Abstract
In order to achieve excellent results and minimize complications in high-definition body sculpting, a comprehensive postoperative care regimen should be prescribed. Complications and suboptimal results arising from internal ultrasound, extensive superficial and deep lipoplasty, and large-volume fat transfer can be avoided or reduced by implementing a plan of appropriate care and therapies in the postoperative period. These include advice, medications, drainage, compression, massage, and external energy-based procedures. To ensure success, the importance of compliance with postoperative care and attending postoperative visits must be explained to the patient during preoperative consultations. It is useful to remind the patient that results are obtained not only by the operative procedure but also by adhering to a fastidious recovery care schedule.
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Hoyos, A.E., Prendergast, P.M. (2014). Postoperative Care. In: High Definition Body Sculpting. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54891-8_19
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