How Will You Feel After Liposuction?
By Vas Sabeeh | Published on July 27, 2010 | 0 Comments
Cosmetic surgery is a personal decision that is made to achieve a positive outcome, but there is a certain amount of planning that takes place on both your part, as well as that of the cosmetic surgery center you choose. As Vas Sabeeh, D.O., F.A.C.S., who performs liposuction in Scottsdale, Arizona at Beautologie Scottsdale explains, not only do you have to prepare yourself for your upcoming surgery, you also need to plan for how you will recover afterward since you can’t expect to be back to your old self as soon as you leave the operating room.
For liposuction, as with pretty much any other surgery offered at Beautologie Scottsdale, you should expect to have three to five days of real downtime. Additionally, after undergoing any procedure where you are under anesthesia or highly sedated, it is strongly recommended that you refrain from driving or engaging in any strenuous activities for at least the 48 hours following your surgery. As far as when you can anticipate being back to your regular daily routine, some patients recover fully within three weeks, while for others it may take up to six weeks. Ultimately, though, you should listen to your body and doctor’s suggestions so that you can make a healthy and speedy post-op recovery.
A common concern for many patients before undergoing liposuction is what they can expect to feel like afterward. Besides needing to get plenty of rest, most side effects will be aesthetic. Since you are taking away the volume of your skin through the treatment, the skin is going to be softer and not as tight. Additionally, you may find that there will be some initial dimpling of your skin that may give the appearance of cellulite.
Any atypical side effects are usually not a major concern though, Dr. Sabeeh says, because all patients must receive medical clearance from their primary care physicians before they can undergo any cosmetic surgery procedure, including liposuction; so that lessens the possibility of something going wrong. However, even if it is determined that your body may be capable of healing properly, the medical staff at Beautologie Scottsdale is aware that there are sometimes unforeseen complications that they have to be ready to address immediately if need be.
Basically, explains Dr. Sabeeh, if you have any concerns about your healing process, even if you think it is trivial or silly, you should never hesitate to call the office. In fact, he prefers that you do. Since everyone’s threshold of pain is different, if you have any bruising or excessive pain, then you should make the call. For example, he says, he’d rather be able to conclude that you have small bruise instead of a hematoma. By keeping the lines of communication open, whenever you call with a problem or question, a trained staff member will ask you a series of questions to determine whether what you are experiencing will require you to come in to the office for an exam or not. It is these added precautions and examples of genuine concern that sets Beautologie Scottsdale apart from other cosmetic surgery centers in Scottsdale.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.