- It is necessary to stay at the clinic for 1 day after a surgery lasting 2-3 hours.
- A flexible clothing will be put on after the surgery, and should be worn all day and night for the next 6 weeks. This is the minimum period and many patients wear it even longer. The clothing may be washed at home.
- For the first 2 weeks :
- Any effort is forbidden
- Avoid constipation
- Do not take analgesics on an empty stomach, as this may cause vomiting
- Failure to abide by the above prohibitions may cause bleeding or haemorrhage, which may require additional surgery.
- For the first 3 weeks following the surgery :
- Smoking is forbidden
- It is forbidden to drink coffee or soft drinks containing caffeine frequently
- It is not allowed to stay in the same room with active smokers
- Drinking alcohol is forbidden.
- Upon the dressing removal, do not be surprised that the area after the liposuction is swollen or bruised. It usually subsides after 2-3 weeks, although the oedema may be present up to 6 months in some patients.
- You may start applying Cicaplast on scars after 10 days from the surgery and apply it twice daily for the next 3 months. The cream should be applied with a thin layer. Cicaplast prevents the creation of thick hypertrophic scars.
- For 2 months following the surgery it is necessary to limit physical activity as much as possible. Avoid tensioning and lifting heavy objects. Do not drive for a week after the surgery.
- You may restart jogging, swimming, playing tennis, lifting heavier objects after 2 months and only if there is no discomfort bound therewith.
- Completely avoid sunlight and solarium for 6 months after the surgery.
- On 5-7th day following the surgery you should start massaging the operated areas and continue for the next 2 months (three times a week).
- SmartLux (LED therapy) 2-3 times a week for 2 weeks.