“One week after second procedure”

I have been reading reviews for months and this site has actually helped me choose my doctor. I am having smart lipo done on my flanks, the small of my back and stomach. The first procedure will be next Friday, December 21st and the second one on December 26th. I am nervous about the recovery because I live alone and also hope that it is worth while and I see good results....i hope it doesn't... more

“Smart Lipo & Fat Transfer- Dr....”

On Nov 15th, I had Smart Lipo on my abs and flanks and fat transfer to my butt (BBL) procedure at Dr. Khalifeh's office in Chevy Chase, a couple blocks from Washington DC. It was a wonderful experience with the doctor and the nurses at DC Cosmetics and I am thrilled to see the results the procedure has on my body already. I think the only way I can show my gratitude is to write a truthful... more

“Severe Pain During Procedure and...”

I had the Smart Lipo done on my inner and outer thighs. I don't know what the results are yet since it has been only 6 days. However I have a high pain tolerance and thought the surgery wasn't going to be so painful. It was awful!! They gave me Vicodin and Valium prior but I could barely tolerate the procedure. I wish I had been sedated during it. I felt the doctor and staff there minimized... more

“New and Improved...hopefully -...”

I went to vital surgical in washington dc. The staff is very personable and patient. I really liked how they not only talked me through everything, including tellbme what feelings to expect, they also asked me over and over again if I had any questions. I was really impressed by the fact they did mind me taking pictures and having them take pictures for me. My appointment time was 6:30am... more

“Wish I Knew Sooner - Bethesda, MD”

I had my arms done and I was able to see results the next day. I was put under local anesthesia. I felt a little pulling but not an whole lot of pain, was given an volume after the procedure which allowed me to sleep the rest of night away. I was up and moving about the next day and returning to work on my 3rd day. Pros: instant results Cons: the meds left me a little bit of... more

“Smart Lipo is SO Worth It! -...”

I am not overweight but I had several little areas of fat that wouldn't go away with exercise. I hated those little problem areas so much and they made me very self conscious. The first time I had Smart Lipo done it was on my upper/lower abdomen, and I loved the results so much I went back a second time for my flanks and hips. more

“Sides, Upper and Lower Stomach -...”

Im 5'3 and 146 lbs, I recently gained weight but last year from eating healthy was 123. I decided to get smart lipo because even when i was 123 lbs i still had a stomach so this discouraged me because after all the work I could not lose my stomach. It is easy to lose weight on my legs and arms as I can do cardio for hours. Anyways no one really posts step by step what happens. I had smart... more

“Results a plus Alexandria, VA”

HI, I went to American Lipo center about 6 weeks ago the staff was great and office was nice . The issue I am having is that after 6 weeks my stomach looks the same. I am going back for a following with the doctor to address my concern. I have been work out every day and my recovery time took a while but at this point I am not sure if the money I spent is worth it. I wore the compression... more

“- Chevy Chase, MD”

I was pretty much thin all of my life even after having 3 children. That all changed once I started depo aka the birthcontrol shot. After receiving it for 1 year my weight shifted from 135 to 150 and didn't stop, even after stopping the shot. I am now 223lbs and horrified every time I look in the mirror. After alot of thought and a ton research I've decided to go with smart lipo hoping... more

“Two weeks After Smart Lipo - McLean, VA”

I went to the same doctor that did my laser hair removal so I was pretty familiar with the practice. Nonetheless, it’s been a month and I am still sore, but it’s getting better each day. Areas treated: upper and lower Abs, flanks and bra fat. 1. DO NOT do these four areas at the same time. Do the bra fat separately!! We decided to use one incision to reach my flanks and... more

“Finally Got Up the Nerve for Smart...”

My Smart Lipo is scheduled for tomorrow. I'm a little nervous and wondering how much pain I will be in afterwards. Even though I'm nervous I'm also looking forward to getting rid of this pouch. I hope my DR can get most of it and I could do the rest...fingers crossed and prayers coming :)Ok day 1...not so bad. Yesterday, after surgery, I felt pretty awful but it was from the drugs... more

“So Far So Good! - Alexandria, VA”

Just a little backround info im 20 years old and 130 lbs (before surgery). I had a child 4 years ago and it shows. I have wrinkly skin around my belly button and an annoying pouch that not even with 4 day/a week workout would go away. I heard about smart lipo on tv and was thinking of going to my mother's country since it's half the price. As i was researching about it i came across... more

“Smartlipo on Upper&Lower Abs +...”

I am 26yo, 5'8, 165lbs (hopefully down another 5-10 lbs until the procedure) and like so many others on here just can't get rid of my gut... I have always been curvy and I like my shape, I just don't like how the midsection messes up the whole picture lol. On a serious note, though- I have always struggled with my stomach, although being active and athletic, I could never get rid... more

“Lower Abs & Flanks to Be Done Today...”

I'm 26 years old and a mother of 1. I've always had a really WIDE waist and no hips giving me a straight silhouette. I finally decided to do something about my wide waist that no amount of oblique exercises would tame. Today I go for my procedure at 10:00 AM. I've attached my before pictures! I'll be sure to update~!4 Days post... I'm still a bit swollen and bruised. I'm really... more

“Smart Lipo in 2 Weeks - Washington, DC”

I am 34, 5'9" and now 222 lbs. I am scheduled to have my upper and lower ABS done January 12, and after I will have my back and flanks done later. Since im paying cash, it will take me a little bit to save up the rest. I had not lrepared to have surgery so fast, and so thats why. Right now, my doc is running a winter special so you should check him out. I can't say how... more

“SmartLipo Triplex (Abdomen and...”

