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30 of the most-asked questions about post-op recovery
The Post-Op Bible
Everything You Need to Know Before Going Under the Knife
Surgery may happen in a matter of hours. Recovery happens over weeks and months. What you know before your procedure can make a difference in how prepared, informed, and confident you feel throughout your recovery.
Expert guidance built from over 25 years of hands-on post-operative recovery experience.
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Full-bleed portrait of the recovery specialist in her own treatment room. Real photography, natural light, no clinical staging and no stock imagery.
What this is
Thirty questions, answered the way they are actually asked.
These are the questions that arrive at two in the morning, weeks after the discharge sheet has been read and put away. Why is it still swollen. Why does it feel hard. When does this start looking like the thing I paid for.
Each one gets a direct written answer, one purposeful graphic, and a short video from the specialist. No jargon, no filler, no chapters to work through before you find your question.
- Questions
- 30
- Sections
- 6
- Access
- Lifetime
Your post-op roadmap
What every patient should understand before beginning their recovery.
Section 1: Swelling & Healing
Understanding your body's healing response
- How long does swelling last after liposuction?
- Why am I still swollen after liposuction?
- Why is my stomach hard after liposuction?
- How long does it take to fully recover from liposuction?
- When will I see my final results after liposuction?
Section 2: Lymphatic Drainage & Post-Op Massage
What it is, why it is used and what to expect
- What is lymphatic drainage massage?
- Why do I need lymphatic drainage after surgery?
- When should I start lymphatic drainage after surgery?
- How many lymphatic drainage massages do I need after liposuction?
- How often should I get lymphatic drainage after surgery?
Section 3: Fibrosis, Seromas & Lumps
Understanding changes during recovery
- What is fibrosis after liposuction?
- What does fibrosis feel like?
- How do you get rid of fibrosis after liposuction?
- What is a seroma after surgery?
- How do I know if I have a seroma?
Section 4: Fajas, Compression & Post-Op Garments
Garments, compression and post-op support
- How long should I wear a faja after liposuction?
- How tight should my faja be?
- When should I switch to a Stage 2 faja?
- Do I need foams and boards after liposuction?
- Can a faja be too tight?
Section 5: Everyday Life After Surgery
Sleeping, showering, movement and exercise
- How should I sleep after liposuction?
- When can I shower after liposuction?
- When can I start walking after surgery?
- When can I exercise after liposuction?
- When can I return to work after liposuction?
Section 6: Is This Normal?
Common concerns and when to call your surgeon
- How much pain is normal after liposuction?
- Is bruising normal after liposuction?
- Is numbness normal after liposuction?
- Why is one side more swollen than the other?
- What are the warning signs that I should call my surgeon?
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Important
This is education, not medical advice
The Post-Op Bible explains what commonly happens during post-operative recovery. It does not diagnose, it does not treat, and it does not replace the instructions your surgeon gave you.
Every body heals differently, and your surgeon knows your procedure. Where this book and your surgeon differ, follow your surgeon.
If something feels concerning or outside what you were told to expect, contact your surgeon or your post-op recovery specialist. In an emergency, seek emergency care.