What To Expect After Liposuction Surgery
By Dave Lavinsky, Thu Dec 8th

After the successful surgery, a patient should expect somedrainage from the doctor's incisions. In most cases the drainageis minimal but may last for several days. If the physiciansuspects the wounds will have excess drainage, he or she mayinsert a drainage tube or bag to collect any excess fluids andminimize discomfort. The patient will also need to wear specialgarments, called compression garments, that keep the treatedarea compressed and tight while in recovery. Most patients willneed to wear the garments for several weeks after liposuction.Many surgeons include the garments in the total price of theprocedure, otherwise the doctor should inform the patient of thetype of garment and where to purchase it.

Swelling, bruising, and pain are common complaints in therecovery phase after liposuction. Although these are common, inmost liposuction surgeries, patients should not experienceexcessive swelling or pain. It is advised to contact theattending physician should these side effects occur. Only lightactivities are advised during the recovery phase, and heavy workor exercise is strongly discouraged. It is vital to let the bodyfully heal before returning to any strenuous activity.

Prior to release, the surgeon will give the patient detailedinstructions about how to care for the incision area and otherimportant information. Any sutures or stitches required in thesurgery will likely be removed within two weeks by the surgeon.At this time, he or she will assess the patient's recovery, andcan deal with any other side effects of the surgery. Most of thepain or swelling should be finished by the time the two weekexam comes around; if pain and swelling are still present, thephysician

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should be notified.

After the initial recovery, most people are satisfied and/orhappy with the results of the surgery. It is important to haverealistic expectations prior to liposuction surgery; this mayreduce the chances of being unhappy with the end result. TheAmerican Association of Plastic Surgeons urges any prospectivepatient to be realistic and to realize that advertisementsshowing before and after photos are often misleading -individual results will vary.

Potential complications may include scarring, a bumpy appearancearound the liposuction site, less-than-dramatic results, and thereturn of fatty deposits after the surgery. Maintaining ahealthy lifestyle including a healthy diet and an exerciseregimen can keep the fat from coming back. Liposuction is notnecessarily a permanent weight loss solution unless it is usedin conjunction with a reasonable lifestyle. In most people,scarring is temporary and the incision sites are small, however,in some people the scarring is more prominent - the cosmeticsurgeon should inform the patient of how to care for theincision sites to help reduce scarring. One must go into thesurgery with an open mind and realize that perfection may notresult from the procedure. The Food and Drug Administrationsuggests that a healthy lifestyle includes learning to besatisfied with your body.

About the author:Liposuction Infoprovides comprehensive information on the costs of standard,tumescent, and abdominal liposuction, "before and after"information, liposuction alternatives, and more. LiposuctionInfo is the sister site of Tummy Tuck Web.