WHAT DO YOU NEED AFTER HAVING PLASTIC SURGERY?

Aftercare we provide for you, as known plastic surgeries became more popular recently. You find the prosedure that you need, you find the doctor that you trust and you had surgery. So what about the rest?

Every plastic surgery has different after care processes. We will check ‘’MUST’’ and ‘’MUST NOT’’s in general for plastic surgery operations.

First three days

Your surgeon will have given you a compression garment or elastic bandages to wrap around the treatment areas. It’s important to wear these diligently, as they help to reduce swelling and contour your body to its new shape.

You may also have small drains placed at the surgical sides. These prevent fluid from building up around the incisions, which can be a reason for slow healing. If you have these drains, your surgeon will tell you exactly how to care for them and how long you will have them in.

During the first few days of recovery, you can expect moderate pain and soreness. Your surgeon will have given you pain medication to make this discomfort manageable, so follow your medication schedule closely.

Week 1-2               

After the initial few days of total rest and moderate pain, you will notice a significant reduction in pain and soreness in the week or two following your procedure. Many people can return to work after two weeks with a qualified aftercare.

You will still be required to wear your compression garments during this time as well.

Weeks 3-5

Around the one-month mark is when patients typically no longer feel pain or soreness. You may still see swelling, but this is normal. Swelling can take months to completely subside. At this point, you will likely begin to see visible results as well. Keep in mind that your results will improve as the swelling and bruising continue to heal.

After about four weeks, most people are able to resume light exercise, but any heavy activity should still be avoided.

Week 6 and beyond

The six-week mark is where the majority of bruising and swelling should have subsided, but lingering swelling can last a bit longer for some.

You will likely no longer need your compression garments at this point, and your activity levels will no longer be restricted unless otherwise ordered by your doctor.

By this point, you will likely be able to see the full scope of your liposuction results.