When will I see Liposuction results for multiple areas?

How long before the final results of Liposuction on lower and upper abdomen, flanks and inner thighs show?

5 answers to “When will I see Liposuction results...”

A: Liposuction recovery

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

The finished product of liposuction may not be observed for several months. Most of the significant swelling disappears in 4 to 6 weeks.  However, and additional 20% or so will require longer to resolve.  There  is nothing the patient can do except wait.  Compressive garments help somewhat... more

A: We have seen Lipo results in as little as 3 weeks

Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD

You are asking a great question. Final results from liposuction usually takes 6 to 12 months. However, usually you get an incremental improvement as time goes by. Usually, immediately after surgery, if you have a bulge, the bulge should be gone. We have patients who before the surgery, try the compression... more

A: Four months.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! In Manhattan we tell liposuction patients that they will generally look good in a bathing suit in 4 weeks.  By then, most of the swelling is gone. But then you have to wait for all the slow fat atrophy that takes place in the treated areas. ( In addition to all the fat cells removed with liposuction,... more

A: Liposuction results

Steven Wallach, MD

Liposuction results will be seen almost immediately.  But, swelling will develop and then results will be appreciated at 3-4 weeks after surgery. The final result will probalby take a few months as residual swelling will subside.

A: liposuction results

Trevor M. Born, MD

 Dear Transforming UK Generally you will see some immediate changes and then go through a period of swelling in the first 3 to 5 days after surgery, and this will start to settle by the end of the first week after surgery.  The biggest changes you will see in the first month to 4 months after surgery... more

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