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360° Body Lift Postoperative Instructions
360° Body Lift Postoperative Instructions
360° Body Lift Postoperative Instructions
Care in the postoperative phase is of utmost importance. You should allow your tissue time to recover and pay close attention to your hydration, nutrition, and sleep patterns to accelerate and facilitate the healing process. As the recovery process varies from person to person, your primary guide should always be the recommendations provided by your doctor.
Care in the postoperative phase is of utmost importance. You should allow your tissue time to recover and pay close attention to your hydration, nutrition, and sleep patterns to accelerate and facilitate the healing process. As the recovery process varies from person to person, your primary guide should always be the recommendations provided by your doctor.
Care in the postoperative phase is of utmost importance. You should allow your tissue time to recover and pay close attention to your hydration, nutrition, and sleep patterns to accelerate and facilitate the healing process. As the recovery process varies from person to person, your primary guide should always be the recommendations provided by your doctor.
Key considerations to bear in mind during your rehabilitation process
Please take the medications prescribed by your physician (antibiotics, pain relievers, etc.) regularly after your surgery, strictly adhering to your designated dosage schedule.
Please strictly avoid any alcohol consumption until you have completed your full course of medication.
For your safety and optimal recovery, please refrain from using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine gum, and any other nicotine-containing products until at least 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery.
You should avoid heavy labor, stress, strenuous activities, sports, sexual intercourse, and swimming for the period recommended by your physician. Sports and other physically demanding activities must be avoided for the next 4 to 6 weeks following your surgery.
If you notice any opening at the incision site, redness, swelling, or fluid accumulation in the lower abdomen after your surgery, please contact the clinic team immediately.
You may shower during the first 2 weeks, provided that the surgical area remains completely dry.
Please avoid heavy labor, active sports, and strenuous activities; excessive sun exposure, saunas, solariums, and steam baths are not recommended for the first 6 weeks following your surgery.
You should avoid swimming pools and the/a sea for 4 weeks until your skin wounds are completely healed and your doctor has given medical clearance. Otherwise, adverse conditions such as infection may occur.
It is of the utmost importance to adequately protect the surgical area. Please avoid any external impacts and refrain from making sudden movements.
Within the first two hours following your surgery, it is important to frequently move your legs and hips and avoid remaining in the same position until you are cleared to get out of bed. You may also occasionally bend your knees and bring them closer to your torso while transitioning your upper body from a seated to a lying position.
Attempting to stand upright too quickly after surgery is a highly unsafe and incorrect movement.
You should be mindful of reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, flinching, and tensing up, and make every effort to minimize these movements if they can be controlled. This is because sudden or strong reflexes can place undue strain on the surgical area, potentially causing the sutures to loosen or rupture.
During the first few weeks following your surgery, you will need to increase the frequency of your meals while limiting the portion sizes, and strictly avoid foods that cause bloating.
Sunlight and other ultraviolet radiation trigger increased pigmentation and discoloration in the wound area. Protection from sun exposure is highly important, especially during the first months of the wound healing process.
Key considerations to bear in mind during your rehabilitation process
Please take the medications prescribed by your physician (antibiotics, pain relievers, etc.) regularly after your surgery, strictly adhering to your designated dosage schedule.
Please strictly avoid any alcohol consumption until you have completed your full course of medication.
For your safety and optimal recovery, please refrain from using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine gum, and any other nicotine-containing products until at least 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery.
You should avoid heavy labor, stress, strenuous activities, sports, sexual intercourse, and swimming for the period recommended by your physician. Sports and other physically demanding activities must be avoided for the next 4 to 6 weeks following your surgery.
If you notice any opening at the incision site, redness, swelling, or fluid accumulation in the lower abdomen after your surgery, please contact the clinic team immediately.
You may shower during the first 2 weeks, provided that the surgical area remains completely dry.
Please avoid heavy labor, active sports, and strenuous activities; excessive sun exposure, saunas, solariums, and steam baths are not recommended for the first 6 weeks following your surgery.
