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Liposuction Recovery
After surgery, you may experience some discomfort, pain, stiffness, burning or temporary numbness. Fluid drainage from the incisions, swelling and bleeding are also common. A small drainage tube may be temporarily placed at the incision sites to prevent fluid build-up. Your doctor may prescribe pain medication to help with any pain or discomfort that you feel, as well as antibiotics to prevent infection. Patients should start walking around as soon as possible, or as recommended by their doctor, to help prevent blood clots in the legs.
A compression garment similar to a girdle is typically worn for several weeks to support the skin and control swelling. Stitches are typically removed within seven to ten days. Most of the swelling and bruising subsides within three weeks, though some slight swelling can persist for more than six months. You will notice an immediate change in the shape of your body after surgery, though the final results will be apparent when all of the swelling has completely faded. Many of the newer techniques, such as UAL and tumescent liposuction, typically involve a decrease in post-operative bruising and swelling.
The amount of time it takes to recover after liposuction will vary for each patient. In general, most patients are able to return to work within a few days after surgery, though more strenuous activity will need to be postponed for two to four weeks. Any unusual symptoms, such as sudden pain or heavy bleeding, should be reported to your doctor.
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- Liposuction: Risks and Complications
- Choosing a Liposuction Surgeon
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Dr. Philip Miller, MD, FACS, New York plastic surgeon