I'm having outer thigh liposuction to remove several inches of fat under general anesthesia, and I know I'll be taking antibiotics starting a few days before the surgery, but how long are patients usually under antibiotics or pain meds after surgery? Furthermore, how long will I experience heavy pain/discomfort after the surgery?
January 1, 2019
Answer: Pain pills post lipo Usually you may need the pain pills for a day or two,Pain though is very subjective.Usually you can stop the antibiotics relatively soon after the surgery.Check with oyur doctor.
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Pain pills post lipo Usually you may need the pain pills for a day or two,Pain though is very subjective.Usually you can stop the antibiotics relatively soon after the surgery.Check with oyur doctor.
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Pain and antibiotics after liposuction Most plastic surgeons will prescribe a short course of antibiotics to be taken after liposuction. There is proven evidence that giving a single dose of antibiotics immediately prior to elective surgical procedures lowers infection rates. This dose is typically given intravenously either in the preoperative area or in the operating room. It is typically administered by nurses or by the anesthesiologist. There is no need to take antibiotics prior to surgery.The single dose is referred to as perioperative antibiotics. Pain after liposuction is typically lesser than with more invasive procedures. Many patients will describe the feeling as a muscle burning sensation similar to that of having overexercised when being out of shape. Most people consider liposuction as requiring three to five days of recovery. Patients can typically engage in low-impact activities, such as walking, immediately after the procedure.High-impact exercise, such as running, may take two to three weeks. The amount of discomfort after liposuction is dependent on individual perceptions, anatomic areas treated and level of aggressiveness of the liposuction treatment. These would be excellent topics to review with your plastic surgeon prior to the procedure. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Pain and antibiotics after liposuction Most plastic surgeons will prescribe a short course of antibiotics to be taken after liposuction. There is proven evidence that giving a single dose of antibiotics immediately prior to elective surgical procedures lowers infection rates. This dose is typically given intravenously either in the preoperative area or in the operating room. It is typically administered by nurses or by the anesthesiologist. There is no need to take antibiotics prior to surgery.The single dose is referred to as perioperative antibiotics. Pain after liposuction is typically lesser than with more invasive procedures. Many patients will describe the feeling as a muscle burning sensation similar to that of having overexercised when being out of shape. Most people consider liposuction as requiring three to five days of recovery. Patients can typically engage in low-impact activities, such as walking, immediately after the procedure.High-impact exercise, such as running, may take two to three weeks. The amount of discomfort after liposuction is dependent on individual perceptions, anatomic areas treated and level of aggressiveness of the liposuction treatment. These would be excellent topics to review with your plastic surgeon prior to the procedure. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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