Posted: June 13, 2017
What is liposuction recovery like? Well, that depends entirely on the specifics of your procedure. Your natural healing abilities and your willingness to follow Indianapolis plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Fata’s pre and postoperative advice will play a role as well, but the technique used may be the larger determining factor.
In general, recovery from tumescent liposuction takes four to six weeks. Most patients are able to resume nonstrenuous activities like an office job and some mild forms of exercise within a week. More demanding activities may need to be avoided for three to four weeks, and extreme activities might have to be put off until after week eight.
Your recovery will be unique and Dr. Fata will be with you every step of the way to help you determine when it is safest to reintroduce all of the activities you love.
How to Improve Your Liposuction Recovery Experience
The advanced liposuction techniques utilized by Dr. Fata are designed to minimize trauma while maximizing results. You can help ensure the most comfortable recovery experience by:
- Following all preoperative and preparatory instructions
- Using a compression garment in the days following your procedure
- Keeping incisions clean
- Limiting physical activity in the weeks following liposuction
- Following any special postoperative instructions provided by Dr. Fata
Taking care of your body before going into surgery and continuing to care for yourself after can help ensure the most pleasing recovery experience. During your liposuction candidacy consultation at our Indianapolis office, we can answer any questions you may have about recovery to help ensure you are fully prepared to undergo this body contouring procedure.
Do you have questions about ultrasonic or tumescent liposuction recovery? Please call Renaissance Plastic Surgery at 317-575-9152 or contact our Indianapolis plastic surgeon online to schedule a consultation today.
