## Post-Surgical Preparation

Any sort of surgical procedure can be taxing on the body, so it is important to simplify your life during the recovery period. Thinking ahead, you can prepare your home by purchasing groceries and other household supplies in order to limit trips out of the house. In general, it’s best to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting during recovery, because this sort of movement can place stress on incision sites and complicate healing. Cooking is also an activity that you should avoid, so prepping your home with pre-cooked meals or frozen dinners will ease your recovery.

The Watercress Citrus Salad is highly nutritious, full of antioxidants and minerals, and absolutely refreshing and delicious.

Ingredients:

1 avocado, ripe
4 cups watercress
1 Seville orange, zested, peeled and sliced
2 very thin slices red onion
2 tsp. agave syrup
2 tbsp. Key lime juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/8 tsp. salt
Cayenne pepper, optional

Instructions:

Arrange watercress, avocado, onion and oranges on two plates.
Mix key lime juice, olive oil, agave syrup, salt and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
Spoon dressing over salad when ready to serve.

PREVENT DEHYDRATION WITH THIS “SUPER HYDRATION SMOOTHIE”

Watermelon, cucumber, and raspberries all have high water content, they are low in sugar and high in minerals and antioxidants. And they’re all really refreshing!

Ingredients:

1 cup watermelon
1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 seeded cucumber
1 key lime, juiced
1/2 cup soft-jelly coconut water

Instructions:

To prepare the “super hydration” smoothie, peel and core the cucumber and cut into small chunks.
Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender.
Refrigerate until you are ready to drink. Enjoy!

Cramping? Bloating? Indigestion? Pain? Soothe your stomach ache and digestive problems woes with the delicious Dr. Sebi’s Stomach Soother Smoothie!

Ingredients:

1 burro banana
1/2 cup prepared Dr. Sebi’s Stomach Relief Herbal Tea
1/2 cup ginger tea
1 tbsp. agave syrup

Instructions:

Prepare tea as instructed and let cool. Blend with the remaining ingredients and enjoy!

Detoxify and cleanse your kidneys and urinary system with this incredibly powerful juice. The Kidney Cleanse Juice is for you!

Ingredients:

1-2 cups of soft-jelly coconut water
4 seeded cucumbers
2-3 key limes
1 bunch basil or sweet basil leaves
1/2 tsp. Bromide Plus Powder

Instructions:

Juice cucumbers, basil, and key limes. If you don’t have a juicer, process them in a high-speed blender with the soft-jelly coconut water.
Serve the juice in a tall glass and add the soft-jelly coconut water and Bromide Plus Powder. Mix well and enjoy!

Dr. Sebi’s Blueberry Pie Smoothie tastes just like a fresh blueberry pie. Your kids – and your entire family – are going to love it!

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 burro banana
2 cups homemade soft-jelly coconut milk
1/4 cup cooked amaranth
1 teaspoon Bromide Plus Powder
1 tablespoon homemade walnut butter
2 tablespoons date sugar

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender.
Allow smoothie to cool in the freezer until ready to drink.
Enjoy!

Average **Time Off** for Popular **Plastic Surgery** Procedures

Most patients usually take between one and four weeks **off** from **work** to recover from **surgery**

BBL Patients are often advised to **sleep** on their stomach or sides, and if you absolutely do have to sit, it is recommended to use a donut pillow or inflatable pillow. Placing the pillow behind your legs is helpful to avoid putting pressure on the fat graft by raising the **buttock.**

What happens if I don't wear my compression garment after liposuction?

Reduces swelling – Many liposuction patients experience a significant amount of swelling after their procedure. ... Reduces risk of rippling – After liposuction, there is a risk of ripples or bulges forming on the skin during the healing process, but wearing a compression garment can reduce this risk.

When can you wear a waist trainer after lipo?

More than likely, your surgeon will recommend that you wear a compression garment while your body heals from the surgery. After about 6 weeks, you'll be able to transition to wearing a waist trainer or slimmer as part of your everyday routine. Immediately following surgery you won't be able to wear a waist trainer.

Post-Op Aftercare

. **IMPORTANT in immediate post op phase: **When you are discharged from surgery, be sure you know when to come in for your first post op checkup; on your first visit for massage therapy, you will be shown boards available, you need to wear foam-board under your faja. The foam will help prevent bruising and keep abdomen flat and the boards are for more flatness in the abdominal wall. Wear for the next 6-12 weeks as tolerated

Buttlift Results

There are 9 things a patients can do to maximize her BBL results:

Wearing the right garments

Feed the fat

Creative sleeping

No driving

Sit on your thighs

No smoking

Exercise around 8 weeks after surgery

Stay Hydrated

Keep a stable weight

Wearing The Right Garments

What should I wear after a BBL?

Aside from solely wearing the correct bbl shaping garment post surgery, it’s important to wear clothing that supports your healing process. Squeezing newly transferred fat is the quickest way to kill those fat cells.

Make sure you don’t wear tight or restrictive clothing during the healing process.

Feed The Fat

What can I eat after surgery?

Eat nutrient dense foods that will provide you r body with the essential minerals and vitamins need to support recovery.

Add healthy fats and other foods including: salmon, avocados, grass-fed butter, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and coconut oil.

