How long for swelling to resolve after lipo of lower back?

Thanks for the question- swelling and downtime are proportional to the amount of surgery you had. It sounds like you had a lot of liposuction and a full body lift. I would say the tissues will be engorged for up to a year given the surgery. That being said I am sure you will have amazing results!

Thank you for your question, swelling usually takes a few months to subside wearing you garment should help and continue to follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.

Hi- thank you for your question. It can take up to three months to see the final result of liposuction. If done in conjunction with another procedure, like the body lift you describe, it could take even longer as healing from that procedure can slow down the overall process (more for your body to overcome). Done in isolation, early results from liposuction are often visible in the first few weeks. The attached video shows a patient describing his liposuction recovery.

Liposuction is traumatic to the tissue and there's always a fair amount of swelling.  I tell my patients that the majority of the swelling will be gone by 3 months, around 80%, but it may be up to 6 months for all the swelling to subside.  Massage along the way can be helpful.  When there's persistent swelling, sometimes compression can help too.  Be sure to consult with your doctor for advice.  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question. Swelling after Liposuction is common. Everybody heals differently. Swelling can last anywhere from 3-6 months. If by then it is still swollen follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago Orland Park 

It is normal to have swelling after surgery. Most patients will see a significant improvement when they remove their garment for the first time (listen to your surgeon about when and how to do this....). You may notice a bit more swelling come up over the next few days which will then subside. Gradually over 6 weeks or so, the majority of swelling should resolve, but there will be some residual swelling for up to 3-6 months. Happy recoveries!

Swelling can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding 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 skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura.  I appreciate your concern, but it takes at least 4 to 6 months for all swelling to resolve and skin to contract after liposuction, especially extensive liposuction like your case. Try to stay patient and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Hello, Thanks for your question. The edema following liposuction varies between individuals. But on a average take 2-3 months to completely resolve. Compliance with pressure garment and mild massaging helps in early resolution of swelling.

Swelling after liposuction of the lower back can be persistent, as this area tends to hold fluid longer than others. While some improvement is usually visible within the first few weeks, it often takes 3 to 4 months for the swelling to fully resolve and final results to become apparent. Wearing your compression garment as directed is one of the best ways to minimize swelling. Gentle activity and proper hydration can also support recovery and help with swelling.