You should avoid swimming pools and the/a sea for 4 weeks until your skin wounds are completely healed and your doctor has given medical clearance. Otherwise, adverse conditions such as infection may occur.
It is of the utmost importance to adequately protect the surgical area. Please avoid any external impacts and refrain from making sudden movements.
Within the first two hours following your surgery, it is important to frequently move your legs and hips and avoid remaining in the same position until you are cleared to get out of bed. You may also occasionally bend your knees and bring them closer to your torso while transitioning your upper body from a seated to a lying position.
Attempting to stand upright too quickly after surgery is a highly unsafe and incorrect movement.
You should be mindful of reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, flinching, and tensing up, and make every effort to minimize these movements if they can be controlled. This is because sudden or strong reflexes can place undue strain on the surgical area, potentially causing the sutures to loosen or rupture.
During the first few weeks following your surgery, you will need to increase the frequency of your meals while limiting the portion sizes, and strictly avoid foods that cause bloating.
Sunlight and other ultraviolet radiation trigger increased pigmentation and discoloration in the wound area. Protection from sun exposure is highly important, especially during the first months of the wound healing process.
Key considerations to bear in mind during your rehabilitation process
Please take the medications prescribed by your physician (antibiotics, pain relievers, etc.) regularly after your surgery, strictly adhering to your designated dosage schedule.
Please strictly avoid any alcohol consumption until you have completed your full course of medication.
For your safety and optimal recovery, please refrain from using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine gum, and any other nicotine-containing products until at least 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery.
You should avoid heavy labor, stress, strenuous activities, sports, sexual intercourse, and swimming for the period recommended by your physician. Sports and other physically demanding activities must be avoided for the next 4 to 6 weeks following your surgery.
If you notice any opening at the incision site, redness, swelling, or fluid accumulation in the lower abdomen after your surgery, please contact the clinic team immediately.
You may shower during the first 2 weeks, provided that the surgical area remains completely dry.
Please avoid heavy labor, active sports, and strenuous activities; excessive sun exposure, saunas, solariums, and steam baths are not recommended for the first 6 weeks following your surgery.
You should avoid swimming pools and the/a sea for 4 weeks until your skin wounds are completely healed and your doctor has given medical clearance. Otherwise, adverse conditions such as infection may occur.
It is of the utmost importance to adequately protect the surgical area. Please avoid any external impacts and refrain from making sudden movements.
Within the first two hours following your surgery, it is important to frequently move your legs and hips and avoid remaining in the same position until you are cleared to get out of bed. You may also occasionally bend your knees and bring them closer to your torso while transitioning your upper body from a seated to a lying position.
Attempting to stand upright too quickly after surgery is a highly unsafe and incorrect movement.
You should be mindful of reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, flinching, and tensing up, and make every effort to minimize these movements if they can be controlled. This is because sudden or strong reflexes can place undue strain on the surgical area, potentially causing the sutures to loosen or rupture.
During the first few weeks following your surgery, you will need to increase the frequency of your meals while limiting the portion sizes, and strictly avoid foods that cause bloating.
Sunlight and other ultraviolet radiation trigger increased pigmentation and discoloration in the wound area. Protection from sun exposure is highly important, especially during the first months of the wound healing process.
Potential side effects during the rehabilitation process
Postoperative pain, tenderness, and a feeling of tightness are completely normal. Additionally, any discomfort resulting from the surgery can be effectively managed with pain relief medication prescribed by your physician.
Swelling (edema) and bruising may occur starting from the very first day. This bodily response is entirely normal and should not be a cause for concern. It is expected that the bruising will subside within 1 to 2 weeks. Due to the swelling and bruising in the treated areas, a reduction in fatty tissue may not be immediately noticeable initially. While this temporary stage may seem discouraging to patients, it is a clear and positive indicator of a successful healing process.
During the postoperative phase, a prolonged and sometimes permanent numbness may occur, particularly in the area below the navel. This is a normal part of the healing process and typically improves over time.
