How Can I Speed My Liposuction Recovery?
Liposuction is an ever-increasingly popular surgical technique. Because of improvements in technology, liposuction is becoming safer and less-invasive than ever. However, liposuction is still a major surgical procedure; a liposuction can remove up to 10 pounds of body fat. That loss, in addition to blood and fluid loss and general trauma, makes it takes some time and effort for the body to recover after surgery.
However, there are certain things that a patient can do to speed his or her recovery. This article will address the things to do and the things to avoid in order to recover most quickly, fully, healthily and beautifully.
The first and most obvious rule is to obey your doctor's orders. This will solve the majority of complications you could run into. Keep your follow-up appointments with your doctor, and keep your doctor apprised as to your healing process. Tell your doctor about your swelling, bruising and any other side effects you might have; he or she will be able to determine whether or not they are indicitave of anything serious. If you experience fever after the first 48 hours after surgery, excessive pain or notice that your drainage smells foul, be sure to alert your doctor.
During the first day or two, you might experience some dizziness or fainting. Be cautious as you move about, and especially as you get up. Falling over won't help your recovery process. Also, if you get faint at the sight of blood, realize that you should be cautious while changing your bandages, as they will be blood-tinged.
Wear the compression garments according to your doctor's orders. These will both help you to heal and will improve the cosmetic results of your surgery.
During the first few days, get adequate rest. Let your body heal. Once several days have passed, ease back into exercise. Don't push yourself, though. Go at your own pace and you will heal with fewer hiccups. However, don't simply pass on exercise either; mild exercise can help you avoid blood clots and other potential complications.
Eat a healthy diet. Make sure you drink enough water or juice to keep yourself hydrated; you may have lost fluids during surgery without knowing it.
Shower, rather than bathe, and shower once or twice a day. Keeping the incision sites clean will help you to avoid infection. When you wash your incisions, make sure you wash your hands first.
If you have been prescribed antibiotics, make sure you take them until you have finished your prescription. Do not stop early, even if you feel totally fine.
If you experience itching, you can use benadryl. For pain, use tylenol. Avoid NSAIDS like ibuprofen, because these can cause increased bleeding and increase the chances of infection.
While you recover, do not use ice packs or heating pads in the areas where you have received liposuction. Do not go swimming or bathing for at least seven days after your surgery. The bacteria present in pools, hot tubs, lakes, ponds and oceans can increase the chances of infection.
Do not use hydrogen peroxide or other topical antibiotics on your incision sites. Use the absorbent wrappings or bandages given by your doctor; do not replace with plastic bandages like band-aids.
Obviously a short list like this cannot include everything that will aid in your recovery. If you are thinking about getting a liposuction, consider meeting with a doctor in your area. Many surgeons offer free consultations to potential clients. Your surgeon can answer any questions you have about recovering from liposuction.
However, there are certain things that a patient can do to speed his or her recovery. This article will address the things to do and the things to avoid in order to recover most quickly, fully, healthily and beautifully.
The first and most obvious rule is to obey your doctor's orders. This will solve the majority of complications you could run into. Keep your follow-up appointments with your doctor, and keep your doctor apprised as to your healing process. Tell your doctor about your swelling, bruising and any other side effects you might have; he or she will be able to determine whether or not they are indicitave of anything serious. If you experience fever after the first 48 hours after surgery, excessive pain or notice that your drainage smells foul, be sure to alert your doctor.
During the first day or two, you might experience some dizziness or fainting. Be cautious as you move about, and especially as you get up. Falling over won't help your recovery process. Also, if you get faint at the sight of blood, realize that you should be cautious while changing your bandages, as they will be blood-tinged.
Wear the compression garments according to your doctor's orders. These will both help you to heal and will improve the cosmetic results of your surgery.
During the first few days, get adequate rest. Let your body heal. Once several days have passed, ease back into exercise. Don't push yourself, though. Go at your own pace and you will heal with fewer hiccups. However, don't simply pass on exercise either; mild exercise can help you avoid blood clots and other potential complications.
Eat a healthy diet. Make sure you drink enough water or juice to keep yourself hydrated; you may have lost fluids during surgery without knowing it.
Shower, rather than bathe, and shower once or twice a day. Keeping the incision sites clean will help you to avoid infection. When you wash your incisions, make sure you wash your hands first.
If you have been prescribed antibiotics, make sure you take them until you have finished your prescription. Do not stop early, even if you feel totally fine.
If you experience itching, you can use benadryl. For pain, use tylenol. Avoid NSAIDS like ibuprofen, because these can cause increased bleeding and increase the chances of infection.
While you recover, do not use ice packs or heating pads in the areas where you have received liposuction. Do not go swimming or bathing for at least seven days after your surgery. The bacteria present in pools, hot tubs, lakes, ponds and oceans can increase the chances of infection.
Do not use hydrogen peroxide or other topical antibiotics on your incision sites. Use the absorbent wrappings or bandages given by your doctor; do not replace with plastic bandages like band-aids.
Obviously a short list like this cannot include everything that will aid in your recovery. If you are thinking about getting a liposuction, consider meeting with a doctor in your area. Many surgeons offer free consultations to potential clients. Your surgeon can answer any questions you have about recovering from liposuction.
