Complete Guide to Pre-operative Preparation and Post-operative Recovery for Liposuction Surgery

What preparations should be made before liposuction surgery?

Before liposuction surgery, patients should fully express their desires and concerns to the doctor, listen patiently to the doctor's explanations, and if they have any questions or anxieties, wait until they can fully understand and accept the situation before proceeding with the surgery. Please do not force yourself to have the surgery.

Complete all necessary examinations as required by the doctor, such as blood tests and electrocardiograms (optional). Stop taking any medications unrelated to the surgery.

Try to arrange your work in advance. Do not have surgery during menstruation, pregnancy, business trips, or before important social events. Allowing approximately one week of sufficient rest can effectively shorten recovery time and avoid potential surgical complications.

The day before surgery, thoroughly clean your body and get a good night's sleep. A small amount of sleeping pills may be taken if necessary.

On the day of surgery, please wear loose underwear and clean long-sleeved clothing. Bring all necessary items as instructed by the doctor (e.g., clean towels, compression garments, etc.).

Does liposuction require hospitalization?

Small-area liposuction is performed on a localized area of ​​subcutaneous fat and is an outpatient procedure, generally not requiring hospitalization.

Liposuction on areas such as the cheeks, upper arms, and calves is performed under local anesthesia. The surgical area is small, and the trauma is minimal. After a short rest, you can go home, but be careful on the road; it's best to avoid riding bicycles or motorcycles to prevent accidents.

Liposuction on areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs, due to the larger area and the greater amount of fat removed, requires epidural anesthesia. Six hours of bed rest are required after the procedure.

For patients with larger liposuction areas, those requiring general anesthesia, or those seeking treatment from out of town, 24-hour hospitalization is necessary for postoperative monitoring. Once you have recovered enough strength for long-distance travel, you can leave the hospital.