Post-Operative instruction:
- Wrap treated area with compression garments snugly and continuously for 6 days-2 weeks.
- A day after the surgery, patient may have light to moderate physical activities
- Some incisions will be left open and drainage is expected, absorbent pads should be used and changed frequently as needed.
- Incisions will close by themselves within 2-3 days. Use band aid to protect incision sites.
- Keep incision clean
- May have quick bath after 2 days post op. Regular shower when incisions are closed.
- May use regular girdle 2 weeks after compression garments.
- Do not apply ice packs or a heating pad to skin overlying the areas treated by liposuction
- Do not soak in a bath, Jacuzzi, pool or beach at last 7 days post-op
- Bruising may diminish after 2-3 weeks
- Return for check-up after 4 days removal of stitches.
- Swelling is expected, Maximal in the first 2 weeks, then gradually subsides. Final result in 3-4 months.
- Skin may feel numb on the surface but insides are tender to touch.
- Some areas may become hard and lumpy; this is normal and will go away when fully recovered
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