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How to Speed Up Abdominal Liposuction Recovery?

I was wondering, what can I do to speed my abdominal liposuction recovery? I am 10 days out and still sore with bumps. I am doing some massage to keep scar tissue away. Any other ideas?

Asked 33 months ago by scuzzseattle in Tacoma Wa

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Dear Sscuzzseattle, there are many things you can do for recovery!! The massage is a good start. Following your surgeons post op instructions is very important. There are a variety of supplements that can aid healing including anti-oxidents and Arnica. If you have a good Naturopath or MD in alternative medicine there are intravenous therapies that can help. GentleWaves is a light therapy that can help with swelling and discomfort and bruising. Topical creams such as Traumeel and... more

Trevor M. Born, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS

Lipo recovery

At only 10 days soreness and a few bumps are not abnormal. The massage you are already doing is a good idea. I like to use external ultrasound. My patients also get a full course of endermologie after liposuction. We generally start that at around 3 weeks post-op.