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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – While today’s liposuction techniques are less invasive with an easier recovery, many people have heard horror stories about the earlier days of liposuction when recovery took weeks and left patients black and blue. Liposuction recovery time varies by person, but you can generally expect to take pain meds for just a few days with up to two weeks of tenderness. Here’s what you should know about your lipo recovery process.
What Happens After Lipo?
Lipo is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, which means you will go home shortly afterward. If the lipo was done under general anesthesia, you may need to remain for observation for a few hours. You can expect the incisions to drain fluid for a few days, and you will need to wear compression garments to keep your skin tight after the procedure. These garments are usually worn for a few weeks and they help reduce swelling and help your body heal.
You will likely feel some pain after the anesthesia wears off. Most people only need to take pain medication for two or three days.
How Long Until I See Results?
While you may look slimmer soon after lipo, most people do not see their results for a few weeks. This is because you will have some swelling that can take 4-10 weeks to fully dissipate.
When Can I Resume Normal Activities?
It’s important to start walking as soon as possible after liposuction, even if it’s just walking around the recovery room or your home the day after surgery. Most people are well enough to return to a desk job within one to three days, although there will be some soreness. Some people are able to return to jogging and light aerobic exercise after a couple days. Your doctor will likely recommend taking a week off work to fully recover and wait at least two weeks to resume more strenuous exercise.
Most people are surprised by the relatively short downtime associated with lipo. While it all depends on your body and how much fat is removed, you can expect to start feeling more like yourself within the week.
All swelling will be gone after a few months, revealing your slimmer contours. The fat that’s removed during lipo is permanently gone, but remember that you can always gain more weight after the procedure, and it will probably be in a different area than you had treated. As soon as you feel able, resume an exercise plan that will help you keep your new shape.
MD Ageless Solutions offers liposuction in Miami, FL. For more information, please visit: http://mdagelesssolutions.com/weight-loss/liposuction-miami/
MD Ageless Solutions
9955 N Kendall Dr. Suite 203
Miami Fl 33176
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