Length of surgery:
This procedure takes one to two hours, per area treated. The amount of fat removed will help determine whether your procedure will be done as outpatient surgery or will require an overnight stay in hospital.
Recovery and post-op care:
After your surgery it is common to experience fluid leaking and draining for several days as well as discomfort, swelling and bruising for the first few weeks. Your surgeon will fit you with special compression garments after your surgery to help with skin remodelling. These should be worn for six weeks. During the recovery period, it is common to have restricted movement and activity. It is not until swelling wears off after several months that you will see the full effects of liposuction. This usually starts around the four- to six-week mark.
It is important to live a healthy lifestyle and partake in regular exercise to help to maintain your new shape.
Length of stay:
We recommend you stay on holiday for 7 to 10 days, during which time you will have follow-up appointments with your surgeon. To get the most out of your recovery time we suggest you partake in gentle exercise, yoga classes and treat yourself to some pampering. If you are feeling up to it, there is plenty to see and do in Phuket, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.