Can I drive the day after Smart Lipo?

The day after Smartlipo, it really depends on what area you'll be focusing on. If it's just a small area, such as your neck, recovery is typically quite brief, and you may well be able to drive the next day. Driving doesn't require any strenuous physical maneuvers. However, I will also say that a backup plan is wise. It's very important not to get behind the wheel if you're not up for it after all. And of course, if you do decide you need to take prescription medicine, driving is out of the question. Good luck to you.

I suggest consulting with your physician regarding his or her postoperative protocol, as it may vary from my own. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your
question. I typically tell my patients that it is best to take the next day
off. The downtime for SmartLipo is usually only one day and it depends and what
area you are getting done. If it’s a small area, your drive will be fine, but
if the doctor is doing a lot of areas, it may be very uncomfortable. Please
speak to your doctor about this.