Swelling is a common side effect seen in more than 90% of the people who undergo lipo. The swelling might vary from person to person depending upon individual body conditions. In few people edema is observed to a major part but it would subside within a span of 4 – 6 weeks. To ensure that the swelling reduces in a perfect manner we recommend you to wear the compression garment for at-least 45 days and do visit your surgeon at-least 3 times in this period of time.