Is numbness on sides of waist & down to pelvic bones at front likely permanent after 10 months?

You may yet slowly improve over the next few months. However, once you have reached 1 to 1.5 years, what numbness is present will stay.

Change in sensation is not uncommon after liposuction, though much of it returns to normal as swelling resolves and healing continues. Sensation changes that have not improved after one year are often permanent.

Numbness after liposuction can happen and is typically due to nerve irritation or damage during the procedure. The nerves need time to heal, and sensation may slowly return over months to years.

Improvement in numbness, even after 10 months, is a positive sign. The extent and pace of nerve regeneration can vary from person to person. It’s possible that you may continue to experience improvements in sensation over time.