Liposuction Post-op Instructions | Dr. Barrett Beverly Hills

In his post-op instructions series, Dr. Barrett goes over post-surgery care in great depth to help his patients through recovery. His instructions cover what to expect after surgery, what is normal during recovery, when to call the office, how to properly use medication, and frequently asked questions.
This guide is for patients who have had surgery by Dr. Barrett only. If you have had surgery by another surgeon, please follow up with that surgeon for particular details about your surgery.
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[@roc2588]

I'm finding this now, thank you so very much for talking about the post op feelings of anxiety and depression. I'd never heard that and it's so good to know that it's common and that I'm not alone.

[@adrianasantana-delgado2901]

OMG!! This is the first time I see someone talking about Heal Fast!! I looove that, 3rd surgery and I have recovered extremely fast! 😊 Dr. Said so, I told her about the heal fast and she will recomend it.

[@daphnejohnson3851]

I wish I had this info prior to my procedure. I am 9 days post op and never knew this info. Excellent video!

[@acertainslantoflight]

Damn! I couldn’t have a doctor this fine!

[@Niajdaniels123]

The information from your videos are just gold,

[@ladysay3]

I liked the video before listening. Your delivery is fantastic.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

I appreciate that!

[@mae88b.16]

This is the only video i found that is very detailed and everything we need to know are listed. Thank you so much very helpful

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chelseaj7]

Thank you Dr Barrett you are so knowledgeable & helpful!

[@annizugg2361]

You are the first one that says it’s ok to take arm compression off. I try to wear them evenings and nighttime and also in the morning. But my hands get too swollen during the day

[@zaxhuman6683]

Thank you, this is really helpful as I had no post operative discussions with my surgeon. I started asking via a wattsapp to the receptionist.. So very much appreciated.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TNDRAV]

This was so helpful! I had surgery three days ago love the results but my mons pubis is swollen and I am so happy this is normal!!! Anyways I have to go back for more but this video helped so much

[@courtneycash5372]

What doctor babe?

[@daphnen5296]

Great the best explanation I have watched.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Great to hear!

[@dr.dahrimanesh8381]

Thank you so much for your valuable information especially about garments

[@MM-fl2jg]

Great to know you can start skin tightening treatments with the Venus Legacy 2 weeks post op! Would definitely help with skin retraction

[@cristinas.5945]

I love how you explains, very professional. I had a upper/Lower abdominal liposuction done and I am on day 11, I wish I had done it before, it doesn’t really hurts is just a little bit uncomfortable wearing the gargment or faja. My question is : does the use of this affects the final results? The body will look better wearing this? Some people saying to wearing for 3. Months for better results, for me is very uncomfortable I can’t sleep. I will appreciate your answer. Thanks.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.

[@sandradanielapaz9826]

@christinas. I'm so nervous about having lipo due to the recovery would you share more about your experience?

[@siska8007]

Thank you for this video! I feel so much better hearing this! I had a 360 lipo 7 days ago and it still hurts like hell! I still need my husband to help me get out of bed! I believe the reason I got so bad, is that my surgeon put me in a very small garment, I can’t even breathe and my whole body is heavily bruised and swollen. I changed 3 different pain killers and nothing helps me! I’m definitely going to order a bigger size garment and some of the stuff you recommended.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

I understand your concern. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.

[@alondrapena583]

I had a very small garment as well! They told me to take it off because I felt like I couldn’t breathe so they told me to take it off and they gave me a bigger garment!

[@Monamie44]

How are you doing now? How is your result?

[@LR-bt9ep]

Your first one shouldn't be so tight that it is messing up your body. You can get burns that way as well. They should have measured you before surgery to determine the right size. Only after some time should you switch to a diff garment. It varies. Some ppl say switch to stage 2 within a cpl weeks, some switch within days. It depends. I still rotate my original with a state 2 I bought. Bc the original is looser though, I wrap around a tummy tuck wrap over it as well. But yea anyway, sorry you went through that. And yes it hurts like hell the first week. Ugh

[@deankaanderson2802]

This video was so helpful.

[@LR-bt9ep]

Just had lipo and yes, the coochie is FAT, but that's the least of my worries. 😂This shit hurts

[@peacock216]

How soon were u able to get up and walk around?

[@LR-bt9ep]

@@peacock216 Umm I want to say by day 3. I did of course get up think beginning day 1. Had to go downstairs a cpl times and to bathroom. But that was it. The first 3 days were very very painful for me. Days 4-7 bad as well. For some reason, after 1 wk, it was much better, but still felt like crap. By 2 weeks, of course better. In week 2, I walked much more, but still nothing intense. I'm almost 4 weeks out. My body is still stiff, esp back, and I'm starting to itch which makes me feel disgusted. Wearing the garment is extremely annoying, and for 6 weeks... ugh .I can't wait till this is over. But I LOVE my result.

