After Laser Lipo

After a laser lipo surgery, it is important to follow your laser lipo surgery doctor's instructions - as well as all guidelines provided by the medical staff. Following these instructions after laser lipo surgery can help expedite a smooth and easy recovery.

Right after Laser Lipo Surgery:

All laser lipo patients must have a designated driver to take them home, after surgery. The required anesthesia may have some impact on patients, so it is best to follow all instructions and make sure someone is there to provide for immediate care. The medical staff will provide instructions that are in your best interest, such as: to move around or drink something. It is necessary that you follow all instructions.

The staff will allow you time to be fully awake before leaving the medical premises. It is important that you inform the medical staff if you do not feel well.

After laser lipo surgery you will be instructed on what medications to take, when to bathe, special care after surgery and when to see your laser lipo surgery surgeon again.

After The Laser Lipo Surgery Procedure

After your laser lipo surgery is completed you will be able to go home, you do not need to stay overnight at the facility.

If you had the laser lipo surgery done with general anesthesia you will be asked to stay usually for 2 hours after the surgery and to have someone drive you home. This can change depending on how your body reacts to the surgery.

It is recommended that you to have someone drive you home after you had the laser lipo surgery specially if you were put to sleep during the procedure (in this case it will be required).

If you had the laser lipo surgery with partial or mild sedation will be able to leave about an hour after the laser lipo surgery to make sure the surgery went well, there were no complications and that you are able to return home feeling well.

After laser lipo surgery a bandage or compression garment will be placed over the area of the body where you had the laser lipo removed. You may be asked to wear the bandages or compression garment for a few days after laser lipo surgery.

In some cases the doctors may have you wear compression stockings after your surgery. These stockings will also help improve the circulation and help prevent new problematic laser lipo from developing.

The laser lipo surgeon will then have you come back in a few weeks for a laser lipo surgery follow-up to check the incision sites and the healing process.

Within a week after the laser lipo surgery you will go back to the doctor for him or her to take the bandages and/or the stockings off.

The laser lipo surgeon will have you abstain from exercise for at least 24 hours after laser lipo surgery. After this, you may be recommended to do light exercise, such as walking, after the laser lipo surgery. This helps to help improve the blood flow and to help you recover faster.

You will be recommended to not take hot baths for at least a week after laser lipo surgery. It is also a good idea to cover the areas where you had the laser lipo surgery from the sun and avoid extreme heath.

What To Expect After Laser Lipo Surgery

Laser Lipo surgery typically does not require a hospital stay and are done on an outpatient basis with regional or general anesthesia. Most people go home the same day of their laser lipo surgery.

Most likely, you will be able to return to work within a few days. After several weeks, you can resume normal leisure and recreational activities.

Tips to follow after Laser Lipo surgery:

You will need someone to drive you from the medical facility to your home.
It is also critical that you have someone aid you especially on the first night after surgery. It is recommended that you have someone help you the first 3 days after laser lipo surgery, especially if you have children.
Have your surgeon's phone number at hand in case you need to ask your surgeon a question.
Have a timer or written schedule of when you have to take your medications.
Make sure that you have everything that you may need for post-surgery care such as clean towels, ice packets, comfortable clothes, bandages or special garments.
Ask your surgeon if you will need a special diet after laser lipo surgery and if there are any foods that are recommended during the first days after surgery.
Please ask your laser lipo surgery doctor how long it will take after laser lipo surgery for you to drive.
During the first days after laser lipo surgery, it is also recommended that beforehand you plan on activities that will entertain you such as reading a book, watching movies that you like or making puzzles. These activities can help you keep your mind occupied and help distract you from pain or discomfort, as well as making your recovery more enjoyable.
Avoid any extreme heat or cold after laser lipo surgery.
Avoid any type of strenuous physical activity and exercising until advised by your surgeon to do so.

Traveling after Laser Lipo Surgery

Traveling can put a lot of stress on the body especially after laser lipo surgery. Please do not schedule any travel right after laser lipo surgery. Your surgeon may restrict you from airplane traveling for at least 3-10 days.

Airplane travel may increase the risk of blood clots after laser lipo surgery.

Additionally your body may require additional time to fully recover and if you have not healed enough; you may experience pain and discomfort during your trip.

Please keep in mind that it will take at least 3-6 months for any swelling and scarring to be completely healed. Additionally, in some cases your surgeon may recommend that you stay out of the sun for some time after laser lipo surgery.

Following all these instructions will reduce the chances of risks after laser lipo surgery and will increase your chances of having a successful recovery; as well as help you achieve the desired outcome from your laser lipo surgery.

Additional Therapies after Laser Lipo Surgery

In many cases your surgeon may recommend additional treatments or therapies after laser lipo surgery. The goal of these additional treatments can include: help you recover faster, complement your surgery, and diminish scarring, swelling or pain.

Ask your surgeon if he or she recommends any additional treatments or therapies after laser lipo surgery for your particular case.

Emergency after Laser Lipo Surgery

Although today's medical procedures have a very high success rate it is important to know that there are always risks after surgery. If you experience any type of situation that does not seem normal after your surgery; contact your doctor immediately. It you present a true medical emergency please call 911 immediately.

Questions about what to expect after laser lipo surgery:

How long will I have to stay in recovery after my laser lipo surgery?
How will I feel after laser lipo surgery?
How much pain is there after laser lipo surgery?
How long can I expect to fully recover from my laser lipo surgery?

Questions to ask about your return home after laser lipo surgery:

Am I required to have someone drive me home after laser lipo surgery?
What kind of care will I need at home?
Should I have someone help me after my laser lipo surgery? And if so, for how long?
Are there any activity limitations after my laser lipo surgery and for how long?
What kind of diet should I keep after my laser lipo surgery?
What symptoms should I watch out for and report after my laser lipo surgery?
When should I contact my laser lipo surgeon?
What medications do I need to take after my laser lipo surgery?
Is there anything that I should refrain from after my laser lipo surgery (for example, heat or sun)?
Do I need bed rest after my laser lipo surgery and for how long?
How long before I can go back to work after my laser lipo surgery?
Do I need to wear bandages or special garments? And if so, for how long after my laser lipo surgery?
How soon can I resume my normal activities after my laser lipo surgery?