If you have stubborn pockets of fat that won’t seem to budge for any amount of diet or exercise, you may be considering liposuction surgery. This popular surgical procedure is still one of the best ways to target and remove excessive fat from areas like the waist, abdomen, and thighs. Liposuction has become so advanced that it can even be performed on smaller treatment areas, including the arms, calves, knees, and underneath the chin.
While plastic surgery is certainly a great option for healthy candidates who’ve tried dieting and exercise to get rid of stubborn fat, many patients are hesitant about the recovery time involved in the process. How much time should they anticipate for recovery? When can the patient return to his or her normal activities?
The Liposuction Recovery Period
The answer depends on the type of liposuction procedure you undergo, as well as where the procedure is being performed. If the liposuction treatment is done in outpatient, you will only need a few days off from work to recover. Most patients can resume normal activities after a few weeks. Your plastic surgeon will work with you to determine the right length of recovery time, as well as when you can go back to your normal routine.
What To Expect During Recovery
After undergoing a liposuction procedure, most patients will experience swelling and bruising, as well as soreness around the treatment site. Swelling begins to go down after a few days, and is usually totally resolved after a few weeks. Soreness and bruising dissipate around the same time.
In order to have a speedy and painless recovery, it’s important to choose a plastic surgeon who is experienced in liposuction procedures. At Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nia Banks (MD, FACS, Ph.D.) has a proven track record of delivering exceptional liposuction results with fast recovery times.
Liposuction at Beaux Arts Institute
To learn more about liposuction and if you’re a candidate for this procedure, schedule a consultation with Dr. Nia Banks at the Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery in Lanham, Maryland today or call (301) 880-7022.
The Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery serves the greater Baltimore and Washington, DC areas.