Following your recovery from the anaesthetic you will notice a drip in the back of your hand. This is there so that we may replace any fluids lost during the operation. For a few days after your cosmetic surgery, you will probably experience some moderate degree of pain, which should be controlled with painkillers. After surgery it is important that you maintain good circulation in your legs and thus you will be advised to actively move the joints in your feet, knees and hips quite regularly. Normally the bandages placed whilst you are in theatre are left on for 10-14 days depending on your exact procedure. You will also be instructed to wear a moderately firm supporting bra without an underwire. The stitches used are usually dissolvable.