This page provides a condensed overview of preparation and recovery for Cellulaze treatment. For complete details—including full medication guidelines, incision care, and recovery milestones—please download the full Pre-Operative and Post-Operative instruction documents below.
Anesthesia Options:
Transportation: A responsible adult must drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours if you receive sedation or general anesthesia.
Medications: Stop aspirin, NSAIDs, and blood-thinning supplements 2–3 weeks before surgery (unless otherwise instructed).
Lifestyle: Stop nicotine at least 4 weeks before/after surgery. Limit alcohol for 2 weeks before/after.
Day of Surgery:
Drainage: Normal for 24–72 hours; use gauze or chucks pads to protect clothing and bedding.
Compression Garment: Wear continuously for 4–6 weeks, except when showering or washing it. Helps minimize swelling and improve contour.
Topifoam: Foam inserts may be placed inside your garment for the first 7 days (or until advised otherwise). Replace immediately if they become wet or soiled.
Medications:
Mobility: Walk as soon as possible after surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots. Light exercise may resume after ~1 week; swelling may temporarily increase with activity.
Bathing: Shower 24 hours after surgery. Avoid hot tubs, baths, pools, and Jacuzzis until cleared (usually 2 weeks).
Return to Work: Most patients return to work in 5–7 days depending on activity level.
Visible Results: Swelling may persist for weeks to months. Final results develop gradually over several months.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Recommended to enhance recovery and improve results. A personalized plan will be discussed with you after surgery.
For detailed medication timelines, incision care, garment use, and lymphatic massage recommendations, download the full documents here:
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