Recovery Guide
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Stage-by-stage recovery guide · NB Plastic Surgery Seoul
What is recovery and aftercare like following liposuction?
How quickly you recover after liposuction varies with the extent of surgery, the volume removed and your own tissue condition. Swelling, bruising and a feeling of tightness are common early on, and the care that follows depends on how the wounds and each stage of recovery are progressing. At NB we review the extent of surgery and how recovery is going, and continue follow-up and aftercare on that basis.
What most patients worry about regarding recovery
Uncertainty about how long to stay in Seoul after surgery
Concerns about managing swelling and the compression garment
Not knowing when the final contour will settle
What to expect, stage by stage
Recovery from liposuction is a gradual process. Understanding each phase helps you plan. Day 1-3: You will feel tightness and mild discomfort in the treated areas. The compression garment is worn. Most patients can walk and manage gentle daily activities. Week 1: Swelling peaks around day 3-5, then begins to resolve. Return to desk work is usually possible within 3-5 days. Week 2-4: Swelling reduces progressively. The compression garment continues. Light walking and low-impact activity are encouraged. Month 1: Swelling continues to reduce and the new contour begins to become visible. Afterwards: Remaining swelling reduces and the contour settles. Early swelling decreases gradually over time, and when the contour settles varies with the extent of surgery and individual healing.
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Plan your recovery. Plan your stay.
Day 1-3: gentle activity, compression garment worn
Week 1-4: swelling reduces, return to work
Afterwards: swelling reduces and we review the contour as it settles
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Recovery Timeline
What to Expect
Immediate phase
Walk gently. Compression garment. Rest recommended.
Early recovery
Return to desk work. Swelling gradually reducing.
Mid recovery
Swelling continues to reduce. Contour becoming visible.
Follow-up
We review the contour as it settles.
* Individual recovery varies. Exact timeline discussed during consultation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does aftercare work?
NB runs a standard aftercare programme of twelve sessions: four for swelling, four radiofrequency, two scar laser and two mesotherapy. The actual schedule and mix can differ with the extent of surgery, how recovery is going and when you are able to attend. After liposuction the standard visit schedule is a wound check the day after surgery, delayed suturing on day 3 and suture removal on day 14. The actual schedule, and whether each step is carried out, is advised individually by the medical team according to the extent of surgery, the condition of the wound and how recovery progresses.
How long is the compression garment worn?
How long and how many hours a day the garment is worn depends on the extent of surgery and how recovery is going. Your individual schedule is explained at the pre-discharge consultation.
When can I return to normal activity?
Many patients return to desk work within 3-5 days, but this varies with the extent of surgery and the pace of recovery. It is better to increase activity in stages while the recovery is reviewed.
When does the result settle?
The contour becomes increasingly visible as swelling reduces. When it settles varies with the extent of surgery and individual healing.
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