Liposuction is typically performed using general anesthesia, so you should not feel any pain during your procedure. After your liposuction, you may likely experience some discomfort and soreness. However, the type of anesthesia used, proactive pain management and compression garments can help to minimize your discomfort level.
Depending on the invasiveness of your liposuction and whether you combined your lipo with other procedures, you may need to take anywhere from a few days to weeks off of work to allow for adequate healing.