Power assisted Lliposuction of abdomen and thighs. Best way to prepare body now and reduce swelling at time of surgery?

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Upper and lower abdomen and backs of thighs.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @luvnhair08, thank you for your question. I suggest you consult with the specialist who is performing surgery because there are various factors at play in the healing process, including the type of surgical technique and the technology employed. The type of technology used for surgery depends on the objective of each patient and their particular case. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

Power-assisted liposuction can help remove fat efficiently, but it does not eliminate the normal swelling that comes from surgical trauma and lymphatic disruption. The best preparation is to enter surgery as healthy and stable as possible: avoid nicotine, keep protein intake adequate, stay well hydrated, limit excess salt and alcohol, and follow your surgeon’s instructions about medications, supplements, and anything that can increase bleeding or bruising.

After surgery, swelling is usually managed with the correct compression garment, early gentle walking, avoiding overexertion, and keeping all follow-up visits. Lymphatic massage is sometimes helpful, but only if your surgeon approves the timing and technique. Expect the abdomen and thighs to swell for weeks, with final contour changes taking several months rather than days.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear luvnhair08,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I prescribe Arnica to my patients prior to liposuction to help reduce swelling and bruising. It is best to start it two days prior to surgery.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

As you prepare for surgery you want to eat a high protein, low carb healthy diet.  Your surgeon will inform you of any medications or supplements that you should avoid.  If you smoke it is imperative that you cease all nicotine products several weeks before surgery.  You may also want to speak to your surgeon about a compression garment for after surgery, as well as if lymphatic massages are recommended for you.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

There is really nothing patients need to do to prepare for surgery. Individuals who smoke cigarettes should stop smoking as soon as possible when they know you’re going to have a surgical procedure.
The most important thing patients can do before having Liposuction is to confirm they’ve chosen the most talented and experienced provider by having multiple in person consultations.
During each consultation ask each provider to show their entire collection of before and after pictures for the areas you’re having a treated. being shown a handful of preselected pictures which most likely represent the best results of each providers career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of what the average results look like in the hands of that provider.
An experience provider should have no difficulty showing you at least 50 sets of before and after pictures for common areas like abdominal liposuction.
As providers to show as many pictures as possible of patients with similar body characteristics to your owner. You may also ask each provider to show examples of excellent outcomes, average outcomes and less than outcomes.
Continue consulting with different providers until you feel quite comfortable you found the most talented and experienced provider in your community.
Delivering consistent quality liposuction results is more difficult than most people believe and this definitely includes plastic surgeons.
A substantial number of board-certified plastic surgeons are in capable of delivering quality results on a regular basis and patients should take ownership of physician selection by properly vetting providers. simply being a board-certified plastic surgeon with overall good reputation is insufficient to confirm someone has mastered liposuction.
Once procedures are performed it’s very difficult to correct poorly done work.
Choosing your provider and understanding your own candidacy in regards to potential results are the two most important variables.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Power assisted Lliposuction of abdomen and thighs. Best way to prepare body now and reduce swelling at time of surgery?

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