When Will I See Results from SmartLipo Treatments?

hi, I am 31 years old woman who has 2 kids. I did a smart lipo in the outer thigh because i always used to have a pear shape. I did the lipo one week ago and i knew that the doctor removed 300cc from each part. I am still feeling that my shape is the same, when it will be better and nicer.After how many days i should feel the result of the treated area?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by blue_eyes in lebanon

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It Takes time

Smart lipo, just like regular lipo takes time to see full results. I usually warn patients that initially they may even look bigger right after a procedure due to the tumescent fluid and swelling. Usually by 2 weeks they can tell that they are smaller but I warn them they are far from maximal or ideal. The majority of the bulk (Fat) disappears during the first 6 weeks but skin tightening and achieving the final shape will take months. I use 2 months as a follow up to assess overall... more

Doctors need patients and Patients need patience!

At one week the amount of swelling is almost as much as the amount removed. But by two weeks, the swelling should really start to subside, and by a month patients will usually see a big difference. But hold judgement for at least three months, as swelling will not resolve for at least that long.

Most patients see roughly 80% of their result form SmartLipo after 8 weeks

You're not seeing results after SmartLipo because swelling from the procedure is obscuring the improvement. This swelling goes away at a different rate in everybody, but in general, I see that most patients will see about 80% of their final result after 8 weeks. It can take up to 6 months to see the true final result.

One Week Post Op

At one week you are likely still experiencing a lot of swelling. There are no hard and fast rules for Smart Lipo, as every patients body reacts differently. Some patients see results immediately while it can take time for others. I typically tell my patients that will see a difference by the 4-6 weeks mark. It can sometimes take as long as 3 months to see the final results.

Results from Smartlipo

After any liposuction procedure there is a time period (usually a few weeks) when you will have swelling. This swelling will go away. As for your specific case, 300 cc is a good amount for a thin person but a drop in the bucket for a larger person. So, without pictures, it is difficult to comment specifically on your case. Good Luck.