Liposuction Recovery 101

Patients will have bruising and feel mild soreness for around a week. Most describe it to be like a deep aching sensation after a workout.

Anti-swelling and painkiller medications are prescribed to counter discomfort after liposuction. Plastic surgeons would recommend to wear compressive garments from weeks to months post-surgery as it helps with swelling and help achieve a better contour by bedding the skin down. Low-salt diets can also help with swelling.

It is important to understand that it will take about 3 months or longer to see results. Often times patients may even gain weight due to the fluids infused during the procedure but fortunately, it is temporary. Many patients are more encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle by eating well and exercising after seeing their results. The easiest way to maintain results is to exercise.

• Saturated Fats – Solid at room temperature, which is found in most animals and animal by-products, as well as fried and processed foods.
• Sugar – Sugar and sugary food may cause weight gain and defeat the goal of your Liposuction treatment. Sugar is also low in vitamins and nutrition and will not offer any benefit to the healing process of your body.
• Salty foods – You should avoid these foods for at least 2 to 4 weeks after liposuction. Sodium is known to cause swelling within the body, thereby affecting the process of recovery. Nevertheless, you can use salt substitutes such as natural herbs and spices.
• Alcohol – Alcoholic drinks can have a negative interaction with any post-treatment medication as well as cause dehydration. You must avoid alcohol for at least 2 weeks post-procedure. Instead, you should consume healthy quantities of water and natural juices to aid your body in the recovery process as well as flush out any harmful toxins associated with medication and the procedure.