How long does it take to recover from Smart Lipo?

        The more that is done in the surgery, the more recovery you will likely need.  In larger cases, I think avoiding strenuous activity for at least 4 weeks is reasonable.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Smart
lipo recovery is pretty variable, depending on the amount of areas that are
performed and the amount of liposuction that is taken care of. You would need
to have a consultation for a full evaluation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to
identify exactly what needs to be done and tell you how long your recovery will
be. Hope this helps!

Of course the amount of time needed to recover from any procedure has directly to do with the extent of the procedure and, particularly, how much fat is removed. Smart lipo is a type of laser assisted liposuction.  Typically it is a much faster and easier recovery then traditional standard, tumescent liposuction, however the results in terms of time frame do very greatly.  Generally, one to two weeks for a patient to be relatively pain free and approximately four to six weeks to notice a significant recontouring of the area as swelling can be present when large areas are suctioned.  

Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure that
has little downtime and side effects. Typically after Smartlipo that patient
can return to work within 1-2 days, no exercising for at least one week. Be
sure to follow up with your surgeon that you are healing properly.