Liposuction has helped millions of people around the world regain their confidence after long-term body struggles. Sometimes you have excess fat in certain areas of your body that are so stubborn that it won’t go away, even if you restrict your diet or exercise. If excess body fat makes you feel insecure and unattractive, you may want to consider liposuction. Liposuction is a popular surgical procedure where a small amount of fat is removed from your body, and a tube is used to extract this fat through the incision. This can be done in areas like your waste, stomach and thighs. In this article, we will talk about recovery after liposuction.
However, before making the decision to undergo liposuction, you should know what the results of the operation will be and what is expected of you after it is done. Knowing what recovery is like after liposuction can help you prepare mentally and physically.
Time taken to allow you to return home
You will be allowed to go home the same day as your surgery. You will wait about an hour in the recovery room until the anesthesia from your surgery wears off. You may want to ask a friend or family member to drive you home as a precaution.
Events during the week
In the first week after surgery, it is recommended that you get enough rest. You need to give your body time to recover in order to run faster. It is recommended that you take time off from work and all household chores for a week or two. You can use this time to relax and read a book or watch all the movies that you have available. In this busy life, you will probably be happy that you can free yourself from all your work.
How you feel
You will feel relief and a little sore after the procedure, but this is nothing to worry about. You can wear comfortable clothes, light, breathing, and soon you will forget the pain.
Your surgeon will give you a garment, called a compression bandage, to wear around your liposuction area to better compress and cut it.
What will the operating room look like?
There will be scarring in the treatment area and some people will experience swelling. Wearing a compression bandage as directed by your surgeon will help reduce swelling.
Your final results will take a few months to appear, but you will see small improvements over time. It is a slow and gradual process.
Preparation
Before surgery, you should consult with your doctor and discuss liposuction options and your recovery plan. Your doctor may recommend that you take pain medication before surgery or wear some type of compression garment, so you should be prepared.
You’ll also want to tell your co-workers and family members about your surgery and your recovery time, so they can pay for unemployment and take care of your housework while you recover. Also be sure to pack ice packs and loose clothing first.
Full recovery
Recovery time is different for everyone, depending on their body, aftercare and the procedure. It is difficult to give an exact date for your recovery, but make sure you get enough rest and follow your surgeon’s instructions, and you will have a smooth recovery.