I’m getting lipo on flanks with breast reduction. Will it be noticeable right away? Can I go to work in a week?

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  
 Most of our patients return to work, depending on exactly what is involved at the workplace,  somewhere between 10 days to four weeks after surgery. You may want to run your question by your surgeon after detailing your specific job acquirements.
Best wishes.

Generally, recovery requires one to two weeks.  With respect to physical activity,  take it easy to start with. Much depends upon the health of the patient prior to surgery, and the level of physical activity and lifting following surgery. Your incisions must be healed before doing any strenuous activity. You do not want to do anything strenuous or that requires you to bend or stretch.  The board certified plastic surgeon who performs your surgery is the best one to recommend your period of recovery and will provide you with post-operative guidelines
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA