How Painful is Liposuction?
Interested in liposuction surgery, but scared of potential pain?
We understand. That’s why we’re here to shed a light on liposuction pain levels, as well as recovery length and what you can do to expedite your liposuction recovery.
How Painful is Liposuction?
Liposuction isn’t particularly painful, as you’ll most likely be under general anesthesia for the procedure. However, you may feel a considerable amount of discomfort after you wake up from your surgery. This pain usually subsides after about two to three days, but you may need prescription pain medication from your plastic surgeon to feel more comfortable.
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Liposuction?
While every patient is different, most patients can expect to return to work after about one week of recovery. Full recovery from liposuction surgery takes about three to four weeks; at this milestone, patients are usually cleared to return to their normal activities.
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<h2> Is There a Way to Recover from Liposuction Faster? </h2>
While you should necessarily speed up your liposuction recovery, there are some steps you can take to ensure your recovery is as healthy and efficient as possible. A few of these steps include:
- Reducing your salt intake. Too much salt can cause bloating and fatigue, which may slow down your recovery process. Additionally, excess salt can create unhealthy blood pressure levels, which may put your healthy liposuction recovery at risk.
- Eat small meals throughout the day. As you venture on your road to recovery, avoid the temptation of eating one or two large meals, as that can expand your stomach and create serious discomfort. Instead, opt for smaller meals throughout the day, as it can increase your energy levels without leading to additional discomfort.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Water is a diuretic, which means it can help flush out toxins and reduce post-op swelling. Try to avoid drinking Gatorade, as it contains excess sodium levels that can lead to uncomfortable bloating.
Your plastic surgeon should provide you with a comprehensive post-op recovery plan to help manage any pain or discomfort you feel from the procedure.
Dr. Liu was truly the perfect choice for me . His work on me was sensitive and artistic and I am having great results.I used his smart lipo technique and there was very little pain . The healing was also amazingly quick . I admit I was a bit nervous about having any procedure but I am so happy with Dr. Liu .I would recommend him to anyone.
MP, Happy Patient
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about what you can expect from your liposuction procedure? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA to learn more. (310) 791-2233
By Eric Ahn|November 23rd, 2019|
