You may experience generalised fatigue for two days because of the medication and the healing process. 

The local anaesthetic you received may leak through the small 4mm incisions for 1 to 2 days. This is actually desirable so the liver does not have to metabolise the medication. Most leaking resolves within one day.

The small surgical incisions typically close within two to three days without using stitches.

Post liposuction bruising varies from minimal to extensive and is impossible to predict as each individual’s sensitivity to bruising is different. However, on average it takes about 10 days for bruising to subside.

Liposuction areas can feel tender to touch for up to 6 weeks.

Post-liposuction swelling can also last about 6 weeks. The 6 week mark is when post-operative photos are taken which you can see on our before and after page.

There is often still a small amount of healing after 6 weeks especially in some calves and ankle liposuction patients.