Will I Hurt Anything by Stretching After Liposuction?

Generally stretching and exercise, while wearing your compression garment, are beneficial after Liposuction. Some patients also note improvement after treatment by a lymphatic massage therapist. I would recommend that you seek a re-evaluation by your surgeon. Hope this finds you improving.

​Smart Lipo is good for stubborn areas of fat, but lacks body contouring and shaping. For best results, I recommend a hi-definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, if there is skin laxity. I use VASER HI-DEF with ThermiRF, Renuvion (J Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi-definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer​

It's very common to have a feeling of tightness after having liposuction, whether it involves having a laser, such as the SlimLipo laser you had or not. Doing gentle stretching and massage of the treated areas is very helpful. There is an inflammatory response in the treated tissue and the stimulation of stretching and massage helps that inflammation to settle down. You won't hurt anything, but let your comfort guide you.

In most cases, it is advised to stretch after liposuction, but every patient heals differently.  So what is advised for one patient, may not be recommended for another.  Your best option is to make an appointment with your Plastic Surgeon so that he / she can give post operative instructions that are right for you.