Recovery is part of every liposuction procedure. No matter which type of procedure you choose, you will have to go through a recovery process. It is best to prepare yourself for the process so you will not have any surprises.
Because of the 21st century technological advances incorporated into the Smart Lipo procedure you simply get to go home.
First, it is important to know there will be some swelling and bruising after the procedure. This is normal as liposuction is an invasive procedure. Because of the bruising and swelling, you will not be able to notice your results right away. You will need to wait until the bruising and swelling is gone before you can really see the results of you surgery.
After the bruising and swelling go away, you will feel better and you will also be able to see your results. At that point the recovery process is typically complete and you are able to go back to life as normal.
The hardest post-treatment suggestion is that you rest. Then gradually resume your normal day-to-day activities. It is also suggested that you avoid strenuous exercise and hot tubing for a couple of weeks. Rest is recommended after the procedure and activity may be resumed gradually. Depending on which area of your body is treated with the Smart Lipo procedure you may be fitted with a garment to compress the area. This is done to provide comfort, support, and to assist in facilitating tissue healing.
The incisions will close up by themselves within a few days. Compression garments are an important part of the recovery process, and you'll probably be instructed to wear it for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Then, for approximately two weeks, you'll need to continue wearing the garment for 12 or so hours per day.
The shortened recovery time required by Smart Lipo is one of the main reasons people are choosing this procedure over the more traditional methods of liposuction.
You also need to let your doctor know if you are in pain for several weeks after the procedure. While some pain is normal after surgery, it should not persist for weeks. If it does, you need to find out why. You will only be able to do that by visiting your surgeon.