Liposuction recovery depends on the individual as well as the size and location of the procedure. Liposuction recovery is much more rapid than before. In fact, liposuction recovery after tumescent liposuction surgery is such that patients are often back to work within 3 days after their liposuction procedure. Click on the link for more information on what the day-by-day liposuction recovery is like, or go to our liposuction homepage.