Liposuction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat is the Recovery Time for Lipo on Thighs, Butt, and Stomach?
I want to have my thighs, butt and my stomach reduced. what would be the recovery time?
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2000anon
in Indiana
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Liposuction of thighs, buttocks and tummy usually need to be done in 2 surgeries even with quick recoveries
Recovery time is usually a couple of days to be back to work after tumescent liposuctions but to do thighs, buttocks and abdomen usually requires at least 2 procedures and should be done 1 week or more apart.
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Recovery Time for Liposuction
Here is the information I give my patients regarding the time for recovery after liposuction.
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; however, some will persist for six to eight weeks. It is often difficult to see...
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Liposuction Recovery
Usually, if you lipo all three areas at the same time, your recovery period before you can return to work is roughly one week. While in my experience laser-assisted lipo can be completed in one area and you can return to work next day or day after that, most of the time liposuction in multiple areas causes slightly more discomfort and necessitates a longer recovery. The duration of time usually required to see good final results is 3 to 4 months.
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Liposuction recovery
Usually recovery from liposuction is fairly quick as compared to other surgical procedures that we do. Figure that you would probably need a couple of days to return to desk work.
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Recovery from liposuction
patients heal differently based on their baseline pain tolerance level, the amount of surgery done, their medical condition and inherited factors. Many patients are exercising again around three weeks after surgery, but take it slowly at first. Some patients actually excercise within a few days but that is not recommended.
Bruising can be seen for three to four weeks and senstivity to touch can persist for a couple of months or more.
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Recovery Time for Liposuction
Every patient is a bit different in their recovery time. In most cases, you are up and about in just a few days. However, you will still have swelling and some bruising. The bruising will take about one week to resolve. In most cases, about 80% of the swelling resolves in the first 2 to 3 weeks. The remaining 20% of the swelling may take up to several months to resolve. However, once the initial swelling resolves you should see great results....
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Liposuction Recovery
It really depends on how much fat needs to be removed. But I usually have my patients wear a compression garment for 6 weeks and have them hold off on exercise for 4-6 weeks time.
My patients usually take pain medication for the first 3-5 days.
Hope that helps.
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Not all liposuction recovery is the same!
This can vary depending on the amount of fat removed, with some recovering rather quickly over a week whereas more extensive liposuction may take up to 3 months for pain and discomfort to improve or resolve. Removing 500cc in a 110lb individual is not the same as 4000cc in a 180lb individual
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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