All you need to know about post liposuction care

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All you need to know about post liposuction care
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• It is important to note that liposuction cannot
  be substituted to weight loss through diet and
  exercise and hence, should not be treated as
  such.
• For tightening of loose and sagging skin and the
  removal of cellulite from the body, there are
  many other procedures that can be performed, as
  liposuction is not the best option for these
  issues.

• Liposuction is surgically performed by creating
  incisions in your body to remove stubborn fat
  localised at one part of your body, that doesn't
  go with either diet or exercise.
• Liposuction incisions are minimally invasive but
  they still require care post operation for
  complete and healthy recovery. Liposuction is
  performed by the insertion of a cannula through
  an incision. It is then moved around to loosen up
  the fat localised in that area of the body and
  then it is sucked out with the help of vacuum
  created in a syringe.

• It is absolutely vital for the patient to take
  measures to care for the incisions made on their
  body after the procedure because infection and
  scarring can easily occur and cause undesirable
  results.

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Things required for the post-op liposuction care

• Comfortable and loose clothing
• Dark towels for the absorption of any leaking
  fluids
• Pillows are required to rest the area with
  incisions to rest upon
• Bottled water
• Soda crackers to treat nausea if any
• Pain medication

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What to expect during the first 72 hours after
the surgery

• Body fluids will flow out on clothes and sheets
  you sit on or sleep on. This is very normal as
  this liquid is placed in your body before the
  procedure is performed for the safe removal of
  fat.
• Physical activities must be avoided on account of
  the danger of opening of the incisions.
• Compression garments help with swelling and also
  make the recovery process faster. These must be
  worn at all times except while taking a shower
  and can be discontinued after being instructed by
  your doctor to do so.
• It is important to keep moving in order to reduce
  swelling, reduce the formation of blood clots and
  to help keep bodily fluids to continue moving.
• As soon as the anaesthesia wears off, there will
  be some pain. In case it is unbearable, you must
  go to your physician who will prescribe some
  painkillers to combat the pain. 
• Swelling is very normal and in many cases, the
  swelling stays on for the next few weeks (two to
  three weeks). 
• A number of plastic surgeons suggest avoiding
  showering for five days after the surgery and
  wearing compression garments. After five days,
  you can shower without causing abrasion or
  scrubbing in the area of the incision. Also,
  going in still water (swimming pool, baths,
  lakes, oceans, hot tubs etc.) must be avoided. 
• Also, be alert for any signs of infection. If
  they come up, you must go directly to your
  surgeon without any delay. 
• Even after complete recovery, there will be
  scars, usually very small in the place where the
  incision had been made. For the most part, they
  are not very visible and will fade even more as
  time passes.

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Results after complete recovery

• Cosmetic enhancement is the main reason why most
  people go for this procedure, despite the risks
  of complications and pain. A lot of patients
  report positively after the procedure, having
  obtained the look they've wanted but in a lot of
  cases, patients remain unsatisfied. The cosmetic
  result

• Scars at the spot where the cut is made to insert
  the cannula to carry out the liposuction. They
  are generally very small and will fade away with
  time but in some cases, these scars may more
  prominent.
• A wavy or bumpy appearance of the liposuction
  site after the liposuction procedure.
• The results after liposuction are very rarely
  permanent. In case you gain weight after the
  liposuction surgery and the removal of fat, it
  may return back to the sites from where it had
  been removed.
• The results after recovery may not be at par with
  your expectations which can be disappointing.
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