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How soon do you see results with Smart LIpo?

By FeelinReadyon 15 Aug 2007

I am having Smart Lipo soon, and I was wondering how soon you can see results. I know what I have read, but I wanted to hear from those who have actually had the procedure. Also, I am worried that the compression garment won't fit under my clothes comfortably and that I will have nothing to wear to work!! Any input on the procedure would be helpful and much appreciated. Thanks!!!

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mntkzl 13 May 2013
Well I am 2 months post op for smart lipo. I am seeing results as well as other around me. I am still sore and get many small fat bumps, which I massage daily. My doc told me that I did not have to wear my garment at night anymore but should still have it on during the day. I am still wearing it on occasion at night , not really sure why but it is almost like I feel I need to lol. I have not seen a lot of weight loss, but I am noticing inches on my upper and lower abs and a small amount on my flanks. I was told it could take up to 6 months to see a complete change. I am actually very happy with the results I am seeing and of course would love to see it happen faster. I found that it was hard to find clothing to wear with the garment also, especially in the warmer weather. So I chose to wear the garment when at home and after my one month checkup, my doc told me that I could switch to Flexee or something compatible. I was also told to fold a washcloth and place it at my lower abs when I have my garment on. I questioned it but I notice now why. My belly looks much better after a few hours of the towel there. Very happy with my results....
tracydawn 12 May 2013
I had smartlipo performed on my entire stomach and hips this past April 23. I have lost a total of 7 inches from my waist. I'm extremely happy with my reslts thus far. I wore the extra tight garment the first 10 days now just wear a form fitted gurdle. I feel every ayim shrinking a little bit. I haven't even been to the gym...and eating like I normally do. I was back to work oe day later!!
328xistar 12 May 2013
It's been 10 days and I'm just now feeling mostly better other than swelling and a little soreness. 7 inches? I'm in the exact same size as I was before. Who was YOUR doctor? Obv mine was an idiot. I paid almost 10k for upper lower abs, a teeny bit off hips and teeny bit off lower back. I got screwed. Want to let everyone know who this guy is so no one goes to him.
tracydawn 13 May 2013
My Dr. is located in long island..where are you? You definelty paid too much for what you had done. I'm going back June 11 for my back and back flanks.I was informed to have smart lipo done in sessions...its not safe to have too much removed all at once..your body needs time to heal. Be patient, everyones body reacts differently. I still have numbness on my lower stomach.
328xistar 13 May 2013
I told him at my post op I was disappointed with my results. He was dismissive saying "I was gonna be happy" when I questioned a revision he told me "we're not going to discuss it"!!!!!! UNREAL
328xistar 13 May 2013
He's in woodmere, NY
gerceksiz 8 Mar 2013
I had smart lp a month ago, ı have a strict diet but no result for now :(
Cboo 8 Jan 2012
I had the tickle lipo done in oct.2011. Upper lower abs flanks and arms. My waist was much smaller after the procedure and I was very happy with that. My tummy was flat also but not as much as I wanted.... My arms, the problem before was that when my arms are down, a piece of fat sticks out automatically so that was my issue and it was fixed after the tickle lipo.BUT they are still a little big and I'm not happy with them... Also the doc was suppose to laser lipo my arms along with the tickle lipo and he did not do it... For I'm not sure why.... I need to follow up on why that wasnt done... After the surgery I Walked on the treadmill a lot. And then my eating habits went bad... I wasn't watching my diet and I didn't exercise enough as I knew I should have been.... My tummy started growing again -_- my fault tho I shouldve been exercising and watching the foods I ate. My arms stayed the same. I left the full body garment on 24/7 since the beginning or this year and took the arm one off after the 2nd month as it was a pain to have on. Now back to my tummy. The doc. Tickle lipo'd it and also did some laser .... Didn't notice much tightness on my tummy either so I'm not happy with that... I think I gain like 5 Pounds after but I just dropped it so now I'm back at my original weight and I'm in the process of loosing more now and dieting better as I didn't want to tho away $4400 total cost... Hopefully all goes well now. It's been about 3 weeks since started to focus on getting back in shape. Im also hoping I won't have to redue the procedure but I will if I need to. It wasn't too bad. If you have anything else you'd like to know please ask !
