Liposuction is getting more and more popular among those who want to get rid of fat that is diet- and exercise-resistant. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 80% of lipoplasty patients are satisfied with the results of the procedure and 75% would recommend it to a friend or family member. Now when you made a decision to have a liposuction and found a perfect surgeon who is ready to provide you with the high-quality procedure. We prepared for you post-operative care instructions. How should you take care of yourself? What to eat? How to exercise? When go back to work after liposuction?
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1. Stay in the clinic one day after liposuction
The next day after the liposuction surgery in Poland, you should stay in the clinic. Do not make any important personal decisions for 24 hours after surgery. You may experience a brief sensation of dizziness (similar to what you feel when standing up too quickly) the morning after surgery. If dizziness does occur, you should sit or lie down on the floor immediately and wait for help. In most cases, on the second day, you can go back home. But you should not plan to drive yourself, ask your adult friend or relative to drive you home and to take care of you for at least one more day.
2. Wear elastic compression garment
After the surgery, you should wear liposuction compression garment that is created to maintain the improvement in contour. It is recommended to wear it for at least 3 weeks after the surgery. A lot of patients wear the garments for a greater duration as it provides comfort. Garments can even improve your final results by assisting the skin to shrink.
3. Keep incisions clean – get bath
After the surgery, you should keep your incisions clean and shower once or twice a day. Wash your hands first, then wash incisions gently with soap and water. You should gently dry off areas where you had lipo with a clean towel. For around 4 weeks after the surgery, you should be careful with hot water baths as it can lower your blood pressure and make you dizzy.
4. Drink water to prevent dehydration
Lipo cannot prevent you from regaining weight, the goal of liposuction is to contour your body by removing fat deposits that are diet- and exercise-resistant. The deposits are permanently removed but it doesn’t mean that you won’t regain weight.
The next day after the surgery, you should drink a lot of water, fruit juices or soft drinks in order to prevent dehydration.
During the recovery period, your body needs protein to generate new cells, it can also help to maintain your strength and recover quickly. As for the first few weeks, you won’t be able to workout you should stay within your ideal calorie range.
5. Eat healthy food
After the healing period is over you can go back to normal healthy eating. Eating healthy does not mean eating less, it means eating better. You should eat smaller portions throughout the day and avoid junk food that can make you maintain your weight with ease. Limit your salt intake as it can cause high blood pressure and dehydration. Healthy eating and sport will not only help you to keep the results of liposuction but also will make you feel and look better!
6. Get the proper recovery and remember about activity
For the first 18 hours, you should have some rest. During the first 72 hours, it is recommended to move every two hours in order to prevent the formation of blood clots. The next day after the surgery, you might go for a walk if desired. Usually in two weeks after the procedure, you will be able to resume normal activities which may include light cardio. After two weeks you may resume more demanding workouts such as weightlifting and running.
You should remember that everybody is unique so as the recovery period. Ask your surgeon to provide you with all the details of the procedure. If you decide to get liposuction in Poland you should stay a day after in the clinic and stay in Poland for at least 3 days. Do not forget to take contact information of your surgeon.
.Liposuction in Poland – before and after gallery
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Klaudia has been working for a medical tourism company as a patient advisor for years. She has been helping a lot of patients from the UK, the USA, Scandinavia and many other countries. She knows very well foreign patients needs and she does her best to help them.
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Great article. I am considering liposuction in Poland. It is very helpful.
that before and after picture is NOT inspiring… not much difference to justify an overseas surgery.. i would be better of getting a nose job.