Does standing for long hours and walking around (6 hours a day) affect lipo results?

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I had my inner and outer thighs and inner knee done three days ago. I am planning to go back to work tomorrow ( I work as a restaurant manager and I have to stand and walk for at least 6 hours a day). I am afraid that going back to work can have some negative impact on my health or lipo results.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Prolonged standing may aggravate postoperative swelling. However there is no reason to think that it would affect the long-term outcome.

David Shifrin, MD · Answer

Discuss with your surgeon please . In general, you will be tired and sore and may need more than 3 days to recover depending on the amount and degree of surgery you had,best

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

In general, the legs tend to retain swelling after liposuction longer than other parts of the body because of the very reason you are asking about. When upright, gravity acts on swelling. This can last several days and even a few weeks. It resolves when the legs are elevated.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

Liposuction does not involve any stitches or other surgical maneuvers that require immobility to allow you to heal. Liposuction is all about removing fat. After surgery it is nearly impossible to hurt fat that has already been removed.I tell my patients that they can resume physical activity as tolerated.However, if you plan on working and walking around after surgery then you can expect to be very sore and tired. More importantly, your swelling and bruising may be worse in the short term than if you had just been a couch potato.

Does standing for long hours and walking around (6 hours a day) affect lipo results?

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