Your body parts that frequently undergo this procedure include:
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Buttocks
- Thighs
It's crucial to remember that, especially for outpatient surgery, there are restrictions on the amount of fat that may be removed safely (around 5 liters).
Here is information on liposuction recovery that you should be aware of, including how long it will take and suggestions that could hasten your recovery.
What To Expect?
There are two types of recovery: short-term and long-term.
Depending on the areas that are liposuctioned and the procedure employed, you may return to work right after. This is called short-term recovery.
You may need 5 to 7 days to recover before returning to work, and 4 to 6 weeks before you may resume physical activities like exercise.
Usually, a long-term recovery takes three months. As a result, swelling can lessen.
Recovery Stages:
- Immediately after the surgery: Your doctor will apply pressure to the areas where liposuction was performed using a compression garment.
- Several hours after surgery: After the anesthesia wears off, considerable discomfort typically starts. The location where you have liposuction will determine how sore you are. In order for your doctor to monitor any fluid changes and dehydration, it is advised that you spend the night at the hospital.
- 3-5 days following the surgery: You should return to your surgeon to take off the clothing and have the cannula incisions examined.
- First week and beyond: After the first week, you might be instructed to give the area a light massage to move any built-up fluid and smooth it out. After that, one can anticipate gradual swelling reduction over the following few weeks.
Keep in mind that depending on the type of liposuction that was done, everyone's recovery time will be different.
What Else To Keep In Mind?
- Avoid pushing yourself too hard while your liposuction recovery is ongoing.
- Rest is important during the first three days following recovery when the incision(s) site is kept open to drain anesthetic fluid.
- Immersion bathing of any kind should be avoided during this period until incisions have fully healed, which usually takes 7 to 10 days.
- It is not advised to exercise or engage in intense activity while recovering. However, you need to walk regularly to start your blood circulating.
- You can resume driving, light housework, desk work, and showering 24 hours following surgery in addition to mild exercise like walking.
- Even if you don't experience any pain, you shouldn't return to your normal routine too quickly.
Like any other surgery, you need to be careful with liposuction, and not overexert yourself. This can lead to swelling and discomfort.
Some Tips To Ease Recovery:
- It's crucial to wear compression clothing for the first 72 hours following liposuction. This aids in speeding the outflow of significant amounts of anesthetic fluid, speeding up the recovery process, and minimizing discomfort, swelling, and bruising.
- You'll feel sore for a few hours following surgery. Now is an excellent time to get up and move about to get your blood flowing. You should continue doing this kind of easy workout as you heal.
- Allow cooling of the liposuction sites after you remove your bandages to reduce any soreness.
- Use painkillers that reduce inflammation.
- Getting a lymphatic massage can reduce swelling. Try this one week following liposuction.
Why Choose La Midas Aesthetics Center For The Treatment?
Modern problems require modern solutions! At La Midas, with our international standards of technology, infrastructure, clinical care, and modern medicines, we help our patients achieve all their dreams of beauty and wellness. With our cutting-edge technology and our team of experienced and highly qualified specialists, we always prioritize the beauty and wellness of our clients.
If you think it is the time for you to finally say goodbye to those stubborn folds of excess fat that just wouldn’t go, consult us at La Midas for the best liposuction treatment.
