Vital Information About Liposuction
Serving Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and the Northern Colorado Area
Anesthesia: Usually general
Location: Surgery Center or Hospital
Surgery Length: 1-3 hours.
Length of stay: Outpatient - home the same day.
Discomfort: Moderate to Severe. The pain is tolerable with the use of prescribed pain medication. Anticipate 3-7 days of this medication.
Swelling: Peaks within 3 days and dissipates over 2-8 weeks when adhering to post-operative instructions. As swelling resolves, it will settle to lower parts of the body (i.e., with lipo of the thighs, your knees and ankles will swell temporarily; with lipo of the abdomen, your genitalia may swell and even show bruising for a short time).
Bruising: Improves in 5-7 days and will diminish in approximately 10-14 days, some have no bruising at all.
Numbness: Temporary numbness, if it occurs, can last 1-2 months. Regular self-massage of suctioned areas will expedite the healing process.
Bandages: A compression garment will be placed over the suctioned areas at the completion of surgery to promote healing. This garment is removed one week after your surgery and replaced with another garment of your choice that meets the doctor’s recommendations.
Sutures: Sutures are removed at 1 week.
Drains: Not typically used.
Back to work: You may return to work after 5-7 days. If your job requires heavy lifting or bending for long periods of time, wait 2-3 weeks.
Exercise: Walking is encouraged for the first 2 weeks, after which, light exercise can be resumed at 3 weeks, leading up to your normal regimen without restrictions at 6 weeks.
Final Result: May be seen as early as 8 weeks or as long as 6 months following the surgery. Adhering to all instructions given by your surgeon is essential to the outcome of your surgery.
E-mail or call us today at 303-367-9000 to schedule your personalized liposuction consultation at our Aurora office near Denver, Colorado.
13701 E. Mississippi Ave, Suite 220
Aurora, CO 80012
303-367-9000
800-292-4691
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