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Liposuction recovery, managed for a smoother result

With liposuction, the early weeks of compression and swelling management shape how smooth your final contour looks.

Patient in loungewear resting on a sofa at home with water and a light meal on a side table as a nurse checks inOvernight RN coverage, first 72 hours

Why healing through the night protects your result

Wearing your garment correctly, managing post-lipo drainage, and staying gently mobile all matter, and lymphatic drainage can help reduce swelling.

A nurse keeps your garment fitted, monitors drainage and skin, and coordinates lymphatic massage for a smoother result.

What we do

  • Compression garment fitting and correct-wear management
  • Drainage monitoring and dressing changes
  • Safe, gentle ambulation to reduce swelling and clot risk
  • Skin and incision monitoring
  • Medication schedule management
  • Hydration and anti-inflammatory, protein-forward meals
  • Coordination of lymphatic drainage massage referrals
  • Overnight and daily visits through early recovery

24/7 access

Direct escalation, day or night.

Transportation

Surgery center to your door, insured.

Documentation

Written summaries, every visit logged.

Accountability

RN oversight, 100% overview.

Questions patients ask us

Is fluid leaking normal after liposuction?

Yes. Tumescent fluid drainage from incision sites is expected for the first 24–72 hours and can look alarming without warning. What matters is volume, color, and change over time. Your nurse manages dressings, tracks the drainage, and knows the difference between normal and needs-a-call.

How long do I wear the compression garment after lipo?

Typically around the clock for the first few weeks, then daytime-only, on your surgeon's timeline. Worn wrong, rolled, creased, or too loose, it can leave contour irregularities. A nurse fits it correctly, checks skin underneath, and manages the wear schedule.

When should I get lymphatic drainage massage after liposuction?

Many surgeons recommend starting in the first one to two weeks once cleared. Done consistently, it can reduce swelling and firmness while the contour settles. Prestige coordinates qualified lymphatic massage referrals and schedules sessions around your nursing visits.

Do I need someone with me the first night after liposuction?

Yes. Between anesthesia, drainage, compression, and dizziness on first standing, the first night is not a night to be alone. An overnight RN handles dressing changes, keeps medication on schedule, and walks you safely to the bathroom, the fall-risk moment most people underestimate.

Other recoveries we support

Reserve your recovery dates

Tell us your procedure and surgery date. We'll confirm your nurse and build your at-home care plan.

Booking before surgery guarantees your nurse. (215) 348-4008

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