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Write a review I'm thinking about smartlipo next week and don't know if I can drive home myself after that. How many days should I take off from work? how long will...
I had a Tummy Tuck a week ago. The doctor did Smart Lipo and then the Tummy Tuck. I ended up with a huge incision from waist to waist, and I am...
I had Smart Lipo on my upper arms 6 weeks ago, and I'm horrified by the lumps and bumps on the underside of my arms. I look disfigured and I'm scared...
I just had tumescent Smart Lipo done on my abdomen and a male breast reduction. The doctor suctioned out the liquefied fat after using the laser. If...
I'm 19, 130 lbs and 5'2" . I'm having Smart Lipo done on my outer/inner thighs, hips, knees, love handles, and back. I plan to start working...
I had smart lipo done to my lovehandles/hips and partial upper and lower abs on July 24, 2008. I have a noticeable difference in my hips and...
I had smart lipo abut a month ago and I have one fairly large hard bump on my lower abdomen. I was wondering if anyone else had something similar and...
Hi, I am 31 years old woman who has 2 kids. I did a smart lipo in the outer thigh because i always used to have a pear shape. I did the lipo one week...
I had Smart Lipo done on the saddlebags on my outer thighs last Friday. Not too bad, only that I had leakage on one thigh on that day. Now, I'm...
It has been 3 weeks since I had smartlipo on my upper & lower ab's. I love the results, only I have this hardness that I'm told will go away with...
I had Smart lipo 17 days ago. When can I return to working out?
I had my hips and pubic area done july 2008 and have had many complications post op. Because of all the swelling and skin loss in the pubic area after...
I had Tummy Tuck and Smart Lipo done last week, and I've had fever (as high as 104.1, and hangs around 101.4 when I'm taking Tylenol) since then. The...
How long will I have to wear the surgical compression garment after Smart Lipo? When do people usually switch to wearing Spanx instead?
I had Smart Lipo done on my thighs a couple of weeks ago. I see that some of the doctors have mentioned that massage helps with the lumps and bumps....
I had smartlipo laser lipo and now believe i may have 2nd or third degree burns. Is this normal??? the problem is the area. it is all over my pubic...
I am having smart lipo next week. My job requires me to lift up to 70 lbs and push and pull heavy items. How long will I be out of work? ...
I had Smart Lipo done on my flanks 9 days ago, and I am still in a lot of discomfort. I'm experiencing a lot of itching, numbness, and some prominent...
I am now 4 days post-Smart Lipo. Why is the itching so bad? Is it something internal or just the garments?
I had smartlipo on my arms and i didn't want to take vicodin for pain, can i take ibuprofen?
After getting Smart Lipo, I'm wondering, how long before the scars from the incisions start to fade? Are they permanent?
What are the benefits of massaging the lower abdomen post-Smart Lipo? How soon post-procedure can I start massaging the area?
I had smartlipo in my outer - inner thighs about a month ago and I have not seen any results as yet. I'm a petite person 110lbs, 5'4" I work out...
I had Smart Lipo on my saddlebags 3 months ago. When I went in for my post-op 2 weeks ago, the doctor said he can see that the area still hasn't taken...
I had Smart Lipo 4 weeks ago, and I've been wearing my compression garment ever since. If I wear the garment longer than the doctor's recommendation,...
I had smart lipo on my chin, abs and back flanks over a week ago and had hardly any bruising. However, I have a deep soreness in my abs and back. I...
I had Smart Lipo on a small area of my outer-thighs 5 days ago. The areas treated were small fatty pockets on each outer-thigh, about four to five...
I had Smart Lipo for my upper and lower abdomen. Now I have lumps and bumps. I also noticed that my thighs and calves seem to be swelling. Are these...
I had SmartLipo with suction over 8 months ago to my front and back thighs with only about 250CCs removed. I am petite, but wanted some refining on...
I'm a regular runner who is interested in Smart Lipo on my abdomen and sides but am anxious about how long I'll be unable to run after the procedure.
After having Smart Lipo done on the tummy, will it help to do sit ups? What are good things to do that could enhance the stomach area after the...
I had Smartlipo one month ago on my upper arms and armpits. About 2 weeks ago, I began to have either boils or pustules under one armpit only. It...
I had Smart Lipo on my face over a year ago. It caused lines, a lump, and sagging skin on my neck, so my face is fine, but now my neck looks bad....
I had Smart Lipo on my flanks 4 weeks ago. Now, my stomach looks bigger than before. Is it post-op swelling? I have been wearing compression garment...
