8 TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR LIPOSUCTION RECOVERY

8 TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR LIPOSUCTION RECOVERY CREATED BY VERONICA TATE

1. DO NOT PUSH YOURSELF TOO FAST Even though liposuction does not involve extensive incisions, liposuction is still an invasive surgical procedure, and techniques like this require time to heal. You are typically recommended to take one to two weeks off of work and your normal day-to- day activities.

2. TAKE A WALK Getting on your feet for leisurely walks will help promote circulation, which, in turn, will reduce swelling and facilitate the healing process. Some patients experience complications following their plastic surgery procedures because they are too sedentary. Even though you do not and cannot overexert yourself, you need to move. Staying still increases your risk of blood clots, and these can be fatal if they are not caught and treated.

3. SAY NO TO CIGARETTES Smoking and other forms of nicotine are damaging at any time; however, this is compounded during your recovery. Nicotine use limits your blood flow, and this can prolong your healing process and put you at a higher risk of infection.

4. HYDRATE YOUR BODY Dehydration is common following any surgical procedure, including liposuction. Your body loses a lot of water during the surgery, and you need to replenish it to keep your tissues hydrated and able to heal. Aim for eight to 12 cups of low- calorie beverages a day. These drinks include water, herbal tea, or diluted fruit juices.

5. EAT WELL A nutritious diet will speed up your recovery just as much as an unhealthy diet will prolong it. Focus on lean protein, antioxidants, and vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables as these “good” foods help wound healing. You will also want to limit your salt intake because salt causes the body to retain water—making you appear bloated.

6. KEEP YOUR INCISIONS CLEAN Infection is a common risk after liposuction. You can reduce the risk of this by changing the dressings and bandages, and keeping the incisions dry and clean.

7. AVOID TIGHT-FIT CLOTHING While you may want to choose clothes that fit tighter to show off your new contours after liposuction, loose-fitting clothes are better while you are in recovery and still healing. You will be provided with a form- fitting compression garment immediately after surgery.

8. SKIP THE GYM Finding the right balance between enough movement and too much movement can be very difficult. While you need to keep moving to promote blood flow, too much movement will slow down your recovery and put you at risk for injury or infection.

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