Liposuction In Dubai
Liposuction in Dubai is the most common body contouring technique. People use it to eliminate stubborn fat deposits that resist diet or exercise. The Perfect Doctors Clinic combination of cutting-edge medical technology, globally skilled surgeons, and opulent care standards has made it a top liposuction destination. Rather than being a weight-loss method, the goal of this procedure is to reshape and contour the body. To attain a more defined silhouette, patients frequently target areas such as the arms, back, hips, thighs, and abdomen. During the first few days, mild bruising, swelling, and soreness are common, but with the aid of prescribed drugs, compression clothing, and adequate rest, these symptoms eventually go away. Perfect Doctors Clinic surgeons place a strong emphasis on individualized post-operative care to promote the even development of results and a smooth healing process. Perfect Doctors Clinic’s cutting-edge technology and skilled medical staff can help patients recover comfortably and get results that look natural for a long time.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction, sometimes referred to as “lipo” or lipoplasty, is a body contouring technique that removes excess fat from particular body areas. Our gender-affirming liposuction procedure at the Perfect Doctors Clinic helps trans and non-binary patients feel more gender congruent with their body shape. Liposuction is occasionally done concurrently with fat grafting (e.g., BBL), body contouring procedures (e.g., abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck”), and other gender-affirming surgeries like top surgery.
As with any surgery, it’s crucial to follow your liposuction aftercare instructions for optimal results. This post will cover the recovery period following liposuction, advice for optimizing your results, warning signs during the recovery process, and other commonly asked questions by our patients. To discuss your body contouring objectives or to learn more, you can arrange a free virtual consultation with one of our skilled, board-certified plastic surgeons.
How Can I Maximize My Body Contouring Results Through Recovery?
In addition to avoiding significant weight fluctuations, which can reverse the effects of body contouring, you can maintain its results by carefully adhering to the recovery instructions.
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Preparing For Lipoplasty Recovery
To ensure the best possible healing and recovery, you should have the following ready before your surgery:
Plan Your Post-Surgery Care:
- Request time off from work at least half a year beforehand. After the procedure, most people go back to work one and a half weeks later.
- Organize your care team (friends, relatives, or other close friends) for your mental and physical healing. For one and a half weeks, you will need their help with household chores, including 24-hour care on the 1 day after surgery.
- Prepare your recovery space two days before liposuction by clearing away any potential trip hazards. See more recommendations here.
Lifestyle Changes To Advance The Liposuction Healing Process:
- Refrain from smoking use cannabis or tobacco for a minimum of two weeks prior to and following your liposuction procedure. Smoking can seriously hinder the healing process following liposuction. Your surgeon may allow you to consume edibles.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol for a minimum of two week prior to and following your liposuction procedure. The painkillers you will be prescribed after surgery should not be taken with alcohol.
Medication And Diet:
- Let your clinical team know which pharmacy you want your postoperative medication to be sent to. They must be picked up and filled approximately one week prior to the procedure.
- Have any over-the-counter medications ready. These could include topical scar care treatments, painkillers, or stool softeners to mitigate the negative effects of prescription painkillers.
- After your procedure, your surgeon will probably advise you to follow a low-sodium diet for at least one and a half weeks. You might want to prepare your meals in advance or work with your care team to create a meal plan because you’ll be recuperating and prepared foods are high in sodium.
How Long Does Liposuction Recovery Take?
Since the majority of liposuction procedures are outpatient, you can anticipate going home following them. During the first two weeks following surgery, patients should anticipate mild pain, bruising, and inflammation. Although you should wait at least four weeks before starting intense exercise and weightlifting again, most patients are able to return to work two weeks after liposuction.
When Can I See My Liposuction Results?
Because of inflammation, it may take a year for the results to become apparent. Most patients will start to notice their final results five months after surgery. We will then be able to observe how your body has reacted to the removal of unwanted, stubborn fat. It will take a year for the scars to completely develop if your procedure involves larger incisions made to remove extra skin. For the first year, we advise patients to wear sunscreen or keep their scars out of the sun.
What Areas Can I Get Liposuction On?
