I had 1000cc's removed with smart lipo three weeks ago and don't see much difference as of now . I am 5'9" 155lbs ,24yr old female . I had three areas done - hips+lower and upper abd. I wonder why the doctor only removed that much since I know they can go up to 5000cc's . I can still grab the fat on my love handles ....I'm pretty dissapointed with the result as of now .
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March 15, 2011
Answer: Liposuction results can not be determined at three weeks
After liposuction, it is always a good idea to wear sometight compression for at least six weeks. This helps decrease the swelling faster and help retrain to skin to tighten up over time. However, it is almost impossible to wear tight compression 24h a day. Taking a break for a...
While 300cc's may not seem like a lot of fat, but in someone who is "athletic and toned" as you describe yourself, it can be significant. This is essentially the size of a small grapefruit. Liposuction is best as a contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure, so losing...
In my experience smartlipo liposculpture can be performed on people who smoke. This is because there is little damage to the blood vessels of the neck with this procedure.