Liposuction is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery. If you have lost a lot of weight but have been unable to shed stubborn excess fat in your abdomen, hips, thighs, or buttocks, the procedure might be right for you. Liposuction is also commonly combined with other plastic surgery procedures, such as a tummy tuck. If you decide to get liposuction, use these tips to prepare for the surgery.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Consuming a nutritious diet is crucial when preparing for liposuction. The foods you eat before surgery should be rich in vitamins and minerals, such as dark, leafy greens, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. Avoid too much sodium, sugar, and processed foods, and stay well-hydrated. Drinking plenty of water can help you maintain your weight loss and keep you feeling fuller longer.
Keep Active
Continue with your regular exercise routine, but avoid adding new workouts. Before liposuction, you want to stay active but refrain from straining your body as you prepare for the surgery. Walking is sufficient to keep your body in good shape and your blood circulating. After you’ve fully recovered, you can increase the intensity of your exercise and add new workouts to your routine.
Stop Taking Certain Medications
Depending on your medications and supplements, your plastic surgeon will direct you to stop taking them around a week or two before your procedure. If you drink alcohol, you should stop, and if you take blood thinners or drugs that increase your bleeding risk, you’ll have to avoid taking them in preparation for liposuction. The doctor may advise you to continue taking safe medications.
Prepare Your Environment
Please have comfortable pillows available for relaxing, and ensure essentials are within easy reach. After your surgery, you won’t be as mobile as usual, so you’ll want things in lower areas. Gather things to keep yourself entertained and busy, and stock up on the right foods to eat while you recuperate.
Maintain Healthy Expectations
Going into any plastic surgery, you must have healthy expectations, understand that liposuction is not a quick fix, and must work to retain your results. However, it’s normal to experience myriad emotions after your procedure. Some of them may be negative, but they should pass quickly.
Enlist Help for Your Recovery
You’ll need someone close to drive you to and from the facility after your surgery and stay with you at least overnight. It’s also wise to arrange for someone to care for your children and pets. Maintain regular contact with your closest family members and friends to ensure your emotional well-being needs are met. This can all help you manage your stress as you head into and after your surgery.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are in or near Herndon, Virginia, and are interested in getting liposuction with Dr. Amir Ghaznavi at AMG Plastic Surgery, schedule a consultation by filling out our online contact form today.
