Recovering from Liposuction

Liposuction can be done as a day case. You will wear a garment for the next 6 weeks after the operation and you will be a little bruised for approximately two weeks. Post-operative massage of the area smoothes it and gets rid of the swelling sooner. The final result is apparent at three to six months. A good diet with vitamin supplements is essential for all wound healing.

Hi there- The recovery you experience after your liposuction procedure will depend on the area(s) treated, your individual pain tolerance, and the details (read quality) of your postoperative care. Most patients describe liposuction discomfort as the feeling of muscle soreness- achy and crampy- like you worked out too hard the day before. Please not that of the variables I listed above, the quality of your postoperative care is going to make the greatest difference in what you experience. ... more

It is well known that the general anesthesia utilized in traditional plastic surgery liposuction approach may significantly prolong the recovery process. With a pure tumescent liposuction approach under local sedation, without general anesthesia, there will be much quicker liposuction recovery and most should be able to get some chores done with compression garment worn in few days.

Most patients have a relatively mild and uneventful recovery. I perform most of my Liposuction under general anesthesia. When the patient wake up, the liposuction sites are numb because in most cases I use tumescent fluid which contains a small amout of a local anesthetic, (Lidocaine). The patient also has a garment on providing gentle pressure on the liposuction sites. About one to two hours after the surgery the local anesthetic wears off. You may then feel a bit more discomfort. ... more

Liposuction recovery is fairly easy as compared to other surgeries. Most patients can go back to routine acitivties within a few days. The bruising will probably last a week or two and the majority of swelling will dissipate in a few weeks.

Immediately after liposuction, you will be in a compression garment, there might be some drains put in, expect large volume of drainage if you have large liposuction volume. Expect swelling, some pain, and discomfort.which gradually gets better with time. Bruising can be severe. It takes 6-12 weeks for the tissue to feel soft, pliable, and non tender. Then you will love it.

Most patients do quite well during their recovery from liposuction. Oral pain medications such as Vicodin for a few days is usually sufficient to control the pain. Compressive garments are typically worn for about four weeks after the procedure to minimize swelling and to assist with the final contour. Most paients are back to work in about three days. Depending on the area treated, most patients are advised to avoid strenous activity for about four weeks after surgery. Patients describe... more

You will be sore and have swelling. You may or may not have some bruising which is normal. You will have to wear a compression garment which will help contour the area and decrease the swelling. After about 6 weeks you can do away with the compression and your swelling will decrease over time all the way up to 4 months. Your final results will be apparent at about 4 months time. Good luck.

After liposuction, you may or may not have bruising depend on the technique used. There will be swelling and you will most likely have some form of compression on the treated area. You shouldnot have extreme pain, but the area will be sore. there will be tiny incisions which may or may not have stitches to be removed. The first night, there may be a large amount of fluid coming out, so protect you bed with a towel or a shower curtain

After liposuction, you are required to wear a compression garment for 4 weeks to help minimize swelling. Some swelling and bruising is completely normal. Massaging any malleable areas will help prevent any irregularities in the area. You are not able to shower for 1 week to avoid any risks of infection. Make sure you are at your goal weight when having this precedure done. Weight loss can affect results. Final results can be seen between 4-6 months.

Liposuction is usually an outpatient procedure, depending on the volume removed. Compression garments seem to help with bruising and swelling and most surgeons recommend them for at least 3-4 weeks. The overlying skin can feel numb for several weeks but is almost always temporary. Firm areas can develop in treated areas and massage seems to help resolve them. The tiny incisions are rarely an issue and heal quickly in most cases. I do not administer oral antibiotics during recovery but... more