How long would I need to stay in town when traveling for lipo of the stomach, flanks and back?

A few days is usually sufficient.  The results of liposuction are highly surgeon dependent. Many are conservative, few create dramatic results.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Most problems following any surgery occur within the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours.  If you can stay in town for that length of time then your risk for being farther away is lessened.  Everyone is different in their recovery.  Some fly through it with little pain or problems and others are more miserable.  Only afterwards can you get an indication about how you might do.  As for driving, I certainly would not recommend driving while you are taking medication, such as pain medications, that might affect your ability to drive safely.