A larger number of people across the globe today plan to undergo plastic surgery, with constantly increasing numbers. Although the numbers are big, not many of them are aware of the extent of pain while undergoing this procedure. With the decision to go through plastic surgery, you need to be prepared for incisions, stitches, and the pain that follows. Let's burst the bubble about plastic surgery procedures and how painful it is. 

Pain and Plastic Surgery

The level to which a person can tolerate pain is the pain threshold of that person; which varies for every individual. If you have a low pain threshold, you may experience more pain due to a particular stimulus. If your pain threshold is higher, you will experience less pain due to that same stimulus. One of the plastic surgeries that many individuals undergo is liposuction which removes excess body fat. Also called lipoplasty, this is a very popular plastic surgery that helps enhance your esthetics. 

Why the need for Liposuction?

People who wish to improve their body contour or the shape of their bodies go for liposuction. The procedure involves the removal of extra fat from areas like the hips, abdomen, neck, thighs, buttocks, arms, and back. 

What to expect from the procedure?

If you are undergoing liposuction, the specialist will first administer anesthesia to your body. Because of the anesthesia, you won't feel pain during the procedure but it will surely be painful after the procedure. Your hospital stay will be long or short, depending upon the body part on which you are undergoing liposuction. When you undergo liposuction, you may experience pain, bruising, numbness, swelling, and soreness. 

Minimizing the pain 

Liposuction brings along the worry of pain during and/or after the procedure; depending upon your pain threshold. So, you may take certain steps to ensure you do not experience pain due to liposuction. 

Minimizing pain before liposuction

• You may discuss with your doctor the pain concerns you have about the procedure
• The type of anesthesia that your doctor will be administering into your body 
• Any medications you may take before the procedure to alleviate the pain due to liposuction 

Minimizing pain after liposuction

• Take the medications prescribed by the doctor 
• Keep the drains in place after the procedure 
• Avoid salts to lessen the chances of swelling 

Sohana Hospital has the best team of surgeons who take comprehensive care and guide you well about the liposuction procedure. We make sure your concerns are addressed and your recovery is smooth