BEFORE: Your visit starts with a full review of your health, medicines, and past surgeries. You and your provider pick the exact areas to treat and talk about what a “good” result means for you. Photos and skin checks help set a clear plan, including how much change is safe. You may be told to stop certain supplements that can raise bruising, but only if your regular doctor says it is safe. Arrange a ride, plan easy meals, and set up a clean, cool place to rest. In Grand Rapids, MI, many people also plan to stay out of long sun and heavy heat while healing.

DURING: Liposuction may be done with numbing medicine and relaxing meds, or with deeper anesthesia, based on the plan. The team cleans the skin, makes a few tiny openings, and adds numbing fluid so the area feels firm. A thin cannula moves in smooth paths to loosen and remove fat while protecting the skin above. The surgeon checks both sides often and may adjust angles to keep the contour even. You will be wrapped in dressings, and a compression garment is placed to support the new shape. Some patients may have small drains, depending on the areas treated.

AFTER: Right after Liposuction, you can expect swelling, soreness, and bruising, which slowly improve over time. You may have fluid leaking from the tiny openings for a short period, and that can be normal. Gentle walking is usually encouraged early to help blood flow and lower clot risk. Wear compression as directed, avoid high heat, and skip heavy lifting until cleared. Call your provider right away for chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden leg swelling, high fever, or strong worsening pain. As swelling fades, your shape becomes clearer, with final results often taking weeks to fully show.