You may experience some pain in the surgical area when walking. As this sensation is caused by the sutures, there is no need for concern.
It is entirely normal to experience temporary, mild mobility limitations during your postoperative recovery phase.
You may experience some numbness or a tingling sensation in the surgical area. This is entirely normal and is a natural part of the healing process of the nerves in this region.
Potential side effects during the rehabilitation process
Postoperative pain, tenderness, and a feeling of tightness are completely normal. Additionally, any discomfort resulting from the surgery can be effectively managed with pain relief medication prescribed by your physician.
Swelling (edema) and bruising may occur starting from the very first day. This bodily response is entirely normal and should not be a cause for concern. It is expected that the bruising will subside within 1 to 2 weeks. Due to the swelling and bruising in the treated areas, a reduction in fatty tissue may not be immediately noticeable initially. While this temporary stage may seem discouraging to patients, it is a clear and positive indicator of a successful healing process.
During the postoperative phase, a prolonged and sometimes permanent numbness may occur, particularly in the area below the navel. This is a normal part of the healing process and typically improves over time.
You may experience some pain in the surgical area when walking. As this sensation is caused by the sutures, there is no need for concern.
It is entirely normal to experience temporary, mild mobility limitations during your postoperative recovery phase.
You may experience some numbness or a tingling sensation in the surgical area. This is entirely normal and is a natural part of the healing process of the nerves in this region.
Potential side effects during the rehabilitation process
Postoperative pain, tenderness, and a feeling of tightness are completely normal. Additionally, any discomfort resulting from the surgery can be effectively managed with pain relief medication prescribed by your physician.
Swelling (edema) and bruising may occur starting from the very first day. This bodily response is entirely normal and should not be a cause for concern. It is expected that the bruising will subside within 1 to 2 weeks. Due to the swelling and bruising in the treated areas, a reduction in fatty tissue may not be immediately noticeable initially. While this temporary stage may seem discouraging to patients, it is a clear and positive indicator of a successful healing process.
During the postoperative phase, a prolonged and sometimes permanent numbness may occur, particularly in the area below the navel. This is a normal part of the healing process and typically improves over time.
You may experience some pain in the surgical area when walking. As this sensation is caused by the sutures, there is no need for concern.
It is entirely normal to experience temporary, mild mobility limitations during your postoperative recovery phase.
You may experience some numbness or a tingling sensation in the surgical area. This is entirely normal and is a natural part of the healing process of the nerves in this region.
Scar management during the healing process
Scar treatment should begin 21 days—exactly three weeks—following your surgery and be maintained for at least three months. Visually optimal results are typically achieved when treatment is continued for six months. It is entirely normal for the appearance of the scar to continue maturing for up to a year post-operatively. Please do not feel discouraged or discontinue your care regimen if progress seems gradual during this period. Consistent, diligent scar care and treatment significantly improve the long-term aesthetic and healthy healing of the tissue compared to untreated skin.
Bio-Oil should be applied to cleansed skin and gently massaged into the scar in the morning and evening. Please note that this scar treatment must not be used on open wounds.
After the Bio-Oil has been thoroughly absorbed into the skin in the morning, a silicone ointment is then applied. Most silicone gel creams contain the same active ingredients. Therefore, it is sufficient to ask your pharmacist for a "silicone ointment for scar treatment."
Unlike Bio-Oil, the silicone gel should be applied thinly, similar to an adhesive, and without massaging. The silicone gel formulation protects the incision site and prevents swelling. Consequently, care must be taken to ensure the gel is applied evenly and entirely covers the scar.
In the evening, a silicone sheet should be placed over the Bio-Oil. Silicone gel sheets are reusable and can be washed with soap and water to extend their lifespan for up to two weeks or longer. They work similarly to silicone gels, but are more effective. Silicone sheets are applied directly to the scar as soon as the wound has healed or the sutures have been removed from the incision. Silicone sheet therapy is active 24 hours a day and is therefore significantly more effective than the alternative silicone gel. However, treatment with the cream is considered equally effective if allowed to remain on the scar for 8 to 12 hours a day.
