I'm flying down to Miami to have a Lower Body Lift and I'm worried that the fluids will not drain fast enough before I have to return home. Is there something specific I can do to speed up the drainage process? Or something I should avoid?
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Answer: A Low Sodium Diet Will Limit Swelling Postoperatively
Thank you for your question about alleviating lower back pain after a lower body lift. The best way to relieve pain is with pain medication; these should be controlled medications prescribed by your board-certified plastic surgeon. Another way to relieve the pain is by muscle relaxants like...
Thank you for your question regarding the recovery time for a lower body lift and when it is safe to fly. Regarding a lower body lift, I would stay close to your plastic surgeon for 10-14 days. This allows for the incisions to heal. The swelling decreases, and your window of having a blood clot...
Thank you for your question! Unfortunately without before and after and current photos, it is difficult to common on your legs. Some degree of skin relaxation is expected after any surgery where skin is pulled tight. I recommend skin tightening to most of my patients during the post operative ...