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We either do Vaser LipoSelection alone or in combination with a tummy tuck or mini-tuck such as a "lipo-tummy tuck or Lipo mini-tuck". Your recovery will be dependent on how extensive your procedure is. For those undergoing Liposelection alone (eg, hip-flanks, or thighs or abdomen alone), patients have told me they might take narcotic pain medication for 2-3 days and then downgrade to over the counter pain meds. They are encouraged to do a lot of walking on the same day of surgery, definitely, a day after surgery. They are encouraged to drink a lot of fluids. They have dressings on a few days. They wear a compression garment for 3 weeks. This helps in cutting down the swelling and in the contouring after the surgery. If done in combination with a tummy tuck or mini-tuck, they might have drains for a few days. This helps in the resolution of bruising and swelling. For most part, patients have reported that they return to most of their pre-surgical activities within a week, of course, with some limitations. Most important to note that individuals recover differently. When compared to traditional liposuction, I have noted that there is less bruising, less contour irregularities and better contouring with VASER LipoSelection.