Following your procedure, we will send you home with a post-procedure kit. Your surgeon will call you within 24 hours to check in and answer questions. We will schedule a follow-up visit to check on your healing and recovery. A compression garment is typically worn for at least the first 10 days and as directed by your surgeon. This garment can be worn underneath your clothes. Normal basic daily activity can be resumed immediately, being mindful to listen to your body and take breaks as needed as overexertion can cause increased swelling in the treatment areas.

There are no restrictions on resting positions after surgery, patients can sit or lay down on their back, side or stomach, whatever position is most comfortable.

Results vary from patient to patient; by age, the area treated, amount of fat removed, and individual healing rates. Some patients see immediate results after surgery. However, treated areas will continue to change induration from the healing tissue that may last up to 6 months. Others experience minor swelling so that it takes a few months until the results can be appreciated, even though substantial amounts of fat may have been removed. As a general rule, young patients tend to heal quicker and have less discomfort (although final results often take longer because young patients retain fluid longer than older patients). The timing for results also varies by area. Some, like the chin, show almost immediate improvement, while other areas, like the abdomen, take longer for final results. There is no way to predict ahead of time your healing speed, fluid retention, or how quickly you will see the final results. However, most patients enjoy 80% of their ultimate results within three to four months following their procedure.