How long does liposculpture take to heal?

The post-operative recovery process of a liposculpture is not very complex and the best recommendation is to take things easy, as we always want a quick recovery to return to our normal activities as soon as possible. However, if we want a successful recovery, being patient is the best thing to do. 

Among the most common discomforts are swelling and pain in the operated areas. Your plastic surgeon is the one who will recommend you some analgesics to calm the pain during the healing time needed after a liposculpture. 

The recovery time of a liposculpture depends on the care taken

There are certain cares after liposculpture  important to follow in order to have a quick and safe recovery. If patients follow all the indications, after the first week it is possible to return to daily activities with caution when exerting themselves.  

Besides, the recovery time of a liposculpture will be different for each patient, for example:

• If you already want to go back to work, you can do so after the first week.
• However, if you are looking to do complex exercises or return to sports, you will be able to do so after the first month.
• If what you are looking for is for all the hematomas and inflammation to disappear, this will happen after some weeks. 

One month after the liposculpture you will feel more relief.

Although after the first week you can go back to work, as long as it is an office job that does not require effort, only after the first month you will feel greater relief. However, swelling will still remain for some more weeks. 

Besides, between 4 and 6 weeks after the liposculpture, it is possible to go back to exercise and other physically demanding activities. 

Tips for effective healing after liposculpture

We mainly recommend the following to achieve a quick recovery time after liposculpture: 

• Take short walks during the first days
• Use a special girdle as long as recommended by the surgeon.
• Take care of the scars
• Quit smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages during the first weeks.

Are you considering to undergo a liposculpture? We invite you to make an appointment with the best plastic surgeon in Peru, Dra. Martínez, to answer all your questions.  Please contact our Whatsapp for more information.