What is the typical downtime for Smart Lipo?

  Liposuction downtime is largely determined by the amount of fat removed and the number of areas suctioned.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It depends on the size and number of the areas treated as well as your pain tolerance. If you are having one small area treated like under your chin there really is no downtime, maybe a day. If you are having your entire abdomen treated it will take a few days. Without more specifics on your case I would refer you back to your surgeon

While the downtime for
Smart Lipo can vary from patient to patient, the initial healing period should
just be a couple of days.

Since there are no hard
and fast rules for the surgery and each patient reacts differently, what you
are experiencing may be totally normal. You can help the swelling by eating a
low salt diet, drinking a lot of water and keeping your compression garment on
as much as possible for at least two weeks after surgery. You should definitely
follow up with your doctor about any concerns.