I'm looking into having the Smart Lipo procedure done in California. I live in Alaska, and it will take up to 12 hours to fly back up here. I'm planning on staying with my sister for approx. 10 days after the procedure. Any advice on flying on day 10, provided the recovery is uneventful? For stats, I'm 5'2", currently 136, age 59, Jazzercise 6 days a week, and eat pretty clean (with the exception of the occasional chocolate and popcorn at the movies). Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Without images it is difficult to advise, I would recommend seeking a plastic surgeon in your area that specializes in body contouring.Smart Lipo can help
contour most body types. Even in slim patients, there are areas and pockets of
fat that cannot be controlled through diet and exercise alone....
Usually, the larger the amount of fat removed, the longer the compression garment needs to be worn. For a full abdomen and flanks, 4-8 weeks is routine for most people. However, the time frame is highly individualized and generalizations are not accurate.
While the downtime for
Smart Lipo can vary from patient to patient, the initial healing period should
just be a couple of days.Since
there are no hard and fast rules for the surgery and each patient reacts
differently. You can help the
swelling by eating a low salt diet, drinking a lot of water...
