Recovery time for buttocks, thighs, hips liposuction? (Photo)

Hi, thank you for your question.  The most difficult part of recovery is the first two weeks.  After this period you will still have pain and swelling but not enough to prevent you from your work or school.
Hope this has helped, good luck

Thank you for your question! For my patients having liposuction, I recommend they take 10-14 days off of work, 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight training and yoga. If your job requires you to lift over 10lbs and physical activity, I recommend returning on light duty at 2 weeks, and no restrictions at 6 weeks. I also recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Hello ouidad,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Based on your pictures and description, I would recommend you getting a large volume VASER Liposuction procedure to get rid of excess fat in particular areas for a beautifully contoured figure. Large volume of fat (beyond 4-5 Liters) can be removed with VASER Liposuction with general anesthesia as opposed than using local anesthesia for tumescent liposuction. VASER Liposuction is an advanced body contouring procedure that “selectively” remove unwanted body fat. This method uses minimally-invasive ultrasound technology to emulsify fat while leaving all other important tissues intact, resulting in significant desirable effects with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Consequently, patients recover considerably quicker as they suffer reduced bleeding, bruising and swelling in the treated areas. The shorter recovery time needed for VASER Liposuction makes it more convenient and appealing to my patients, who may return to their work and regular activities as short as one week after surgery. Meanwhile, the recovery time expected for other liposuction methods exceeds the 2 weeks. Best regards! Dr. De La Cruz. 

Thank you for your question. While experiences vary, most patients need about 7-10 days (up to 14 days) until resuming normal daily activities. Strenuous activities and heavy lifting is not recommended until about 6 weeks post-surgery. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon for individualized advice and post op recovery. 

You may be a bit tender for longer, but on average most people can return to most activities within a week of having liposuction. You will need to wear a compression garment for 4-6 weeks but are typically able to do anything you want while wearing it under your clothes. Every patient is different so its best to discuss with your surgeon who knows your particular case better. Hope that helps! 

Down-time for high definition liposuction is about a week, though you may have some swelling for 3-6 months. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

ouidad. I appreciate your dilemma, balancing work and school. Liposuction of multiple areas requires less downtime than you think and resumption of non-vigorous activity like attending school and desk job type of work requires only one or two days of rest after surgery.  Nursing duties may require a few days longer before returning to work. However, considering your age, I would first try a solid and sensible diet and exercise regimen before considering liposuction. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area for a full evaluation and exploration of the best options for you. Good luck.

If you are healthy, you can have these procedures done well with the right board certified plastic surgeon and the right postoperative strategy. Liposuction in multiple areas causes slightly more discomfort and necessitates a longer recovery. I usually tell my patients that it may be reasonable to return to a sedentary job 1 to 2 weeks later.  I usually allow exercise in 4 to 6 weeks.  I would search for the surgeon who you feel is most likely to give you the best results. Look at reviews and before and after pictures on that surgeon's website. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.  Typically my patients can be back to work with in 48 hours.  I prepare them that they maybe moving a little bit slower then usual, have some soreness and feel like they worked out extremely hard in the gym.  With that being said I also recommend no heavy lifting and working out for 4 weeks.  In regards to your nursing job I would say if you had to lift a heavy patient grab a second set of hands to help assist you.  The bruising should be down within a week to 10 days.  Best of luck to you.

Thank you for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.