You are placed in a support garment immediately after surgery that you will wear night and day for one to three weeks. You will be given instructions to follow including deep breathing exercises, diet, bandage care, bathing, showering, driving and exercising. Some surgeons recommend that you take an iron supplement preparation before and after your liposculpture.

You will see the reduction in your fatty bulges though it may take two to four months for the swelling to completely disappear. In most individuals, liposculpture scars are about one to two millimeters in length and barely visible. Your scars will be red or pink for six months and gradually fade thereafter. The scars are rarely troublesome. Nevertheless, you should know that all scars are permanent and their height, width, and final color are not totally predictable.

Five percent of men and women have secondary liposculpture or a "touch-up" after six months, most frequently for removal of additional fat. You will be happiest with your procedure if you recognize that it will take several months for the appearance of your final, new sculptured look.