Is it okay to have Vaser Lipo a week before going on holiday?

It is possible to be feeling well soon after VASER Liposelection. Those who recover quickly tend to be those patients that are already quite athletic, have only small amounts of fat to remove, and have a high pain tolerance.
In my practice, for the areas that you are mentioning, I will typically advocate for gentle return of activities after 48 hours. With good support garments patients can feel comfortable.
In general, most patients need 1-2 weeks to really feel like that are getting back on their feet. With that said, if you think your holiday is going to be a busy one, I would hold on the liposuction until you have more time to recover.
Good luck,
Dr. Shah

Hello,
Thank you for your question. To give you perspective, some patients return to work after 2-3 days, whereas patients that have extensive liposuction, have a low pain tolerance, or job that includes manual labor may choose to return after two weeks.
Thus things to consider include 1) how much fat you are having removed, 2) your pain tolerance, and 3) what you mean when you say “holiday” (does it include extensive travel? Physical activity? Etc)
Best wishes,
Dr.Moein

Overall the recovery from a Vaser Lipo Procedure should be minimal,  but the full results will take a few months.  The swelling may take up to a month or more.  The discomfort usually resolves within a week or two,  but everyone is different.  The bruising usually resolves within the first week.  Some patients tell me that the skin of the abdomen feels a little numb and this is usually the longest issue after the procedure which may take up to 6 months.  Remember this is not pain,  but some mild numbness which is usually worse to the abdominal wall.