Generally, for waist and abdominal liposuction, it will take about a week for swelling to subside, and for complete recovery, it will take about three months, depending on the individual's recovery. Pay attention to your diet after surgery, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and wear body shaping clothing as directed by your doctor. You can work and live a normal life 3 days after waist and abdominal liposuction, but you should avoid physical labor within a week and fully recover in about 3-6 months. Swelling after surgery is normal, and the specific swelling will vary from person to person.

1. Severe swelling period

Three days after waist and abdominal liposuction surgery is a severe swelling period. There will be a little exudation at the wound, obvious swelling, and skin bruising. Due to the local injection of a large amount of swelling fluid during the operation, the external dressing may be penetrated on the day after the operation. Change dressings promptly and take antibiotics to prevent infection. Wear body-shaping garments promptly after surgery.

2. Rapid swelling reduction period and suture removal

In 4-6 days after waist and abdominal liposuction, the swelling is gradually absorbed and the skin bruises slowly subside. Generally, the sutures can be removed at the hospital in about a week, but the specific time for suture removal depends on the patient's recovery. Keep the wound clean to prevent infection. Within 24 hours after the sutures are removed, the wound should not be exposed to water. Do not rub the wound forcefully.

3. Continuous swelling reduction period

From about half a month after the sutures are removed after waist and abdominal liposuction, it is a continuous swelling reduction period. The swelling is gradually absorbed and the liposuction site becomes itchy, which is a sign of tissue recovery. Shaping garments must be worn 24 hours a day to maintain the effects of waist and abdominal liposuction. Appropriate activities can be done after surgery, strenuous exercise or long-term bed rest is not recommended.

4. Tissue recovery period

The 15 days to one month after waist and abdominal liposuction surgery belongs to the tissue recovery period. The effect of liposuction on the waist and abdomen will appear, and you will continue to lose weight in the future. In the short term after the operation, the liposuction area may become hard, slightly uneven, the skin color may become darker, and the area may feel numb. These are normal phenomena and usually recover in about 3 months. Pay attention to exercise, eat properly, and maintain good health.

5. Stable period

The period from one month to three months after surgery is the stable period. The effect after liposuction on the waist and abdomen is basically stable. You can choose how long you want to wear shapewear, guaranteed to be 8 hours a day.

The swelling period after surgery is normal, so beauty seekers do not need to worry too much.