All our patients have similar questions about the liposuction recovery period. We prepared some answers to the most common questions.
Is liposuction abroad a safe procedure?
Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Liposuction abroad is known as one of the safest procedures. Recovery period depends on which area the liposuction was made. First 3 days after the liposuction are the hardest. You feel pain and it is hard for you to move. You should expect that pain medication will be required for this period of time. But within a week most people can return to normal activities.
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How long after liposuction abroad is pain and swelling normal?
After your liposuction abroad you will have some swelling and bruising that may be present for several months. For the patient, it is often difficult to see permanent changes in the body shape before six to eight weeks. Early results of your liposuction abroad can be seen in 10-14 days but the improvement continues for 4-6 months.
For how long should I wear an elastic garment?
After the liposuction, your plastic surgeon will tell you how long you should wear your elastic garment usually it takes from four to six weeks to help with skin shrinkage. If the patient has poor skin elasticity, your plastic surgeon abroad may recommend you Endermologie treatments.
When can I go back to work after my liposuction?
Returning to work depends on what work you have. If you work in the office you can go back to work in 3-5 days after your liposuction abroad, if you have more active employment you might need 14 days.
Can I regain weight after the liposuction abroad?
It is important to understand that liposuction will not prevent you from regaining weight. If you want to keep the results of your liposuction abroad you should follow a proper diet and exercise plan. Some exercises like walking are recommended right after the surgery, and progressive activities are recommended to start in 14 days after your liposuction abroad.
Exercising after liposuction – check our article.
You should remember that Liposuction recovery varies from patient to patient. During your consultation, you should ask your plastic surgeon to provide you with all the details of the procedure. Take contact information of your plastic surgeon abroad in order to have the possibility to contact him after the procedure. Millions of people have liposuction abroad every year and are happy with their results, you can easily become one of them..
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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