Recommendations after liposuction for Lipedema
Liposuction for Lipedema needs to be performed by a specialist who has experience in the treatment of Lipedema. Although the procedure is similar to cosmetic liposuction, in which you only want remove fat for aesthetic purposes, in the Lipedema step it is done for the health of the patient.
After the operation, a series of care must be followed to guarantee that the effort put in during the intervention manages to show results over time. optimal results. The definitive results can be seen once the swelling has disappeared and the skin has settled with the rest of the tissues.
This is why the postoperative period is so important. One has to take care of yourself from the first moment so you never have to worry about Lipedema again. For this reason, we have put together a series of recommendations that will ensure that you achieve the expected result.
recommendations
The first days after the intervention it is recommended that rest moderately. It is highly recommended perform gentle exercises.
Dr. Weigand will recommend the steps to follow after the intervention. It is important that as soon as you can start giving little walks, low intensity for about 20 minutes at most so that little by little the body gets used to it.
It is likely that the muscles will be somewhat stiff after the procedure, and some bruising may appear, but this is completely normal.
The skin needs to stay hydrated, so it is highly recommended to drink plenty of water to ensure optimal healing.
It is recommended the use of a compression belt that covers the entire area that has been intervened. It is normal for it to feel very tight at first, but this is due to inflammation. Thanks to the compression belt, inflammation is controlled and adapt the skin to your new figure.
Also, it helps accelerate the healing process after liposuction. Although the doctor will tell you about it, it is important that you do not drink alcohol or smoke tobacco before undergoing surgery because this can interfere with the healing result.
In addition, it is recommended to visit a physiotherapist to perform exercises that promote lymphatic drainage. In relation to the latter, moving, doing even some exercise will help the circulatory system and lymphatic system function properly and get used to the changes.
Remember that, if you have any type of question, do not hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Weigand's Lipedema clinic.