AustinMummy 13 Dec 2011
i had my abdomen and flanks done 4 weeks ago but i see no improvements. i am very disappointed. anybody have the same problem?
1988 4 Feb 2013
Yes I also have the same problem not happy at all ! Others say they see but I don't no curves either
daughtersgirl 9 Feb 2013
yes me too.i haven't noticed that big of a change.i am 7 weeks out and no big change.my PS told me by the 3rd month i shld see more results so we will see.best of luck to us all.
gerceksiz 9 Mar 2013
I dont see any results though i had it from my chest to my kness! A month passed but i look fat.
328xistar 8 May 2013
yes. I had the procedure a week ago and see minimal results. No drop in clothing size. 10k is alot of money to not see a HUGE difference.
328xistar 8 May 2013
Same here. Had it done one week ago. No huge change. 1800 cc removed. what are you gonna do? Im going to have a revision....which isnt free....
Tapdns 10 May 2013
Don't do a revision- it can take up to six months to see full results.
tracydawn 12 May 2013
NO...are you sure you used a reputable Dr. I saw results 2 days later!
328xistar 12 May 2013
He sure looked reputable....I got ripped off. Big time. Paid 10k for upper lower abs teeny bit off hips and teeny bit off lower back. Still have fat in upper and lower abs. No pun intended but I'm sick to my stomach over this. I got the wool pulled over my eyes. I want a 70% refund. At my post op visit (5 days later)I told him I was disappointed with the results. He was dismissive when I told him my concern...said "your gonna be happy, trust me" when I questioned him about a revision he told me "we weren't going to discuss it". WHAT???????
mntkzl 13 May 2013
You will see results. It takes a month to really see a small change. But I am 2 months post op and am seeing some awesome changes in my inches. Be patient. it is definitely not immediate...
328xistar 13 May 2013
How many cc's did you have removed?
Kane 30 Sep 2011
Do you people realize that the only benefit of liposuction is NOT getting rid of the fat, is destroying the fat cells, the reason why u have problem areas is due to a big amount of fat cells in that area, lipo reduces this amount, which means that you have to lose weigth after the lipo, so your area reduces even more, and maintain the results .. with less fat cells you wont likely gain fat on those areas, in fact it might go somewhere else, but you still have to try to lose weigth after lipo and keep it off Some people say they dont see results, the reason of this is because -you have some sort of loose skin (considering most people here are women, so yeah you have some loose skin, lipo doesnt fix loose skin regardless of what a doctor tells you) -you probably in your 30s or 40s or 50s, and dont have the greatest elasticity in your skin as in your early 20s I have researched and people have had great results with smart lipo are always young men due to these factors -they dont have loose skin -they have good elasticity
buttabeen 9 Mar 2013
well I'm 33, and a woman and I'm 3 days post lipo on my inner thighs and I have no loose skin. I have elasticity. I depends on the person. healing and RESULTS is are very INDIVIDUAL. Different strokes for different folks. Ijs
gerceksiz 11 Mar 2013
How is your eating habit like?
wilberhunter 21 Sep 2011
I think it depends on the surface. But for your fast recovery, do a light exercise.
gerceksiz 11 Mar 2013
I ve started doing exercise i hope it works:-(
gella 23 Jul 2011

I did my abs may 27, its now end of july, my abs look bigger, friends keep asking me if i'm pregnant, my abs is hard as a rock, at first the doc tell me that i will see full results in 3mts, because of the size of my abs now i went back to him yesterday, now he tell me i have to wait for 6mts to see full results, i met a lady there that did hers 8mts ago, absolutely no results, she was cursing the doc, now he offer her free tummy tuck, this is crazy

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