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How long is the healing after liposuction? Can you get it done and go back to work?

Is it painful or expensive? Anyone know? Not much wanting to be removed, but, a little around the mid section...some of us will never be happy. So, i'm curious.

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1. It's not cheap, if that's what you mean! : ) It doesn't hurt much, especially if you are put out. I think the worst of it, is the open wounds that drain out all of the liquid. It's kind of gross and really a nuisance to leak bloody liquid for 24hrs. Once that stops, it is basically caring of the wounds, hydrating the skin with lotion, b/c you'll be incredibly itchy and no matter how much you scratch, the tissue is still numb underneath your skin, so you can't satisfy your itches. You'll wear a compression garment for two weeks and you'll have bruising that will last a few weeks, as well. The swelling will go down in several weeks. Actual final results are seen in 12-18 weeks. I'd say you could go back to work by day 3. It is well worth it, if its' affordable for you. It really boosts your confidence. I mean who doesn't love dropping a few inches, right? : )
2. can be painful, can be expensive, might have bruising or uneven result which will make you more unhappy, can't go to work soon after, usually have to wear compression garments , like a very tight girdle for healing..
3. The downtime is about a week, give and take. The healing though, will take longer, about 3-4 weeks. And the swelling can take months to come down and you've got to wear this compression garment for about 3-4 days, which is really quite uncomfortable. The wost case - you got to ask someone to help you in and out of the garment. Here's a detailed account of what the recovery entails: http://www.perfect-body-toning.com/liposuction-recovery.html My advice to you - don't go for it because it's a cosmetic surgery that contours your body by taking out the fat but not giving you the health. Exercise and eat a healthy diet to combat the fat and weight. That's the tried and true combo that works. It's expensive; risky and dangerous. You may not get the results you want and the fat may come back if you don't exercise and continue to eat unhealthy diet. For you info, here's the web page that tells you about the cost, risk, dangers and effects of liposuction: http://www.perfect-body-toning.com/what-is-liposuction.html