What is the standard recovery time after liposuction?
Recovery time varies. Patients generally go home the same day as the surgery with elastic bandages or tight-fitting support garments. These remain in place for about three weeks. Many patients return to work in as little as 3 days, but I generally recommend one week off. Bruising lasts 1-3 weeks, and most swelling is gone in 6 weeks. The final result is usually apparent in 3-4 months.
