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Body Contouring/Liposuction
What can I expect afterwards?

Liposuction

Swelling and bruising
It may take six months for all of the swelling to subside. There can be considerable bruising in the treated areas which can be uncomfortable for a week or two. Wearing a pressure garment can help reduce the swelling and quicken recovery.

Pain and numbness
It is normal to experience some pain while you recover and we will offer you appropriate painkillers.

Scars
You will have small scars where the suction tube was inserted. These are normally well hidden.

Getting back to normal
You may only need to take a few days off work to recover from minor liposuction, although it may take longer for larger areas. Bruising may persist for some time and you may be prescribed iron tablets to combat potential anaemia.

 

Skin-Tightening Surgery

Your recovery will depend on the extent of the surgery. The larger the area treated, the longer it will take to recover. You should discuss this with your surgeon before scheduling the procedure.

Dressings, sutures and drainage tubes
Most commonly, your stitches will be dissolvable and do not need to be removed. Your wound will be dressed to keep it clean and your dressings may need to be changed as you recover. Your surgeon may have placed drainage tubes to remove excess fluid. The nurses usually remove these drains before you are discharged from hospital.

Pain, swelling and numbness
It is normal to experience some pain after your operation and painkillers may be prescribed. As with other procedures, the area treated is likely to be swollen for some time and you may experience some numbness or hypersensitivity. Both of these conditions should return to normal after a short time.

Scars
You will have permanent scars after skin-tightening surgery. You will have discussed the location and extent of these scars in the outpatient clinic before surgery. Nevertheless, we make every attempt to place the scars where they are least noticeable and to keep them as short as possible.

Getting back to normal
If you try doing too much too quickly, you can slow down the healing process. Your recovery period will depend on the extent of your surgery. For liposuction, you should give yourself two or three weeks before resuming light activities and wait six weeks before resuming any strenuous exercise.

 

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