I'm scheduled for smartlipo in December for u/l abs and flanks. If I were to gain a couple of pounds after the surgery, where would I gain it? Since...
I had SmartLipo under my chin, and the dr. hit a nerve, leaving me with paralysis on the left side of my mouth.
I am now 10 weeks out, and I still...
I had Smart Lipo 6 weeks ago, and since then I have gained weight. Does this compromise my results?
What is the rule for exercise after Smart Lipo and does exercise impact how tight the skin can heal to the muscle wall and potentially cause dimpling...
I had Smart Lipo a year ago on love handles, abdomen and inner thighs. No aspiration was done. I have seen no results, except my lower abdomen seems...
After Smart Lipo (I'm now 2 weeks post-op), I continue to have fluid buildup in my arms. I've had them drained (at least 4 drainages), but would like...
I am 5'4" 130 lbs, and I had High-Def SmartLipo and VASER Liposelection done on January 28, 2009. As instructed by my doctor, I wore my...
I had Smart Lipo done on my tummy about 3 weeks ago. I was wondering, should I avoid tanning?
I had Smart Lipo done 3 month ago. I had bad infection (Staphylococcus Epidermis) after the procedure. My stomach looks terrible and I can’t...
I had Smart Lipo done on my outer thighs, flanks, and upper and lower abdomen. I have pain in one leg, close to my hip bone. It aches and hurts to...
I'm having Smart Lipo done on the 2nd week of January. No one has any idea I'm doing this, including my boyfriend. Will I be able to hide it until the...
I am having Smart Lipo on my chin and love handles Friday. I go to San diego the following Friday. Will I look fat and puffy? Is it safe to...
I recently had Smart Lipo on my inner/outer thighs and knee area about 4 days ago, and I am still very swollen. I'm going to get my compression...
I'm now 9 days post op on Smart Lipo on my upper and lower abs and flanks. My lower abs look exactly the same, is this normal? Did anyone else have...
I'm 29 and approx 5'2, pretty small person. I did smart lipo on my upper arms on 9/16 and love handles on 9/25. Brusing is all gone after approx a...
I had Smart Lipo on my saddlebag area 5 weeks ago and I only see a little difference. My pants still fit snug and I am wondering, will I still see...
I am the outcome of a poor result with Smart lipo. I am being told that all Smart lipo procedures are not a one time procedure and that the reason(s)...
I had Smart Lipo on my chin 4 weeks ago. 70 cc's of fat were removed. I now have a line of swelling under my chin where the fattest area used to be...
I had Smart Lipo done in October on my upper arms and chin. I now have cannula lines under my chin, so I have traded one problem for another, and now...
I have been thinking about smart- lipo and i would like to know what is recommended after the surgery to keep weight at bay?
I had Smart Lipo done on my inner and outer thighs and upper arms about 5 days ago. I wore compression bandages and have no swelling in the treated...
I had smart lipo in the neck area 11 days ago. I had relatively little fat to remove, but there was some and also the neck skin was flabby. It is much...
I had Smart Lipo done about 10 weeks ago on a few areas, including my arms. They look pretty good in size but they are still very discolored and look...
I had Smart Lipo done two weeks ago on my abs, love handles, and inner and outer thighs. I am concerned after reading all of these posts because my...
I had Lipolite done instead of Smart Lipo. I don't know the difference. However, I'm not happy with the results; only 5.800 mls were removed and 1.7...
I Had smart lipo done on my outer thighs 3 months ago and i have alot of bumpiness, other than that i am extremely happy with it. I have not done any...
I had Smart Lipo done on my thighs 8 months ago. I was told approx. 8,000 cc's of fluid was removed; a lot I know, but my thighs were large and I have...
I had it done on my upper and lower abdoman and back. I had severe pain where I almost passed out. I was so nausous I vomitted from the pain. ...
I had SmartLipo & VaserLipo on my abdomen & flanks 10 days ago. My surgeon said about 8 lbs fat, 11 lbs total with fluids was removed. Day 5 ...
I had Smart Lipo done a year ago on my inner and outer thighs, and didn't get good results. I am 5'4", and weigh 130 lbs. I have exercised...
After a touch up from an earlier Smart Lipo procedure, I ended up getting a swelling on my side the size of a half avocado (the long way). It's...
I experienced massive bruising after my procedure. I was told that was incurred by something that I took before the procedure. I am taking vitamin C,...
I am 3 weeks post op from Smart Lipo on the upper and lower abdominals. I know that I am still swollen in the flanks because I am larger in that area...
