Liposculpture Side Effects

Common liposculpture side effects

Menstrual irregularities with premature or delayed onset of monthly menstruation are a common side effect of any significant surgery and are due to the release of oestrogen from the fat.

Flushing of the face, neck and upper chest may occur after liposculpture and may last for a day or two. Slight temperature elevation during the first 48 hours after surgery is a natural consequence of the body’s reaction to the surgery. Any fevers or severe pain signifies infection. Contact the clinic immediately. Call Dr Salmon, you will be supplied with his after-hours numbers.

 

Activity

Rest for the first 12 hours. Take it easy for the first week. You may resume your normal activities as tolerated. If you experience more than mild swelling or discomfort you may be overdoing it. You can expect to experience swelling in the pubic area, such as the scrotum in males and the labia in females, especially after lower abdominal liposculpture.

Postoperative discomfort usually takes the form of deep muscle tenderness and usually starts on the day following the procedure and improves steadily over the following week. You may experience swelling in your calves and ankles for several months following liposculpture. Remember the healing process takes 6 months.

At around 4-6 weeks following surgery it is quite common to experience a lumpy sensation in the fat layer. This is just due to healing of the skin and it resolves again in another 2-3 weeks as the skin goes soft. You may experience “pins and needles” or numb areas on the skin following liposculpture. This is due to bruising of the little nerves due to the procedure, and will resolve, although it can take as long as 6-9 months.

Although you will see 70% of the results straight away in the theatre, you will get some swelling, which starts immediately after the procedure and is part of the healing process. You will see anywhere between 80-90% of the final result 6 weeks following the surgery, but to see the final result, you will need to wait for up to 6 months for the imperceptible contraction of the skin, which slowly occurs.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FOR THE MAJORITY OF PATIENTS THE GOAL IS SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT, NOT PERFECTION.