With any cosmetic procedure, you, as the patient, must follow the aftercare instruction carefully so you heal quickly and correctly. Recovery time can vary, based upon the number of body areas treated in your session. You may be asked to wear compression garments and be required to limit physical activities for a specified period of time. To reduce swelling, limit salt intake, and stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. Most of our Long Island patients can return to work within just a few days. You will see the swelling diminishing as the days pass, with improvements in body contour becoming visible within about a week, and even more dramatic improvements showing in a few weeks or months. The extracted fat cells will never return, but maintaining a healthy diet and an exercise routine will help you make the most of your new body shape.