I just had Smart Lipo done on my chin/neck area three days ago. I am still a bit swollen and numb. Is this normal? Can I get away without wearing the...
I am 8 days after Smart Lipo on my upper and lower abdominals. I have swelling etc. (as everyone else does). However, my doctor has instructed...
I just had a Tummy Tuck, breast augmentation, and Smart Lipo on my outer thighs on Feb 6th. I have been crying everyday as I don't feel like I look...
I had Smart Lipo 3 months ago, and I now have a huge and very hard lump on my abdomen, but it's not painful. My doctor said to massage and it will go...
I had secondary liposuction on my thighs 13 months ago. I was thrilled with the first procedure on my thighs 4 years prior. Overly perfectionistic, I...
Smartlip on chin and jawline 3 weeks ago. DR. put a stitch in under chin Wore compression garment for 3 days Wore compression garment at night for...
I had Smart Lipo on my abs and flanks 3 weeks ago. My lower abs, around my belly button, have hard areas (lumps and bumps). How long should this last?...
I had Smart Lipo on Feb. 9th on my upper and lower abs, and my skin still HURTS to touch it. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do to help it?
I had Smart Lipo on my upper arms 3 days ago. I have some questions on my recovery so far. I am 26 years old and I am healthy.
My upper arm is still...
I visited my doctor this past Saturday for my 6wk check up (its actually been 7wks since my Smart Lipo with Tumescent Lipo for abs, chin, love handles...
I had Smart Lipo done on multiple areas a week ago, and I'm healing nicely. I'm planning to go on a Caribbean vacation in 30 days. Should I be...
I had Laser Lipolysis last April 10. The doctor told me I'd be very happy with the results probably due to the fact that I have obvious muscle...
I recently had Smart Lipo 2 weeks ago due to the fact that I had traditional lipo almost 2 years ago and wanted to correct some uneven spots. Once I...
In 2007, I had External Ultrasonic Liposuction with Smart Laser on my upper arms to reduce the overall size and make them more in proportion to my...
I had Smart Lipo two weeks ago. Although I didn't take measurements, I took many pictures to check the differences. Was that a huge mistake? Also, I...
Had Smart Lipo done on my back, inner thighs and stomach over a year ago. I am happy with the thighs and back but my stomach has a lot of rippling...
I'm male, 38 years old, almost 4 months post op. I had almost 900cc's of fat removed from my abdomen and need to know if the waviness I have in my...
After Smart Lipo, how long does the pain from surgery last? How do I know if the pain is lasting too long and I might have a complication?
I had Smart Lipo on my lower abdomen on February 7th and it was flat immediately afterwards. For a few days after that, on the 15th, I began to have...
I had Smart Lipo on my inner thighs and abdomen, and went back for my follow-up on September 2008. I told the doctor how unhappy I was with my upper...
I had Smart Lipo just 6 days ago and I have had to be very active at work, I'm a Pet Groomer, can I be too active ? Is there a possiblity of affecting...
Post Smart Lipo of abdomen, how long does it take for skin puckering to resolve? What can I do to smooth the skin around the abdomen after Smart Lipo?...
Is the use of compression garment or binder really recommended after Smart Lipo? I am wearing a garment for about a week. I had my upper and lower abs...
It's been 7 days since I had my smart lipo procedure and I am experiencing severe back pain. Is this back pain normal?
I was in great shape, thin and toned despite a little flab on my arms. I had Smart Lipo on my arms.
I had Smart Lipo 7 months ago for my arms and...
I had Smart Lipo on my face several months ago, and it left some "roping" on both sides of my face. What caused this? My doctor has agreed...
I had "Smart Lipo" done 3 weeks ago on my flanks and upper and lower abdomen. I now have lumps/rope-like ripples on my mid-abdomen near my...
I can actually feel and hear the fluid as I touch the area. There´s as been no leaking from the "holes". Will this disaeper with time...
I got Smart Lipo on my upper arms... should there be a lot of swelling in the lower arm and hand?
I had smart lipo in September last year. By November, I started shedding hair and it hasn't stopped. I've been to the doctor but we are now just...
I had Smart Lipo done 5 months ago. I have not seen the doctor, and they can't seem to let me see him. My stomach is still large and the muscles are...
I had Smart Lipo done on my inner thighs on April 3rd and was burned. It's oval-shaped, about two inches long and one inch wide on my inner thigh...
How many post-procedure return visits to the surgeon are necessary after Smart Lipo? Is it possible for someone to travel to another destination to do...
