Why is Recovery from Smart Lipo Taking So Long?

Surgery is trauma to the body and everyone heals differently. Having said that, most swelling following liposuction (of the body) is gone by 8 weeks, although it can take up to 3-4 months for all the swelling to subside. The pain and numbness is a result of small nerves underneath the skin that get traumatized during the procedure. They usually start working again in 3-4 months but can take up to a year to come back fully. Don't worry--1 month after liposuction is still early. Your body... more