What Post-op Liposuction Instructions Should be Considered: Top 4 Measures to Check about

Liposuction is the most common plastic cosmetic surgery procedure done in today’s time. Every year the graph of patients who are seeking liposuction surgery is spiking up, is because, either they are willing to maintain a healthy lifestyle or want to enhance their body contour. Liposuction is the best way to maintain a defined body figure with an aesthetically pleasing contour. Many of us have less knowledge about the real benefits of liposuction as they misunderstood the procedure as a weight loss surgery. This is not a weight loss surgery but gives the definition to your body and that is why men who want 6 pack abs and women for hourglass figure opt for liposuction surgery.

DR. Karishma Kagodu, a well-known name in the plastic cosmetic surgery fraternity in Bangalore, India has expertise in performing liposuction surgery with the most advanced LASER & VASER liposuction and always feels comfortable to respond your queries regarding the body contouring surgery in Bangalore.

This write-up, it is going to describe what post-op measures one should follow in order to achieve speedy healing and the best results as well.

Liposuction is a highly customized procedure that is decided by careful assessment and meeting in person. The extent of surgery and outcomes, as well as the cost of surgery, may vary from one patient to another.

Liposuction procedure requires thoughtful planning, assessment, and aesthetic skills to deliver the best outcomes, however, both pre-and-post op measures are mandatory to consider.

The top 4 post-op instruction of Liposuction are as follows: -

1.     Wearing a pressure Garment: Pressure/compressor garments are needed to be worn as it helps in reducing swelling and associated discomforts. Swelling, bruising, edema, tumescent fluid, and minor pain are very common after the surgery. You have to wear a pressure garment for at least 3 weeks that helps in reducing swelling and accelerate the healing process and also help in minimizing associated discomforts of bruising, pain, and fluid drainage.

2.     Diet & Exercise: Even if you are done with liposuction surgery, you still need to conscious about your diet and exercise. It is recommended to have a liquid and protein diet and try to avoid high carbohydrate and saturated fat. There are no such restrictions on diet, but to achieve the desired contour and better results diet management should be followed seriously. Try to reduce calories in your diet and increase your intake of the liquid and plant-based anti-inflammatory diet. Your plastic surgeon’s suggestions should always be considered while picking the platter. One can start normal walking after the surgery with limited movement in order to avoid blood clots. But, one can start daily work within 2-3 days. Strenuous physical activities should be avoided for the first few weeks post-op.

3.     Post-op Lymphatic massage: After a week or two, one can go for a lymphatic massage that helps in reducing swelling and accelerate the healing process. Swelling or oedema is anticipated after liposuction surgery that can last for several months before subsiding completely, however, having the post-op measures with lymphatic massage is a good option. It is always recommended to go to only certified and trained lymphatic massage person, or do it yourself to avoid risk or discomforts. Massage helps in decreasing fluid build-up under the skin and prevents further swelling.

4.     Follow-up Visits: It is mandatory to attend all follow-up visits instructed by your plastic surgeon. Even if you are following the post-op measures, but having the assessment done every now and then until you achieve complete healing is required to check the progress. Keep watch for every minor progress or discomfort and communicate with your plastic surgeon so that you could achieve an easy recovery and faster healing process.

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