How many days will I need to take off work if I had smart-Lipo or Laser Lipo on my outter thighs and lower abs?

While the downtime for
Smart Lipo can vary from patient to patient, the initial healing period should
just be a couple of days.Since
there are no hard and fast rules for the surgery and each patient reacts
differently. You can help the
swelling by eating a low salt diet, drinking a lot of water and keeping your
compression garment on as much as possible for at least two weeks after
surgery. You should definitely follow up with your doctor about any concerns.

If the work is not strenuous you may only need a few days or a week away from work.Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent. Find a board certified plastic
surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision
procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before
and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the
results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.  Following laser liposuction of your abdomen and thighs you'll be placed in compression garments which are cumbersome and  will limit your physical activity for at least the first 10 days to 2 weeks.  Depending on the type of work you do you may need to miss a week or longer from your work.  If you're work involves physical exertion you will need at least 2 weeks however a sedentary job may often be resumed after 5-7 days.