Liposuction

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• After-surgery
• Recovery
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Immediately after your liposuction the parts of your body that were operated on will be dressed with Elastoplast or similar dressings. These dressings must remain in place for one week. Showers and baths may still be possible during this period.

The most important aspect of treatment after your procedure is the wearing of pressure garments. These may be needed for up to six weeks: three weeks day and night, three weeks overnight only.

It is important to understand that although only tiny incisions are made, liposuction creates a large wound hidden under the skin. How fast you recover depends on how extensive your procedure was.

• Tenderness, bruising and swelling are normal after your procedure but should subside in the following weeks. These symptoms may be lessened by taking Arnica for one week prior to surgery and two weeks afterwards. You can also use Lasonil® ointment over the bruises to speed up recovery.
• In general you should walk around as soon as possible to reduce swelling and restore the circulation to normal. This reduces the risk of clots in the leg veins (deep vein thrombosis).
• You will need adequate rest in the days and weeks after your procedure as well as regular, gentle exercise.
• Discomfort after your surgery may be relieved by mild analgesics such as Paracetamol. Aspirin should be avoided as it can promote bleeding.
• Depending on which areas have been treated, you should be able to return to work in 7-14 days.
• You may experience some leakage of fluid from your incisions and a small drainage tube may need to be put under your skin for a few days.
• Numbness and itching of the area treated may be expected after surgery but should disappear gradually. Permanent areas of numbness are rare.
• Infection after liposuction is rare and easily treated by antibiotics.