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Liposuction Recovery

Swelling and bruising are normal parts of the healing process after getting liposuction surgery. However, that doesn’t meant that you don’t want to do whatever you can to heal quickly. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to help the bruising and swelling heal after you’ve had lipo.

Compression Garments

These garments are made from tight cloth and are meant to reduce swelling on areas that have just had surgery. Constant pressure helps swelling to go down as it aids your skin in healing. While compressions garments can be uncomfortable, they’re very effective and often doctor recommended.

Diet & Medicine

Until the swelling goes down, avoid drinking alcohol, eating spicy foods and having a lot of salt in your diet. All of these things can contribute to bloating, which will mean you’ll stay swollen for longer. Basic, over-the-count anti-inflammatory medicines, like Advil, will help reduce swelling, too but be careful not to take them too soon after surgery.

Lymphatic Drain Massage

Some massage therapists specialize in Lymphatic Drain Massage, which helps to speed up recovery time and reduce swelling. This type of massage can help with both swelling and bruising. Often, lymphatic fluids are what contribute to the dark color of bruises. However, massage isn’t recommended for every liposuction patient. Ask your doctor if this is a good option for you. Otherwise, you could end up doing more damage than good.

Creams for Bruises

Some body lotions boast being able to reduce bruising. These products work for some people while they’re ineffective for others. It’s still worth a try, though, in case you end up with a positive effect. These lotions can be found in most health food stores.

Time & Patience!

Other than that, bruises will usually go away on their own after just a couple of weeks. Waiting is often the only way to get rid of bruising. Whatever tactics you do employ, it’s important to steer clear of a few “cures.” First of all, never apply ice or a heating product to the area where you’ve had liposuction. It’s also important to keep the surgery area dry and avoid bathing and swimming until the incisions are well into healing (about two weeks). Lastly, never try to clean your wounds using hydrogen peroxide.

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