Swelling after lipo! Am I going to have a smaller waist? (Photo)

3 weeks post-op
is still too early to be judging your results.  Swelling is
completely normal and expected after surgery and your body needs time to
heal.  Usually it takes about 7-10 days
for the initial swelling to go down but residual swelling may be present for up
to 4-6 weeks.  It is important to
remember that your final results can take up to one full year to be apparent.  Be sure to address any questions with your surgeon.

It is very common to have bruising and swelling for weeks to months after liposuction procedures. What is most important is that you follow your surgeons post operative instructions and continue compression. If you are concerned, lymphatic massage and Velashape or Venus Legacy treatments can be used to improve the swelling and help the skin tighten. My patients start treatments right away and it improves the long term results. Speak to your physician if you are concerned. Best, Dr. Emer.

Patience my dear.  It is absolutely normal to be experiencing swelling and bruising for sometimes a few months.  The best way to decrease the swelling and have a quicker recovery is to wear constant compression.