Discover our technical expertise and creativity dedicated to body contouring surgery in Switzerland. On this page, we'll discuss recovery after liposuction and provide helpful information.

On this page you will also find useful information about liposuction in general, including questions related to post-operative recovery . We then invite you to discuss your plans and wishes during a medical consultation at Quai Perdonnet 3 – 1800 Vevey or at Avenue Mon-Repos 14 – 1005 Lausanne.

   In consultation with the Doctor Stéphane SmarritoTime will be taken to answer all your questions professionally and with care! We can then discuss together how to plan your liposuction for the desired area of ​​your body, according to your goals and your project, which will become our project!

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat deposits. It is used to eliminate fat accumulated in the waist, abdomen, inner and outer thighs, chin, cheeks, back, and shoulder girdle. This type of cosmetic surgery is virtually painless and is requested by both men and women.

Rehabilitation and recovery period after your liposuction

The duration of rehabilitation after a liposuccion It depends on the type of surgery and the area treated. After liposuction, a recovery period is necessary and will be planned in consultation with the doctor. Stéphane Smarrito Liposuction specialist. In the initial stage after your operation, you will experience pain, swelling, discomfort, and hematoma.

Doctor's Advice Smarrito

1. Don't be in a hurry >> The procedure lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours under either deep or local anesthesia. This allows for a shorter hospital stay and reduces some of the side effects associated with general anesthesia. You will spend 3 to 4 hours at the clinic before you can go home. You can usually gradually resume your normal activities within 2 to 3 days, sometimes within 4 to 5 days. This depends on both the extent of the areas being treated and your individual reaction. Don't push your body, take it easy, and do what feels comfortable. The time it takes to see the final results also varies from patient to patient. In most cases, it takes about 6 weeks. Post-operative bruising and swelling are common after liposuction.
2. Wearing compression sleeves >> They may not be the most attractive or comfortable thing to wear, but compression sleeves are an integral part of your recovery after Vaser liposuction and are important for your final results. Compression garments help to:

• Compress the skin in the treated areas to reduce the risk of postoperative sagging.
• To prevent postoperative swelling and the formation of seromas (subcutaneous collections of serum).
• Improve body reshaping
• Reduce swelling, increase blood circulation and stimulate lymphatic drainage.

The compression garment must be worn 24 hours a day for the first 3 weeks, then 12 hours a day for the following 3 weeks. You may only remove the garment to shower, bathe, or wash yourself.

3. Don't miss appointments >> To improve the healing process, speed up recovery time, and enhance the overall results of liposuction, it is essential not to miss scheduled appointments for post-operative checkups and lymphatic drainage massage. Post-operative checkups and dressing changes are important; although very small (4-5 mm), the incisions made to insert the cannula must be disinfected, and it is also important to assess your overall clinical condition. These small incisions typically take two weeks to heal.

Lymphatic drainage helps remove excess fluid accumulated under the skin. It also stimulates lymphatic drainage, thus reducing swelling. This shortens healing time and promotes a faster return to daily life during your recovery after liposuction.

General recommendations:

Shapewear is selected to create a suitable silhouette and tighten the skin.

The skin is protected from direct sunlight.

Avoid hot water, mechanical and chemical peels and aggressive treatments for your skin and the body part worked on in liposuction.

Refrain from any physical exertion.

In case of severe pain, the patient is prescribed a suitable anesthetic. An antiseptic treatment is applied to the stitches or incisions after the tubes are inserted. One to two weeks after the operation, the swelling subsides and the skin regains its normal tone.

Beginning of the recovery period after your liposuction?

During this period, the Doctor Stéphane Smarrito will provide the following recommendations:

1. A therapeutic massage treatment is prescribed to accelerate healing.
2. The corrective underwear can be removed at night.
3. Avoid hot baths, prolonged sun exposure, solariums, baths, saunas.

Avoid vigorous exercise.

After 3 to 4 weeks, the body eliminates dead fat cells. The skin becomes firmer. Body contours are restored.

End of the convalescence period

Advice for the late rehabilitation period:

• Corrective underwear should continue to be worn.
• A proper diet to avoid weight gain.
• Lymphatic drainage massage to accelerate recovery.

Stitches and scars after surgery should be covered with plaster or clothing to protect them from environmental factors. If you follow all the doctor's recommendations, the positive effect will be visible six months after the operation. To maintain this, light exercise and a restricted diet are necessary. If, after a few weeks, pain and bruising persist, you should consult a doctor. Corrective treatment may be required.

The Doctor's Message stéphane SMARRITO

Article written by the Doctor Stéphane Smarrito liposuction specialist