I'm a male and around 2 weeks ago, I had Smart Lipo on my chest, stomach, and flanks. Right now, I'm discouraged because my flanks (especially near...
Is there a specific drink or food I can take to help reduce extra water retention? It's been 8 weeks after surgery, but I'm still a little puffy and...
I had Smart Lipo done on 2/12/09 and had a great deal of bruising. I know this obviously varies from patient to patient, but I had some dark, large...
I had Smart Lipo to remove my love handles 7 days ago. However, I can not see any difference. As the fat has actually been extracted from my body, I...
Two weeks ago, I had a Smart Lipo on my chin. The fat was not suctioned out but left to be absorbed. Since I first touched my chin, there has been a...
I had traditional Liposuction performed about 10 years ago. I was happy with most of the results except I was left with a saggy area just under where...
I'm confused about the drainage. I had Smart Lipo on Thursday April 30th. It's now day 4, and not much difference. I think I must be swollen. Drainage...
I had my first Smart Lipo procedure in Sept 2008, and I felt great post-op; So much so that I went for a couple of walks about 3-4 days after. Well,...
Is it true it takes six months to fully heal from Smart Lipo? I'm getting nervous now because one leg looks great and the other seems to be swollen in...
My ankles are swollen after abs, chest and flank Smart Lipo. Also, my genital area is slightly swollen and has some blood in it. I assume my fluids...
I had Smart Lipo to the ankles at the start of May. They removed about 1 litre of fat and I was pleased with initial results. Since then I have had...
I am going to have Dermawave treatment soon. Could you please tell me about it? Is it safe? Does it smooth out Smart Lipo problems such as bumps,...
L had Smart Lipo to my chin 6 weeks ago. Unfortunately, l am unable to contact the doctor who carried out this procedure. Should I be massaging daily...
I had smartlipo done on my abdomen and flanks 6 months ago. I wore my compression garment 24/7 for 2 1/2 months. I massaged every day and had 15...
If unsatisfied with Smart Lipo procedure on my arms, would I be able to repeat procedure for better results?
One week after Smart Lipo, one of my sides is hard, swollen, now bruised, and a little tender to the touch. The other side is smoother with no...
I had Smart Lipo done this last February. I'm happy with the results, but my only concern is that my stomach doesn't seem to be even. I already got my...
I had Smart Lipo on 6/9/09 and I am 2 days post op and the incision sites are itchy. They aren't leaking any foul odor, or even leaking fluid anymore,...
I had laser lipolysis on February 10, 2009. I was not expecting to have large hard nodules underneath my skin. Since the medspa has been unconcerned...
I had Smart Lipo 2 days ago in my thigh area and one of my legs is numb (like a pins and needles). Is this normal? I think it's from my compression...
I am a 51 year old woman. Last August, I had Smart Lipo on my jowl and chin area. I was told that healing should take 4 months, but here, we are 8...
I noticed that in/around the area of the Smart Lipo incision feels hard. Is this because of scar tissue that is the effect of healing? It is also...
I am 44 years old and was already starting to have the uneven chin line and double chin. I had Smart Lipo 10 days ago and ended up with swelling and...
I had Smart Lipo done over a year ago, and still have a visible hard lump on my thigh. Will it ever go away? Any treatment options?
I had Smart Lipo on my back, flanks, and under and above my bra line 5 days ago. When I have taken my garment off most of those areas don't look much...
I experienced severe pain during Smart Lipo a few days ago. I, along with my doctor, were completely baffled. I can describe it as hundreds of burning...
I had Smart Lipo on my lower abdomen 2 months ago and in the last week I have a large bulge on the left side of my abdomen that is a bit tender to...
I want to know, how long after Smart Lipo is it safe to get pregnant?
I had Smart Lipo done on my upper and lower abs and flanks about 3 months ago. I'm not seeing much results on my lower abs, so I called back and asked...
I had Smart Lipo (with suctioning) done about 5 months ago on my inner thighs and lower abdomen. I am a 20 year old athlete and I just wanted...
I am a healthy 35-year-old female who recently lost 85 pounds (and counting). I am 142 lbs, size 6, with athletic build.
I was told by my doctor that...
I had Smart Lipo on my inner and outer thighs a week ago. I am draining (bright yellow discharge) out of one hole. Not a lot of drainage, but enough...
I had smart lipo done on my chest. After surgery was over with, and i took off the foam on my chest, i had a HORRIBLE burn/gaping hole under my right...
I have extreme pain around my waist and it hurts mostly on my back. I had waist and outer thighs done with Smart Lipo 4 days ago. The other areas are...
