How long until liposuction recovery is completely done?

Gianna I agree with the advice given to you by the other surgeons. I have performed many liposuction procedures over the years. Although I do use the VASER, what I have to say still applies to one having a procedure of straight liposuction.  In general, I advise our patients that the final results,... more

There are a variety of explanations for what you are observing and I will discuss some of these options. I have seen patients who were better candidates for tummy tucks but underwent liposuction instead leaving them with loose skin that appears to be lumpy. If this is the case you may be better treated with a... more

Recovery from any surgery is different from patient to patient, there are many factors that go into play technique, number of treated areas, your health, your age etc… however for the most part an average patient with average areas treated can expect to feel well enough to return to guarded work... more

Healing is different for everyone. The more fat that is removed the longer it will take for the swelling to resolve. I tell my patients that swelling takes anywhere from 6 months to a year for the final results. Your surgeon can examine the lumps and decide if they are the results of; Excess fat - for which... more

Hi Gianna, Typically after liposuction there can be a 2-3 month period of numbness, swelling, and contour irregularity. My patients typically wear a compression garment during this whole time. I also believe in post-liposuction massage to "iron out" small irregularities due to swelling or small lipo... more

The stomach is the hardest area to get a perfectly smooth result after liposuction. I try very hard to prevent irregularities but still occasionally see them. We use a form of massage called lymphatic drainage massage for 2 or 3 weeks after liposuction of the stomach because we think this helps get  a... more

Without examining you, it is difficult to know exactly what these lumps represent, but they can be either fluid collections that have hardened, scar tissue, or residual fat pockets. Usually by 6 months, you have a very good sense of the final result, but it can take up to a year for everything to settle down. ... more

Gianna, If you are four months out from liposuction, your problems should be resolving by now. Are you seeing any improvement? After liposuction, you will have swelling and occasionally "hardness" of the tissue (from lymphedema), but this progressively resolves. Additionally, the swelling may worsen... more

Hello, At 4 months out, most liposuction patients have had their swelling subside. Areas of hardness can take longer to soften, but only rarely do we see these with lipo alone. I would return to your surgeon and maybe look into doing something else to change things. Did you discuss other procedures as... more

Recovery from Liposuction happens in phases. The first phase is the immediate post-surgery where you need pain control and are limited in activity. With liposuction that is generally about 1-2days. After that, you can typically drive and do your daily activities. Next step is for the majority of your swelling... more