As with all plastic surgeries Dr. Brueck performs, there will be some recovery time after your liposuction surgery.
On the day of your procedure, Dr. Brueck and our surgical staff will review your liposuction post-operative instructions with you. You will need to be under anesthesia for the duration of your liposuction treatment, so it is very important that you have a trusted loved one prepared to take you home from our ambulatory surgical center once your procedure is complete.
It is normal to experience the following liposuction side effects after your surgery:
Mild soreness and stiffness
Swelling
Firmness in the treatment area(s)
You should plan to rest and take things slow for the first few days following your liposuction treatment. Because liposuction is a form of fat removal, your body will react to the biological changes internally. You should expect swelling of the treatment areas for several weeks, and you will need to wear a compression garment to help minimize the effects.
Typically, our patients can return to work and resume normal activities after approximately one week of recovery. However, if you received a significant amount of liposuction or underwent additional cosmetic surgeries while you received your liposuction, you should expect your recovery to take longer. Our treatment team is always available to answer your post-operative questions, and we can also schedule follow-up appointments with Dr. Brueck if you have specific concerns.
After several months, your body will have adjusted to the changes and you should be able to see the full scope of your results. You can rest assured that your body will still look natural—but significantly sleeker and more toned.