How to Reduce Swelling After Liposuction

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Apply a compression wrap or garment after the surgery.. Leave the tape over the incision for a week or until it falls off.. Take medication as instructed and don't take anything without approval.

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Apply a compression wrap or garment after the surgery.

Step 1

Apply a compression wrap or garment after the surgery.

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Leave the tape over the incision for a week or until it falls off.

Step 2

Leave the tape over the incision for a week or until it falls off.

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Take medication as instructed and don't take anything without approval.

Step 3

Take medication as instructed and don't take anything without approval.

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Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity.

Step 4

Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity.

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Drink at least half of your weight in ounces of water per day.

Step 5

Drink at least half of your weight in ounces of water per day.

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Allocate 15% to 20% of your daily calories to protein.

Step 6

Allocate 15% to 20% of your daily calories to protein.

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Get enough vitamin C and zinc to boost your immune system.

Step 7

Get enough vitamin C and zinc to boost your immune system.

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Eat foods rich in iron to promote wound healing.

Step 8

Eat foods rich in iron to promote wound healing.

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Keep your gut healthy with fiber and probiotics.

Step 9

Keep your gut healthy with fiber and probiotics.

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Eat foods rich in antioxidants to fight inflammation.

Step 10

Eat foods rich in antioxidants to fight inflammation.

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and alcohol until you're fully healed.

Step 11

and alcohol until you're fully healed.

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