Is There Any Downtime with Body Contouring?

July 18, 2019

Downtime and Body Contouring

Are you interested in losing inches and reducing stubborn fat, but not sure if you have the time to devote to recovery?

Surprisingly, not all body contouring treatments require significant downtime; take a look at the most common recovery times associated with our most popular body contouring treatments.

Downtime of CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting – an FDA-approved non-surgical treatment to reduce and remove stubborn fat cells – is a great option for patients who want to lose inches without surgery. There’s no downtime needed after your one-hour CoolSculpting session; however, you may experience mild side effects, like swelling and redness at the treatment site.

Recovery for Liposuction

Liposuction is still one of the most popular surgical body contouring options, and for good reason: it delivers exceptional results and can target fat better than many other treatments. However, it does come with a dose of downtime. Most patients can expect to take about a week off from work to recover from surgery, as well as spend the next two to three weeks wearing a compression garment to help reduce swelling. Results are usually visible about eight to twelve weeks after surgery.

Downtime for Kybella

If you have a double chin, Kybella may be a great solution for you. This injection uses deoxycholic acid to damage submental fat cells, which are then naturally removed from the body. Since Kybella is an injection, there’s no downtime associated with the treatment. Side effects can include mild bruising and redness at the injection site, as well as temporary swelling.

Take the Next Step

Want to learn which body contouring treatment is right for you? Schedule your consultation at Pittman Plastic Surgery in Athens, GA. Pittman Plastic Surgery serves the Athens metro region. (706) 549-3203

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C. Edwin Pittman, MD

With a background in science and a passion for the outdoors, I have dedicated a lifetime to studying the wonders of the natural world. Endowed with an artistic flair, I grasp the delicate details that embody beauty. Merging expertise and creativity, and leveraging over three decades of plastic surgery practice, I deliver naturally exquisite outcomes to my patients.

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