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This is something you should discuss with your surgeon. For my patients, I want them to stop taking anything containing blood thinners. Stop smoking (if you smoke) for a minimum of 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Eat a healthy diet and continue with an exercise program but after surgery wait 4 to 6 weeks before resuming any formal type exercise. Good luck.
If you're a smoker, you should quit at least two weeks before liposculpture or any other surgical procedure. You should also avoid herbs and foods that could thin your blood, such as ginger and St. John's Wort, as they raise the risk for bruising. If you don't already have a healthy diet in place, now's the time to do it. In order to maintain your liposculpture results, it's essential that you maintain your weight. Your board-certified dermatologist should tell you everything you need to know in order to prep for your liposuction. If you haven't gotten a list of guidelines, then please contact their office for recommendations on how to prepare and how to recover from your liposculpture.
The preparation steps before liposuction are very important as they can enhance your experience, healing and results.The choice of preparations really depend on the suggestions of the doctor doing the procedure but generally speaking include stopping smoking, stopping smoking and decreasing or stopping supplements that can interfere with blood clotting or healing. All these need to be cleared with the doctor to make sure they do not make you feel or be worse.Please make sure that you see an experienced doctor for a thorough consultation and assessment prior to undergoing any treatments.Best regards and I hope this helps, Dr. Sapijaszko.
Have a nice day! The only thing to modify two weeks before a liposculpture is to try to eat as healthy as possible.
I would suggest calling your surgeon and discussing what over the counter products you should avoid and any other preoperative suggestions he/she has.
Liposculpture results are optimized by using a Tri-modality of technologies including:1)Vaser technology2)Power X liposuction cannulas3)Cool Helium Plasma skin tighteningBesides the above measures, you don't have to worry about any other preparations.
i am a huge fan of Smartlipo. however, there is no magic. It is a partnership between your plastic surgeon and you. The Smartlipo will do a nice job of reducing the fat, in the treated areas. however, if you can decrease your total body fat (see my web site for details on ketogenic diets and ketogenic supplements) by better eating and better exercising (diet is more important than exercise, but both are helpful), you will get a better final result. david berman md
Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.It is advisable to take a healthy diet, rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, perform exercises, 2 to 3 times a week, wear compression garment , these are some of the recommendations after the surgical post, you must be very careful not to cause complications Every doctor has their protocols, it is recommended that you consult with your plastic surgeon, so that he can evaluate your case, and you can take his recommendations,I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you...
Getting prepared for surgery is an EXCELLENT question that most surgeons fail to discuss in detail. FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAIL!!!The recommendations are for the following reasons:1. to decrease your surgical risk (such as a blood clot in your legs, infection, bleeding, toxicity of lidocaine)2. Improve the speed and efficacy of healing3. improve the surgical outcomeDecreasing surgical risk:Stopping aspirin, fish oil and NSAIDS, like motrin and alleve, and no alcohol for 48 hours minimizes your risk of bleeding.If the procedure is performed under general anesthesia, perhaps stopping estrogen or birth control two to 4 weeks prior to surgery, prescribing a low molecule weight heparin (i.e. Lovenox) as well as compression stockings in the operating room lower the risk of clots Showering with an antibacterial soap the night and morning of surgery has been shown to decrease the infection rate. Additionally, the most important dose of the antibiotic is the one immediately (within one hour) before surgery.Lidocaine is given in the wetting solution to assist in separating the fat and also producing both intraoperative and post-operative pain relief. Lidocaine is not fully metabolized until 24 hours after surgery. However, there are a class of medications that make the enzyme (Cytochrome P450) that degrades lidocaine to not work as effectively. The surgeon should consider stopping 2-4 weeks before surgery or lowering the dose of lidocaine to avoid toxicity of:1. benzodiazepines like xanax and valium2. antidepressants like Zoloft3. macrolide antibiotics like zithromax or levaquin4. anti-fungals5. retroviralsTo improve your healing and decrease the risk of you gaining weight after surgery and increasing your muscle mass and lowering your bodies fat content, hormone testing and bioidentical hormone supplementation is recommended. Thyroid, testosterone and growth hormone may assist in all these goals.Performing some noninvasive devices both before and after surgery will improve the aesthetic rest, produce a smoother result, decrease swelling, tighten skin and and alleviate some areas of excess fat using either ultrasound (Quantashape, Vasershape) or radio frequency (Venus Legacy, etc) or massage (manual or Endermologie).Exercise before and after (would hold off for the first 10-14 days after surgery) increases your muscle mass and improves your bodies composition.However, since you are undergoing liposuction, you can spurge a bit with the desserts. Good nutrition will assist in the healing process.Standard liposuction can yield aesthetically pleasing results, however, I prefer high-definition liposculpture and fat transfer to some body areas as needed and simultaneous invasive cellulite treatment to give you a slender athletic look, both in men and women.Good luck with your procedure and look your best!!
Hi sweetie. It is quite common for there to be residual swelling for a while after liposuction, even several weeks. Swelling can last for several months, especially if you are still in the recovery process. The body needs time to reabsorb the fluid and allow the tissues to heal properly. The...
Yes, liposuction can shape your body by removing fat deposits from specific areas: Liposuction can help with body contouringLiposuction can help you achieve a slimmer and more proportional body shape by removing fat from areas like the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks. Liposuction can improve...
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery, whether you alter yours or get a new one, but please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon. Good luck :)