Recovery after Liposuction

Liposuction is a process wherein excess fat that is present in different parts of the body is successfully removed. Often, body fat gets accumulated in areas such as the buttocks, arms, hips and stomach. Liposuction surgery is the practical option if all other conventional weight loss measures fail and stubborn fat stays on. The time taken for recovering from this procedure depends on the amount of fat that is taken out as well as the body part where the procedure is performed. With advanced liposuction procedures such as Smartlipo liposuction, BodyTite liposuction and Vaser 2.0 liposuction available now, recovery period is minimal and patients can get back to their normal routine soon.

Tips to Ensure a Speedy and Smooth Recovery

Given below are some tips that will enable speedy recovery after your liposuction procedure.

• Lots of liquids should be consumed. This can be in the form of health drinks, water or juices. Alcoholic drinks should be avoided. At least eight glasses of water should be consumed every day.
• Unhealthy fats such as butter, deep fries and cheese should be avoided.
• Take care to consume oils that don’t have unhealthy fats.
• Conserved foods such as salsas should be avoided.
• Sufficient sleep should be taken.
• The area of treatment should be massaged gently so that there is proper blood circulation.
• Medicines producing imbalance of fluids should be avoided.
• Compression fabric should be placed through the location of treatment so that the cells get support. This material helps to reduce swelling and it also lowers the complications that are associated with it.
• The advice of the doctor as regards medications should be followed carefully.
• The treatment area should not be exposed to water as critical infection can be caused.
• Exposure of the treatment area to the sun should also be avoided.
• Enough relaxation is needed.
• The process of recovery should be evaluated through usual check ups.

Those who take proper care, get well soon. Medicines have to be continued for few days, after the surgery and later on, can be stopped. You will notice the results of liposuction within 6 months.  Liposuction surgery and recovery become smooth when the surgery is provided by a reputable and experienced plastic surgeon . When planning for the surgery, you must ensure that the surgeon is experienced in providing the particular procedure, and that it is provided at an advanced plastic surgery facility with all the latest equipment and capable support staff.

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