How soon do you see results with Smart LIpo?
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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unregistered guest
27 Feb 2008
I had smartlipo done at beginning of November 2007. I had my inner and outer thighs and my bingo wings done. I have not seen any results and my measurements have not changed. The doctor used the laser and then suctioned manually with a big syringe apparatus. I went back yesterday and he said it works for some people and not for others. He wants me to go back and have more fat suctioned manually ???? I didnt diet or exercise much more after the procedure, does anyone think this is the cause for it not working?
unregistered guest
2 Mar 2008
I would like to have smart lipo done. It sounds like it could really work. I need some feedback on if anyone has had it done in the Portland area. Do you need to diet and exercise rigorously for the next few weeks, months, etc.? Do you get a diet from the doctor when the procedure is done? What are the health risks? Tracy
unregistered guest
10 Mar 2008
does just the tightening work without the suction? for areas that JUST need tightening? Does anyone know?
unregistered guest
23 Mar 2008
Does anyone know how old you have to be to have this procedure done?
unregistered guest
27 Mar 2008
Hi Guest 18, Have you seen results yet? How long did it take? What areas did you get done? Was there suctions done? If so, how much? I got my procedure done 3 weeks ago and I still dont see anything. I still can't fit into my cloths. I did my upper and lower abs, I know I am not completely healed yet but I would like to think I should see something. Please give me some insite on the results if you can. Thanks! Mel
unregistered guest
29 Mar 2008
I'm thinking about having SmartLipo, Velashape or Lipolysis done and I'm not sure which is better. I'm currently doing my research and came across this site which some of your comments have help me. For those of you that have had the SmartLipo done how long were you sore, how long did you or do you have to wear the compression garment and will you be too sore to participate in extra curricular activities?
unregistered guest
10 Apr 2008
What is the recovery time? I work a strenuous job, lifting, pulling & pushing....
1 post
5 May 2008
I have the same question that many of you have asked...are the results ever noticable? I had the procedure done on my inner thighs, stomach, lovehandles and around to a bit of my back (flanks). It has been 2 weeks. My bruises are healing but I have hematomas (lumps)-noticable on the outside under the skin now in many areas. I am not too worried about that as I see it as a key part of the healing process. However, I do not notice a difference in my size AT ALL. I am confused how so much "gunk" was removed from my body yet I remain the same. The swelling feels like it is mostly gone but I am not sure...there is slight numbneess in areas. My clothes are all fitting the same as they did before. I was told that my inner thighs would be the last to show results because they are lowest of the areas done. My waist appears slimmer but I have to wonder how much of that is due to the compression garment. I have been wearing my garment all the time...I even slept in it a few nights because I found it comforting to be held in by it. I was told it takes about 2 months to really see results, up to 4-6 months for the final results yet I must admit to being sceptical at this point of it. Can anybody lend some info that could make me more optimistic about the $3500 I just dropped for this? I know that price seems pretty fair but nothing is a deal if it doesnt work.
18 posts
6 May 2008
Mic- My results were only noticeable to me. I had the procedure done to sculpt my problem areas. I didn’t lose any weight. I can tell that I had the procedure done and people who know me notice when I have showed them. The sculpting of my love handles/lower abs did help me to go down in pant sizes. It may take your body a little longer to heal from the procedure. How much fat did they removed from your body? It takes many cc’s of fat to equal one pound (I am not sure what the exact # is)- I think I had a little less than a pound removed from all my areas. Ask your MD how much was removed. I hope this helps!!!! Annie
2 posts
12 May 2008
Hi i am looking to get smartlipo I am hoping someone can send me before an after pics, I am loosing the weight before I go in so I dont have as much I guess to lose does that even matter? What is the best way to go about it? I am going to San Fransico to get it done I hope it works!!