Like any other surgical procedure, if you’re considering undergoing Liposuction you should take into account the recovery period and how this will affect you. Liposuction is an invasive procedure and may take you many weeks to recover from. If you’re thinking about having Liposuction then you may find this guide helpful when it comes to making your decision. The recovery period is different for each patient and it will depend on your health and the size of the area that Liposuction was performed on. If it was performed on a small area then your recovery could be as little as two to three days. However here are some recovery tips which are beneficial for all patients.

Immediately After Liposuction

The first 24-72 hours after Liposuction you will notice some fluid drainage from the treated area. The fluid is put in to make the fat removal easier and the body will then expel it when it’s no longer needed. The fluid will leak on to your clothes and sheets so it’s recommended that you wear loose, comfortable clothes which you don’t mind fluid getting on to.

Bruising and swelling of the area will be obvious post-surgery as this is an invasive procedure, but it should subside over the next few days. However it may take months for the swelling to completely subside and for the final results of the surgery to be visible.

The Recovery Period

You must follow the instructions your surgeon gives you regarding your stitches completely. You may find that you have open incisions or stitches and you will be given steri-strips to cover them. It is vital that you don’t touch or try to removes the steri-strips , they will either fall off on their own or your surgeon will remove them for you. Keeping them in will aid the recovery of your incisions and ensure they heal faster. You should monitor your incisions for signs of recovery such as redness, increased swelling, excessive drainage, pus or bad odours. If the areas becomes too warm or you develop a temperature over 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) you should contact your doctor immediately.

Your surgeon will also give you a compression garment to wear at all times during your recovery to help reduce the swelling. You will advised as to when you can remove this garment and it can be taken off for showering, but you should take care not to get your steri-strips wet. You will be allowed to shower 24 hours after the surgery, but care must be taken not to rub the area and it should be patted dry gently. You will not be allowed to sit in water, whether it is a bath, swimming pool or hot tub, for two weeks after surgery.

You will also have to avoid strenuous exercise for at least two weeks in order to give your body plenty of time to recover and recuperate, and you should eat a healthy diet. The results of your surgery are best maintained with a healthy, active lifestyle, so your surgeon will advise you when you can resume exercise.

The majority of patients find liposuction is fairly straightforward and few have problems if they adhere to the advice and instructions given by their surgeon. Don’t forget that if you have and questions or concerns during your recovery period you can always contact the clinic and seek the advice of the patient coordinator. If you’re considering Liposuction and would like to find out more information contact us today and we can arrange a consultation for you.

A healthy diet and an active lifestyle can go a long way to helping you achieve the toned, sculpted body you want but sometimes it can’t quite get you right to the finish line. Even with a dedicated exercise routine and a fantastic diet you may struggle to shift the last inch or so of stubborn fat and can you leave you feeling deflated – especially when you’ve put in so much hard work and come so far.

This is where body-sculpting procedures like liposuction come in, they’re ideal for people close to their target weight who are struggling with diet-and-exercise resistant pockets of fat. You may have heard about different types of liposuction technique, but you might be unsure about what the actual difference between them is and which one is right for you. Below you’ll find a helpful guide about the type of liposuction on offer, how they work and what results you can achieve.

The Three Types Of Liposuction

1) Liposculpture

We use the term Liposculpture rather than liposuction because it best reflects the surgeon’s skills and ability to carefully select the area of fatty tissue to be removed, achieving the best possible results. The time of the procedure varies depending on the size of the area to be treated, the amount of the fat to be removed and the type of anaesthesia being used.After liposculpture you are usually able to resume normal activity within a week, and you can return to exercise within six weeks. Your surgeon will give you detailed recovery advice, it is essential you follow it so your body can heal properly.

2) Laser Liposculpture

This procedure uses the heat from deep penetrating lasers to break down fat cells. Liposuction lasers are designed to only target the fat cells so there is no damage to the surrounding muscle and nerve tissue. The laser also seals off minor blood vessels and promotes collagen production so, as a result, the skin smooths and tightens, and the fat cells are drawn away. The final results are usually visible after three months. After laser liposculpture you can usually resume normal activity in less than a week, and resume exercise within four to six weeks.

3) Vaser Liposculpture

This is a state of the art liposuction system which allows fat deposits to be directly targeted, achieving outstanding body sculpting. Vaser liposculpture uses uses sound, instead of heat, to break up fatty deposits. This allows the treatment to be performed much closer to the muscle than other techniques and it is ideal for targeting small areas like the back of the arm. The final results of your vaser liposculpture are usually visible within three to six months. Like laser liposculpture, with the Vaser technique most patients are able to resume normal activity in less than a week, and vigorous exercise after six.

Find out more about our non-surgical body sculpting procedures here.