A crucial factor in the success of scar treatment is the condition of the skin. Healthy nutrition is fundamental to healthy skin. Wound healing is significantly accelerated by the intake of zinc and vitamin C supplements.
Since the surgical sutures will dissolve within 6 months, small acne-like wounds may form at these sites as a reaction. This is a completely normal part of the healing process. Scar treatment should be avoided on these open wounds; instead, an antibiotic cream should be applied.
Our clinical team is pleased to assist you in selecting the most appropriate topical treatment or medication.
Scar management during the healing process
Scar treatment should begin 21 days—exactly three weeks—following your surgery and be maintained for at least three months. Visually optimal results are typically achieved when treatment is continued for six months. It is entirely normal for the appearance of the scar to continue maturing for up to a year post-operatively. Please do not feel discouraged or discontinue your care regimen if progress seems gradual during this period. Consistent, diligent scar care and treatment significantly improve the long-term aesthetic and healthy healing of the tissue compared to untreated skin.
Bio-Oil should be applied to cleansed skin and gently massaged into the scar in the morning and evening. Please note that this scar treatment must not be used on open wounds.
After the Bio-Oil has been thoroughly absorbed into the skin in the morning, a silicone ointment is then applied. Most silicone gel creams contain the same active ingredients. Therefore, it is sufficient to ask your pharmacist for a "silicone ointment for scar treatment."
Unlike Bio-Oil, the silicone gel should be applied thinly, similar to an adhesive, and without massaging. The silicone gel formulation protects the incision site and prevents swelling. Consequently, care must be taken to ensure the gel is applied evenly and entirely covers the scar.
In the evening, a silicone sheet should be placed over the Bio-Oil. Silicone gel sheets are reusable and can be washed with soap and water to extend their lifespan for up to two weeks or longer. They work similarly to silicone gels, but are more effective. Silicone sheets are applied directly to the scar as soon as the wound has healed or the sutures have been removed from the incision. Silicone sheet therapy is active 24 hours a day and is therefore significantly more effective than the alternative silicone gel. However, treatment with the cream is considered equally effective if allowed to remain on the scar for 8 to 12 hours a day.
A crucial factor in the success of scar treatment is the condition of the skin. Healthy nutrition is fundamental to healthy skin. Wound healing is significantly accelerated by the intake of zinc and vitamin C supplements.
Since the surgical sutures will dissolve within 6 months, small acne-like wounds may form at these sites as a reaction. This is a completely normal part of the healing process. Scar treatment should be avoided on these open wounds; instead, an antibiotic cream should be applied.
Our clinical team is pleased to assist you in selecting the most appropriate topical treatment or medication.
Scar management during the healing process
Scar treatment should begin 21 days—exactly three weeks—following your surgery and be maintained for at least three months. Visually optimal results are typically achieved when treatment is continued for six months. It is entirely normal for the appearance of the scar to continue maturing for up to a year post-operatively. Please do not feel discouraged or discontinue your care regimen if progress seems gradual during this period. Consistent, diligent scar care and treatment significantly improve the long-term aesthetic and healthy healing of the tissue compared to untreated skin.
Bio-Oil should be applied to cleansed skin and gently massaged into the scar in the morning and evening. Please note that this scar treatment must not be used on open wounds.
After the Bio-Oil has been thoroughly absorbed into the skin in the morning, a silicone ointment is then applied. Most silicone gel creams contain the same active ingredients. Therefore, it is sufficient to ask your pharmacist for a "silicone ointment for scar treatment."
Unlike Bio-Oil, the silicone gel should be applied thinly, similar to an adhesive, and without massaging. The silicone gel formulation protects the incision site and prevents swelling. Consequently, care must be taken to ensure the gel is applied evenly and entirely covers the scar.
