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| Liposuction: Recovery |
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What happens after surgery?
After surgery, you may experience some fluid drainage from your incisions. To prevent fluid build-up, your surgeon may insert a small drainage tube beneath your skin for a few days and prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection. To control swelling and to help your skin adjust to its new contours, you may be fitted with a snug elastic garment to wear over the treated area for a few weeks. Your surgeon will likely request follow-up visits to review your progress. It's also normal to feel anxious or depressed in the days or weeks following surgery. These feelings will subside as you begin to look and feel better. Of course, if these feelings don't go away, please tell your surgeon. If you experience unusual symptoms such as heavy bleeding or increased pain, be sure to inform your surgeon.
How long does it take to recover from liposuction?
Recovering from liposuction is a gradual process. You will begin to see a noticeable difference in the shape of your body almost immediately with additional improvements over the next 4 to 6 weeks as the swelling subsides. You may be told to start walking as soon as possible to reduce swelling and prevent blood clots from forming in your legs. Strenuous activity should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks. Although most bruising and swelling will disappear within 3 weeks, some swelling may remain for 6 months or longer. If your expectations were realistic before the surgery, you should be pleased with your appearance. As you continue exercising and eating a healthy diet, you'll enjoy the sense of freedom that comes from looking and feeling your best.
Will the fat cells grow back?
The fat cells that are removed by liposuction do not grow back. If you gain or lose additional weight, the change will be distributed amongst remaining fat cells. Long-term body weight is not influenced by liposuction.
What happens to the excess skin after liposuction?
Because skin is a dynamic, elastic organ, it usually shrinks and accommodates itself to the new body contours.
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