Your Post-Op Recovery Guide

Your first week centers on your medication schedule, a high-protein diet, hydration, and frequent short walks – here’s what to expect as you heal.
Recovery From Lipedema Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA

Patient Rehabilitation

Your first week

Your first week of recovery should center on strict adherence to the medication schedule, maintaining a high-protein nutritional plan, ensuring superior hydration, and engaging in frequent short walks.

Compression and manual lymphatic drainage

Our nursing team places you in post-operative garments as soon as your surgery is complete. Brand and size are determined by your specific needs and procedure.

Marena
Bioflect

Sleeping and positioning

For procedures that require back-sleeping or elevation, additional pillows or a contoured wedge pillow can significantly improve your comfort.

Recommended

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

A valuable resource for enhancing the healing process. One to three sessions of 30, 60, or 90 minutes is often sufficient, and strongly encouraged for patients undergoing skin excisions.

Learn more about HBOT →

Focus on Healing, We’ll Handle the Rest

From compression garments to HBOT referrals, our team supports you at every stage of recovery.