Your complete guide to healing after body contouring surgery. Follow your personalised recovery timeline from preparation through to your final results.
1-3 hours
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
3-6 months
Click on each stage below to access detailed guidance for that phase of your recovery journey.
Essential items to gather and steps to take before your surgery
Final preparations, fasting requirements, and what to expect
Managing "swell hell" and early recovery care
Compression garment essentials and managing swelling
Return to work and continued healing progress
Exercise resumes and seeing your new contours
Refinement phase and near-final results
Final results and maintaining your new shape
Liposuction recovery is a gradual process that unfolds over several months. While most patients return to work within 1-2 weeks, the final contour results take time to fully reveal themselves as swelling subsides and skin tightens.
Every patient heals differently. This timeline provides general guidance, but your personal recovery may vary. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns during your healing journey.
Book a consultation to discuss your liposuction goals with Mr Shoaib.