What to expect 3 weeks after liposuction?

What to expect 2 weeks after liposuction?

What to expect 3 weeks after liposuction

Liposuction results week by week

1 to 2 Weeks after Liposuction

At this early stage of the recovery timeline, the results of your liposuction will not be a true indication of what the procedure has helped you to achieve. You will most likely feel pain and sore right after the effects of anesthesia has worn off. While pain will be tolerable and manageable around this time, you may be prescribed pain relievers that you can take if the pain is quite debilitating. Your movements may be limited around this time.

During the first couple of weeks post-liposuction, you should make sure to monitor your incisions and fluid drainage regularly and report any concerns to your plastic surgeon immediately. You will also need to wear a compression garment full-time to help reduce swelling. Once swelling has subsided, the results you desire will gradually reveal itself.

The first two weeks after surgery will most likely be the most difficult and uncomfortable phase of recovery since the wounds will need constant monitoring for infection. Daily activities may be limited around this period, too.

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2 to 4 Weeks after Liposuction

Now that you’ve progressed further down the liposuction recovery timeline, you can expect any discomfort and swelling to have reduced and the results to start becoming visible. The incisions made during the procedure should have fully healed by now. The progress you’ve made so far should mean that you can return to much of your normal routine, as long as you are careful not to overdo things or lift heavy weights.

On a similar note, light to moderate exercise is normally fine after week 3, although you should stop immediately if you feel any pain or discomfort.

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6 Weeks after Liposuction

This is the bit you’ve been waiting for: finally, you can get a good idea of your liposuction results! You’ll look and feel fabulous by now and others are bound to notice an improvement in your appearance. Although your recovery should mostly be complete by now, you may find that you notice additional small improvements over the coming few months. By 6 weeks post-liposuction, swelling should be mostly resolved, bruising should be healed and normal diet, exercise and work routines can be resumed.

Remember that the results of liposuction are not necessarily permanent, as they do depend on you keeping up a healthy lifestyle. If you’ve already committed to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and good overall self-care, maintaining a stable weight and your results shouldn’t be too difficult—just keep doing what you’re doing.

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10 common questions about Weeks post liposuction swelling

1How soon after liposuction will I see results?

Depending on how much fat is removed, you can expect to see final results between 1-3 months after the procedure.

2How long after lipo does it stop hurting?

How Long Is Recovery? You might not have to stay in the hospital depending on the type of surgery you had. But you should expect bruising, swelling, and soreness for at least a few weeks. Your surgeon may require you to wear a compression garment for 1 to 2 months after surgery to control swelling.

3How long does it take for the soreness to go away after liposuction?

Bruising and ecchymosis also occur in all liposuction patients immediately after the procedure, peaks by the end of 7-10 days, but generally disappear by 2-4 weeks after surgery.

4How long do you swell after liposuction?

The majority of swelling does improve after four weeks, though. You will wear a compression garment for the first four to six weeks after your procedure to minimize swelling, and help with pain control

5How long do you wear compression garments after liposuction?

After liposuction my patients are instructed to wear a compression garment 24/7 for 3 weeks except to shower followed by another 3 weeks wearing it during the day but allowed to take it off at night. I encourage patients to wear it overnight for the second 3 week period as well if they can tolerate it

6How do I know if I have a seroma after liposuction?

In many cases, a seroma will have the appearance of a swollen lump, like a large cyst. It may also be tender or sore when touched. A clear discharge from the surgical incision is common when a seroma is present. You may have an infection if the discharge becomes bloody, changes color, or develops an odor.

7How tight should a compression garment be after lipo?

How long do I need to wear compression garments after liposuction, tummy tuck or body lift surgery? Patients typically wear a compression garment for 4-6 weeks following larger body contouring procedures on average. For minor procedures, two weeks may be enough

8What reduces swelling after liposuction?

You'll be given a compression garment to reduce swelling and provide support for the areas that have had liposuction. This helps to prevent or relieve pain and discomfort. The compression dressings should not be made so tight as to reduce blood flow to the area.

9How many inches can you lose with liposuction?

A small amount of fat removal during liposuction is considered less than 1.5 liters, while a large amount is four to five liters. Removing more than five liters of fat in a single liposuction treatment is considered too risky by most surgeons unless performed in a hospital with an overnight stay

10What is the pain like after liposuction?

It's common to have pain, swelling, bruising, soreness, and numbness after liposuction. To minimize pain before the procedure, you can: talk to your doctor about pain concerns

2 Comments

Danielle says:

March 4, 2020 at 1:52 am

I am 12 days post op and today became more swollen than yesterday. I feel more lumpy and more numb now as well. My nurse said this is common to almost have a relapse in healing but thought I would get a 2nd opinion. I also walked 3 miles this morning so maybe I overexherted myself? PleSe let me know if you have any insight

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- Iranian Surgery Adviser says:
  
  March 7, 2020 at 1:33 pm
  
  hello Danielle, you should know that it is normal after any surgery and it usually takes time for a complete recovery so you should be patient.
  
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