Life can be painful after liposuction, but the good news is that you can accelerate your healing with a few little-known tricks. If you’re ready to get off the couch and back to your regular life, here are four things you can do right now.
1: Apply Cold
Reduce the swelling of the affected area by applying a cold compress to it. Just make sure you aren’t putting the compress directly on your skin; you’ll want some kind of cloth or rag to act as an intermediary. Keep it on for 20 minutes at a time.
2: Use Compression Bands
Squeezing any part of the body will increase circulation and reduce inflammation, so it’s perfect for post-op liposuction when everything is inflamed. Use a medical compression garment to boost your blood flow and promote a faster recovery.
3: Exercise Lightly
You don’t want to strain your system, not when you’ve just come out of surgery, but light exercise will promote that all-important circulation. Think about swimming, taking walks or playing with resistance bands to get your heart pumping without pulling your stitches.
4: Try Herbal Remedies
Arnica Montana, also known as “wolf’s bane” or “mountain tobacco,” is poisonous when ingested yet extremely helpful when used in a cream or gel. It can reduce or even eliminate the redness and bruising of your tummy tuck!
When it comes to liposuction, 4-6 weeks of recovery time is just an estimate. You can get back on your feet a lot sooner if you’re willing to follow these tips. Learn more at IVERSMD.com and other liposuction specialty sites!
Dr Omi Jindal
Tuesday 12th of July 2016
Hi,
Good tips ! I'll make a note of this article for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Omi Jindal