I had Vaser Liposuction 5 days ago on my inner thighs, outer thighs ,& knees. When can I expect the swelling to reduce?

VASER liposuction produces swelling consistent with the amount of fat removal in liposuction. The swelling can be controlled by liposuction garments and a regimen of massage. I also use Swell X tablets on my patients that are useful for lymphedema. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian 

Thank you for your question.Vaser is reshaping procedure, not weight reduction. Volume can vary but not the predictor of the results.Swelling after procedure can mask the final contour and studies shown that swelling can last between 14-42 days. Lymphatic manual drainage massage and machine derived therapies help -ask your doctor about it.

This is the time you should expect the most swelling.By three to six weeks, you should have a nice indication of what your results will look like. At three months, your results will be close to final, and at six months, do not expect any more significant changes.Be patient and follow up with your surgeon.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.