Creative Sleeping

How should I sleep after a Brazilian Butt Lift fat transfer?

Stomach sleeping is the best way to sleep during this recovery process. Side sleeping is an option, but only if you it is absolutely certain you will need end up on your back.

Sleeping on your behind or back in any way is in all forms not recommended and ill-advised. It is safe to not sleep on your back for at least 2 months.

No Driving

Can I drive post-surgery?

Do not drive for at least 6-8 weeks post-surgery. Sitting on your newly transferred fat will squish and suffocate the fat cells.

Sit On Thighs

How should I sit?

Sit on a towel. Simply roll up a towel in the shape of a cylinder and place the town beneath your things when sitting. This will ensure your weight is kept off your buttocks. Just be sure no not cut off blood supply.

No Smoking

Can I smoke?

Avoid all forms of smoking after surgery, even second hand smoking. Smoking affects the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the blood stream and hinders the body’s ability to recover. After a fat transfer, newly transferred blood cells need to re-establish a blood supply in order to ensure that they survive in their new environment.

Exercise Around Week 8 Post-Surgery

Best exercises after a BBL?

Avoid strenuous activity for the first 2 months of recovery to ensure that fat cells are not burned. During this period, light walking i helpful, so long you manage your calorie burn rate.

After 8 weeks, the fat transferred cells should have established a proper blood supply. At this time, getting a good sweat session will pump fresh, nutrient-rich blood into the are. Avoid activities that may put extra pressure, compression or even trauma on the area. Avoid stationary bike and keg sleds. Try the elliptical or hack squat machines.

Stay Hydrated

What fluids should I drink after a BBL?

Drinking an abundance of fluids that provide your body with essential electrolytes, salts and minerals will help your body hold onto water and recover quicker. Himalayan salt is a great mineral to add to your very day water. Even just a few pinches added to your water will suffice. Other than that try drinking a Gatorade, Powerade or a Smart Water during the first 8 weeks of your recovery.

Keep A Stable Weight

What should I do after weight loss?

Fluctuations in weight can negatively affect the results of a Brazilian Butt lift. Minimal fluctuation of 5 or so pounds is not a significant change in weight, however, significant fluctuation will cause the fat to accumulate in “new problem areas”. I.e a women with a “pear-shaped” figure may be more likely to gain wight in their arms rather than her tummy.

Plastic Surgery Procedures & After Care

Can you sleep with abdominal board?

It is important that you try and wear your Stage 1 faja all the time. ... Sleeping in your Stage 1 faja is also important. If you can tolerate it, you should sleep in your lipo foams as well. However, you must remove your abdominal board at nigh

How long should I wear my AB board after lipo?

How long should I wear my compression garment, ab board, back board & foams? We recommend wearing your compression garment along with ab board, back board& foams for a minimum of 3 months. For best results, 6 months to a year is HIGHLY suggested.

The LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE and Sculpt THERAPY sessions will alternate during the first 10 days, then and always depending on each patient we will begin to use techniques such as:

ULTRASOUNDS: That it will act on inflammation, helping the body to restore damaged tissues, promoting the reabsorption of edema and facilitating cohesion between skin and subcutaneous tissues. Ultrasounds have as main effects: improve the ability of cellular regeneration, increasing lymphatic circulation, improve the reabsorption of edema, anti-inflammatory effect and muscular relaxation. They are also helpful when treating small fibrosis that may occur after liposuction intervention.

KINESIO TAPE: in the cases of recovery after liposuction, the use of these “tapes” have, if possible, an essential importance, since they will be the major architects of that most superficial edema, and it accumulates in the parts closest to the skin disappears in a few days. In addition, the placement of the “KINESIO” in the form of “octopus”, will also have an activity on the fascial movement and interstitial, being of great help in the reabsorption of edema more deep, their redistribution to lymph vessels for their early evacuation into the bloodstream.

The treatment ends when the patient performs all activities of her daily live with absolute normality, both at work and in her leisure time.

In general, thanks to this thorough and studied treatment protocol (RPA) after 12-24 sessions of treatment and many others of pressotherapy over 12 weeks the patient will be fully recovered from the intervention and enjoy your new image with all the guarantees of a job perfectly done.

The Sculpt THERAPY sessions are recommended to repeat during 3 months after the procedure so that the result is quite satisfactory.

What is a Faja board?

Special for flattening your stomach and help the skin stick together after liposuction. ... Also, this liposuction board will enhance the molding effect your postoperative girdlebody shaper has, controlling your belly and those undesired love handles while preventing fluid retention, skin folds, and irritation.

What is the purpose of a Faja?

In addition, the faja strengthens your posture and lower back muscles, helps to reduce appetite and when worn while working out can help to burn fat with a thermogenic effect on the abdomen.

What is a Stage 1 Faja?

The faja is designed to provide medium compression and will support the body during the initial stages following surgical procedures. The buttocks area is lined with soft lycra and designed to support the newly placed fat cells without compressing them.Stage 1 Braless Full body above the knee faja

How tight should my compression garment be?

Expert surgeons say that the compression garment should be tight enough to provide the support you need, but not too tight as to cause discomfort. The compression garment should fit snugly to achieve its goals, but wearing a garmentthat is too tight can worsen the condition instead of improving it.

