What is the average recovery time for Flanks Lipo?

The average down time is 2-3 days, but swelling can persist for 3-6 months. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with compression in order to reduce swelling. To improve final results, 

I also recommend adding coolsculpting/vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the appearance of cellulite. For hi def procedures healing can be 2-4 weeks with more agressive approaches.  Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question.  Average recovery time for liposuction to flanks only is 2-3 days for most sedentary jobs.  You will still be wearing a compression garment after the surgery for a few weeks, until swelling has subsided.  If you are more active, I would recommend about 7 days.  Most patient go back to light cardio within 1-2 weeks.

Thank you for sharing your question.  Though pain/soreness is often proportional to the amount of liposuction performed, I would allow yourself at least 2-3 days of recovery before entertaining the possibility of returning to work with a compression garment.  If your work requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling I would allow yourself 5-7 days of recovery.  Hope this helps.