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Depending on the extent of the liposuction, patients are generally able to return to work or school between two days and two weeks. A compression garment or bandage is worn for two to four weeks. If non-absorbable sutures are placed, they will be removed after five to ten days.
* Any pain is controlled by a prescription or over-the-counter medication, and may last as long as two weeks, depending on the particular procedure
* Swelling will subside in anywhere from two weeks to two months
* Bruising will fade after a few days or maybe as long as two weeks later
* Numbness may last for several weeks
* Normal activity can be resumed anywhere from several days to several weeks afterwards, depending on the procedure
* The final result will be evident anywhere from one to six months after surgery, although the patient will see noticeable difference within days or weeks, as swelling subsides
Expediting recovery
The patient should:
* Drink enough water to prevent dehydration
* Avoid alcohol for a couple of days, both before and after surgery
* Avoid using ice packs or heating pads on the treated areas
* Postpone any submersion in water for at least a week (bathtub, swimming pool, river, etc.)
* If any dizziness is experienced, the patient should take it easy: stand up slowly, get some help for the shower, remove the compression garment slowly, etc.
The suctioned fat cells are permanently gone. However, if the patient does not diet and exercise properly, the remaining fat cell neighbors could still enlarge, creating assorted bulges.
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