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Afterwards, a compression garment or Ace bandage will be worn until
fluid drainage has stopped, perhaps days or, in some instances, weeks
after the procedure, depending on specific case circumstances.
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Bandages will be changed 1 or 2 days post-surgery.
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Drains and sutures will be removed 5-10 days after surgery or whenever
fluids have finished draining completely.
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Pain will be controlled through the use of over-the-counter or prescription
medications and may last for up to 2 weeks.
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Swelling from the procedure should subside 2 weeks to 2 months afterwards.
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Bruising will fade in as little as a few days or as long as 2 weeks
after surgery.
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Numbness may last for several weeks after the procedure.
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Normal activity can be resumed anywhere from several days to several
weeks after surgery, depending on case circumstances and personal healing
progression.
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Final result of the procedure will be evident in one to six months
afterwards, although most patients will notice a difference within days
or weeks as swelling gradually subsides.