In the evening, a silicone sheet should be placed over the Bio-Oil. Silicone gel sheets are reusable and can be washed with soap and water to extend their lifespan for up to two weeks or longer. They work similarly to silicone gels, but are more effective. Silicone sheets are applied directly to the scar as soon as the wound has healed or the sutures have been removed from the incision. Silicone sheet therapy is active 24 hours a day and is therefore significantly more effective than the alternative silicone gel. However, treatment with the cream is considered equally effective if allowed to remain on the scar for 8 to 12 hours a day.
A crucial factor in the success of scar treatment is the condition of the skin. Healthy nutrition is fundamental to healthy skin. Wound healing is significantly accelerated by the intake of zinc and vitamin C supplements.
Since the surgical sutures will dissolve within 6 months, small acne-like wounds may form at these sites as a reaction. This is a completely normal part of the healing process. Scar treatment should be avoided on these open wounds; instead, an antibiotic cream should be applied.
Our clinical team is pleased to assist you in selecting the most appropriate topical treatment or medication.
Important Information Regarding Your Rehabilitation Process
After the surgery, the incision site is closed with Omnistrips – medical tapes – to protect the area. These tapes reduce tension on the suture line and minimize scarring. During showering, the tapes can be removed 2 weeks after the procedure. The showering process helps dissolve the adhesive on the skin, making removal easier and gentler. Please pull on the tapes very carefully. If they do not detach easily, do not force them off. This prevents damage to the delicate skin and ensures the incision remains securely closed.
Regarding post-operative hygiene: If a surgical drain has been placed, you may shower 2 days after its removal. If no drain was required, showering is permitted immediately following your follow-up examination. Additionally, the sterile adhesive tapes are waterproof, protecting your incisions from water. After approximately one week, and no later than 10 days, these tapes can be gently removed while showering.
During the procedure, a surgical drain will be placed to prevent any accumulation of blood in the surgical site, ensuring optimal sterility is maintained. This drain is typically removed approximately 13 days following the liposuction; however, this schedule may vary based on your surgeon's specific clinical assessment. Patients are kindly requested to empty the drain daily in the morning, with the exception of the day of your scheduled follow-up appointment.
Patients must refrain from consuming highly salty and processed foods during the healing process. Such consumption increases the risk of edema formation throughout the body. Conversely, patients should significantly increase their fluid intake. While swelling can subside rapidly within the first four weeks, it may take between 6 months and a year to achieve the final, optimal result.
It is important to wear a specialized compression garment after your surgery to allow the treated areas to heal optimally. You should wear this specialized garment for a period of 6 weeks to ensure that the areas where fat was removed heal correctly. This method is also utilized to minimize swelling, alleviate discomfort, and support the proper retraction of the skin.
The postoperative dressing must be applied as recommended by your physician. Your doctor will instruct you precisely on how to prevent or remove any potential debris on the dressings to ensure that the sutures heal and dissolve as intended. If external sutures are present, they will be removed. Since surgical sutures are typically concealed cosmetic stitches, no scar revision procedure is required.
For patients with drains: Please ensure that your hands are thoroughly washed before and after emptying the drain. You can access the instructional video on how to empty the drain before your follow-up care by clicking on the link.
Important Information Regarding Your Rehabilitation Process
After the surgery, the incision site is closed with Omnistrips – medical tapes – to protect the area. These tapes reduce tension on the suture line and minimize scarring. During showering, the tapes can be removed 2 weeks after the procedure. The showering process helps dissolve the adhesive on the skin, making removal easier and gentler. Please pull on the tapes very carefully. If they do not detach easily, do not force them off. This prevents damage to the delicate skin and ensures the incision remains securely closed.
Regarding post-operative hygiene: If a surgical drain has been placed, you may shower 2 days after its removal. If no drain was required, showering is permitted immediately following your follow-up examination. Additionally, the sterile adhesive tapes are waterproof, protecting your incisions from water. After approximately one week, and no later than 10 days, these tapes can be gently removed while showering.
