subject: What Can I Do To Make My Liposuction Go As Well As Possible? [print this page] Despite what a number of advertisements try to tell you, getting liposuction (also referred to as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy) is a big decision. Although not as expensive as many other types of cosmetic surgery, lipoplasty nonetheless is a fairly large expense, and it is extremely unlikely that an insurance company will be willing to help you foot the bill. Additionally, there are always small but present risks of complications, both large and small. Some very small percentage of people experience serious injury or death while in surgery. A larger percentage experience smaller complications such as an unpleasing appearance or a lack of complete satisfaction with the results.
Although the majority of lipoplasties are performed both successfully and without incident, when so much is being spent financially and when so much is on the table physically, it is worth it to think about what one can do to make one's liposuction go as smoothly as possible.
One of the simplest answers is also one of the most important: "Follow your doctor's orders." This one piece of counsel, if followed, will go a long way toward improving the safety of your surgery, as well as the likelihood that you will achieve the desired results. Your doctor has been highly trained and knows how to safely achieve fantastic results (if he/she doesn't, you should find a different doctor).
Your doctor may ask you to take a specific multivitamin in preparation for the surgery, and he or she may also ask you to take some supplements which will help in the healing process. Make sure that you clear any additional supplements or medicines with your doctor, as there are a number of health supplements and drugs which can interfere with proper healing.
In the weeks before your surgery, you will need to quit smoking and limit your alcohol consumption. While this is simply a good idea for your general health, it becomes even more important when dealing with the body trauma of a large scale surgery like a liposuction.
As you prepare for your surgery, try to live healthily. Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. The healthier you are, the better your body will be able to respond to your surgery. However, you don't want to completely wear yourself out before your surgery; your body will have enough to work on without you adding more for it.
Make sure you get a good night's sleep the night before your surgery. Your body is going to ahve a big day, and it will be able to use all the rest it can get.
For more information, speak with a surgeon in your area.
