When Will I See Liposuction Results for Multiple Areas?

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 but the biological forces at play follow their own time table. Massage, ultrasound, and other post-operative therapies have their proponents but are probaby a waste of time. There is no clear data... more

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 garment on and it fits tight. Post procedure when we put the garment on, it usually fits more comfortable. Especially in the lower abd and flanks. We actually had a patient who had... more

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, other fat cells are damaged, and these damaged cells slowly shrink and cause the area to look smaller.) This atrophy is complete at 4 months, and that's when you see the final result.... more

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.

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 and on going changes for up to 1 year. There is some variabilty between patients and the areas. It is important to continue with your exercise and diet and follow up with your surgeon... more