What To Expect After Liposuction

You can expect:

1. Moderate discomfort. Use pain medication as instructed on the bottle.The period of greatest discomfort usually lasts about 24-48 hours.
2. Swelling and fluid retention.
3. Bruising - varies, usually lasts approximately 2 weeks.
4. Slight signs of blood on the dressing and girdle. It may be necessary to change the dressing.

After Liposuction
1. Bedrest for 24 hours after surgery. During the first 24 hour period, you are walk with assistance only. Dizziness and fainting can occur during this period of time when you go from a laying to a standing position. To help prevent this, move slowly when going from laying to standing or sitting positions.

2. No physical exertion (house cleaning, gardening, exercise, etc.) for two to three weeks.

3. Deep breathe and cough every 2-4 hours for the first 48-72 hours after surgery. a. Inhale as deeply as possible. Hold this breath for a few seconds and exhale completely. Repeat this ten times. b. Follow with a deep cough from the abdomen. Flex your knees to relieve the strain on your abdomen.

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