I'm considering Smart lipo for some contouring of my tummy and flanks, but first I want to know what I can expect from the recovery period. What kind of downtime is involved? How long will I need to take off work? Will I need someone to take care of me? What should I expect in terms of swelling and/or bruising?Thanks.
Answer: Depends on who does your procedure and if they are doing true tumescent liposuction or not The Smart Lipo part of the liposuction is only one, tiny aspect of the entire procedure. Unfortunately, it gets way more attention than it truly deserves, and I do the SmartLipo method, so I am not biased against it. The most important aspect in my opinion is what surrounds that 10 minute part of a 4 hour procedure if done right - and that affects your recovery time and pain significantly!
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Answer: Depends on who does your procedure and if they are doing true tumescent liposuction or not The Smart Lipo part of the liposuction is only one, tiny aspect of the entire procedure. Unfortunately, it gets way more attention than it truly deserves, and I do the SmartLipo method, so I am not biased against it. The most important aspect in my opinion is what surrounds that 10 minute part of a 4 hour procedure if done right - and that affects your recovery time and pain significantly!
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Answer: Less Downtime Than Other Methods Recovery from Smartlipo is less than what most would expect. Our abdomen/flank patients take 2 to 3 days off before returning to work. They are instructed to start moving around, walking and doing normal daily activities immediately. The day of the procedure is the only day most patients require for someone taking care of them. They wear a compression garment for one to two weeks only and return to full exercise in 2 weeks. Hope this helps! Good luck.
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Answer: Less Downtime Than Other Methods Recovery from Smartlipo is less than what most would expect. Our abdomen/flank patients take 2 to 3 days off before returning to work. They are instructed to start moving around, walking and doing normal daily activities immediately. The day of the procedure is the only day most patients require for someone taking care of them. They wear a compression garment for one to two weeks only and return to full exercise in 2 weeks. Hope this helps! Good luck.
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March 24, 2010
Answer: Recovery from laser lipolysis Recovery and time off of work is typically 3-5 days for the immediate post-operative period. You should refrain from any exercise for 2 weeks and strenous activity for 6 weeks. You will likely be asked to wear some sort of compression garment for a minimum of 3 weeks. You will likeley need somebody to take care of you for a day or two. Brusing varies tremedously.
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March 24, 2010
Answer: Recovery from laser lipolysis Recovery and time off of work is typically 3-5 days for the immediate post-operative period. You should refrain from any exercise for 2 weeks and strenous activity for 6 weeks. You will likely be asked to wear some sort of compression garment for a minimum of 3 weeks. You will likeley need somebody to take care of you for a day or two. Brusing varies tremedously.
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September 6, 2016
Answer: Smart Lipo recovery Most patients need about 2 to 3 days for post operative recovery. You will be swollen and a little sore for the next few weeks but nothing that will interfere with your daily activities. You can start working out again a week post surgery but remember to ease your way into your work out. Don’t overdue it, listen to your body.
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September 6, 2016
Answer: Smart Lipo recovery Most patients need about 2 to 3 days for post operative recovery. You will be swollen and a little sore for the next few weeks but nothing that will interfere with your daily activities. You can start working out again a week post surgery but remember to ease your way into your work out. Don’t overdue it, listen to your body.
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Liposuction recovery All liposuction whether it is with a laser or ultrasound, or power assisted, or traditional have similar recoveries. Perhaps I would say laser may be longer becuase of the heat component. Usually patients get back to normal activity within a few days to a week.
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Liposuction recovery All liposuction whether it is with a laser or ultrasound, or power assisted, or traditional have similar recoveries. Perhaps I would say laser may be longer becuase of the heat component. Usually patients get back to normal activity within a few days to a week.
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