No matter how motivating the result is, the post-operative period makes the patient anxious. Here are the factors in this process;
Nutrition; The patient does not eat or drink anything for 6 hours after the operation. Then, it starts with liquid and soft foods. Fluid supplementation for the first 24 hours is adjusted by the doctor according to the amount of fat aspirated. Meanwhile, urination is also monitored.
The patient is recommended to drink 2500 cc of water after the treatment. If too much fluid is consumed, edema in the legs and lungs may occur; Consuming too little fluid may cause hypotension.
It is recommended that the patient consume foods with normal calories but rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals at home. In order to avoid constipation complaints, it is fed with foods containing fiber.
Walking; Immediately after the operation, the patient first sits down after taking food orally and then walks at least 10 steps. If anemia and hypotension are present, walking can be postponed. Walks should not be done alone.
Emboli; It may cause permanent damage by migration of the clot in the foot veins to the lungs or brain. Contrary to popular belief, this clot is a blood clot, not a fat clot.
Aspiration of excess fat during the operation, long operation time, smoking, obesity, use of birth control pills, existing cardiovascular diseases and post-operative inactivity may lead to embolism. increases the probability. In their presence, precautions are taken. The risk of embolism is reduced by the use of socks, the use of blood thinners and early mobilization.
Anemia; The amount of bleeding is reduced with VASER liposuction. However, in cases where large amounts of fat are aspirated, blood values are checked. If the blood amount is below 8 mg/dl, blood transfusion is considered.
Corset use; It is necessary for shaping the body after the operation. It is also important for controlling edema and limiting bleeding. The corset should be tight enough. In fact, it should be difficult to wear. Cheap corsets affect the process by causing sweating and scratching.
After the edema subsides, the corset should be replaced with a size smaller. Corsets should be worn continuously for 3-4 weeks and then intermittently during the day.
Echymosis (bruising); Bruising is very minimal with vaser liposuction. Most of the time, the corset fold is in place, and any bruises disappear within 7-10 days.
Medicationuse; Patients use painkillers for 7 days and antibiotics for 5 days at home.
Massage; It is appropriate to perform lymphatic drainage massages after 10 days. It accelerates healing and removal of edema. Apart from lymph drainage, walking exercises are also used as massage.
Discharge; Sometimes there may be a watery blood-like discharge. This flow is actually a desired situation. It may continue for 3 days.
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