapy which can be administered before surgery to mitigate the loss of fluids and nutrients during the procedure and post-operatively to replenish nutrient stores and rehydrate the body. This IV cocktail delivers a powerful blend of B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Sodium, and Zinc to encourage a faster recovery.
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plays a key role at the cellular level when it comes to how well our bodily systems can function. When infused intravenously after a patient has undergone cosmetic surgery, NAD offers considerable regenerative benefits and can aid in alleviating post-op discomfort, promoting restful sleep, detoxing the body, and reducing inflammation.
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IS SURGERY A PREREQUISITE FOR IV THERAPY?
Of course not! IV therapy is utilized by patients recuperating from minimally invasive cosmetic procedures as well as patients seeking improvements in overall health and wellbeing. For example, NAD IV therapy has a variety of nonsurgical applications, such as raising energy levels, helping patients recover from addiction, improving concentration, and strengthening the immune system.
When meeting with one of our highly trained professionals during your procedural consultation, ask if IV therapy can be a valuable part of your treatment plan. Some of our most requested IV infusions include:
- Classic: Our Classic IV treatment is Dr. Emer’s take on the Myers’ Cocktail, originally created by Dr. John Myers. This IV infusion includes all of the nutrients and fluids found in the Myers’ Cocktail plus more to encourage optimal wellness and combat many common physical and mental health conditions, such as fatigue, depression, asthma, and allergies.
- Detox: Designed to rapidly remove toxins from your body, Detox IV infusions are often used to fight illness, cure hangovers, and assist in food poisoning recovery.
- Perform: With this IV cocktail, patients can get the most out of their workouts and feel better sooner after an intense training session or athletic competition. Perform IV infusions contain a long list of nutrients that facilitate faster muscle healing and strengthening for quicker recovery and a boost in athletic performance.
- Glow: Glow IV therapy can help patients maximize aesthetic improvements from in-office and at-home skincare treatments, as this micronutrient cocktail supports the formation of healthy, elastic, and youthful-looking skin.
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN IV INFUSION BEFORE OR AFTER COSMETIC SURGERY
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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A POST-OP IV INFUSION
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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER AN IV INFUSION
SHOULD I COMBINE IV THERAPY WITH ADDITIONAL POST-OP THERAPIES?
Dr. Emer and his team employ every proven tool at their disposal to ensure that patients can heal in the shortest possible time frame with minimal discomfort while simultaneously working to enhance and refine cosmetic procedure outcomes. In Dr. Emer’s vast experience, he has found that a combination of post-op aftercare treatments has the most profound impact on cosmetic surgery recovery.
At our practice in NYC, IV therapy is a vital component of our intensive aftercare protocols that can also include:
Specialized massage techniques can be used by a trained professional to manually drain stagnant lymphatic fluid. Benefits of this gentle aftercare therapy include reduced swelling and discomfort, accelerated detoxification, minimizing scar tissue formation, contouring and skin tightening refinements, decreased risk of infection, and more.
Patients are typically advised to complete an initial series of 7-14 daily sessions followed by a month of bi-weekly sessions. After that, weekly lymphatic massages can be scheduled for the duration of the healing process.
Oxygen fuels the body’s wound-healing response, so HBOT is an excellent way to ensure an expedient recovery from cosmetic surgery. During an HBOT session, the patient breathes pure oxygen while in a pressurized chamber which allows for an increased concentration of oxygen in the blood.
The body can then utilize the surplus oxygen, as needed, to power its natural repair and restoration processes. The effects of daily HBOT sessions for the first week or two of cosmetic surgery recovery can translate to faster relief from bruising and swelling, prevention of tissue damage, and a reduced risk of nerve injury.
Since recovery from cosmetic surgery requires a period of rest and limited physical exertion, many patients worry about losing muscle mass and definition as they heal. This is a valid concern, as a commitment to physical fitness is essential for maintaining plastic surgery results.
Fortunately, Dr. Emer and his team can safely stimulate muscle growth during cosmetic surgery recovery with the use of advanced muscle toning devices like BodyTone and truSculpt® flex. These FDA-approved devices deliver bioelectric pulses to activate targeted muscles without disrupting the healing process, so patients can maintain their strength and enhance muscle tone until their surgeon approves a return to their full workout routine.