Do's And Don'ts For Liposuction!

Although you shouldn't drink alcohol even a few days before and after the surgery, it is important to avoid smoke. In fact, doctors advise most patients to quit smoking about a month or two before the scheduled date of the surgery. During the post-operative period, it is very important that you don't smoke as it can increase the complications and also slow down the healing process.

This procedure is performed on people who are closer to normal weight and have fat stored, which they would want to remove from certain areas to sculpt their body. Liposuction isn't a treatment for obesity but a cosmetic procedure meant to sculpt a person's body into the desired shape.

After liposuction, patient should follow a disciplined lifestyle including diet control and exercise with pressure garment for 4 to 8 weeks. Ideal patient for liposuction surgery is a motivated individual who is willing to follow the disciplined lifestyle and not looking for weight loss.

The doctor will know your medical history before the go ahead for the surgery is given. However, stick to the prescribed medication only as over the counter drugs may create complication such as blood clotting, making the wound take longer to heal and other post-operative surgical issues.