Post-operative Tips for Abdominal Liposuction

Excess fat around the midsection is one of the common reasons why people get liposuction. Several factors such as aging, genetics, pregnancy and lack of exercise can cause excess fat to get deposited and build up in the abdominal area, significantly impacting your overall appearance. Abdominal liposuction in Manhattan, NYC is a safe and effective option to get rid of excess fat. Performed using the advanced laser-assisted Smartlipo Triplex device, this minimally-invasive procedure removes excess fat, simultaneously tightens the overlying skin, and provides a tighter, trimmer and toned midsection.

The Smartlipo Triplex workstation blends three laser wavelengths (1440nm, 1320 nm, and 1064 nm) to liquefy the fat cells for easy removal and tighten the skin effectively. The device’s intelligent delivery systems, SmartSense, ThermaGuide, and ThermaView, monitor and control temperature to support safe levels of treatment. The laser energy coagulates the small blood vessels and thereby reduces swelling, bleeding, and bruising. Other benefits of laser liposuction in NYC include –

• Short treatment time
• Minimal scarring
• High-definition body sculpting
• Outpatient procedure
• Quicker healing and recovery than conventional liposuction
• Performed using local anesthesia
• Effective tightening of the underlying tissue

Post-operative Tips to Ease Recovery

Here is a list of post-operative care tips to ease and speed up recovery after abdominal liposuction –

• Take adequate rest and sleep on your stomach till the time advised by your plastic surgeon.
• Wear the compression garment as advised to reduce bleeding and swelling, support the tissues, improve drainage, ease discomfort, and promote faster recovery. Plastic surgeons usually recommend wearing the compression garment for the first two weeks after the procedure.
• Take the prescribed pain medications as advised. This will help ease any pain and discomfort that you may experience soon after the procedure. You will also be instructed to avoid blood thinning drugs or medications.
• Don’t engage in strenuous activities such as lifting heavy objects or vigorous workouts for at least three to four weeks following the treatment. However, light and low intensity activities, and lower body exercises can be resumed soon, and will promote good blood flow and prevent clots from developing. 
• Follow a well-balanced, healthy diet (a protein-rich diet) as this will promote faster tissue healing and quicker recovery. Also, limit the intake of salt, sugar, and saturated fat as they can interfere with blood flow and impair the healing process.
• Drink plenty of water. Frequent hydration will support healing, help control hunger, preserve a healthy metabolism, and improve digestion.
• Take care to keep the incisions dry and clean to reduce the risk of infections. Avoid swimming or taking a shower during the full duration of recovery as drenching the treated area(s) can increase the risk of infection. 
• Do not apply ice-packs or heating pads to the treated areas.
• Stop smoking and alcohol consumption for at least two weeks before and after the procedure, as they can impair healing and increase the risk of complications.
• If you notice any signs of infection during the healing period, contact your plastic surgeon immediately.

The success of abdomen liposuction depends greatly on how well you follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions. Other factors that matter include age, gender, and history of weight gain and weight loss, history of pregnancy, and amount and location of the stubborn fat.  The final results usually become fully visible after six months or when healing is complete.

If you are planning to get abdominal laser liposuction in Manhattan, NYC, find a reliable AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery facility that has plastic surgeons with extensive experience in performing the procedure. A well-trained liposuction surgeon will evaluate your specific concerns and provide customized treatment to help you achieve optimal results.