Second Stage Compression Garments

When the lymphatic system is functioning properly it will naturally flush the body of excess fluid and reduce swelling. Second stage compression garments are worn for about 2-12 weeks post-op.

Do you need AB board after tummy tuck?

Some doctors recommend wearing an abdominal binder for comfort instead of a full-body compression garment. The girdle is easy to wear under clothes and provides some compression of the abdomen. You'll need some form of compression for up to six weeks or more after your procedure.

Benefits of a Post-Op Lymphatic Massage

Plastic surgeons agree that adding a series of lymphatic massages to a patient's post-op care routines can benefit their recovery. The massage technique helps to reduce swelling and improve aesthetic results by decreasing the congestion of the tissue & vessels.

What is the importance of lymphatic drainage?

Lymphatic drainage massage promotes the circulation of lymph and helps rid the body of toxins and waste materials. It also aids in purifying and regenerating tissues while normalizing organ function, and enhancing ones metabolism and immune system.

What is a lymphatic massage after tummy tuck?

Why is Lymphatic drainage important after plastic surgery ( Tummy tuck, Liposuction, face Lift or any other plastic surgery. Lymph Massage helps to move the fluid by gently pumping it back into the lymph vessels, reducing the swelling, retention of fluids and pain after the surgery.

Here are the 19 symptoms of a clogged immune system:

Swelling in your fingers (rings fitting more tightly?)
Feeling stiff and sore when you wake up in the morning
Cold hands and feet
Brain fog
Chronic fatigue
Depression
Bloating
Excess weight
Food sensitivities
Digestive issues
Dry or itchy skin
Sinus infections
Increased colds and flu
Weakened immunity
Enlarged lymph nodes
Allergies
Unexplained injury and illness
Constipation
Parasites

Here is a list of just a few of the benefits of lymphatic enhancement therapy:

Reduction/Elimination of the 19 symptoms listed above!
Decrease in Lymphedema and excess fluid retention
Accelerates recovery from injury and surgery
Immediate relief of “heavy legs”
Decreases athletic recovery time
Reduction/elimination of cellulite
Improved shaping of legs, abdomen, buttocks and arms,
Strengthens loose skin (from pregnancy or obesity)
Prevention of varicose veins
Reduction in edema from upper limbs, chest and back after mastectomy
Improvement in immune system function
Improved bowel movements
Calms muscle spasms

First, let's start with what lipo 360 does include. This procedure includes liposuction to the abdomen, flanks, lower and upper back. Pretty much the entire core. However, some doctors will also include liposuction to the arms and thighs.

What type of diet is required after a BBL...

High fat, high calorie diet for 3 months following the BBL procedure. This type of diet is necessary in order to maintain the fullness and volume of your buttocks from the BBL surgery. Eating a diet high in fat and calories is also vital in providing nourishment to the newly transferred fat cells.

Adipocytes, also known as fat cells, are cells that store energy (measured as calories) as concentrated lipids (fat). When you take in more calories than you use, the fat cells will stretch and fill up. Adipocytes have the capacity to stretch to 20 times their normal physiologic size. Eating a high fat, high calorie diet in excess of 2,000 calories per day is recommended for the first few months after surgery to ensure that the transplanted fat cells remain plump, thereby allowing you to preserve the shape created during surgery.

After surgery, your basal metabolic rate is increased; this means you are burning calories at a faster than normal rate. This means that eating more will not necessarily make you gain weight in undesired places; in fact, any weight you do gain will preferentially go to your butt. Furthermore, if you restrict your intake of food after Brazilian Butt Lift, given that you are burning calories at a faster than normal rate, the transplanted fat cells can shrink and die. This will compromise your results, and leave you with a smaller less voluptuous derrière.

Boost the iron levels in your blood with this delicious apple smoothie. The “Iron Power” Smoothie will help you fight iron deficiency.

Ingredients:

1/2 large red apple
1 tbsp. currants or raisins
1 fig
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup homemade hemp seed milk
2 handfuls amaranth greens
1 tbsp. date sugar
1 tsp. Bromide Plus Powder

Instructions:

Blend everything in a high-powered blender until smooth and enjoy!

This smoothie is high on the green stuff to help you remove all toxic waste from your body, aiding in the detoxification process.

Ingredients:

1/2 burro banana
1 cup Romaine lettuce
2 – 3 tbsp. key lime juice
1/2 cup ginger tea
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup soft jelly coconut water

Instructions:

Prepare tea and let cool.
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!

The avocados and bananas in this smoothie are great to reduce blood pressure, which will help you calm your nerves. Packed with healthy fats from the avocado and bananas, this anti-stress smoothie will keep you feeling full longer, to prevent mood swings.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup prepared Dr. Sebi’s Nerve/Stress Relief Herbal Tea
1 Burro banana
1/4 avocado
1/4 seeded cucumber
1 cup soft-jelly coconut milk
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon date sugar or agave syrup (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make this anti-stress smoothie, start by boiling two cups of distilled water and add 1 tablespoon of Dr. Sebi’s Nerve / Stress Relief Herbal Tea. Steep for 10 – 15 minutes, strain and let cool
Blend half a cup of the tea with the rest of the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
Adjust sweetness if needed. Enjoy your creamy, relaxing smoothie!

Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is a fabulous way of taking care of yourself and the environment at the same time. This alkaline-electric salad is delicious, nutritious, and environmentally conscious.

Ingredients:

4 cups seasonal approved greens of your choice (wild arugula, dandelion greens, watercress)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup approved herbs of your choice (dill, sweet basil, etc,)

For the dressing:

3-4 key limes
1 tablespoon of homemade raw sesame “tahini” butter
Sea salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Juice the key limes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the key lime juice with the homemade raw sesame “tahini” butter. Add sea salt and cayenne pepper, to taste.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
In a large bowl, combine the greens, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Pour the dressing on top and “massage” with your hands.
Let the greens soak up the dressing. Add more sea salt, cayenne pepper, and herbs on top if you wish. Enjoy!

BBL **Fluid replacement and food intake: **Take small sips of electrolyte fluids (Adult Electrolyte Solution which can be found in CVS or Walgreens, Gatorade, pineapple juice etc.) and small pieces of easily digestible food (soup broth + crackers, toast and jam) the first day. On first post op day, take double scoop of your favorite ice cream twice per day and a milkshake a night and do this for 5 days in a row and stop. Your body will break down fat if it needs energy. Though we do not have scientific evidence, it is hoped we can “fool” your body into breaking down these fats instead of your newly transferred fat.

You may always arrange for Practitioner Flournoy to care for you, which can be arranged by calling ‪(702) 608-3006‬.

Tests Before Surgery

Common tests that your surgeon may ask you to have if you have not had them recently are Blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) and kidney, liver, and blood sugar tests. Chest x-ray to check your lungs. ECG (electrocardiogram) to check your heart.

What should I wear to surgery? A loose fit maxi dress, that can be put on foot first!

How should I prepare for liposuction?

In preparing for liposuction surgery, you may be asked to:

Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
Stop smoking
Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

How should I sleep after lipo and BBL?

Sitting after BBL

You'll be advised to sleep on your front and avoid sitting for at least one month. After that time, you can begin sitting for short periods, preferably with a donut pillow or Boppy pillow to offload pressure from the bottom to the thighs.

What is fluffing after bbl?

In conclusion, the fluff fairy, while different for everyone, is very much real. The fluff period refers to the time around six to eight weeks after your Brazilian butt lift where the skin around the booty expands to accommodate the newly transferred fat.

Can I sleep without my Faja after bbl?

Sleeping on your behind or back in any way is in all forms not recommended and ill-advised. It is safe to not sleep on your back for at least 2 months.

What is the fastest way to recover from liposuction?

Below our top recovery tips for a speedy and non-interrupted liposuction healing process.

1) Eat Well for Lipo Recovery. ...
2) Keep Moving After Liposuction. ...
3) Hydrate on Low-Calorie Beverages. ...
4) Keep the Area Clean. ...
5) Know What to Wear. ...
6) Ditch the Bathtub. ...
7) Lymphatic Massage.

When compression stockings are recommended after surgery, they should usually be worn as much as possible, day and night, until you're able to move around freely. Compression stockings are used after surgery to prevent blood clots developing in the leg, which is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

How long should I wear compression stockings after surgery?

Usually, compression socks are worn for about 2-8 weeks after the surgery. They should be worn at any time except showering and bathing

Can you sleep in compression tights?

Yes, you can safely sleep in compression tights. Go ahead and sleep in your tights if you are in reasonably good health and have no serious medical concerns. Sleeping in compression wear, or wearing one for 24 hours straight, isn't recommended you have medical issues like DVT, edema, or peripheral neuropathy.

Do compression socks help with swelling?

Compression stockings are made to help control swelling in the feet, ankles and lower legs. Benefits of compression stockings include helping to squeeze these areas to prevent the buildup of fluid in the tissue. This buildup of fluid can be very painful.

Does compression speed up healing?

Compression wraps are elastic bandages that wrap around a part of your body to keep swelling down. The wraps create pressure which pushes extra fluid out of a certain area. This improves blood flow to that part of the body and helps it heal faster.

**It is normal to feel weak after a BBL.** If checked, your hemoglobin level will be very low. This is from blood loss during surgery and dilution of blood from infusing up to 5 Liters of salt water solution (tumescent) into fat to help break it up and allow for easy liposuction and 3-4 Liters of saline solution intravenously (Almost 2 gallons of salt water solution). For example, if you have one pint of blood then add one pint of salt water solution, you will still have the same amount of blood, but the measured blood count will be 50% less.

5 ways to tighten skin after Lipo...

Liposuction could be termed the miracle of medical science that allows one to lose stubborn weight within just a few hours. However, this miracle does come with some disappointing side effects and the most common among them is sagging or loosening up of the skin. Well…after achieving that perfect svelte body with liposuction, the skin sagging can be a great dampener. But, there’s still hope. There are some ways by which you can avoid this skin loosening and tighten your skin after liposuction. Let us have a look at the 5 most effective ways for skin tightening after liposuction.

Tip # 1: Exercise

After undergoing liposuction, you will need to exercise regularly to tone your physique. Simple cardio for 45 minutes every day such as walking, running on the treadmill, jogging and zumba will firm up your skin. Regular exercise will also allow the nutrients to reach your skin more readily.