The goal of liposuction is to eliminate excess fat from parts of the body that are difficult to modify with diet, exercise, or hormone replacement treatment (HRT). As seen in the image below, patients frequently seek liposuction in the following areas: the thighs (the outer, inner, front, and back), the waist or trunk, the buttocks, or the outer or inner upper arms.
Liposuction and other body contouring procedures are medically necessary gender-affirming care for many transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming patients, according to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Liposuction Vs. Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck: What’s The Difference?
The main distinction is that liposuction eliminates fat without removing any skin. To remove the desired amount of fat, liposuction entails making tiny incisions in the targeted areas and then putting a thin suction tube or cannula in. The body is wrapped in an elastic compression garment and surgical dressings after the incisions are closed.
Although skin excision is a distinct procedure, it is occasionally coupled with liposuction. Skin excisions frequently “lift” areas like the arms, stomach, buttocks, outer thighs, and under the belly button. An abdominoplasty may also tighten the abdominal muscles.
Following liposuction-only procedures, each person’s skin will tighten to a different degree. If the expected amount of skin overhang is greater than what is desired, skin excision may be used alone or in conjunction with liposuction procedures. Scars will be made as subtle as possible (for example, in the bikini area for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty).
Liposuction Recovery Timeline
Weeks 2–3 Post-Op
Pain Management
The first four days following surgery are when pain, swelling, and bruises are at their worst. During this period, prescription painkillers are supplied for use as needed.
- About six days after surgery, moderate to severe pain should go away, and patients should anticipate mild soreness for three to six weeks.
- If you are taking prescription pain medication, do not drive.
- Take as much rest as you can to lessen pain and inflammation.
- Raise your knees while you sleep to lessen inflammation if you had lower extremity lipo and/or skin excision. A couple of pillows beneath the calves and knees are advised.
Compression Garments And Bandages
Following surgery, you will need to wear compression wraps and a compression garment all day and all night. The site of your liposuction procedure will determine the size and placement of your compression garment and wraps. If there are no drains, you can shower 1-2 days after surgery by taking off the clothes and wraps for a short time.
Depending on your surgeon’s preferences, compression garments must be worn for a certain amount of time following surgery, usually four weeks to two months. Compression encourages consistency in body contouring outcomes and aids in the reduction of swelling.
Drains
A surgeon may occasionally have to place surgical drains. Although it is uncommon for liposuction-only procedures, this is probably required following a skin excision procedure like a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Unwanted fluid is removed using drains. Seeing blood in them in the initial days following surgery is normal. Your nurse will instruct you on how to take care of your drains after you awaken from surgery.
If there are any drains, your surgeon will remove them during a postoperative visit approximately one week following surgery.
Diet
For the first three weeks following surgery, a low-sodium diet is advised to minimize inflammation. During your recuperation, it’s critical to stay hydrated with electrolyte drinks or water.
Bathing
Wait 1-2 days after your procedure to take a shower if you don’t have drains. If you were sent home with drains, you won’t be allowed to shower until our staff has removed them.
Only take showers. For at least two weeks following surgery, avoid swimming or taking a bath. To take a shower, you can take off the compression garment for a short time. After taking a shower, gently pat dry any incisions before re-wearing the garment.
Physical Activity
- It’s crucial to walk lightly each day to improve circulation and avoid blood clots.
- For the first four days after surgery, in particular, please have a carer or team assist you with household chores like cleaning.
- Try not to lie down or stand up straight for the duration of an abdominoplasty. Use pillows beneath the knees and under the back to keep your body bent when you’re lying down.
Returning To Work
After surgery, most patients are able to resume their jobs in 2–3 weeks. You might have to wait for at least five weeks if your job requires heavy lifting.
Weeks 4–5 Post-Op
Physical Activity
After two weeks, you can start lighter exercises like yoga, slow jogging, lifting up to 20 pounds, or leisurely biking. You can resume your regular exercise routine after five weeks.
Pain, Swelling, And Compression
Consistent use of compression garments during this period leads to a significant decrease in inflammation. It will still take four months to a year for everything to settle, but in five weeks, you will be able to see what your final results look like.
