Recovery varies from individual to individual, and different factors, including age, overall health, previous medical history, and the procedure, play an important role in determining how quickly complete recovery takes place. The important thing is to let the body heal at its own pace. Liposuction is a wonderfully transformative procedure that requires care in the recovery period. In the first few days, swelling, moderate pain, and soreness can be expected. Pain medication is given for pain management, and compression garments or elastic bandages are wrapped around the treatment area for a few weeks to help reduce swelling. Results improve as the swelling subsides.