Hi. I'm 5,2' 140lbs. I have always had a stomach even when I got down to 120 a few years ago. I kept exercising and dieting thinking the more weight I lost, the more my stomach would look better. I was wrong. I just lost my breasts, hips and butt and looked like a bobble head. My ideal weight is about 130ish and I'm working towards that again. I've been thinking about Lipo for... more

“$500 per ounce--not worth it -...”

I had the smart (laser) lipo on my abs. It has been about 6 weeks and I followed the post surgery directions to the letter. My abs are somewhat lumpy. I called and was told that is fat nodules and they will eventually (in months or months and months) go away. And, the results show only the slightest improvement. Save the $3000 and go on an expensive diet, loosing even 10-15 pounds will provide... more

“Burns and Ouches..smart Lipo -...”

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A THICK GIRL..5'8 188 pounds..MY WEIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN UP AND DOWN BUT MY STOMACH SEEMED TO BE THE ONLY MISHAP...I FOUND A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN TI AND THE NURSE AND CONSULTANT MADE ME SOOO COMFORTABLE. Day 1: went to tthe office took valium and it made me soooo relaxed...long story short..took beofre pictures and laid me on the table the worssssstttt park is... more

“Choose Your Doctor Carefully... -...”

I had it done on upper/lower abs and love handles. The procedure itself was fine, and I wore the annoying garment afterwords as told. But my results are minimal if at all. My measurements are the same as before six months after, which is an improvement on the swelling. Other than that, no charge. more

“Worth Every Penny”

I have been considering lipo for some time because I had pockets of fat around my belly and hips that no matter how much weight I lost would not go away. I am currently not at at an ideal weight but have been working on losing weight for months. I am 5'5" and between a 12/14. I decided to go ahead and get lipo done now because I am getting married in the caribbean in November and... more

“Smart Lipo Was the Best Decision I...”

Im 25 year old and in some point I weight 185 pounds. I'm down to 145 and was looking to get rid of that big belly that I had all my life. I have a 4 year old boy and a c-section. Also I had inverted nipples which make me not like my DD breasts. Im over 1month post cirgury and I'm very happy with results. So when I first went to the free consultation. I was interested in... more

“So Far So Good - Silver Spring, MD”

I had smartlipo done yesterday on my upper and lower abs, waist, and arms. The procedure it self was not too bad. Occasionally he would hit a tender spot but he would quickly stop and re-direct the cannula. I was lightheaded and very sore immediately after but know 24 hours + later I feel great. The drainage peaked at arount 3AM and has pretty much slowed down to almost nothing. I do nor... more

“Bassically Getting my Whole Body......”

I'm a 23 year old athletic female looking to get Smart lipo on my chin, flanks, upper and lower-abs, bra line ( Back rolls) And my thighs. I have always been athletic... and never really ate too badly or much more than I am supposed to, but I dont seem to gain or lose weight. The pictures I am going to post are of me not sucking in at all, though I lose many many inches if I do suck in and... more

“Muffintop No More? - Chevy Chase, MD”

Pain free procedure. Loved my doctor. Did it because I work out regularly and eat right but just couldn't seem to get rid of my muffin top and some fat around my belly button. Pro's-not going under, less invasive,easy recovery. Con? Not sure if there is one yet! We'll see... still in my garment... but can already tell the lumps above my waist are gone! I can... more

“Male Chest and Flanks Smartlipo”

Male, 23, did smart lipo today (9 July) on chest and flanks. Pain is not that bad. Draining a good amount so changing gauze every 30 minutes. The procedure did not hurt at all, more of a mental anguish knowing that the instrument is ripping through you fiberous tissue. I can walk around with no problem after surgery. more

“Smartlipo - Flanks - Chevy Chase, MD”

I am set to get smartlipo on Friday, 4/16. Judging by the prices of those getting multiple areas done, I think that I may be paying a bit much. However, that being said, I am very happy with the doctor I chose. Although I have yet to see the product of his work, he is very well qualified on paper. At the consultation, I felt completely at ease as he took his time explaining everything to me... more

“Smart Lipo on Lower Abs and Flanks,...”

I am on my second day of laser lipo on lower abs and flanks. I work out regularly and eat healthy, but could not get rid of these areas. I was very anxious the day of surgery. My doctor and his staff were wonderful, caring and very informative throughout the process. Got on Adavan to help me relax, an another half hour later. Then a talk with my Doctor and onto the bed. On a scale of 1 to... more

“Amazing Results!”

I always carried around what I have refered to as a pooch. From the time I hit puberty my stomach was never flat and after having two kids the pooch got worse. I often thought about getting liposuction but knew that they would want to do the tummy tuck and I just did not want that big scar nor did I really want to be put under. After reading many reviews here and looking at doctor's in my... more

“Smart Lipo Works”

I had smart lipo on about every area of my body, it has changed my life for the best. At 39 years old and years of trying to get ride of fat in many areas, {edited - doctor information appears above the review for registered users} helped me with that. This is one of the finest smart lipo offices and {edited} is one of the best,being in the medical field myself I could have choose any Doctor... more

“Having Tremendous Difficulty with...”

On July 11th I had smart lipo done on my inner thighs/knees. The procedure took about 2.5 hours and was painful but bearable. I went home around noon and i had some drainage until about 9 p.m. that evening. I had moderate black and blue bruising the first day, but it had disappeared by the very next morning. It was replaced with redness - the kind of redness you get from being burned after... more

“3 Months After Smart Lipo”

3 months later.......well, I have mixed feelings.  I had my upper and lower abs, flanks, and arms done.  I should clarify, that I mean the meat that shakes underneath my arms when I raise them and shake.  I did not have circumferential arms done, which some doctors do.  As you can see form the pics, I had alot of fat in my ab area.  My measurements before the surgery... more