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
Day 1Office evaluation
Day 2-7
Week 1Office evaluation
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 3
Week 4
Week 6
Month 3Early results
Month 6Final 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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
D 0Surgery day
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Day 1Office evaluation
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Day 2-7
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 1Office evaluation
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- 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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 3
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 4
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 6
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
Month 6Final results
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
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.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up, you will have a special wrap around your head.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 1: Office evaluation
- Office visit for drain removal & dressing removal.
- Compression garment will be provided to you.
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- DO NOT lift, carry, or pick up any object greater than 5 lbs.
- Avoid activities that may cause you to hit or bump face.
- For the first 2 weeks, sleep at a 45-degree elevated angle. Do not sleep flat on your back. Elevating your head will reduce swelling.
- Ice face for 20 minutes every hour that you are awake.
Day 2-7
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure. Towel dry your hair and apply antibiotic ointment and gauze to the incision lines.
- Continue wearing compression garment at all times.
- 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.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised. You may ice the areas liposuction the face & neck.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- 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.
- We recommend starting lymphatic massage at this time.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- Sutures will be removed.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- You can expect some minor bleeding from the incision and some swelling.
- Swelling and bruising can take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Week 3
- Continue wearing garment while at home and in the evening for 3 more weeks.
- May remove garment when leaving the house.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
- May begin to sleep with your head flat.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Some discomfort for 3-4 weeks is expected.
Week 6
- You may remove the compression garment.
- May return to full exercise activity.
- May color your hair if desired.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- Final results are achieved.
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