How long does it take to recover from a lower body lift?

Recovery from a lower body lift will be longer than recovery from other cosmetic procedures. It’s important to take at least two weeks off from work. Plan on resting and relaxing while caring for your incision sites and attending your postoperative appointments during this time. You should not exercise or perform any other rigorous activities, nor should you lift heavy items or exert yourself in other ways as you recover.

In a few weeks, you can expect the initial swelling, bruising, and discomfort to disappear so that you may resume normal activities. But it may be as many as six months before you can resume physical activities like exercise.