The weeks after the procedure contribute a great deal to the result. How long you wear compression, when you go out among people again, and what to look out for with movement and sport, with the aftercare of Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf.
Compression: all day for the first four to six weeks, against swelling and for even skin.
Movement instead of sitting for long periods: because of the risk of thrombosis, do not sit for longer than two hours at a time.
Patience with the result: the new contour only shows once the swelling has gone down.
Aftercare after liposuction in Düsseldorf: accompanied by Klinik am Seestern
Liposuction does not end with the procedure itself. In the weeks that follow, the swelling subsides, the skin settles against the tissue, and the new contour gradually becomes visible. At Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf we accompany you through this time: you are operated on in the same building where you also come for your check-ups.
For these appointments you travel to Lörick on the left bank of the Rhine, to the Am Seestern office district close to the B7. At the main station you board the U77, which runs without a change all the way to the Am Seestern stop. If you come by car, you will find free parking spaces on the clinic grounds. This way you can reach the clinic from Düsseldorf, Meerbusch or Neuss even in the days after the procedure.
The first weeks after liposuction at Klinik am Seestern
Step 1
Straight after the procedure
Elastic bandage. At first, a close-fitting elastic bandage helps to keep the swelling down. After a smaller procedure you go home the same day, after a larger one you stay for one night.
Step 2
After 2 to 3 days
Back among people. As a rule, you are back out among people after two to three days. A feeling of tightness and bruising can remain for a while.
Step 3
Up to week 3
Taking it easy. You avoid physical exertion in the first two to three weeks. Even so, keep moving regularly and do not sit for longer than two hours at a time.
Step 4
Up to week 6
Compression. You wear the compression garments all day for the first four to six weeks. With that, the follow-up treatment is also complete.
Step 5
Afterwards
The result. Once the swelling has gone down, the new contour can be assessed. We will see you again in Düsseldorf for a check-up.
Well prepared for the time after liposuction in Düsseldorf
A lot for the first few days can be arranged before the procedure:
Arrange to be picked up; after anaesthesia you do not drive yourself
Put out comfortable, loose clothing that fits over the compression garments
Plan the first few days without appointments or heavy work
Make a note of the check-up appointments at Klinik am Seestern
We will discuss with you in the preliminary discussion in Düsseldorf which medication you should stop before the procedure and what to bring on the day of surgery.
Compression garments after liposuction
Why compression
The compression garments are meant to counteract swelling and to help the skin settle evenly against the tissue beneath it. This contributes to a smooth surface.
How long
For the first four to six weeks you wear them all day. How much longer after that, we will discuss at the check-ups.
What to look out for
They should fit well without constricting. If they press in one place or slip, tell us about it.
What to bear in mind in the weeks that follow
Avoid physical exertion in the first two to three weeks
Do not sit for longer than two hours at a time, because of the risk of thrombosis
Refrain from sunbathing and saunas until the wounds have healed
Wear the compression garments consistently
Attend the agreed check-ups
The puncture sites are only a few millimetres in size, and the stitches dissolve by themselves. Small scars of about 4 to 5 mm remain, which are placed in inconspicuous spots wherever possible and usually fade over time.
Work, movement and sport after the procedure
Back to everyday life
The weeks after liposuction
Surgery2 wks4 wks6 wks
Stay in the clinicoutpatient or 1 night
up to 1 night
Until back among people
2 to 3 days
Without physical exertion
2 to 3 weeks
Compressionall day
4 to 6 weeks
Guide values from Klinik am Seestern for liposuction. Longer times apply after lipoedema surgery.
As a rule, you are back out among people after two to three days. When you return to work depends on how extensive the procedure was and how physical your work is. We plan this with you before the operation.
Movement
Light movement in everyday life is welcome, whereas sitting for long periods is not. Short walks and getting up now and then help to keep the risk of thrombosis low.
Sport
In the first two to three weeks you refrain from physical exertion. We will discuss with you in the aftercare when you return to training.
Manual lymphatic drainage can make sense after medical consultation. We will clarify at the check-up whether it is an option for you.
So that the result lasts
Fat cells that have been removed do not, as a rule, regrow. The remaining fat cells can, however, enlarge if there is a marked weight gain, including in the treated areas. A stable body weight is therefore important so that the new contour is maintained. What it ultimately looks like also depends on your skin quality and the initial findings.
If loose skin remains after the liposuction, tightening may be an option, for example with RENUVION® for moderately loose skin. More on this under Liposuction or tightening?.
When to get in touch with us
Swelling, a feeling of tightness and bruising are part of the first few days. However, get in touch with Klinik am Seestern if the pain increases markedly instead of easing off, if you develop a fever, or if a puncture site becomes red and warm. If one leg suddenly swells on one side and hurts, have this checked by a doctor straight away, because a thrombosis may be behind it. Outside consulting hours, contact the on-call medical service or, in urgent cases, the emergency department.
Different timings apply after lipoedema surgery
Liposuction for lipoedema is usually more extensive than aesthetic liposuction. The stay, compression and recovery take longer there. You can read what to expect after lipoedema surgery at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf under After lipoedema surgery.
As a rule, you can go out among people after two to three days. When you can work again depends on the extent of the procedure and on your work; we discuss this with you before the operation.
How long do I stay in the clinic after liposuction?
Smaller procedures are possible on an outpatient basis, in which case you go home the same day. After a larger procedure you stay one night at Klinik am Seestern.
How long do I have to wear compression garments?
You wear the compression garments all day for the first four to six weeks. They counteract swelling and help the skin to settle against the tissue.
When can I do sport again after liposuction?
You refrain from physical exertion in the first two to three weeks. We will discuss with you in the aftercare when you start sport again.
Is there pain after liposuction?
In the first few days, a feeling of tightness, swelling and bruising are to be expected in the treated areas. We discuss with you before discharge how to deal with these in the first few days.
Does lymphatic drainage make sense after liposuction?
Manual lymphatic drainage can make sense after medical consultation. We discuss in the aftercare whether it is an option in your case.
Do the fat deposits that were removed come back?
Fat cells that have been removed do not, as a rule, regrow. With a marked weight gain, however, the remaining fat cells can enlarge, including in the treated regions.
When will I see the result?
The new contour can only be assessed once the swelling has gone down. The result depends, among other things, on skin quality, the initial findings and a stable weight.
Where in Düsseldorf do the check-ups take place?
At the Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds.
I am a lipoedema and lymphoedema patient and have been trying to find help for about 10 years. Here it was no problem at all! I was called in quickly, was well looked after, my questions were answered very professionally, and I was able to leave the practice in tears of joy! Many thanks for the support so far.
Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
Anonymous · July 2026
I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
