What is the average recovery time for Flanks Lipo?

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

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.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

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.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Patients usually recover from liposuction pretty quickly.  However, swelling can persist for several months.

Adam L. Basner, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question. Generally you'll need about 2-3 days of downtime before going back to work. That applies to desk jobs and generally sedentary work. If your job involves heavy lifting or is otherwise physically demanding, you may need to wait 7 days or so before going back to work. You should plan to be up and walking the day after surgery, but cardio and other exercise may be resumed after about 1-2 weeks. More intensive exercise is typically cleared after several weeks. Best wishes.

What is the average recovery time for Flanks Lipo?

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