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Liposuction and the Beach

asked 1 year ago by palmgirl2011 in Palm desert
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 261 times
Tags: activity, flying, travel

how soon after liposuction can i go to the beach??? also ill be traveling on a 9 hr fligh with 1 stop tho....

4 answers to Liposuction and the Beach

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IS THE BEACH ADVISED AT 9 DAYS AFTER LIPOSUCTION?

I have had patients go to the beach in Hawaii in 5 days after lipo but they really must cover up with both sunscreen and clothes.  In addition you do not really look so hot for the first 2 weeks or so often after surgery.  Then it depends on what is liposuctioned, how much, how many area.   Forget going to the beach and looking good for the first 2 weeks.  You will look okay, but lipo recovery takes time and is variable from person to person.   If you... more
George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

www.pacfps.com

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Going to the beach following liposuction: recommendations

You may go to the beach several days after liposuction. However, you will be bruised, swollen, somewhat numb and possibly tender. I do not recommend sitting out in the hot sun (especially exposed) for at least 3 weeks as your skin will be numb and you can sustain a burn. My recommendation is also to avoid vigorous activities including swimming until around 3 weeks after your surgery. You should follow the recommendations of the plastic surgeon that will be performing your procedure.... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Liposuction and the beach

You can probably go out and sit out within a few days although you probably will still be bruised. As for going in the water, I would wait three weeks until the incisions are really sealed.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Recovery

Depending on the areas of treatment and the type of liposuction, most of my patients are able to return to work after about 5 days.  I require my patients to wear a compression garment 24 hours a day for 4 weeks, the 5th week only at night. I also advise my patients that they should expect bruising and post surgical swelling. The swelling subsides over time however it may take months to see your final result. I also restrict flying for 4 weeks due to the risk of blood clots. In my... more
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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