Getting back to normal takes time You probably won't look or feel great after the surgery. You'll even be a little heavier for a while, because of the extra fluids you've been given. The suctioned areas will be swollen and bruised, and you may feel a burning sensation. The pain can be controlled by medications prescribed by your surgeon. You may temporarily lose all feeling in the suctioned area, but it should return.
Healing is gradual.
The stitches will be removed in five to ten days or dissolve, and you should be back at work within 2-3 days to two weeks after your surgery. When you resume activity depends on the extent of your procedure, how you feel, and what your doctor recommends. While most of the swelling and discoloration will be gone a month or two after surgery, some swelling can remain for six months or more. Your surgeon will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress and to see if any additional procedures are needed. Liposuction doesn't mean permanent fat removal in all cases.