[@peacock216]

Thank you so much for this info.. I’m having lipo 360 done nxt Sunday and I wanna fly bk on day 2/3 after surgery. Just wanted to see if that was do-able lol. Seems like I might need to think that thru lol

[@yourmediterraneanbeauty9794]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@mindoverbread1213]

Gggiiirrrllll 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was like my kittie is fat right now

[@504msrobin]

This was very helpful…. Thank you

[@anadooley4154]

Thanks so much. Your video it’s so helpful. Great information. God bless you

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meghanpappenheim]

Excellent video

[@preciosazenith]

Very informative from other videos i watched!!!!

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Behemoth66]

I have a question for my ex. She had the lipo 360 and Dr said to wear this garment that’s extremely tight fitting for 3 months that he sells to patients for $500.. I dropped out of med school to pursue a business venture. From my time in med school, There is no legitimate medical support that states a compression/faja will affect the outcome of a properly performed procedure. However, in terms of relieving discomfort and possibly healing a little faster sure. I know that you can’t go offering medical advice to public audiences for obvious reasons.. But as an opinion, from your knowledge/experience, if a compression garment and those massages that over 90% of surgeons push to sell, necessary and affect the outcome of a liposuction procedure? If a person doesn’t wear a garment and doesn’t have the ‘lymphatic massages’, could that possibly affect the aesthetic result? My understanding is that lymphatic massages are only needed/beneficial for patients with medical needs that do call for them

[@gloryifada6047]

where can I get all of those medication

[@Debrabuckwill]

All this great information 👍

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Glad you think so!

[@dsrtbeauti1977]

How often should a person have lymphatic massages after thigh and arm lipo? I’m curious why there’s a division amongst surgeons as some say every day for 10 days and others say every other day. Would like some clarification. Thank you 😊

[@Kyshalise]

wish he would answer this

[@qnwomenwellnessproject8598]

Great video, 😊

[@TheFalanBlake]

You’re not my surgeon but I wish you were. They haven’t even checked on me yet I’m one week post op. You have helped so much with this video, the compression garment gust so bad I can’t wear it’s bc I’m bigger. So it never was in my size to begin with. My arms hurt…. More than my back

[@chelseaj7]

Did you wear the garment? How did your results turn out

[@TheFalanBlake]

@@chelseaj7 the results were not great: a waste of $12k. I’m still fat.

[@Melissa322]

@@TheFalanBlakeso sad to hear that😢 Who was your doctor and where if u dont mind me asking

[@TheFalanBlake]

@@Melissa322 it was Ifini Cosmetics in Scottsdale AZ. We had a huge fall out bc I mentioned this and my results are not as good as I had hoped. It was a wasted $12K

[@AhmedAlmonsouri]

Loved the video, super informative! I just did gynecomastia and back liposuction, i wore the compression garment for a week but it is really bothering me. My doctor suggested that I don’t need a compression garment in the first place, but I just want your opinion on that. Do you recommend to your patients to take off the compression garment?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors. It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.

[@leslinejohnson7855]

MWish i had gotten colace. This is very informative.

[@lv4230]

Dr talk about compression garments more please....other reviews say you MUST wear it or swelling will impact results and you can get fibrosis and you will not "mold" right....or of you wear one and it doesn't sit right it will create creases ...???? Educate us!

[@victoriahangula382]

Thanks for all your guidance it was very helpful and educational. Keep up the good work. Excellent.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toptabletalk7818]

Sounds like you care for your patients, where are you located?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

Beverly Hills, California. Feel free to contact us www.drdanielbarrett.com/virtual-consultation/

[@raquelavellar4110]

I want this surgeon.. But I live in the UK😢

[@adechalus]

Me too

[@morenahotsteppa]

Me too!

[@llewelyncarpio4148]

@@Monamie44 No pain, no gain

[@nikiahtaswell8873]

When can I drive after having 360 lipo?

[@korinav.2844]

What kind of magnesium?

[@kapilsawdekar5127]

What about hypertrophic scar at surgery site

[@Ineedtouch]

What are your thoughts on open drains and practitioners pushing out the swelling. I know it’s a big thing in Miami. But is it a thing PS’s recommend doing? I’v seen girls with great post op results but what are the risk with doing this the day after surgery?

[@Ineedtouch]

By swelling I mean….Fluid/Inflammation

[@janetterobert5230]

When can you go to work?

[@islandboybreezy]

Hey dr barrett do you guys also do the limb lengthening procedure?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

hi, no we don't do it.

