Pearls of Wisdom
The official blog of Pearl Recovery Retreat and Wellness
How to Prepare for a Smooth Recovery From Plastic Surgery
Having any type of surgery can be nerve-wracking. You might feel concerned about the surgery itself as well as a smooth recovery. What your days will look like, how much pain you’ll be in, and so on. If you are having plastic surgery, you might be particularly concerned about how you will look after the […]
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Tummy Tuck Recovery: Timeline, Tips + More
There are many aspects to successful tummy tuck recovery, here’s what you should know. A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, removes some of the excess skin and fat around the lower abdominal muscles to make it look smoother and tighter. Tummy tucks are often done after a woman is done having children if she […]
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5 Benefits of Orthopedic Rehabilitation at a Recovery Retreat
Orthopedic rehabilitation can be made easier at a recovery retreat. Here, all you need to worry about is resting, healing, and following your doctor’s instructions. After your orthopedic surgery, you will go through the process of recovery. What your recovery looks like will depend on your health before your surgery, exactly which type of procedure […]
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What Is a Mommy Makeover? Is It Right for Me?
What is a Mommy Makeover? Talk to your surgeon and be realistic about your expectations. Contact Pearl Recovery Retreat & Wellness about recovering in our well-appointed facility. Having children is a gift, and mothers know going into it that carrying and delivering a baby will result in changes to their bodies. Abdominal muscles and skin […]
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What to Know About the Postoperative Healing Process
A lot of thought and preparation often goes into a planned surgery. You might spend a lot of time arranging for childcare, making sure that you have someone to drive you, and following your doctor’s instructions for preparing yourself to have surgery safely. For example, you might need to start or stop taking a particular […]
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The Importance of Creating a Post Op Care Plan
Having surgery is stressful and can cause you some level of anxiety before your procedure. While some surgical procedures are done with very little notice, most are scheduled in advance and give you some time to plan. In addition to planning who will drive you to your appointment and who will take over your work […]
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How Mindfulness & Relaxation Improves Surgical Recovery Time
You may have heard the phrase “mind over matter” and wondered what that meant regarding your physical health. The fact is, the way you think, and your relaxation levels can impact all different facets of your health, including your surgical recovery time. Keep reading to learn more about how mindfulness and relaxation techniques can help […]
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7 Reasons to Recover at a Health & Wellness Spa After Surgery
Surgery can be stressful, and the recovery period afterward might be painful and seem overwhelming. A health and wellness spa can provide many benefits to patients undergoing surgery. Going to a recovery retreat allows you to heal with far less stress and even less physical pain than recovering by yourself at home. Here are seven […]
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6 Tips for Holistic Orthopedic Aftercare & Recovery
Having orthopedic surgery such as a knee replacement or shoulder surgery can be a stressful event. However, you can and will recover, and your stress and anxiety will often be relieved by focusing on a holistic approach to orthopedic aftercare. You already know that you will have physical therapy and, if needed, pain medications. But […]
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