
How Long Until Liposuction Results Show? A Week-by-Week Timeline
Key Takeaways Results from lipo are not instant. Some contouring can be observed immediately following surgery, but true results are obscured by swelling and fluid retention. While recovery times vary, most patients see consistent progress within one to three months as swelling and bruising dissipate. Most experience final contours by six months with touchups occurring up to one year. Age, skin elasticity, the size and location of the treatment zone, and the method of surgery all greatly impact when results appear and how shapely the outcome is. Active aftercare matters: wear








