How was your Smartlipo recovery?

I had liposuction a month ago in Bangkok at a Cosmetic surgeons office. He took 2 kilos of pure fat from my abdomen area. He was quite surprised how much he took out. The local anesthesia started to wear off during the procedure and I was SCREAMING in pain and asked him to stop which he did. It felt like I was being stabbed - which I was under my skin by his suction. I stayed at a hotel that night and woke up to soaken wet PJs, bedspread, sheets, matress etc. I wish I had been warned better about what to expect. My question is to any doctors or patients out there is that I had this procedure over a month ago and my stomach is still in pain. I can do everything but it is still painful- I am wondering that since the doctor took so much pure fat out that this is normal? Since he was literally jabbing me inside with a stick perhaps this is normal and takes time to heal? Would there be any other reason why I would be in pain this long? Thank you

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The laser in SmartLipo results in blood vessel coagulation, which means you will have less bruising with your SmartLipo procedure compared with standard liposuction. As a result, you can expect much less discomfort and downtime with Smart Lipo than with conventional liposuction. In fact let me share with you the experiences that we've had in our practice. Both my wife and I are surgeons that perform Smart Lipo. About a year ago, I had my abdomen and love handles done by her one morning. Around midnight that night another surgeon in town needed help in the operating room and paged me. Without any difficulty I went to the operating room and assisted that surgeon in his emergency case. I did not have to take a single pain pill after my procedure and had no trouble working that night. For my wife I performed two separate Smart Lipo procedures on her. The first time I did her abdomen and love handles and the very next day she came to work and saw about 50 patients in clinic with me. The next time I did her arms and outer thighs, and the very next day she performed four operations. On our office manager, we performed Smart Lipo of her chin and she stayed in the officesaw patients that very same day. Each person is different and has different recovery times. These are some real-world examples from our practice.

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Thanks for the response Jan, I read too many magazines thinking the smart lipo was a quicker fix than the traditional lipo method. I lead a fairly active lifestyle therefore I thought my skinny jeans minus the thigh fat would fit soon after the surgery. The opposite is happening I seem to be gaining weight although I live my garment and drink at least 40 oz of water a day, I just hate wearing sweat pants. I spoke to her office and cancelled my appointment with my Dr. last week because I understand it's too early to complain but I will be going to see her this week Thursday, which is 2 weeks post op. My Dr. is Dr. Falcon of Body Solutions in Philadelphia.

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Hi Jan I bought me a electric hand massager some vitamin E oil and some Kettlebells for exercising and massage of tender areas. I'm pleased thus far and trying to find a solution to the large scar/ incision in the center of my back which is hard to reach and healing badly. An suggestions for the itching?

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I had Smartlipo today and I am sore,oozing, and stingy. Will I be able to fly home in 2 days?

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Recovery from SmartLipo depends on a few factors. What area and how many areas are treated at the same time? How much fat is removed? How sensitive you are to pain? How well do you heal? After performing more then 500 smartLipo since it was FDA approved in 2006, these are the guidelines. You should not drive after the procedure; you should be able to drive the next day. Start walking the same day. Return to stationary work with in 2 days. No hot tub, swimming, running, jumping for 2 weeks. Return to exercise 2-4 weeks. 90% healed in 4-6 weeks

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I had smart lipo on my stomach and flanks on 4-14-09. I has a baby 7 months ago and couldn't get rid of my stomach even with working out. After smart lipo I saw a flat stomach immediately when I got home. My sides were gone. I am swollen in those areas however no bruising I am happy with Dr.Stein. Looking better each day. I would say down time about a week as well. Lastly, the procedure was not pain free like I thought. The numbing meds did not help with me. I would advise general anesthesia.

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Hi, I realize this is insanely early, but I had smart lipo two days ago, and I can not stand up straight with the garment on. When I got left the doctors office I could stand and walk, but today I woke up and could only walk with a huge hunch, will this last the next 12 days?

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Maybe you're a bit stiff. you should probably take your pain med so you can starighten out a little.

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I had SL on my abs & flanks 4 days ago. I'm still hurting. I'm black & blue and am very swollen. I hope this was worth it.

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