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Post-Liposuction
Here are the main things you can expect after liposuction:
- Expect to experience some bruising and swelling after liposuction. Therefore, the specialist may prescribe some medications and antibiotics to manage pain and reduce the risk of infection. Sometimes, the surgeon may leave some incisions open and place temporary drains to help with fluid drainage from the body.
- The results of liposuction are not immediately visible after the procedure, as the inflammation needs to subside completely. The time it takes for results to show and for swelling to go down varies from case to case, but in most instances, it can take several months. Most of the swelling may stabilize after a few weeks, or around four weeks, and the area where the fat was removed may appear smaller than before.
- Individuals who maintain a healthy weight can expect lasting results from this type of surgery. However, those who gain weight after the procedure may notice changes in how fat is distributed throughout their body. Those who had excess fat in the hip area before may encounter new issues in the buttocks area after the procedure.
Post-Liposuction Tips
- The patient may not need to stay in the hospital, depending on the type of surgery they underwent. However, there are some post-surgery procedures and tips that the individual should follow, which typically include:
- Wearing a compression garment for at least one to two months after surgery, as it is crucial for controlling swelling.
- Using antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
- Following a healthy, balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and protein-rich, fat-free foods to maintain the new shape of the body after the surgery.
- Regular physical activity and exercises also help in maintaining the new body shape.
Risks of Liposuction
Despite following most of the post-liposuction procedures and tips, there are several complications that individuals may experience after this type of surgery, similar to other surgeries. The most notable risks include:
- Appearance of uneven skin, or rippling, due to uneven fat removal.
- Loss of skin elasticity.
- Fluid accumulation in some cases.
- Temporary or permanent numbness in certain areas.
- Temporary nerve irritation in some cases.
- Infection.
- Internal puncture.
- Fat embolism.
- Occasionally, heart or kidney problems.
- Lidocaine toxicity.