How long does it take to see final liposuction result?

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A: Liposuction results

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction results may take a few months to appear in their final form so to speak. This is because during the early post-op period, the body responds to surgery by retaining fluid and therefore presenting as swelling.

A: The final result is usually seen within 3-4 months.

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It really takes a full three to four months to see the final result from liposuction. Within the first 3 weeks you body is busy moving fluid around, you may see that there is less fat, but you will not have the final smooth result for 3 - 4 months. You need to be careful and do not gain weight - that too will... more

A: allow 3-4 months

By David E. Berman, MD - Sterling Plastic Surgeon

I believe that patients will often continue to improve for 3-4 months. be patient. of course, it always helps if you can start exercising after 2 wks and watch your diet, so that you drop a few lbs in the next 3-4 months.

A: Four months.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To Yigall, Hi! The reason your results from liposuction " vanished" is that swelling developed to create fullness. This swelling gradually fades and you begin to see again the improvement in contour. There is another reason besides swelling that the contour improves over... more

A: 4-6 Months

By William H. Huffaker, MD - St. Louis Plastic Surgeon

Swelling varies from person to person, but generally, it takes 4-6 months to see the final result. There is fluid retention for the first few weeks after any surgical procedure. You can get some bloating with pain pills as well. Exercise with help immensely at this point. Be patient.

A: Your final result can usually be seen by 3 months, although this varies by individual and body area.

By James C. Grotting, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction helps to improve the shape of a body area by removing fat. Multiple tunnels are made underneath the skin, preserving the supporting structures while suctioning out the fat. The resulting tissue scaffold is similar in concept to a honeycomb. The empty channels from... more

A: It can take 3 to 6 months for your final results.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yigalll, Often after liposuction, you see very nice results right away. Then, over the next day or two the areas become very swollen and it looks like nothing was ever done. It can take several months for this swelling to go completely away. Approximately 80% will resolve in the first month and then three to... more

A: 6 months to a year

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Yigall, It takes at least 3 months for most of the swelling to go away after liposuction. Truely final results are not fully apparent until 1 year. You will have 80-90 percent of your final result by 6 months. however I have seen patients who looked even better after 1 year than they did after 6 months. I... more

A: A minimum of 3 months.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

After liposuction one can see a dramatic change the next day. But then the swelling occurs and you won't see that change for 3-6 months.

A: It takes several months for the final result after liposuction

By Benjamin Van Raalte, MD - Davenport Plastic Surgeon

Swelling does occur after liposuction. Wearing of compression garments may decrease the amount. Discontinuing the garment, or increasing activity usually leads to more swelling. Most of the swelling is usually gone by one month, but it can take several months for all the swelling to resolve, and the areas to... more