Recovery & Aftercare
HD Lipo
From minimally invasive to full-body transformations
Dr. Emer is one of the most innovative surgeons available.
YOUR GUIDE TO HD LIPO RECOVERY AND AFTERCARE
At his state-of-the-art medical practice in Beverly Hills, board-certified dermatologist and facial and body sculpting expert Dr. Jason Emer provides an elite, comprehensive body contouring procedure called HD liposculpture. This procedure can eliminate even the most stubborn problem areas and sculpt incredible, athletic contours for a total body transformation.
Along with providing exceptional, full body results, Dr. Emer provides extensive HD lipo aftercare support that is just as customized as your HD lipo procedure. Proper aftercare is key to optimal healing and achieving the best HD lipo results possible.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HD LIPO RECOVERY
After any transformative body procedure, especially one as comprehensive as Hi-Definition liposculpture, aftercare is crucial for optimal recovery. Dr. Emer has developed advanced HD lipo aftercare protocols that support the body’s healing process and ensure smooth contours and aesthetic definition.
HD lipo requires one to three weeks of downtime, and you can expect swelling, tenderness, and bruising around the treatment sites after your procedure. Dr. Emer will provide medications and recommendations as needed to ease any discomfort.
Tenderness will subside before swelling dissipates, which can take several weeks. It may take six to twelve months to enjoy your final outcome, but there are many ways you can work with your body to support healing and maximize improvements.
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HD LIPO AFTERCARE ESSENTIALS
After HD lipo, Dr. Emer recommends that his patients wear a customized double compression garment. This special compression garment includes a foam layer with a full-body suit on top.
Compression garments should be worn 24 hours per day for three to six weeks. For the next three to six months, compression garments should be worn at night.
Compression garments assist with swelling reduction, reduce bruising, prevent seromas and hematomas (which can cause scarring and infection), and help the skin adopt a proper shape post-surgery.
To ensure your comfort, Dr. advises his patients to shower daily and wear a white, soft cotton T-shirt underneath the compression garments. Garments can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, so Dr. Emer asks that his patients notify him if they experience any irritation.
In some instances, after one or two weeks, Dr. Emer will recommend the use of a waist trainer. Waist trainers can help to further improve tightening of the abdomen and back following procedures performed in those areas.
Following Hi-Definition liposculpture, the body can be quite swollen and bruised. To achieve a “Hi-Definition” tight and sculpted look, this swelling must be resolved and the tissue must heal.
One of the most important aftercare treatments after Hi-Definition liposculpture is lymphatic massage. Lymphatic massage prevents scar tissue formation and helps ensure a smooth final result. Performed by a specially trained masseuse, lymphatic massage:
Allows the fluid in your body to move superficially through the skin and out through the drainage tubes.
Removes toxins and fluid safely and expeditiously to ensure that the tissue does not become inflamed.
Reduces the natural swelling following:
- Hi-Definition liposculpture and body contouring procedures.
- Decreases the chance of irregularities, lumps, or bumps.
- Helps prevent fluid buildup (seroma), irritation, infection, and scar tissue.
- Manipulates the lymph nodes to increase full-body circulation.
- Helps the skin tighten and conform to the new body shape and sculpted musculature.
- Further contours and tightens the areas treated.
- Accelerates recovery and minimizes downtime.
Dr. Emer recommends that his patients receive lymphatic massage treatments every day for the first seven to ten days after traditional HD lipo procedures. If your procedure involved surgical skin removal, body lifts, or implants, lymphatic massage is advised for the first 10 to 14 days after the surgery. Patients should then have a lymphatic massage twice per week for the following month, followed by weekly lymphatic massages until healing is complete.
EXERCISE AND DIET FOR BEST HD LIPO RESULTS
An active lifestyle and consistently eating a healthy diet are necessary to achieve life-altering results with a 360 HD liposculpture procedure. A proper diet and fitness regimen will also help you maintain your new, enhanced contours for years to come.
Within three to four weeks after an HD lipo procedure, Dr. Emer advises his patients to resume exercise slowly and with caution. Based on your healing progress, Dr. Emer will provide guidance regarding safe levels of exercise intensity for you throughout your recovery. Regular workouts will help reduce swelling and minimize irregularities. Exercise also helps the skin to tighten and take form.
EXERCISE AND DIET FOR BEST HD LIPO RESULTS
An active lifestyle and consistently eating a healthy diet are necessary to achieve life-altering results with a 360 HD liposculpture procedure. A proper diet and fitness regimen will also help you maintain your new, enhanced contours for years to come.
Within three to four weeks after an HD lipo procedure, Dr. Emer advises his patients to resume exercise slowly and with caution. Based on your healing progress, Dr. Emer will provide guidance regarding safe levels of exercise intensity for you throughout your recovery. Regular workouts will help reduce swelling and minimize irregularities. Exercise also helps the skin to tighten and take form.
THE DR. EMER DIFFERENCE
HOW DOES DR. EMER DO HD LIPO AFTERCARE DIFFERENTLY?
A pioneer in customized combination approaches to obtain optimal outcomes, Dr. Emer provides personalized aftercare protocols for each HD lipo patient. The foundation of these aftercare protocols is often frequent treatments with radiofrequency devices and vibration/shockwave treatments.
To best support the healing process and ensure smooth contours, Dr. Emer advises that his patients have radiofrequency (RF) and vibration/shockwave treatments twice per week for one month. Treatments should then be scheduled once per week for the following month and once or twice per month indefinitely.
These customized, combination protocols typically pair RF technologies like Venus Legacy, Vanquish, Exilis Ultra, or InMode Forma/Contoura with a vibration/shockwave therapy like ZWave, Cellutone, or EVIVE. Combining RF and vibration/shockwave therapy can limit complications such as fluid buildup (seroma) or blood buildup (hematoma); decrease the risk of scar tissue formation (fibrosis); and improve the ultimate outcome of the Hi-Definition liposculpture procedure.
HD LIPO RECOVERY AND AFTERCARE: ADDITIONAL TIPS
The first step to effective aftercare and achieving optimal outcomes takes place before your HD lipo procedure. Dr. Emer and his team can help you plan ahead to allow for the relaxing downtime your body will need after treatment.
After scheduling your Hi-Definition liposculpture procedure, our surgical coordinator reviews all pre-operation, day-of-surgery, and postoperative protocols with you. This is a great time to ask any questions you might have and ensure that you are comfortable with and prepared for all phases of the HD lipo process.
Once your procedure is scheduled, you will want to make transportation arrangements with a family member or friend for after your treatment and to provide childcare or assistance with household tasks as needed in the initial days after your procedure.