double chin liposuction
post-operative instructions
- Get plenty of rest.
- Follow balanced diet. Decreased activity may promote constipation, so you may want to add more raw fruit to your diet, and be sure to increase fluid intake.
- Take your medication as prescribed. Do not take aspirin or any products containing aspirin.
- Avoid alcohol consumption for 3 weeks as it causes fluid retention.
- Do not smoke, as smoking delays healing and increases the risk of complications.
- Keep head elevated to help minimise any swelling; sleep with head on 2 pillows for the first few days after the operation.
ACTIVITIES
- Start walking as soon as possible, as this helps to reduce swelling and lowers the chance of blood clots.
- Do not drive until you are no longer taking any pain medications.
- Return to work in approximately 1 week.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and activities for 3-4 weeks.
- Massage your face with moisturising cream where you are able. Arnica cream works well.
- You may have a facial after 6 weeks.
INCISION CARE
- You may shower 48 hours postoperatively.
- Avoid exposing scars to sun for at least 6 months.
- Always use a strong sunblock, if sun exposure is unavoidable (SPF 30 or greater).
- Keep incisions clean and inspect daily for signs of infection.
- Hair can generally be shampooed in 2-3 days.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Minimal postoperative pain.
- Temporary numbness.
- Swelling, bruising (face, neck, chest) and tightness of skin. This is normal and should disappear within two weeks.
FOLLOW-UP CARE
- Sutures, if not absorbable, are usually removed within 7- 10 days.
WHEN TO CALL
- If you have increased swelling or bruising.
- If swelling and redness persist after a few days.
- If you have increased redness along the incision.
- If you have severe or increased pain not relieved by medication.
- If you have any side effects to medications; such as, rash, nausea, headache, vomiting.
- If you have an oral temperature over 38 degrees Celsius.
- If you have any yellowish or greenish drainage from the incisions or notice a foul odour.
- If you have bleeding from the incisions that is difficult to control with light pressure.
- If you have loss of feeling or motion.
Risks and Complications
Unfortunately, all surgery has risks and complications. With facial liposuction, these include allergic reaction to the anaesthetic used and infection. There could be asymmetry, general dissatisfaction, hematoma or seroma, lumpiness, and/or mottling.
Numbness is possible, it usually subsides within the first few weeks but it may become a permanent issue. Puckering of the skin may occur and deeper than desired depressions may result. Excess scar tissue and lumps are possible as well.
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