The long-acting effects of the anaesthetic solution help to provide pain relief after the procedure and decrease the need for initial pain medication. The pain with liposuction varies from person to person and might be described as generalised soreness. We'll make sure you have adequate pain medication but we find our patients cope very well and the procedure is well tolerated.

You will be required to wear a compression garment for a period of 4-6 weeks following your procedure. This garment will be customised to fit you and is provided by the clinic. You must wear this garment for the first 48 hours, after which it may be removed for showering. After this time the garment must be worn day and night, but may be removed for one hour morning and night.

For the first day or two after surgery, most patients experience swelling and bruising in the treated areas, as well as some fluid drainage from the incision sites.

You will be advised to start walking around as soon as possible to reduce swelling and prevent blood clots from forming in your legs. Light activity is usually resumed within the first few days after tumescent liposuction. You will begin to feel better after about a week or two and you could be back at work within a few days following your surgery, dependant upon the extent of your surgery. Normal activity can be resumed after 2 weeks.

Activity that is more strenuous should be avoided for about 4-6 weeks as your body continues to heal. Although most of the bruising and swelling usually disappears within three weeks, some swelling may remain for six months or more.

It is highly recommended that you have regular lymphatic drainage massage from week two after your procedure, to promote healing and accelerate recovery. Lymphatic drainage aids in the elimination of toxins, excess fluids, and waste by stimulating lymph movement. We can arrange this treatment for you at the clinic.

Marks from the puncture sites will gradually heal and fade, in most cases so that they are barely noticeable.

You will be reassessed in our clinic 7 days after surgery when your sutures are removed. You will subsequently be seen at our clinic 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.

Patients are usually very pleased with the results of the procedure. By eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, you can help to maintain your slimmer figure or leaner physique.