It is important to know what to expect during the liposuction recovery time. The length of your recovery and the extent will depend upon the type of liposuction that you’ll be having.
The amount of pain you can expect will depend on the type of liposuction you are getting. Typically, you can expect to need pain medication anywhere from 3-14 days. Around the incision sites, you will see some swelling that could last for about 2 weeks to 2 months and bruising can be expected for a couple of days up to two weeks after the procedure. Many people experience some numbness around the procedure site. The bandaging will need to be changed after a day or two with the sutures being removed after the first 5-10 days. You can expect some drainage of tumescent fluid, blood, and betadine solution. With traditional liposuction, most patients are able to return to their regular schedule within ten days, and with newer techniques, they can expect to return to work after just a couple of days. You will need to monitor your incision sites and keep an eye out for signs of infection because infection can cause scarring and lead to more serious problems. The final results of the surgery can be expected to be seen up to six weeks after it’s done.
To make the initial liposuction recovery and your trip home from the procedure go well, there are things that you should keep in mind. First, you should wear comfortable, loose clothing so they fit smoothly over your compression garment and any swelling. You should put dark towels on the seats of your car so that they aren’t stained by any drainage.
There are certain things that you can do to make your liposuction recovery time go as smoothly as possible. It’s important to avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of liquids while completely avoiding alcoholic beverages for at least 48 hours and whilst taking pain medication. The use of compression garments is recommended to prevent excessive drainage and slow recovery. Do not apply heating pads or ice packs to the areas around the liposuction site. Do not apply hydrogen peroxide or plastic bandages to the incision cites. In order to minimize the chances of infection, it’s a good idea to avoid soaking in a tub, Jacuzzi, swimming pool or the ocean. To be able to minimize your risk of feeling faint you should: stand up slowly after going to the bathroom, when removing compression garments, make sure that you have someone close by when you have your first shower, and sit down if you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
Liposuction recovery is almost as important as the procedure itself. To make yours go more smoothly, listen to the advice your doctor gives you and follow it as closely as possible. Try new liposuction techniques for possible quicker recovery time.
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