What happens during recovery from liposuction surgery?
It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. The day after surgery, you will need to move around a bit to promote blood circulation. Dr. Broadway will advise you to limit yourself to these brief periods of gentle activities for the first few days. Remember, you must not take aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory medications, and you should not smoke for a while following surgery. You will notice swelling and bruising, which is to be expected and can last for several weeks after the surgery. There may also be numbness in some areas, and it may take several weeks before feeling returns. The scars from liposuction are small, and Dr. Broadway tries to place them so they’re hidden from view, even if you wear a bikini. However, other cosmetic problems may occur, including rippling or bagginess of the skin over the treated area, and pigmentation changes (such as brown spots). You may be able to return to work in just a few days. In
