How long should I take off work after Liposuction of the abdomen and flanks?

Everyday activity is possible after Liposuction on abdomen.

Usually, patients in Korea gets the surgery done on Friday and goes back to work o Monday without any matters.

it is not suggested to do extreme sports or run for about one month, but it gets recovered soon.

Thanks for the question. It’s too early to comment over the result. First couple of weeks after the surgery you can back to work and couple of weeks later your permanent recovery will start. It’s possible to see some major changes in Liposuction results till the end of 12 months recovery. I wish you all the best

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Good question!  I would say at least 2-3 days but within a week generally.  There are many factors that determines this.  One factor is how much liposuction is being performed, depending on your body habitus.  Also everybody's pain tolerance is different, some patients bounce back very quick, other take more time.  Liposuction is one of the more painful procedures we perform, due to the nature of the procedure itself.  Best of luck and hope this information helps!

Recovery from any procedure is a function of the procedure performed and the patient on whom it is being performed. It stands to reason that bigger and more involved/invasive procedures will then take longer to recover from. Additionally, patients with a higher tolerance for pain/discomfort will also be better suited to successfully navigate the post operative waters.With regards to liposuction specifically, my patients can expect 7-10 days (perhaps shorter for less involved procedures or more stoic patients) for the initial recovery period. I generally recommend that patients anticipate the need for some time away from work coinciding with this initial period.This period will be followed by an extended period of several weeks of healing during which pain, bruising and swelling will subside. This can be as long as 3-6 months before a final result will be achieved.Patients should avoid exercise for a month and avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for 6 weeks. Additionally, they should anticipate the need for compression garments for the better part of 1-2 months.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.