Liposuction Recovery Period

Liposuction refers to the suctioning out of localized accumulation of fat for the purpose of contouring, and the common surgical areas are face, upper limbs, abdomen, thighs, calves, and buttocks. Regardless of the area, you will need to wear compression garments and elastic sleeves for compression molding after liposuction to avoid bumps, bruises, and bruises after the surgery. Liposuction has certain surgical risks. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital to achieve better surgical results and minimize surgical complications. The postoperative recovery time of liposuction surgery is very much related to the part of liposuction, the amount of fat extracted and the individual’s physique, and its recovery can be divided into the following phases: 1. Severe swelling period: usually occurs in the first three days after liposuction; 2. Rapid swelling period: usually 4-7 days after the surgery, after experiencing the severe swelling period, it enters into the rapid swelling period, and the pain in liposuction area will disappear gradually, and the bruises and ecchymosis of skin will also improve gradually; 3. Continuous swelling period: Generally in 8-30 days after surgery, the bruises and pain in liposuction area will disappear gradually; 4. Stabilization period: Generally in 1 month to half a year after surgery, the numbness and stiffness of the skin in liposuction area will disappear gradually, and the elasticity of the skin will be restored gradually. However, in order to achieve better shaping, it is necessary to continue to wear elastic garment and elastic sleeve, which can gradually reduce the time.