I am 170 pounds and 5'4". I just had 2.5 liters of fat removed from my flanks, stomach and bra line.

It takes months and months for the swelling from liposuction to go down. People have a misconception that liposuction is a quick and easy procedure because it sounds less invasive than a tummy tuck. But, the procedure is actually quite traumatic to the tissues under the skin. Surgeons pass a small metal tube suctioning the fat back and forth thousands of times during the procedure, and this causes trauma to the underlying tissues. Not only that, but we inject liters of fluid as well prior to suctioning. This all translates into significant swelling which, only five days out, will be quite significant, and take several months to dissipate. Typically I have my patients wear compression binders to help speed the resolution. Talk with your surgeon about this, and try to be patient, it will take some time to see the significant difference from 2.5 liters having been suctioned.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

You should be getting lymphatic massage, hyperbaric oxygen at this time to speed up the healing process as well have very tight compression.  Results will be noticeable in 3-6 months but swelling will go down in a few weeks when you will notice some of your shape taking form.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hello,If done correctly, you should see a change to your contours.  It doesn't translate into much weight loss, or inches removed, but should cause a change in shape. Best of luck!

Usually I recommend any required weight lossbefore surgery. You are early in your post operative recovery.In a few weeks you should see a difference.Wish you a satisfactory result. 

Swelling will camouflage the benefits of liposuction in the early postoperative period. This will improve on a day-to-day basis. 2500 cc of fat removal will translate into a significant difference.

Thank you for your question and photo. One week is very early in the recovery process from liposuction. Swelling typically peaks at this point. It usually takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and to see your final result. Please follow your surgeons specific post-operative instructions regarding activity level and use of compression garments. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck with your recovery.

Thank
you for your question. After liposuction, feeling anxious to see your new
figure is an understandable and common emotion. You are less than 1 week
post-op, so be patient and understand the body will need time to heal before
your final results can be seen. At this point, you still have a significant
amount of swelling, which can take several months to dissipate. Given the
amount of fat that was removed, you’ll likely see a difference in the flanks
and bra line. Recovering from liposuction and seeing the final results takes
time, and rushing this process will only lead to unnecessary anxiety and stress.