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Liposuction Scars
Because the liposuction cannula must be inserted through tiny incisions that are only a centimeter long, scars develop following liposuction. Usually, these scars heal and disappear completely. Although your surgeon will try their best to hide them, you will probably have larger scars if you have skin excision along with your liposuction. For instance, your surgeon would probably place your scars in the bikini area if you had an abdominoplasty.
Urgent Recovery Concerns
The following symptoms could indicate liposuction complications or other major health issues, so call your doctor right away if you encounter them during the initial recovery period:
- Pain that is moderate to severe and persists after the first three weeks
- A fever
- New spots of skin redness, bruising, or swelling that weren’t there before
- Breathing difficulties, chest pain, and/or shortness of breath
- An indication of a blood clot
- Pain, redness, and/or swelling that is localized in your calf, groin, arm, leg, or behind your knee
- Fluids, including blood, may seep from the surgical wounds.
- If you notice unusual bleeding, apply pressure and compress for twelve minutes until it stops.
- Please visit urgent care and inform your surgeon if you experience significant bleeding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recovery After Liposuction
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Liposuction?
Since liposuction is usually an outpatient procedure, you won’t need to stay overnight following your surgery. Most people can resume their jobs after three weeks, but expect moderate pain, bruising, and inflammation for two weeks after surgery. You should wait at least five weeks before engaging in strenuous exercise or lifting heavy objects.
Will My Results Be Permanent?
About five months to a year following liposuction, the final results are visible. Although many factors will influence these changes, they can persist for a long time. For instance, variations in weight will have an impact on the body’s distribution and quantity of fat cells.
Can Liposuction Remove Cellulite?
Cellulite is caused by fibrous tissue beneath the skin, which is not removed by liposuction. However, following liposuction, some patients do notice a decrease in cellulite.
Is Liposuction Covered By Insurance?
In Dubai, insurance may cover all or part of gender-affirming liposuction, but such reimbursement is not a given. Additionally, some insurance companies have implemented new insurance restrictions regarding body contouring procedures as of May 2024. We encourage you to review this page for additional details regarding costs and financing alternatives, as well as details about the Perfect Doctors Clinic insurance concierge team.
How Do I Know If This Procedure Is The Right Fit For Me?
There is no easy way to determine whether liposuction is appropriate for your gender affirmation objectives. We urge you to think about what these are, what kind of dysphoria you have (if any), and whether surgery could help you feel better. Having a candid discussion about these subjects with one of our surgeons during a free online consultation is frequently enlightening for potential patients.
What’s The Difference Between Liposuction And An Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck?
The main distinction is that liposuction eliminates fat without removing any skin. To remove the desired amount of fat, liposuction entails making tiny incisions in the targeted areas and then putting a thin suction tube or cannula in. The body is wrapped in an elastic compression garment and surgical dressings after the incisions are closed.
Although skin excision is a distinct procedure, it is occasionally coupled with liposuction. Skin excisions frequently “lift” areas like the arms, stomach, buttocks, outer thighs, and under the belly button. An abdominoplasty may also tighten the abdominal muscles.
Following liposuction-only procedures, each person’s skin will tighten to a different degree. If the expected amount of skin overhang is greater than what is desired, skin excision may be used alone or in conjunction with liposuction procedures. Scars will be made as subtle as possible (for example, in the bikini area for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty).
Best Plastic Surgeon In Dubai For Liposuction
Best Plastic Surgeon In Dubai for liposuction is available at Perfect Doctors Clinic, where a skilled surgeon carefully shapes the body while preserving its natural contours and equilibrium. The most respected surgeon, Dr. Perfect Celebrity, offers all-encompassing care that goes beyond the actual procedure. To help patients heal more quickly and safely enjoy their results, they emphasize preoperative evaluations, careful fat removal methods, and a planned postoperative recovery schedule. Patients receive extremely specialized care that is catered to their body type and objectives at the well-known Perfect Doctors Clinic and under the supervision of professional Dr. Perfect Celebrity. These experts place a high priority on patient safety, setting realistic expectations, and providing comprehensive aftercare. Detailed instructions for wound care, the use of compression garments, and a gradual return to physical activity are all part of the recovery process. Additionally, patients receive advice on how to sustain their results by drinking plenty of water and leading healthy lifestyles.