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Liposuction is an ideal way to enhance your body’s contours and help you feel more confident about your appearance. During recovery, you can take steps to help boost your well-being and achieve your optimal results.

With consistently natural-looking results, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kristopher Hamwi is your choice as one of the best female liposuction and male liposuction surgeons in Sarasota.

Liposuction Recovery Timeline

During your liposuction recovery, plan on limiting activities and experiencing some pain and soreness for the first few weeks. Depending on their jobs, most patients can return to work in three to five days. However, if you have a physically demanding job, you may want to schedule extra time off.

Typically, around four weeks, most patients have progressed enough in their recovery to resume physical activities, including light exercise. After six weeks, most of the swelling should subside, and you may be able to stop wearing compression garments. At this point, you should see your ultimate liposuction results.

1. Eat a Healthy Diet

Eating well can help your body heal quickly and regain strength after liposuction. Before and after your procedure, a healthy diet including foods rich in vitamins and antioxidants may help improve swelling and inflammation. In preparing for liposuction, you can start making dietary changes such as:

• Reducing sugar and sodium intake
• Increasing low-fat proteins
• Incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables
• Decreasing processed foods
• Eating small meals throughout the day

2. Hydration

Hydration is always vital, particularly during your liposuction recovery. After liposuction, you should increase your typical daily water intake. While you should avoid high-sodium beverages, you can include drinks like tea, low-calorie juices, or skim milk.

3. Rest and Exercise

Give your body plenty of time for rest while you recover. During the first 24 hours following your liposuction procedure, you should take it very easy. After that, light exercise, such as slow, short walks, can help speed up the healing process without causing strain. Avoid strenuous exercises for first few weeks until Dr. Hamwi clears you to do so.

4. Dress Comfortably

While you should wear your compression garments or bandages diligently per Dr. Hamwi’s instructions, wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing may help the recovery process. You should be relaxed during your recovery, and clothing that fits too snugly can be irritating on your skin and slow down recovery.

5. Ask for Help

Remember, rest is crucial in any recovery, so don’t overdo it. Be sure to ask for help from a friend or family member with activities like cooking, cleaning, running errands, and especially caring for small children. You will likely not be able to lift young children following surgery.

Dr. Kristopher Hamwi — Your Sarasota Liposuction Surgeon

As one of the nation’s top-rated plastic surgeons, double board-certified Dr. Kristopher Hamwi uses his vast training and experience to help guide you through all aspects of your liposuction in Sarasota. Are you ready to enhance your figure by partnering with Sarasota’s leading aesthetic plastic surgery expert? Contact us today to learn more!