Liposuction : Common Question about liposuction
Liposuction is done to remove unwanted fat in areas where it is difficult for a patient to lose the fat by exercising. Most prospect liposuction patients have several questions and concerns about risk, what can go wrong, when can they return to work and their normal live styles in this article most of those concerning questions will be answered. Most patients have a busy life style that do not allow for down time and are concerned with how long it will be before they return to work. Most patients are able to return to work in one to three weeks depending on the line of work. The patient will be sore and tender but should be comfortable sitting.
How long before a patient can get out of bed and begin to walk?
Liposuction patients should begin to walk immediately the evening of the surgery to prevent blood clots in the legs and lungs. The only time patient should not get out of bed to do some light walking is when Liposuction Beverly Hills was excessive. When will I see results? The time in which patients see results varies depending on the surgeons technique and what type of liposuction was done, but generally results begin to show once the swelling has subsided in a little over a month and for traditional liposuction a little over two months.
When can I begin to exercise again?
Because surgeons suggest that the patient begin walking the night following surgery, most patients are able to return to their regular exercise routine within a few days. This also helps to prevent blood clots. The patient should stop if any pain is felt in order to prevent the risk of injury or infection and immediately see their surgeon if anything out of the normal occurs while exercising. Because the patient will be wearing a compression garment after their Los Angeles liposuction the movement in that area will be limited, so although some patients can resume their normal routine rapidly it is advised that patients begin by doing twenty-five percent of their normal and then begin to add as they feel more comfortable.
Most patients have heard of others developing seromas after Beverly Hills liposuction or tummy tuck. They are not to be feared and are more common with traditional liposuction.
What is a seroma and can I prevent it?
A seroma is a collection of fluid within the pocket where the tissue and skin was removed. The collection of fluid is not an infection and it is not dangerous unless over looked. To remove the fluid the patient must visit the surgeon several times to have the fluid drain with a needle. Seromas are less likely to occur with set types of liposuction for example tumescent liposuction. Seromas can be prevented by doing a less invasive type of liposuction. Another way a seroma can be prevented is by using the right type of compression garment which minimizes swelling and fluid build up.