After being involved in a bad car accident, your superficial appearance may be the last thing on your mind. But if you want to improve your self-esteem, emotionally recover from the trauma of the accident, or generally feel better about yourself, you may want to work on your appearance.
Here’s how to do it.
Chapter Overview
Immediate Options
Let’s start by looking at your immediate options and obligations.
- Emergency care. Your most important responsibility in the immediate aftermath of the accident is to get the medical attention you need. Depending on the severity of your injuries, that could mean calling an ambulance or just scheduling an appointment with your primary doctor as soon as possible. This is important not only for your health and your recovery, but also your financial and legal options in the future.
- Reconstructive surgery. In some cases, reconstructive surgery is the best option. If you sustained significant damage in the accident that may not heal correctly on its own, you may qualify for surgery that can properly restore your previous appearance (or get as close as possible). Talk to your doctor about the options that make sense for you.
- A legal consultation. Also, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer about the truck accident in which you were involved. If the accident was a result of someone else’s neglect, you may qualify to receive compensation for your injuries, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and your subjective pain and suffering.
Follow All Medical Advice
One of the most important strategies you can use to recover quickly and guide your appearance back to normal is to follow any and all medical advice you receive. Your doctors and medical specialists are trying to facilitate the fastest possible recovery, so you should take their professional guidance seriously. If you neglect your treatment, avoid taking prescription medications, or otherwise sabotage your own recovery, your appearance will take longer to improve.
Take Care of Your Skin
Taking good care of your skin can help you heal bruises and cuts faster, while simultaneously helping you look stronger and healthier.
These are some of the best strategies to do it:
- Use daily moisturizer. Daily moisturizing products are designed to keep your skin healthy and hydrated. Apply these products to your face, neck, hands, and arms on a daily basis to keep your skin in good condition.
- Drink plenty of water. Getting adequate hydration is also good for your skin. While topical moisturizing products can support healthier skin, you also need to provide your body with all the water it needs on the inside.
- Avoid harsh soaps and chemicals. You’ll need to bathe and wash your hands on a regular basis, but when you do so, try to avoid harsh soaps and chemicals. Aggressively washing with strong soap products can do more harm than good.
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Nutritionists agree that eating a healthy, balanced diet can also support healthier skin. Make sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables into your diet, avoid overly processed and greasy foods, and introduce more healthy fats into your typical rotation.
- Manage your stress. High stress levels can be devastating for your skin health (and your mental health at the same time). Unfortunately, this is going to be a stressful time, no matter how careful you are, so your best strategy should be managing your stress. Physical exercise, journaling, mindfulness meditation, and relaxing with your favorite hobbies can all help you do it.
Use Makeup to Cover Bruises
A color-correcting primer can help you cover up the bruises on your face – but keep in mind that you’ll need to find different colors of primer as the bruises on your face change color. Concealers and foundation can help as well. Makeup is an art form, so consider experimenting with different products and techniques until you find a combination that works for your complexion.
Consider Dental Options
If you lost or suffered damage to your teeth, consider the dental options available to you. Depending on the extent of the damage, your budget, and other factors, you may qualify for full or partial dentures, dental implants, or repairs that can restore your smile back to normal.
Wear What Makes You Happy
Finally, wear whatever clothes make you feel good about yourself. An attractive appearance is partially a byproduct of high self-esteem, so the better you feel about yourself, the better you’ll look on the outside. Take good care of yourself as you continue your recovery.
Truck accidents can be truly devastating, but they don’t have to permanently hinder your passion for beauty and fashion. After getting the medical attention and the legal advice you need, you can focus on restoring your appearance and feeling better about yourself.