Tip # 2: Get a nice massage

Massage can be highly comforting for the muscles and the skin. It will do much more benefit to you if you have undergone a liposuction recently. A good massage improves the blood circulation in the skin and rejuvenates it completely. The massaging strokes prevent the skin from sagging and provide a lasting glow that exudes from deep within.

Tip # 3: Lift weights

Your skin tightening efforts will yield results faster if you tone your muscles by lifting weights. It will restore the elasticity of the skin. Lift weights at least three times a week. Choose weight-lifting exercises that target the specific areas of the body where you want to tighten the skin. For example, lunges and squats improve the loose skin on the hips, buttocks and thighs whereas tricep dips and bicep curls work well for tightening the skin on the arms.

Tip # 4: Water therapy

Drinking lots of water will keep your skin hydrated and make it tauter and vibrant. Experts recommend drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water every day. It will also help flush out the toxins from the body and keep the skin healthier.

Tip # 5: Consider surgery

Well…this should be the last option. It is usually recommended for those who have lost a considerable amount of fat with liposuction resulting in excessive sagging. A surgery will effectively tighten the skin around your stomach, upper arms and neck.

## After Care Instructions Immediately After Your BBL

You will have a lot of **RED COLORED DRAINAGE**. This is **NOT** **BLEEDING**. We put in 4-5 Liters of salt water solution (“tumescent”) to help break up your fat and we want it to drain out. Be sure to protect your furnishings!

**AFTER YOUR SURGERY BE SURE TO TAKE 5-10 DEEP BREATHS EVERY 10-15 MINUTES TO FULLY EXPAND YOUR LUNGS. THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF FEVER IMMEDIATELY POST OP IS “ATELECTASIS,” OR FAILURE OF LUNGS TO FULLY EXPAND.**

1. Be sure to have a **backup faja** (available in the office) as the one you purchase in-office, immediately after surgery is likely to get stained from the drainage and be uncomfortable to wear. Wear as frequently as possible first 4 weeks. Wear foam and board immediately as tolerated and then for the first 2-3 weeks. After 4 weeks wear a hook and eye abdominal binder as much as possible for the next 12 weeks to ensure maximum “snatching” of the waist.

**Keep pressure off buttocks as best as possible**. May start applying gradual pressure to buttocks at 6 weeks post operation.

Start light walking on second day, gradually increase duration of walking. No Gym exercises till week 8.

**Non-penetrative sex at 2 weeks, penetrative sex at 6 weeks**

Start lymphatic massage at post op day 1-3 as tolerated, 12 sessions recommended.

**Take Antibiotics first 10 days after surgery.** If get yeast infection stop antibiotics and take one Diflucan 150 mg tablet right away.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BELLYBUTTON: Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and gently rub the surfaces inside your bellybutton. If the swab gets dirty, throw it away and start a new one. Once the cotton swab comes out clean, use a fresh one dipped in water to rinse the alcohol out of your bellybutton so it doesn't dry your skin.

GOING TO THE BATHROOM

After butt enhancement surgery, you will need to wear a compression garment for up to 3 weeks. The garment will be worn 24 hours a day except when showering. Therefore, the best compression garment is the type that can be unfastened at the bottom since this will make restroom management easier. Since sitting is not recommended, it is best to use the squatting position as much as possible. Your surgeon will most likely recommend the use of stool softeners to help make the process faster and more comfortable. For easy cleansing, you can use unscented baby wipes but be sure to avoid the incision sites.

SITTING AFTER BUTT AUGMENTATION

While sitting should be avoided whenever possible for the first few weeks, you can carefully sit for a few minutes at a time if necessary. When sitting, it is recommended for patients to roll a thick towel and place it under both knees while another rolled towel is positioned behind the back. This will help you to sit without putting pressure on the buttocks since your butt should not be able to touch the seat. Driving should be avoided for approximately 6 weeks after the procedure. However, if you must drive for short distances, use the towels.

Depending on your job requirements, you can return to work approximately 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. You should still avoid sitting for long periods of time so use a soft cushion or boppy pillow to help ease the discomfort. Boppy pillows are not recommended by some surgeons until after 6 weeks since the pillow can still cause some pressure in certain regions of the buttocks. After 6 weeks, patients should continue to use a boppy pillow when sitting for prolonged periods of time.

SLEEPING SUGGESTIONS

Sleeping in an elevated position for the first few days is important to reduce swelling. The rule of thumb is to keep the area of incision elevated. Also, make sure you sleep in a position that does not apply any pressure on the incision area, e.g., Brazilian Butt lift procedure, where you are required to sleep on your abdomen and sides. Recliners are ideal.

SEE THE RESULTS

Your improved body contour will be apparent once the swelling and fluid retention commonly experienced following liposuction subside.

What should I expect during my liposuction recovery?

During your liposuction recovery, a compression garment or elastic bandages may cover treatment areas once your procedure is completed. These help to control swelling and compress the skin to your new body contours.

In addition, small temporary drains may be placed in existing incisions beneath the skin to remove any excess blood or fluid.

You will be given specific instructions that may include:

How to care for the surgical site and drains
Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection
Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health
When to follow up with your plastic surgeon

Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon specific questions about what you can expect during your individual recovery period:

Where will I be taken after my surgery is complete?
What medication will I be given or prescribed after surgery?
Will I have dressings/bandages after surgery?
How long will I wear the compression garment?
Are stitches removed? When?
When can I resume normal activity and exercise?
When do I return for follow-up care?