[@katherineganzer4031]

Do you recommend massage after a abdominal lipo? I'll get a bbl soon. And I'm hearing mixed opinions. Also, should I perform lymphatic drainage massage?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

[@LR-bt9ep]

Absolutely. ... no clue why some dr say not to. It really really helps, physically and mentally. When the drainage started to slow, I'd get my massage, and be leaking within mins. You need to get all that stuff out. But also, it helps smooth out lumps and bumps. Yes you can do yourself, but gd luck with trying to stomach through the pain of doing so. It's diff doing it alone. Not to mention can't do your back.

[@ayshazaman3307]

does liposuction massage work after hole are stitches

[@18Mystro]

Some clinic want u to wear compression garment for months and god it’s pain in s and some can’t wear the full body compression from the material they made of and not to mention the itch they cause on top of the already itch surgery caused. Glad to hear some doc don’t think it’s a deal breaker .. telling some one to wear compression for 3 month don’t make sense .

[@karlakennedy9441]

I’m on week two and loosing my Mind with the compression. Like ripping at my skin it itches so badly. I physically can NOT for one more minute

[@minasandyb]

Can I used the arnicare cream to massage the area?

[@lailataimur3024]

Hi i want to know i had a liposuction on calf thighs and hips .i feel very uncomfortable in compression garment do i ha e to wear them all time

[@rubbinaabbasi6620]

Hi.. you had calves done?.. I’m interested in getting calves done but ppl are negative about that area as it has vessels etc.. how are you feeling now?.. a month on? Thank you

[@littleraskle]

I had lipo and my doctor only took out 900cc. I don’t feel like that was enough? What do you think what’s the average to take out?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

this is very subjective. 900cc is a lot for some patients while for others it is not. You should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

[@littleraskle]

@@barrettplasticsurgery I don't think its enough for me. I told him to please be aggressive. I have a 29 inch waist 'm 5'8 I don't see why he would take out so little when I told him I wanted him to take out as much as he could. I'm so upset :(

[@Hanna-bx1uo]

I am 30inch waist & took about similar amount 360 bbl. I don't think he could take any more so I suggest you wait & see the result .

[@kalissy1]

How bout 360 Lipo? What area is all that? By the way thx u for all those info.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

in most cases 360 lipo includes liposuction of back, flanks and abdomen.

[@virgo1860]

Does male 360 lipo have a very low mortality rate ?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

yes, it is. Feel free to contact us www.drdanielbarrett.com/virtual-consultation/

[@Cynthiamiami]

Hi I’m on day 3 post-I of thigh and arm lipo and I have a fever that’s scares me. Is it normal ?

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

you should contact your plastic surgeon and get an examiantion.

[@rosalindmize3919]

Is it a good idea to get tummy tuck for back pain, have heavy breasts and have significantly lost fat at waist line, but skin is heavy as well and causes lower back pain.

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

tummy tuck will not solve your issues with back pain. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.

[@rosalindmize3919]

@@barrettplasticsurgery thanks doc for the honesty

[@castanuchis]

How long does the numbness last ? I can’t feel the sensation is horrible skin feels heavy

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

it depends on the operation, but often times sensation can return in a couple of weeks, a year, or not at all.

[@Daychacon87]

@@barrettplasticsurgery omg or at all? That’s horrible 😢😢😢😢

[@lightningandthunder2861]

@@Daychacon87 oh my gosh that scared me i just had chin & neck lipo 🙁

[@Monamie44]

@@Daychacon87 terrible surgeries that should be illigal but they make hell of money out of it and women don't think straight when they want something so bad. Don't do it.

[@sulmaserrano5902]

Can't you recommend any doctor that has done a bbl on a person that has had silicon injections in the pass

[@ellienailee4634]

William Rehal in Beverly Hills

[@truthseekerjesusfollower6393]

What state are you in

[@barrettplasticsurgery]

California. Feel free to contact us www.drdanielbarrett.com/virtual-consultation/

[@meicealways5842]

Patch behind the ears?? I didn’t see that on my mom My mom had hydrocodon and an antibiotic that’s it that’s all they prescribed

[@Raec123]

The patch behind the ear, my Dr prescribed to place on an hour before surgery to control nausea

[@irenebersuker1573]

What about an unbearable itch, nothing helps.

[@vittlesnskittles]

i’ve watched a few videos and one dr mentioned dry brushing those areas. in the comments ppl said that it helped tremendously

[@chocolatesouljah]

Friendly suggestion to keep in mind that CBD doesn’t work for everyone 3:37

[@sandyreid9450]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🙏🏼

[@annizugg2361]

You are the first one that says it’s ok to take arm compression off. I try to wear them evenings and nighttime and also in the morning. But my hands get too swollen during the day

[@TheFalanBlake]

Same here it was cutting off circulation to my wrist and fingers I couldn’t take it o almost cut it off with scissors I was literally dying like that. I don’t wear it I don’t need to recover fast i just need not to be in severe pain like that. Devastating