I am now two months post op from SmartLipo on my lower and upper abs and my flanks. I'm experiencing some serious burning sensations in my lower back...
I notice when I take off my garment to take a shower, the "rolls" of fat are still there. Is that typical, and how long will it take the...
I had Smart Lipo nearly 4 weeks ago on the back of my thighs, and I've only just about been able to sit down. It has been extremely uncomfortable, and...
How long should I wait until I can do more than just walking after Smart Lipo? At this point, I'm still not able to exercise as hard as I would like.
I recently had Smart Lipo with aspiration on my love handles about a month ago. I can't seem to see a difference but I have noticed two large dents in...
I went in for a Liposuction consultation, and was sold on Smart Lipo; I was told there would be noticable skin tightening. Six months later, I still...
I had Smart Lipo on my abdomen 3.5 weeks ago. The (3X board certified, but not in plastic surgery) doctor told me it would be easy--no sweat; but...
I'M 52 and I had Smart Lipo a month ago. I still have pain, numbness, and swelling. Why is it taking so long for me to recover?
My mother had Smart Lipo 4 hours ago and she was told there would be lots of leakage but so far there has been very little, if any. Is this normal?
I recently had Smart Lipo done on my stomach, love handles, inner and out thighs and knees. After the first 24 hours I took off my girdle and was...
On 3/24, I had Smart Lipo done on my saddlebags and banana rolls. I was drained after procedure, drained again the next day, and by Friday, (3/28) I...
Can Smart Lipo produce nervous system damage on your hips area? I had it 8 days ago and, due to a horrendous clinic staff, my anesthesia wore off and...
Is there anything aside from getting Smart Lipo again, that can be done to even out saddlebags? My left side is noticeably larger than the right.
What's Arnica and why and how should I use it post Smart lipo?
I had Smart Lipo done about 8 weeks ago, and I can't seem to keep myself away from food! I am always hungry, and thats not normally like me. Is this...
I had Smart Lipo done on my lower outerthigh but since I had a raspberry scar that never healed from softball, I was left with a lumpy, fatty skin.It...
I am 4 weeks post op (Smart Lipo) and I have only seen a nurse at 1st week. The receptionist won't schedule me to see the doctor until 2 months post...
8 weeks ago, I had a little more Smart Lipo (1/2 litre) done after a previous op 5 months before (removed 1 litre). I had no loose skin but thickened...
I am getting Smart Lipo on my inner thigh, flanks, and inner knee. I was wondering how long it will take for the swelling to go down. And I am an...
I live overseas and am due to head back home, but still tender and extremely swollen, with swelling migrating down to my feet. How soon after Smart...
My question is what type of garment should I wear after Smart Lipo? Is there a specific model and I also wanted to know if it's safe to take milk of...
I had Smart Lipo in Sept 2008. Now, my right side is hard as a rock and fluids keep coming. I've hade it drained twice and dark black blood came out...
I had Smart Lipo done on abdomen and love handle area last year around August 8, 2008. I have been feeling some pain on the love handles area where...
Is it normal to have tingling and severe pain in the thigh area four weeks after Smart Lipo?
I had Smart Lipo done about 5 weeks ago. Parts of my outer and inner thigh feel like I scraped them on the sidewalk. Is that normal?
After three years of battling with the belly bulge after my baby, I decided to do Smart Lipo on upper and lower abs. I had it done on Friday and...
I had Smart Lipo done 5 weeks ago and I still have pain and swelling. Will this go away? My doctor wants to run tests to see if there is something...
I wanted to smoothen my thighs to have a nicer transition from hip to thigh, but way too much fat was taken out of my thighs. I look skinny and...
I had Smart Lipo assisted Liposuction on my hip area and have two small incisions covered by a tiny bandage. I'm on day 6 and I haven't had any...
I had Smart Lipo last May 15. Sometimes it feels like something in my lower stomach area is shifting. I'm also still pretty sore around the lower...
Hi, I'm just a few days post op (3 days to be exact) and I was allowed to take off the gauze and shower for the first time last night. However, I'm...
I am male, in my late 20s who is very healthy and fit and had some stomach fat that would not go away with exercise. I had Smart Lipo to the upper...
I had a Smart Lipo on my posterior hips yesterday. Is it okay to walk around and lay down in any position? What is "over doing it"? I'm...
I had smart lipo done 8 weeks ago to the saddle bags - outer thighs - and I still have discolored skin. The skin is darker (I am caucasian) in the...
