Matters needing attention after liposuction and weight loss

1. After dressing change or the next day, you can wear elastic underwear to facilitate postoperative recovery and shaping.

2. Within 24 hours after operation, there may be a large amount of exudate, so a layer of cotton pad can be placed outside the dressing to prevent the exudate from wetting the coat; If the dressing falls off or is completely soaked, it should be replaced in time.

Take a certain amount of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs orally according to the doctor's advice.

3. Daily activities can be resumed 2-3 days after operation, such as swelling, congestion, slight pain or itchy skin, which are normal phenomena and do not need treatment; If the swelling is too obvious, you can come to the hospital for a follow-up visit.

4. The dressing can be opened on the second day after operation, and the needle eye is disinfected with 75% medical alcohol. After removing the dressing, you can take a bath every other day. Pay attention to cover the eye of the needle with waterproof paste to avoid infection.

5. General patients can return to work after 1-2 weeks.

In the short term after liposuction, there may be bruising, numbness, induration and uneven phenomena in the operation area, which are within the normal range and can recover by themselves in 3-6 months.

6. After removing the dressing, you should continue to wear elastic underwear for at least 2-3 months to consolidate the liposuction effect and shape a slim figure.

7. Avoid spicy or other irritating foods, and quit smoking and drinking.