Why Am I Healing Slowly After Liposuction?

Frankly, you aren't healing slowly. This is a matter of expectations. Personally, I would not downplay the recovery time required when an extensive liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and thighs is performed. I would not tell a patient that they could return to work two days after such a procedure as it only creates false expectations and then disappointment. Take it easy and don't go on any long walks for at least 3 more weeks.

Having liposuction of so many areas tells me your liposuction was done under general anesthesia. Your liposuction was aggressive enough to cause significant bruising and pain. Your degree of pain and swelling may be normal but this may also be a sign of a blood clot in one or both of your legs. That could be a potentially serious complication and can easily be tested for by getting an ultrasound of your legs. Even your family physician can order the test and it should be covered under insurance.

For anyone reading this who has not had liposuction done yet, this ladies experience shows why it is a good reason to consider tumescent liposuction using micro cannulas and avoid aggressive liposuction done under general anesthesia. We usually do the tummy in one session and the legs can be done as soon as a month later. Most of our patients are easily back to walking and work in a day or so.

Good luck and please have pain in the legs after general anesthesia checked out.