If you weren't able to take the required amount of time off and had to get back to work earlier than advised, then this isn't unusual. Your recovery has been compromised and swelling will last longer than usual. You should be wearing your compression garment for the time your surgeon told you,...
The upper abdomen and inner thighs may not hurt much after liposuction.You need to read the surgeon's operative note and wait for your healing to see what was done.Bruising and swelling are the usual signs that a liposuction was done - but bruising may be very slight.
You are still healing. Swelling is worst in the lower abdomen because of gravity. The hardness is from swelling.You need to wait 3 months to see significant improvement and 6 months to see the final result.lMassage and other therapies may help....although I am not convinced.