I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gupta and his team. As a healthcare worker, I strongly feel that, when looking for a good surgeon, you should always ask the surgical nurses who to go to. The nurses I work with all said that Dr. Gupta would be their first choice for a plastic surgeon.
— Verve Patient
Recovery
2-3 daysPre-Op
D 0Surgery day
D 1-3
D 4-7
Week 1Office evaluation
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 3-4
Week 6
Week 8No restrictions
Month 3Early results
Month 6
Month 9-12Final results
2-3 daysPre-Op
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
D 0Surgery day
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
D 1-3
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
D 4-7
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Week 1Office evaluation
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Week 3-4
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings well be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Week 6
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Week 8No restrictions
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Month 3Early results
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Month 6
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Month 9-12Final results
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions. He will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be placed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special recovery garment on, continue to wear this at all times.
- You will not be able to put any pressure on the buttocks after surgery.
D 1-3
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing recovery garment.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Drains may be removed at this time depending on their output.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3-4
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- AVOID any pressure to the buttocks.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- Most patient return to work at this time, depending on your job requirements you may be able to return earlier.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8: No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6
- You will notice changes in color of the scar and it will continue to lighten. Contact the office if scars appear thick.
- Swelling continues to improve.
Month 9-12: Final results
- Scar is healed, but will continue to fade over time.
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