Liposuction

As with any surgical procedure, liposuction in Charlotte NC is typically accompanied by some recovery time. It is normal for modest amounts of pain to be experienced immediately after the procedure, though your doctor can prescribe you medication to mitigate this pain. Most patients say that the pain feels like bruising and mostly subsides after the first 48 hours, though you may still feel some tenderness here and there for a few weeks after the procedure.

It is also common for there to be a little residual swelling for a few weeks after the procedure. The best way to minimize this is simply to get a little light exercise, such as walking, and wear any compression garments provided to you by your surgeon. Your surgeon will probably recommend this as early as possible. Heavy exercise should be avoided for a couple of weeks. Your plastic surgeon can speak with you more about what you can expect from the recovery process.

Many patients come to us asking if liposuction will help them lose weight. This is actually a very common misconception: liposuction is not about losing weight and shouldn’t be considered as a weight loss solution. On the contrary, liposuction is all about body contouring. It’s all about redefining the shape of your body, not about your weight per se. Because of this, liposuction is generally recommended for those who live a healthy lifestyle. If you have a healthy diet and get regular exercise yet still have problem areas that aren’t as contoured as you’d like, that might mean that you are a great candidate for liposuction. In fact, we generally feel that the best candidates for liposuction are those who are already fairly close to their ideal body weight. You’ll learn more about whether or not you are a good liposuction candidate when you consult with one of our renowned plastic surgeons.

Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, and burning sensation. Super wet: Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites.

With any surgery, risks such as infection and blood clots exist. Our surgeons will always talk with you about potential risks specific to your procedures in your consultation. Other risks include asymmetry, skin irregularity, pigmentation changes, fluid retention or loss.

You can expect to be back to work in one week. For more strenuous activity, you’ll need to wait a bit longer and give yourself two to four weeks to heal. Full recovery from swelling and bruising: Two to six months or more. A post-operative garment is usually necessary. More extensive surgery may require longer recovery times.