Liposuction Aftercare and Recovery Guide

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body to improve body contour and proportion.

• Take all medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not skip doses, stop early, or adjust the medication without medical advice.

Immediately after surgery

• Wear the compression garment 24 hours a day for the first 3 days (a full 72 hours).
• After the first 3 days: Continue wearing the compression garment for 12 hours per day for at least 1 to 3 months, depending on your doctor’s advice.

Important:

• Do not remove the compression garment by yourself on the first day after liposuction, as dizziness or fainting may occur.
• Avoid taking a bath on the first day to prevent complications and support wound healing.

• Follow all doctor’s instructions carefully to prevent infection and avoid complications from improper wound care.
• Contact the clinic immediately or schedule an appointment if you experience any of the following:
  • Persistent or worsening pain
  • Fever
  • Rapid heartbeat (pulse)

• Begin light exercise (such as walking) starting 2 weeks after liposuction.
• Resume vigorous exercise (such as running, weightlifting, or high-intensity workouts) approximately 1 month after surgery, or as advised by your doctor.

• The day after liposuction, please return to the clinic for a wound dressing appointment. Our nurse will demonstrate how to properly care for your wounds so you can continue wound care by yourself at home.
• Wound care:
  Clean your wounds every other day. About 7 days after surgery, please return to the clinic for stitch removal.
• For patients undergoing six-pack or sexy line liposuction:
  It is important to wear a special foam pad to help compress the treated area, define the muscle lines, and minimize swelling and bruising.
• After your stitches are removed, our nurse will teach you how to manually massage the treated areas to help prevent seroma (fluid buildup).
• Starting two weeks after surgery, you may begin using a massage machine at Rattinan Clinic to further assist with recovery and body contouring.

• On the day of surgery:
  Drink at least 1–2 liters of water after returning home to stay well-hydrated.
• For the first 7 days after surgery:
  Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking to support healing.
• Until your stitches are removed:
  Avoid fermented foods and raw or undercooked foods to reduce the risk of infection.
  Focus on eating high-protein foods to promote faster recovery and tissue healing.
• For at least 2 weeks:
  Reduce intake of starchy foods and salty foods that are high in sodium to help minimize swelling.