It may take several months for the swelling to fully dissipate. As it does, your new contours and enhanced self-image should continue to develop.

What results should I expect after liposuction?

The results of liposuction will be long-lasting, provided you maintain a stable weight and general fitness.

Your improved body contour will be apparent when the swelling and fluid retention commonly experienced following liposuction subside.

As your body ages, it is natural to lose some firmness, but most of your improvement should be relatively permanent.

Although good results are expected from your procedure, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and another surgery may be necessary.

It is not possible to improve lax skin tone with liposuction.

Following your physician's instructions is key to the success of your surgery.

It's important that the surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, swelling, abrasion or motion during the time of healing. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to care for yourself.

What are the steps of a liposuction procedure?

The liposuction procedure includes the following steps:

STEP 1 – ANESTHESIA

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include local anesthesia, intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.

STEP 2 – THE INCISION

Liposuction is performed through small, inconspicuous incisions.

First, diluted local anesthesia is infused to reduce bleeding and trauma. Then a thin hollow tube, or cannula, is inserted through the incisions to loosen excess fat using a controlled back and forth motion. The dislodged fat is then suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe attached to the cannula.

How does Electro-Lymphatic Drainage work?
It is a gentle, non-invasive, light-touch therapy that is more effective than manual therapy. One session is the equivalent of 3 - 9 manual treatments. Body fluids are conductors of electricity. Congested lymphatic fluid is broken down by utilizing state-of-the-art electro-sound therapy. Lymphatic fluid may then move effortlessly through the lymphatic system allowing you to feel calm and rejuvenated.

Benefits:

Assists in weight loss
Alleviates cellulite tissue
Detoxifies body tissues
- The only way cancer cells leave the body is through the lymphatic system
Relieves discomfort from fibrocystic breast
Supports post-mastectomy health
Relieves chronic joint and muscle pain
Reduces edema and lymphedema
Promotes T-cell development in immune-compromised individuals
Reduces scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles
Supports preventative health by supporting your lymphocytes (white blood cells) that fight infections
Stimulates the immune system to help prevent post-surgical infections
Improves skin regeneration and accelerates wound healing with fewer complications

Wound Care & Bathing

Shower once or twice daily. First wash your hands, then wash incisions gently with soap and water; afterwards gently pat incisions dry with a clean towel. Apply new absorbent pads. When an incision has ceased draining for more than 24 hours, it no longer needs to covered by pads.

How long does it take for lipo incisions to heal?

2 to 4 weeks

Incisions or adits usually close up in a week or two, and become completely healed with no scabs within 2 to 4 weeks.

What can you not do after liposuction?

After liposuction, avoid staying stationary, taking blood thinners, vigorous exercise, and spending a long time in the bath. Other important things to remember after surgery is to stay hydrated and wear a compression garment as often as possible.

How do you take care of yourself after liposuction?

Be sure to keep the small incisions, used for liposuction, clean and dry until your first post operative visit to the office. You may start to shower or, preferably, take baths, beginning 2 days after your surgery. Take the antibiotics and pain medication only as prescribed by the office

What happens if I don't wear compression garment after lipo?

Without compression helping your body reabsorb fluid, post-op swelling can linger much longer than necessary. Your results will look better overall. Compression helps your skin contract to its new contours, which is especially important for optimal liposuction results.

Why do I weigh more after lipo?

After liposuction, the new body's shape is more or less permanent. If a patient does gain a moderate amount of weight after liposuction, then the figure will simply be a larger version of the new body shape. Fat cells that are removed by liposuction do not grow back.

How long are you swollen after lipo?

Swelling usually starts to go down by the end of the first week but wearing the compression garments should continue until week four or as otherwise directed. Some degree of swelling may last for as long as six weeks, but within a few days, you should be comfortable enough to return to work.

How long do you wear compression garment after lipo?

about 12 weeks

After liposuction, you will typically need to wear compression garments for several weeks. For several weeks you will wear them 'round the clock, removing them only to shower. After about 12 weeks, you should be able to go without them in the evenings, wearing them only when needed for comfort and support.

How long do you drain after lipo?

Fluid may drain from the cuts (incisions) for several days. The fluid will be bloody at first, but will turn clear in a few days. The area will probably be bruised and swollen for at least 10 to 14 days. You will be able to return to your normal activities as soon as you feel comfortable.

Why is my stomach bigger after liposuction?

Brazilian researchers found that within months of abdominal liposuction, there may be an increase in the so-called “visceral” fat that surrounds the abdominal organs. But the good news, they say, is that regular exercise may prevent that deep fat from forming.

Why is my stomach hard after lipo?

The edema that occurs after liposuction of the abdomen typically takes longer to resolve than edema in other treated areas. A certain degree of swelling, firmness and lumpiness may appear, Lymphatic massages will assist with healing and reducing lingering symptoms of liposuction, within the first 6 to 12 weeks.

Is massage good after lipo?

Massages after liposuction are generally seen as safe and beneficial for the body. In the vast majority of cases, surgeons recommend that patients start massaging treatment areas as soon as they are able to.

When can I stop wearing my Faja after lipo?

