How Long Should it Take to See a Difference from Liposuction to the Abdomen, Flank and Thighs?

In some patients, it may take 3-6 months before the final result is evident, assuming you are NOT gaining weight (except muscle mass).  Also, remember, liposuction can only remove the fat and not change the underlying anatomy (such as thick thigh muscle, bone, etc.)

I generally tell my patients that it takes about 4-6 weeks to see 85% of the result, 3 months for 95% and 6 months for the final result.  In some cases, it can take even longer than that.  So at 6 weeks you should have a pretty good idea of what you'll have but by no means the final result.  But I would advise waiting at least another 6 weeks before even beginning a discussion of doing more, and holding off on doing a revision for at least the full six months.  You should, of course, discuss all of this with your own PS.

I hope that this helps, and good luck,
Dr. E