Post -Operative Instruction for Vaser High Definition Liposuction

Post-Operative instruction:

1. Wrap treated area with compression garments snugly and continuously for 6 days-2 weeks.
2. A day after the surgery, patient may have light to moderate physical activities
3. Some incisions will be left open and drainage is expected, absorbent pads should be used and changed frequently as needed.  
4. Incisions will close by themselves within 2-3 days.  Use band aid to protect incision sites.
5. Keep incision clean
6. May have quick bath after 2 days post op. Regular shower when incisions are closed.
7. May use regular girdle 2 weeks after compression garments.
8. Do not apply ice packs or a heating pad to skin overlying the areas treated by liposuction
9. Do not soak in a bath, Jacuzzi, pool or beach at last 7 days post-op
10. Bruising may diminish after 2-3 weeks
11. Return for check-up after 4 days removal of stitches.
12. Swelling is expected, Maximal in the first 2 weeks, then gradually subsides.  Final result in 3-4 months.
13. Skin may feel numb on the surface but insides are tender to touch.
14. Some areas may become hard and lumpy; this is normal and will go away when fully recovered