Pre & Post-Procedure Liposuction Precautions
1) Fasting
You should fast for 8 hours before the surgery.
(This is a complete fast, including coffee, water, and beverages.)
2) Medication
If you are taking medication, please take it with a small amount of water (one or two sips) 3 hours before your surgery and no later. (In the case of diabetes medication, do not take it as it may cause hypoglycemia during surgery.)
3) Clothing
Please come to the hospital wearing clothes that are as comfortable as possible, and which do not have a tight band.
4) Remove Contact Lenses, Accessories, etc.
For safe surgery, contact lenses and accessories are prohibited, nail polish should be removed, and body oil should not be applied.
5) Driving
You should never drive on the day of surgery.
6) Payment
Payment must be made in full before the surgery begins for the surgery to proceed. (Please check your card limit beforehand.)
7) Shaving
When removing hair, please remove the entire area thoroughly to prevent infection.
8) Items to Bring
â‘ A pair of sleeping socks to maintain body temperature (all liposuction patients should prepare them.)
â‘¡ Female patients scheduled for abdominal or thigh surgery – 1 pair of of panties
â‘¢ Male customers scheduled for abdominal surgery – 1 piece of boxer shorts
→ This is underwear to be worn after surgery, so be sure to prepare it.)
â‘£ Customers scheduled for facial surgery – Sunglasses are recommended as there may be slight swelling. It is a good idea to bring a hat or mask.
9) Others
If you have a cold, a high fever, severe cough, etc., surgery may need to be postponed. In this case, please contact the hospital in advance. (Tel. 1577-3653).
1) How to self-disinfect.
â‘ Disinfect the area (Povidone)
â‘¡ Let dry
â‘¢ Apply ointment (Bearoban)
â‘£ Appply a Band-Aid
*After self-disinfecting for 2 weeks, please come to the hospital for stitch removal.
(To prevent inflammation, it’s important to disinfect and dry carefully.)
*Disinfect every two days and replace the Band-Aid once a day.
*Taking a shower is possible from 3 days after liposuction, with a waterproof Band-Aid on.
2) Precautions after liposuction surgery
â‘ Do not drive on the day of the surgery.
â‘¡ After surgery, some fluid may leak out. Wipe it away gently with sterile gauze. (Especially in the calf, love handle, and groin areas, there may be a lot of fluid leakage – this is normal, do not worry.)
â‘¢ You may experience dizziness when suddenly standing up within the first week after surgery, so please stand up slowly. (Do not take off your compression garment while standing. Do it lying down or sitting up, and get up slowly after checking your condition. Be extra cautious if you have undergone thigh liposuction!)
â‘£ After surgery, it is prohibited to use an electric blanket, hot packs, or ice packs for one month. (Burns or frostbite may occur due to the decreased skin sensitivity after surgery, which could lead to skin necrosis.)
⑤ On the day of surgery, eat a regular meal and get plenty of rest.
Stay hydrated after the surgery by drinking a lot of water.
â‘¥ 2-3 days post-surgery, the swelling will be at its peak and typically lasts for about a week before gradually subsiding. The swelling in the lower body may last a little longer.
⑦ Saunas, hot tubs, etc. are possible one month after the surgery.
(However, light showers are possible three days after the surgery, with the waterproof Band-Aid on, and with caution for dizziness.)
⑧ Symptoms such as bruising, swelling, stiffness, tingling, and a sensation of numbness (where skin does not feel like your own) can occur. However, there’s no need to worry as these symptoms will disappear over time.
⑨ Please walk at least 30 minutes a day starting from the day after surgery. (Proceed with the walking exercises depending on your condition.)
â‘© Be careful after abdominal surgery because bending forward (such as driving or sitting in a chair) can cause the fat to clump or accumulate together, so please maintain a straight and an upright sitting posture.
⑪ Apart from the compression garment, do not wear tight clothes which press on the liposuction area (such as belts, tight underwear, tightly fitting elastic waistband pants). These can cause distortion or deformation of the body contour, so please be careful.
â‘« The compression garment should be worn for one month. After thigh surgery, fat may accumulate unevenly on the inside of the groin, so it is necessary to smooth down the garment after putting it on.
⑬ Alcohol and smoking are prohibited for at least a month after surgery.
â‘ Meridian massages are strictly prohibited for up to three months as they may cause bruising or swelling to worsen.
3) Precautions after calf liposuction
Remove the pad from the ankle area the day after surgery.
Please pull the calf compression garment up to the back of the knee.
*If the compression garment is rolled up, the pressure may increase, and blood circulation problems may occur, resulting in pigmentation or blisters.
A red liquid may leak from the incision site – this is not blood, it is a medical fluid, so please don’t worry. After self-disinfection, you can apply sterile gauze to the area, attaching it with medical tape.
After stitch removal, you should continue to self-disinfect and wear a Band-Aid for 3 more days. When showering, apply a waterproof Band-Aid.
4) How to self-massage each body part
â‘ Abdomen:
Rub your hands around your belly button as if drawing a circle, and rub the sides upward with gentle strokes.
