Recovering from Liposuction in Atlanta
Liposuction is such a popular procedure at our Atlanta practice in part because the recovery period is comfortable and fairly quick for most patients. While final results may not be fully revealed for up to 6 months, bruising and swelling should subside for the most part within a few weeks, revealing a noticeable difference in your body shape.
After having liposuction in Atlanta, you will likely experience some fluid drainage from the incisions. You might even have a small drainage tube inserted beneath the skin for a couple days to prevent the buildup of fluid. You will be placed in a snug elastic garment/girdle to wear over the treated area at all times for the first few weeks. This garment will help control swelling and help your skin to adhere to its new contours.
Don't expect to feel or look great right after surgery. You will be very stiff and sore for a few days but any discomfort is easily controlled by medication. Your physician may prescribe an herbal supplement to take before surgery in order to help minimize the bruising and swelling.
Activity to Speed Recovery
It is important that you get up and start walking around as soon as possible after your liposuction surgery to reduce swelling and to help prevent blood clots from forming in your legs. Activity that is strenuous should be avoided for several weeks or so as your body continues to heal. Your plastic surgeon will instruct you as to when you can return to physical activities. Your return to work or school will vary from a few days to several weeks depending upon the extent of your operation.
Liposuction Risks
Liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed. However, as with any plastic surgery procedure, there are risks. The most common complication is skin surface irregularities. Patients with normal elasticity and skin tone will have minimal or no irregularities. Pigmentation changes, numbness and asymmetry also may occur. If a large volume liposuction (greater than 5,000 cc's removed) is performed, you may be kept overnight to be monitored and given adequate IV fluids and medications. Our patients' safety, as well as the optimal cosmetic results, is our utmost concern.
Liposuction is a highly effective technique for giving you an enhanced body contour with minimal scars. If you do gain weight afterwards, you will gain it more uniformly throughout your body, not just in former bulges. Liposuction in Atlanta can enhance your appearance and self-confidence and make you more at ease with your body. You might find that you are more comfortable in a wide variety of clothes, feel better about your body and have more self-confidence with your new enhanced appearance.
To schedule an appointment with Plastic Surgery Center of the South please call 770-421-1242 or request your consultation online. We will be happy to answer all of your questions regarding liposuction surgery. Our offices are conveniently located in Marietta, Georgia. We treat patients from all over the state as well as the country.