What resources are available to me if I have general questions about recovery and my surgeon will not call me back?

Thank you so much for your question dear. Sorry to hear your doctor’s office and your surgeon is not returning your calls, but happy to know you are doing well and your inflammation is almost gone. Answering your question you have 2 months post op and your incision are completely close, you can start your sauna or float therapy without any problems.

Hope this can helps.
Dr. Quiroz

Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own post surgical protocol they wish their patients to follow. With that being said typically 8 weeks post op is an okay time to return to all normal activities as long as there are no complications occurring. I would suggest trying to schedule a follow up appt with your Surgeon to be seen in person. Best of luck to you.

Dear Bookguru_,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You can always contact your surgeon's nurse. At two months, you should still be wearing garments during the day, but can do any activities, except tanning, that you like.

I'm so sorry to hear you haven't been able to reach your surgeon. I encourage you to speak to the office nurse or staff about your questions so that they can be addressed. Each surgeon has her/his own protocol on when certain activities can be resumed. However att two months post op from liposuction typically you are able to resume normal activities.

I suggest you make a follow up appointment with your surgeon. In the meantime keep a list of all the questions you want to review with them when you have the appointment.
If you feel like your surgeon is not taking responsibility for your health care which is considered a Bandan consider writing a letter to your plastic surgeons office telling them that you feel you’re being abandoned or you may consider reporting this to the medical board unless you were given appropriate follow up care.
Generally letting a surgeon know that you plan on taking action unless they follow up with you, give you the aftercare you need and answer your questions it’s usually enough for them to acknowledge you and get you on their schedule.
Best,
Mats HagstromMD