You can discontinue all garments after six months, however, for best results, 12 months is recommended, and you cannot start waist training until you are done with your Stage 2 faja (6 to 12 months).

What message is best after liposuction?

lymphatic drainage massage is frequently recommended by plastic surgeons during the recovery phase following cosmetic liposuction. This specialized form of massage is generally believed to decrease recovery time and improve results, by reducing post-surgical swelling and fibrosis (scar tissue formation).

Can you get fat after lipo?

You can still gain and lose weight. Although the fat cells do not move, if you gain weight after you have liposuction, other areas of your body unaffected by the procedure may get bigger than they did with previous weight gains.

Is it harder to lose weight after liposuction?

The other answer to the question of whether lipo makes it easier to lose weight is yes, though it doesn't make losing easier so much as it helps you stay at a healthy weight. It helps not because of what it does to your body per se but because of how it can shape your thinking.

How should I sleep after lipo 360?

immediately after liposuction, you will start draining profusely as soon as you next stand up. After 6-8 hours postoperatively you may lie flat, and sleep in any comfortable position. a shower. Wash and dry your garment.

What helps with bruising after liposuction?

Tumescent liposuction involves injecting a tumescent solution, epinephrine and sometimes Lidocaine anesthetic, as a 1:1 ration with fat removed. The presence of the epinephrine, which constricts small blood vessels, reduces the amount of bleeding and bruising.

What helps itching after liposuction?

Lastly, as sensation begins to return some patients experience an “itchy” sensation as the nerves begin to “wake up.” This itching is completely normal and it is often relieved with an over the counter anti-histamine such as Benadryl or Claritin.

How many massages are recommended after lipo?

Some patients get 3-6 treatments post-operatively and that is enough, especially if the only area of liposuction was the legs, knees, or flanks. People getting liposuction to the abdomen often find they require 12 - 24 sessions.

Do compression garments help tighten skin?

Garments after surgery help speed the resolution of swelling. They are not proven to help skin tightening. ... If your skin is loose, stretched out, and lax, no garment will help skin tightening. The only way to tighten skin in these cases is surgery, such as a tummy tuck for example.

What happens if you don't get lymphatic massage after liposuction? Lymph Massage helps to move the fluid by gently pumping it back into the lymph vessels, reducing the swelling, retention of fluids and pain after the surgery. Without Lymph Massage the inflammation can evolve into fibrosis (a permanent hardening of the tissue) or a seroma (pocket of serum).

Can you ice after liposuction?

In the first few days after liposuction, patients should expect to feel some discomfort and swelling. Discomfort can be relieved with pain medication, and swelling can be reduced with ice packs and use of a compression garment.

How long does bruising and swelling last after liposuction?

Bruising is one of the most common side effects of the liposuction procedure. Bruising results from injuries to the capillaries during the procedure. For most patients, swelling and bruising will peak at around three days before resolving at around two weeks to one month.

How long are you in pain after liposuction?

Soreness is usually the most intense 2 to 4 days after liposuction and then decreases steadily. The tenderness and soreness typically is quite bothersome for up to 4 weeks, but gradually subsides over the following next 4 to 8 weeks.

Can you sit after liposuction?

After liposuction you will have to avoid sitting for prolonged periods for at least 6 weeks, and try to sit up straight too. ... Soon after surgery you must move around, get up and walk around the house, it is important you don't sit or lie down for long periods of time, but no strenuous activity.

How do you get a flat stomach after liposuction?

Here are five prime ways to stay slim, firm, and maintain results after liposuction.

Drink Water. Increasing the amount of water you drink can help you lose weight as well as keep your weight stable. ...
Follow a Regular Exercise Regimen. ...
Avoid a Sedentary Lifestyle. ...
Make Healthy Diet Choices. ...
Reduce Stress.

How long is stomach lipo recovery?

Keep in mind that your results will improve as the swelling and bruising continue to heal. After about four weeks, most people are able to resume light exercise, but any heavy or strenuous activity should still be avoided.

Swelling after an operation – 5 causes not to ignore

Swelling can occur for many reasons. It normally presents as an increase in the size of the affected body part or a change in the shape. You might notice heat and pain around the same area but not always. Swelling can be due to a number of different reasons. Often it is not worrying or concerning and can be treated relatively easily. Sometimes it can be an indication of something more serious happening and should be brought to the attention of your doctor or specialist as early as possible.

*Picture shows swelling after an ankle sprain

Swelling after an operation

Having an operation can be a worrying time for anyone. It’s not something that anyone likes to have to go through and it hopefully for most of us it is something that doesn’t happen that often. This does mean that we are often not aware of how we should be feeling afterwards and at what stage and time certain parts of the healing will occur. Swelling will make up a perfectly normal part of most operations due to the unavoidable impact that cutting into our tissues and repairing or even just looking at our internal workings can have. Any cut that is made to look into a joint or to remove a piece of tissue such as a loose body or torn piece of cartilage will cause swelling to occur. This normal response is to ensure that the correct healing chemicals and building blocks are brought to the area where they are needed to aid repair and recovery and also so that these chemicals stay put in that area whilst healing occurs. Otherwise, these chemicals and building blocks would be transported on and away from the area relatively quickly and this may mean that total healing does not occur.

