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A smooth, flawless look starts with healthy, radiant skin. At La Belle Vie Plastic Surgery, we know the journey to perfection often begins with the right cosmetic treatments, such as dermaplaning. Whether you’re dealing with dull skin, unwanted hair growth, or deep acne scars, the dermaplaning procedure can transform your appearance and boost your confidence.…

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5 Things to Expect During Liposuction Recovery

Liposuction is the second most popular cosmetic surgery treatment, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It’s a major procedure that removes unwanted fat in certain areas of your body. Your doctor performs this surgery by sculpting and contouring the areas of your body to permanently remove fat cells. However, understanding what to expect…

What is Renuvion?

Renuvion is a minimally invasive procedure that smooths skin for an overall younger and tighter-looking appearance. Other non-invasive treatments that are used to try to tighten skin are limited because they can only treat the outermost layer of skin. Renuvion is different because it delivers a unique combination of radiofrequency and helium plasma energy under…

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Liposuction Discharge Instructions

Diet:

Start with regular diet high in protein and low in sodium as tolerated.

Medications:

Have your prescriptions filled BEFORE surgery and bring them with you the day of surgery.
Take all medication as directed with plenty of water starting the day of surgery.
Use pain medication as needed for pain and discomfort. DO NOT DRIVE WHILE TAKING PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATION.

Activity/Wound Care:

Keep head elevated 45 degrees on 2-3 pillows or in a recliner for the first 5-7 days. This is to help decrease swelling and for comfort. Do not lay flat.
Port sites will ooze up to 48 hours. This is normal.
Suctioned areas will discolor; gravity will draw that discoloration downward.
Wear the compression garment 24/7, except to shower.
Suctioned areas will appear swollen and larger than they were pre-operatively. This is normal.
No heat or ice.
The day after surgery, it is okay to remove the surgical garment and any gauze pads to take a shower. Leave the brown episeals on. After showering, pat dry and replace surgical garment, with additional padding, if needed.
No lotion or ointment to surgical incision areas for one week.
No lifting heavier than 10 pounds or increasing heart rate for at least 1 week after surgery. No jarring or high impact exercises for at least 3 weeks after surgery.

Post-op Visits:

Post-op visits are very important. Follow up with scheduled appointment. If you were not given a follow-up appointment, please call the office within 24 hours of your procedure to arrange an appointment.
You will be seen again as follows: 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 months, and as needed.

Additional Discharge Instructions:

Do not drive, operate mechanical equipment, or make important decisions for at least 24 hours after your surgery.
IF YOU HAVE AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911
Please call the office at (910) 338-5900 if you experience any of the following:
- Rash or hives
- Fever of 101 or greater
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
If it is after hours, please call the office telephone number, you will be directed to the doctor or nurse on call.
If you have questions or concerns that are not an emergency, please call the office telephone number from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday, or leave a message on our voice mail after hours.

Thank you for choosing la Belle vie Plastic Surgery for your cosmetic procedure!