Recovery of Liposuction

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If a general anaesthetic is used, you may have to stay in hospital overnight. If a local anaesthetic is used, it may be possible to have liposuction as a day procedure.

You may have to take antibiotics straight after the procedure, in order to reduce the risk of infection. You may also have to take mild painkillers (analgesics) to ease the pain and swelling that most people experience after liposuction. Any stitches will probably be removed 5-10 days later at an outpatient appointment.

There will be considerable bruising; the larger the area treated the greater the bruising. The discolouration due to the bruising will take up to a month to disappear but deep bruising and swelling may last for up to six months. There may also be some numbness in the area, which should go away in 6-8 weeks.

Pressure bandages or a corset are recommended immediately after surgery to help reduce swelling and bruising. They should be used for several weeks on the advice of your doctor.