This is one of the reasons why anti-inflammatory medications are not encouraged in the first few days after an acute injury now. It is thought that this may reduce the bodies natural healing process by limiting the inflammation (which makes up the swelling we see in the area) and we think this might not be helpful.

Warning signs to be aware of if swelling sign of something more serious

After an operation it is therefore helpful to have a certain amount of swelling for repair in the area involved but there are several causes of swelling that are warning signs of more serious problems that should be identified as early as possible in order to get the best treatment. Below are five of the important ones that your medical team and physiotherapist will be looking out for and keeping an eye on:

1) The lungs:

After any surgery and resultant period of bed rest there is the risk to your lungs. This could be due to the lack of air movement in and out of your lungs increasing the risk of picking up Pneumonia or chest infections but also due to the lack of movement, the risk of blood clots forming and moving into the lungs where they can cause blockages known as Pulmonary Embolism (PE). A sign of this is swelling in the lower limbs as the body struggles to remove excess fluid from the tissues back into the circulatory system. This swelling is usually non-painful. It is not linked to any trauma or the site of injury or operation. It is usually in both legs and not isolated to one particular part of the leg but all of it in a ‘stocking’ distribution. It might also be associated with other symptoms such as a general feeling of unwell, fever or shortness of breath. Medical professionals will particularly look out for this in the first few days after an operation but it can occur some weeks afterwards too.

What can you do? This is one of the reasons that Physiotherapists will encourage you at the earliest safe opportunity to get up out of bed, do breathing exercises and move around. This jeeps the blood and air flowing nicely in and out of the lungs and around the body. Helping to prevent blood clots and chest infections. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms.

2) Urinary Tract (water) Infections:

After an operation it is not uncommon to have a catheter inserted into your bladder if you are unable to get out of bed initially and therefore cannot take yourself to the bathroom. There is a risk of water infections from the insertion of a catheter. This can lead to generalised swelling in the legs. You might also feel generally unwell, have pain and/or burning when you try to go to the toilet and a temperature or fever. The swelling itself will not be particularly painful but may be a little achy.

What can you do? If you are allowed to get up to use the toilet then try to do this regularly. Keep yourself well hydrated with water by drinking water regularly if you are allowed and if you notice signs of a water infection tell your medical team as early as possible so it can be treated.

3) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT):

These blood clots in the veins can occur after surgery. Usually this is due to less movement and a period of bed rest. It can also be due to a limb being immobilised by a plaster cast or splint and so the body part is not moving as usual. This means the muscles are not pumping the blood around the body as effectively and clots can form. There are multiple reasons why clots can form and being aware of the signs is important for the first few months after an operation particularly. Usually the swelling that occurs due to a DVT will only be in that body part that is affected by the clot. If it is in the calf of the leg then swelling will occur everywhere down from that area that the vein connects to. This is because blood cannot now circulate past the blockage in the tube and so it backs up and fluid gathers behind it also. This swelling will come on quickly, for no apparent reason and will be very painful. The area might feel tight and bigger than usual and hotter. If the blood clot is in the lungs then, as already discussed, it is called a pulmonary embolism (PE) and can cause shortness of breath, fever and a feeling of unwell.

What can you do? Keep an eye on yourself for sudden swelling in one area. If it is very painful and the pain does not go away at all for even a minute then seek medical attention immediately. Try to keep yourself moving as instructed, pump your ankles regularly up and down if you are not able to move around much and try not to rest in positions when stop the blood to a certain body part such as resting with your legs pressed into a ridge in a chair or crossing your ankles over one another.

4) Wound Infections:

The skin acts as a physical barrier to bugs and infections getting into our body. When you have an operation that barrier is cut to allow the operation to occur. This will always be done in the most clean and safest method but there is always a small risk that a bug might make its way into your body via the wound. The signs of a wound infection include swelling in the area. This will be associated with the area that was operated and might also include oozing of puss from the wound or increased redness around the wound. you might feel unwell or have a fever and it will increase the pain you might feel in the area.

What can you do? Follow the instructions you get given by your medical team, nurses and physios on how to keep your wound clean and dry. Use the equipment given to you to keep it dry in the shower when you are allowed to wash and make sure you do not pick scabs or touch the scars too much as they heal inititally. Eat healthily and try not to smoke or drink as this slows the healing process.

5) Reactions to drugs and IV lines:

Sometimes after or during an operation you will be given certain drugs and medications. Some of these might be given via an intra-venous (IV) line that goes into your body via a needle in your hand or other area. This porthole, whilst totally necessary for your treatment, is another opening that is at risk of bugs getting in and causing problems as mentioned above. Sometimes the drugs that we take cause a reaction in the body that can cause problems with our circulation or heart. This can present as swelling in both legs that is not particularly painful but includes all of the legs.

What can you do? Keep an eye on yourself and tell a medical professional if you feel unwell or notice the swelling. This is the case for most swelling that starts after an operation. Keep an eye on yourself for the first 4-6 weeks particularly and mention the symptoms to either your physio or doctor at the earliest opportunity.

How long does K tape last?

K-Tape is designed to stay on for an average of 3-4 days. The adhesive is heat sensitive, so your doctor will rub the tape to make sure it is properly adhered to your skin. After 1-2 hours of normal activity, the K-Tape should be properly bonded to the treated area.