Would I Be Able to Enjoy my Summer if I Get Smart Lipo in Early June?

asked 1 year ago by waternymph in Philadelphia, PA
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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Tags: downtime, recovery

Especially if I'm going to the Bahamas in July? Early June is the earliest available date the doctor has. I'm planning on getting my upper/lower abs and flanks and a little worried about the recovery time and process. Wondering if that time is okay, or if I should wait until September and give myself plenty of time to heal in time for next summer. Afraid there's a chance of having the bumpy, uneven skin during the healing over the summer. Please let me know your thoughts.

4 answers to Would I Be Able to Enjoy my Summer if I Get Smart Lipo in Early June?

Vacation Planning after various types of liposuction

Here is the information I give my patients regarding the recovery process after liposuction. From my experience, Smart Lipo and other liposuction recovery times are about the same. As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally, one should expect that pain medication will be required for the first few days. Continuing discomfort can last varying amounts of time. Much of the swelling and bruising will be improved within two weeks;... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction one or two months before vacation

It would always be more prudent to have the liposuction done as many months before the vacation if you're planning to wear revealing bathing attire. There can be redness or even post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (darkening) near the insertion sites that can last for several months. There can be some lumpiness that might need further improvment or even an indentation. On the other hand, the insertion sites might be hidden by your clothing or bathing suit and you might heal... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Healing time for liposuction

It's common to have some visible bruising and swelling for at least a month after liposuction. You won't really look your bests for about 3 months after the procedure when most of the residual swelling has gone down. It would be a safer bet to wait until Sept unless you can get in sooner.

M. Christine Lee, MD
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon