Will I Look Thin 5 Days After SmartLipo?

Smartlipo is a good tool in the hands of the right plastic surgeon who picks the right patient, and given your description of your age, height and weight, you may very well be a very good candidate for the procedure. But it is still a surgical procedure, and with that comes swelling and downtime, in particular if you are having the procedure in multiple areas as you describe.
I would tell you the same thing I tell all patients who are seeking Smartlipo, or even conventional lipo: the final result takes time, and this may be anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months or longer. Don't be dissapointed if you do not see any difference at a week, or if your clothes even feel a bit more snug-- this is normal, and with time and patience the swelling will resolve.
The key is to voice your concerns to your surgeon so that the two of you are on the same page and that you may adjust your schedule as needed to allow for the recovery period.
Best of luck,
Dr. S

Hi Jenny
Thank you for your question and the pictures. I think looking at your body and skin quality currently, that you would NOT need an awful lot doing to achieve the look you desire. In all honesty, looking at your pictures, having liposuction for the areas mentioned, I was surprised. I think liposuction will help with contouring but I would be very wary because you have a nicely proportioned and shaped body. Doing too much liposuction could ruin the natural aesthetic contour that you currently have. You will need to make sure they do not go to superficial (close to the skin) and that it is quite minimal. 
With respect to timing -  5 days to get the result is possibly expecting too much . Although I am not, but if you are religious, then you would know that it even took the almighty 7 days to create the earth! Joking aside, following any form of liposuction, your body normally swells quite extensively and you can expect this swelling to reduce over 1 - 2 weeks. I have had patients that have had similar forms of liposuction and have had minimal swelling and bruising and therefore have been back to work the next day. However, there will be fluid shifts in the first few weeks so I would NOT expect to see a drop in two dress sizes in 5 days. You need to wait atleast 3 months following your procedure before you can realistically see whether the results. You would need to wear compression garments for atleast 4 - 6 weeks.  
Although, compared to other forms of liposuction, smart-lipo does give less bruising and swelling and therefore less down-time, therefore I would not expect there to be any issues with being at work after a week or so but don't expect drastic differences as you are only setting yourself up for disappointment. If you do see massive change then great but don't expect it that early.
I hope this is helpful for you.
Best wishes and hope it all goes well for you
Kind regards
Rohit Seth
Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Hair Transplant Surgery.

Hi jenny7art, thank for inquiring about liposuction results. Thanks to newer technologies, such as laser assisted liposuction and others,  patients can see results immediately following liposuction. There can be excess swelling from infiltration solution and clothing may even fit a bit tighter for a few weeks following liposuction. In areas such as the flanks, and thighs, patients may notice a better shape to their bodies in a little as a few days after liposuction. Wearing a tight compression garment is highly recommended for swelling and it should be worn for several weeks to ensure proper healing. Within the first 4-6 weeks patients notice a tremendous difference and feel the inches falling off ! It is important to consult with a board certified cosmetic plastic surgeon for your liposuction treatment. The Doctor you choose should be well experienced and make sure liposuction is the correct procedure for you. All my best, and good luck

Dear jenny7art, Thank you for submitting your question. Swelling
after liposuction will last for many weeks after surgery Final results take
6-12 months. Minimizing activities, lymphatic massage, and using a
contour garment will help with the swelling. What I have noticed in my patients is that they go down one pants size in 6 weeks and 1-4 sizes in 12 weeks.  Best wishes

Swelling can be worse in the days after your surgery, so at 5 days you may look worse than before your surgery. But it will go away with time. I'm not sure if you'll drop 2 sizes, because it depends on how much fat is removed. 

Patients can generally assess their results in about three to four months, as swelling, bruising and firmness may hide results. Swelling in particular will make you look larger than you actually are, so please follow your surgeon's post-op instructions and wear your compression garment as advised to help with your recovery. You will probably need to wear your garment for a couple of weeks.