Considering the Surgical Environment and Recovery Period for Liposuction

As the nation’s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year, approaches, many people are excitedly making various plans for the extended holiday. This year, the holiday includes a weekend and an alternative holiday, giving people a total of four days off. While some are planning trips with family, others are looking to use this time to accomplish personal tasks that they haven’t had time for. Among these, a notable number of individuals are scheduling liposuction procedures as part of their New Year’s resolutions to manage weight and improve body shape.

Liposuction involves making minimal incisions in the skin and using a cannula to directly remove fat cells from the body. Due to the repetitive vibrations involved in the procedure, the internal skin can experience trauma, leading to bruising, swelling, and adhesion during the recovery process.

The extent of these side effects, as well as the intensity of the pain, increases with the amount of fat removed. It is important for patients to understand that these symptoms cannot be resolved within just a day or two. Therefore, undergoing liposuction during a long holiday period, such as Lunar New Year, can be beneficial as it allows patients to focus on rest and recovery.

If you plan to have liposuction during the holiday, it is crucial to thoroughly vet the medical team. The transformation before and after the procedure is important, but so is the skill required to minimize damage to surrounding tissues and blood vessels. Achieving safe and effective liposuction results necessitates surgery by experienced and skilled medical professionals.

Before the surgery, personalized consultations considering each patient’s body shape, proportions, and skeletal structure are essential. Through these consultations, both the patient and the medical team can fully understand the expected outcomes of the liposuction and develop a comprehensive surgical plan to ensure high satisfaction. Additionally, it’s important to check whether the hospital has a robust safety management system and a systematic post-surgery care program aligned with the recovery timeline.

For liposuction performed during a holiday period, not only is the result important, but so is a stable recovery. It is advisable to prioritize finding a hospital that fully understands and can address your concerns, offers a clear picture of the expected outcomes, and provides a safe surgical and post-operative care environment, rather than making decisions based solely on events or price.

Dr. Choi Pyongrim, Lesarts Plastic Surgery

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Source: RAONNEWS (https://www.raonnews.com)