What is the recovery from thigh liposuction like?

Thank you for your question.Generally speaking, most patients recover from a liposuction procedure fairly quickly and are back to their normal daily routine within 48-72 hours.  With that being said, every patients pain/discomfort tolerance is different and most surgeons provide patients with some pain medication for the first few days.  I make sure that my patients know to expect some discomfort for the first 2-3 days and some bruising that my linger for upwards of 7-10 days.  I do recommend that my patients refrain from any exercising and/or heavy lifting for the first 4 weeks after surgery, and I also recommend that they wear a light weight and seamless compression garment during this time.  Every surgeon has their own post-operative protocols and may employ a slightly different liposuction technique (tumescent, smart, etc...), so I would recommend discussing the 'what to expect' with your operating surgeon in advance of your procedure.I hope you find this helpful and I wish you all of the best!

Thank you for your question. Generally, the first 2-3 days post operative discomfort is expected and is typically managed with pain medications. I usually advise my patients that within 1-2 weeks they can resume daily living activities. I would recommend speaking with your board certified plastic surgeon for further individualized advice.

Thank you for your inquiry. Thigh liposuction has a relatively quick recovery period. Usually the discomfort, more than pain, is obvious during the first few days after the procedure. Once the bruising heals in 2-3 weeks, you may encounter some hardness which can take a few months to disappear. Good Luck!