â‘¡ Thighs:
Make long strokes from the bottom to the top. Massage the inner thighs with gentle strokes.
â‘¢ Arms:
Make long strokes from the bottom to the armpits. Massage the armpits upwards to the breast with gentle strokes.
â‘£ Calves:
Massage upwards from the ankles, and make a circular movements in the kneepit.
The most important things!
1) Taking medication
2) No drinking and smoking – for 2 months after transplant
3) Disinfection – it is performed daily after the transplant
[How to self-disinfect]
â‘ Remove your compression garments and keep them somewhere dry.
â‘¡ Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 30 seconds using alcohol hand sanitizer or water soap.
â‘¢ Remove the bandage attached to the incision site.
â‘£ Disinfect the incision area with an antiseptic. (Povidone)
⑤ Wait until the Povidone is completely dry. Be careful not to touch anything else before drying.
â‘¥ When using the ointment (Bearoban), keep the opening of the container clean and apply the ointment to the incision area with individually wrapped cotton swabs.
⑦ Attach the sterile band-aid, being careful not to touch the inner area of the gauze.
⑧ You can shower beginning 3 days after the procedure with a waterproof band-aid covering the incision area. After the shower, remove the waterproof band-aid and disinfect the area again
* After 2 weeks of self-sterilization, please come to the hospital for stitch. (Be careful to disinfect and dry the area to avoid inflammation.)
Contact the hospital if you experience any of the following symptoms!
– If the area around the fat graft feels feverish (hot to touch), or becomes red and swollen
– If the pain gets worse than it was right after surgery, or if you feel severe pain when you touch the area
Daily precautions
1) Sleeping Position
For 2 months after surgery, avoid sleeping on your side. It is recommended that you sleep face down, but an elevated posture facing up is fine as well.
2) Use cushions
Please use a cushion when sitting. It is best to avoid sitting completely, but if sitting is inevitable make sure to stand up frequently and change your position from time to time.
3) Transplant Area
You must not touch the transplant area or apply pressure of any kind.
4) Sauna, Bathing in Tub
You may resume sauna, hot tubs and bathing in a tub one month after surgery.
5) Exercise
You may resume light cardio exercises 1 month after surgery. It is recommend to avoid vigorous exercise until 3 months after surgery.
6) Weight Loss
Please refrain from active weight loss for 1 month after the transplant.
1) Prohibited Activities
– Driving yourself on the day of surgery is absolutely prohibited. It is recommended to take a taxi or have a guardian accompany you.
– Do not drink or smoke for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
2) Post-Operative Symptoms
– Some of the IV fluid (red) may leak from the surgical site. There is no need to be alarmed.
– Bruising and numbness after surgery may occur, and will gradually go away.
– Symptoms such as itching or tingling at the surgical site, or slight pain and swelling may occur for about a week after surgery. (The severity of symptoms varies for each individual.)
3) Daily Life
– Please wear the facial compression garment for 24 hours after surgery. For up to 3 weeks after surgery, wear it up to 12 hours, and after that, wear it freely for 3 months.
– On the day of surgery, water should not touch the liposuction area. You may was your hair and face beginning the day after surgery. (A waterproof band-aid is not necessary.)
– Facial massages are allowed beginning one month after surgery.
4) Disinfection Instructions
â‘ Cut DuoDerm to size and apply it to the surgical area (incision site) every 2-3 days for 1 week. From 1 weeks onwards, apply ointment (Bearoban) for up to 1 month.
â‘¡ Pour half a cup of Betadine and gargle every 1 to 2 hours. (Repeat until the solution is used up.)
â‘¢ Please remove the DuoDerm and the soft white patch on the surgical site after 24 hours.
â‘£ If you have sutures, please come to the hospital 5 to 10 days after the operation to have them removed according to the surgeon’s outpatient hours.
1) No Driving
Driving yourself is absolutely prohibited on the day of surgery. We recommend taking a taxi or having a legal guardian accompany you instead.
2) No Drinking and Smoking
We recommend abstaining from smoking and drinking for 2 months to prevent infection.
3) Taking Medicine
After being discharged please take the prescribed medication 3 times a day.
4) Sleeping Position
Please maintain a proper sleeping posture for two months after surgery.
5) Fat Graft Area
Do not touch or compress the fat grafting site.
6) Forehead fat graft
In the case of a forehead fat graft, please be careful when using shampoo, dry the area well, and apply ointment to the transplant area.
7) Washing Face
Wash your face as gently as possible so as not to stimulate the area.
8) Sauna, Bathing (Tub)
Sauna, hot tubs and baths may be resumed one month after surgery.
9) Duoderm, Ointment (Bearoban)
Cut DuoDerm to size and apply it to the surgical area (incision site) every 2-3 days for 1 week. From 1 weeks onwards, apply ointment (Bearoban) for up to 1 month.
10) Weight loss
Avoid active weight loss for one month after surgery in order to aid engraftment.
