How long before I see my abdomen flat from liposuction?

Thank you for your
question. Liposuction takes about 6 months to heal. Subtle improvement
continues for another year. Make sure you are using your compression garment throughout the day, sometimes a foam compression over the area and continue to do frequent. After 6 weeks you do not need the garment anymore. Most
patients will see 80% of their results at 3 months after surgery.
However, the final results will not be seen until after all swelling resolves.
This usually takes 4 to 6 months. Be patient, wish you luck. Dr. Ricardo Vega 

Swelling after liposuction continues for at least 3 to 4 weeks. We do not judge
your initial results for at least 3 months. Graduation day is usually 6 months.
Early extensive exercising will prolong swelling. So will a diet rich in sodium
that retains fluid. I recommend all my patients where their compression garment
6 weeks, longer than most recommendations. This seems to help with swelling,
even in the face of earlier activity.

My patients typically see results immediately, especially with hi definition procedures and even with swelling.  However, ultimate results from the procedure are seen after 3-6 months.  Starting lymphatic massage, velashape and/or venus legacy, help speed the recovery.  I suggest speaking to your physician if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Be patient because swelling can last up to 3 months to see the final contour depending on the amount of liposuction that was performed.  Compression can help with the swelling so I highly recommend compression garments.

Very generally speaking patients will see about 75% improvement in the first six weeks after liposuction. The final 25% or so may take six months.