Tummy tuck without liposuction - how much different is the recovery period?

I am a female MWL patient who lost 80 pounds and have reduced my body fat percentage to somewhere around 15-18% according to my smart scale. My surgeon felt that there was no need for liposuction with my extended tummy tuck with muscle repair, as I do not have fat to lose, just skin. However, I'm aware that a high majority of tummy tucks also include liposuction, and, therefore, the majority of online discussions regarding recovery for this procedure is from or about people who are recovering from liposuction in addition to the abdominoplasty. How much difference is there to recovery without liposuction? I'm wondering how much of the swelling, pain, and extended recoveries people discuss are linked to the liposuction, rather than the skin and muscle repair. Can I expect a somewhat easier recovery, or should I just buckle up for the same type of recovery as patients who also undergo liposuction?