During the procedure, a surgical drain will be placed to prevent any accumulation of blood in the surgical site, ensuring optimal sterility is maintained. This drain is typically removed approximately 13 days following the liposuction; however, this schedule may vary based on your surgeon's specific clinical assessment. Patients are kindly requested to empty the drain daily in the morning, with the exception of the day of your scheduled follow-up appointment.
Patients must refrain from consuming highly salty and processed foods during the healing process. Such consumption increases the risk of edema formation throughout the body. Conversely, patients should significantly increase their fluid intake. While swelling can subside rapidly within the first four weeks, it may take between 6 months and a year to achieve the final, optimal result.
It is important to wear a specialized compression garment after your surgery to allow the treated areas to heal optimally. You should wear this specialized garment for a period of 6 weeks to ensure that the areas where fat was removed heal correctly. This method is also utilized to minimize swelling, alleviate discomfort, and support the proper retraction of the skin.
The postoperative dressing must be applied as recommended by your physician. Your doctor will instruct you precisely on how to prevent or remove any potential debris on the dressings to ensure that the sutures heal and dissolve as intended. If external sutures are present, they will be removed. Since surgical sutures are typically concealed cosmetic stitches, no scar revision procedure is required.
For patients with drains: Please ensure that your hands are thoroughly washed before and after emptying the drain. You can access the instructional video on how to empty the drain before your follow-up care by clicking on the link.
Important Information Regarding Your Rehabilitation Process
After the surgery, the incision site is closed with Omnistrips – medical tapes – to protect the area. These tapes reduce tension on the suture line and minimize scarring. During showering, the tapes can be removed 2 weeks after the procedure. The showering process helps dissolve the adhesive on the skin, making removal easier and gentler. Please pull on the tapes very carefully. If they do not detach easily, do not force them off. This prevents damage to the delicate skin and ensures the incision remains securely closed.
Regarding post-operative hygiene: If a surgical drain has been placed, you may shower 2 days after its removal. If no drain was required, showering is permitted immediately following your follow-up examination. Additionally, the sterile adhesive tapes are waterproof, protecting your incisions from water. After approximately one week, and no later than 10 days, these tapes can be gently removed while showering.
During the procedure, a surgical drain will be placed to prevent any accumulation of blood in the surgical site, ensuring optimal sterility is maintained. This drain is typically removed approximately 13 days following the liposuction; however, this schedule may vary based on your surgeon's specific clinical assessment. Patients are kindly requested to empty the drain daily in the morning, with the exception of the day of your scheduled follow-up appointment.
Patients must refrain from consuming highly salty and processed foods during the healing process. Such consumption increases the risk of edema formation throughout the body. Conversely, patients should significantly increase their fluid intake. While swelling can subside rapidly within the first four weeks, it may take between 6 months and a year to achieve the final, optimal result.
It is important to wear a specialized compression garment after your surgery to allow the treated areas to heal optimally. You should wear this specialized garment for a period of 6 weeks to ensure that the areas where fat was removed heal correctly. This method is also utilized to minimize swelling, alleviate discomfort, and support the proper retraction of the skin.
The postoperative dressing must be applied as recommended by your physician. Your doctor will instruct you precisely on how to prevent or remove any potential debris on the dressings to ensure that the sutures heal and dissolve as intended. If external sutures are present, they will be removed. Since surgical sutures are typically concealed cosmetic stitches, no scar revision procedure is required.
For patients with drains: Please ensure that your hands are thoroughly washed before and after emptying the drain. You can access the instructional video on how to empty the drain before your follow-up care by clicking on the link.
Consultation center since 2008.
TÜV approved since 2012
We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.
Consultation center serving patients since 2008 in the
Herrenstrasse 14, D-76437 Rastatt, Germany
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Toll-free Hotline: 0800 900 24 24
Consultation Center:
+44 7908 701871
Consultation center since 2008.
TÜV approved since 2012
We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.
Consultation center serving patients since 2008 in the
Herrenstrasse 14, D-76437 Rastatt, Germany
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Toll-free Hotline: 0800 900 24 24
Consultation Center:
+44 7908 701871
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Consultation center since 2008.
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