Cool Lipo is a minimally invasive plastic surgery, so it will require only a few days of down time. Being a laser assisted procedure, the cool lipo causes minimal swelling and bruising, so you can get back to your daily routine in no time. Pain medication may be prescribed to reduce the post surgery discomfort.
Cool Lipo Recovery
After the surgery, the surgeon will apply a bandage that should be worn for up to 3 days. The bandage will keep the area sterile, but will also help the healing and promote the tightening of the skin. Some surgeons will recommend you to wear the same bandage, while others may indicate that you change the bandage 2 times per day, which you can do at home. This bandage should be worn for at least 2 days, so don’t remove it even if you choose to return to work the following day after the procedure.
The plastic surgeon will schedule a follow up appointment to ensure that the results are satisfactory and that there is no infection present. After the removal of the bandage, the swelling and bruising should be gone. You may feel some pain a few days after the surgery, but you will receive some pain medication.
On average, the recovery time is between 3 to 5 days, but this may vary depending on your age and health condition. Some people may return to work the following day. The short recovery time and the fact that there will be no need for extra care during the recovery period are additional advantages of the cool lipo procedure.
