Liposuction is general has a very fast recovery when done under tumescent local. Most patients are back to work in 2 days and back to the gym in 1 week. The final end results with all lipos are at 6 months but even at 1 month you see a huge improvement.
There may be some bruising that will last for a week or so. It is generally well tolerated with only a few days that will require some pain medication. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of these procedures and has hundreds of pictures and reviews. Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA