Liposuction can be performed under general anesthesia ( asleep ) or local anesthesia ( awake) , which affects the recovery period immediately after surgery . General anesthesia is usually only recommended for patients who undergo extensive or combine liposuction recovery with other procedures such as a tummy tuck or breast augmentation liposuction. Liposuction is performed when , local anesthesia is generally used instead of the general anesthesia .
Patients liposuction recovery is performed under local anesthesia , usually do not experience the groggy after effects associated with general anesthesia. However, most drugs against pain and sedatives prescribed to patients for use during and after liposuction because of nausea, dizziness and lightheartedness , so patients should not drive after undergoing liposuction recovery, regardless of anesthesia used .
The first few days of liposuction recovery can be a little uncomfortable as fluids anesthetics and other sites ports leak or small holes left by the device that physically removes fat during liposuction (called " annular " ) . To avoid staining of clothing or bedding , many doctors recommend the use of absorbent pads until the drainage has disappeared.
Swelling and bruising are usually present immediately after liposuction recovery and may take several weeks to resolve. Although bruises usually disappear after a few weeks , swelling may persist for about four to six months or more. Accordingly , the final results of liposuction can not be evaluated until at least four to six months after the liposuction recovery .
The rigidity and hardness of the treated area may be three months, however, prolonged , firmness and localized swelling may indicate the formation of a liposuction recovery or a fluid bladder being drained by a physician.
During its first week, you will experience a slight discomfort of your liposuction. This is usually minor and can be controlled with medication.
Although the recovery of the full liposuction takes about six months , unless infection or other complications , most patients report that they return to work and resume light activity a week after liposuction recovery . One month after the recovery from liposuction , sports or strenuous activities in general can be resumed.
To optimize healing during the period of liposuction recovery and ensure the best possible result is achieved , there are some tips of your surgeon may recommend .
First, the use of a compression garment (similar to the union of underwear, like a belt or Span ) for two to four weeks after liposuction recovery may help reduce inflammation and help the contract skin to heal evenly, without unwanted creases , bumps or wrinkles . Doctors may also recommend supplements to reduce bruising , as Arnica Montana and Bromeliad and lymphatic drainage massage , mechanical massage, Dendrology minimize bumps after liposuction .
Make sure to follow the care instructions after surgery your doctor when liposuction recovery , attend appointments examination postoperatively and communicate with your surgeon if you experience prolonged swelling, numbness or pain .