Postoperative Suggestions and Guidelines

LIPOSUCTION SURGERY

NOTE: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING

MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH FOOD

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY AND FOR THE FIRST 48 HOURS

1. You should have someone with you to help care for you for at least the first night after surgery. You should also stay within 30 minutes of the office the night of your surgery.

2. Resist vomiting if possible, even if nauseated – medication for nausea can be prescribed as needed.

3. Regular diet. No alcoholic beverages.

4. Get up to go to the bathroom. Rest and relax otherwise. You should walk with assistance no less than once the first night. Flex and extend the feet frequently when sitting or lying to help prevent blood clots.

5. Wear binder garment.

6. Do not place hot or cold objects on your possibly numb liposuctioned areas.

CALL US IF:

1. Large amount of blood on binder (some staining is normal) that keeps enlarging or dripping.
2. Temperature over 100 degrees Farenheit.
3. Excessive pain
4. Shortness of breath
5. Other concerns

AFTER 24-48 HOURS

1. Your bandages will be changed.
2. Continue to wear garment night and day.
3. You may be able to shower, if cleared by Dr. Jones.
4. You may drive when not taking narcotic, or sedating medications.
5. No strenuous activity for 4 wks, unless otherwise directed.
6. Continue pain medication as needed and antibiotics until finished.
7. You may begin to gently massage liposuctioned areas when tolerated to help smooth the swelling(usually approximately 2 wks postop).
8. Be very careful of areas of numbness of your liposuctioned areas and avoid hot and cold objects touching them.

CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

Office no.# 848-3459