How was your Smartlipo recovery?

Hey yall! I had Smart Lipo one week ago today on my abdomen, back and flanks. And while I am still a little sore, I have been to work the past 5 days...though I do think I have overdone it a few times. I do agree with you, Marie, I feel I should be smaller too, but my doc told me I would be swollen and would not see the immediate results as soon as I thought I would so I am waiting... I went for a check up last Thursday and they said I am healing fine. They gave my an ultrasound massage on the areas and I gotta say, that helped A LOT! I have purchased my own machine and am waiting for it to arrive. The doc said that doing the ultrasound massage as often as possible will help the swelling and healing...and it did help with the pain level. I am glad I did it...just waiting to voice criticism when I get all healed and less puffy feeling. Anyway, its good to hear all of you, Ill keep you updated on my progress...but I recommend you all do the ultrasound massage. IT WORKS!

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I've been reading all of the reviews/comments on this website for weeks (and hearing of everyone's personal experience has been very helpful!) I just had SmartLipo (outer thighs) yesterday! I'm normally 117lbs, 5'3"--- and had a small fatty area that I've been trying to get rid of on my thighs... so I finally went for it! The procedure was fairly painless (I'd say "uncomfortable" if anything)--- however, I wouldn't say this is something I could do on my "lunch hour" as some tout this to be. I had some "leaking" post-op yesterday but was warned in advanced by my Doc and his staff so I wasn't too frightened... a little sore today (like I ran a 100 miles on the treadmill!) Hoping to see results soon!! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.

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I had my lower back and upper abs done yesterday. For me, the lower back was almost unbearably painful then the local anaesthetic was being put in. I was crying with the pain. If felt exactly as it was, large needles being put under my skin and rotated. I am not a baby when it comes to pain, I have had 4 children, 3 of those naturally with no pain relief. I have to say having my lower back done was almost as bad (but in a different way) to being in labour. Awful and I would never put myself through that again. I almost told the doctor not to do my upper abs but this was the area I most wanted doing, I had a big lump of fat there from a past traditional lipo. So, i went ahead. That part was fine, minimal pain at all and I'm really pleased I didn't bail out of it. I am swollen like a beach ball today and sore, tylenol are helping but I am stiff and sore. This wasn't the quick lunchtime treatment I was sold but I am hoping the results help me to forget the horrible experience I had.

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I had my flanks and upper/lower abs done. It's been 3 weeks still swollen and have some pain. I thought it was going to be a 2 week ordeal. Still waiting on results.....

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I had the procedure done on 7-6-09 and then a breast aug on the following day. I was told I would be in more pain from the breast aug then from the smart lipo (which I got done to my thighs, flanks, and abs). THEY LIED!!! I took 10 days off of work. My breasts are fine but I am super stiff and still very very very VERY sore from the lipo. I am bruised and forced to take more time off of work. Any one have any suggestions to a quicker recovery??

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I must be slow at healing and seeing results. But I still have discomfort/swelling and am kind of sorry I did this. All I can do is wait. It's been a mo. and 1/2.

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I had a procedure on my abs & "love handles" 8 days ago which the doctor used a combo of Slim Lipo, Vaser (ultrasound) & Bodyjet (water) to break up the fat. They gave me meds for pain, anxiety & nausea before hand then used lidoacaine so I wouldn't feel any pain in the local area. I remember being awake for the procedure but not a lot of pain except a little on my left side where I think the Dr. hit some muscle (ow!). I only had about 24 hours of drainage but the swelling still is taking a while to go down. So far I can see a little results in my upper abs but my mid & lower abs & pelvic area are very swollen (gravity?) along with bruising at my pelvic area & some small spots here & there. Even though the "compression garment" (long girdle) I have seems to be holding together well I am tired of being in it already. I had the procedure done on a Friday then took the following Monday off so I wouldn't have to rush my recovery. I am having to really take it easy at work (no heavy lifting, etc) so as not to strain myself or overdo it. I seem to be recovering well but I feel worn down from it all & I don't like having to wear extra baggy pants because of the treatment (I wanted to get smaller not bigger!). Like everyone here I wish I could see quicker results, but I'm confident that after the swelling goes down & I'm back to my normal activity level it will look better. It just doesn't get that way as soon as I would like it to! I'm sure most would agree... I will share more info as I see progress. I hope everyone else sharing similar experiences is doing well! :-)

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Hello! I had Smart Lipo 12 days ago on my butt, saddlebags and backs of my thighs, and I am wearing the compression garment 24/7 (even though they said I can take it off for up to 8 hours per day on my second week of recovery.) I'd rather err on the safe side. Next Tuesday, I'm going to start a series of 3 VelaShape treatments, one each week for 3 weeks, to smooth everything else out (I hope!!!) Has anyone else done Vela Shape after Smart Lipo? I am a 29 year old female, I don't consume any starch or processed foods/sugar, and I am physically fit, but I had disproportionate fat deposits on my lower half. I have also had awful cellulite since I was 10 years old. I can see that the swelling has gone down and I am very pleased with the circumferential reduction, but when I take off my garment to shower, I can still see some dimples that looks like cellulite. Will the Vela correct that? For those of you who were wondering, I needed to take 3 days off from work. I had a total of 8 incisions: one on each saddlebag, one at the lower thigh on each leg, and two in each butt cheek. The drainage afterward was the weirdest part. It wasn't really blood... it was the numbing fluid mixed with a tinge of blood. I had to pee every hour the day following the procedure because a lot of the saline numbing fluid that they had under my skin was absorbed. It was moderately painful at times (during the aspiration) but I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. If anyone can comment on the effectiveness of Vela Shape after Smart Lipo to plump things up and smooth things out, I'd be so grateful! My expectations are not out of line (I know the results won't be totally perfect.) I am trying to stay positive about that aspect of it. I am still in the garment, hoping that there is some benefit to playing it safe, but those dimples are still very frustrating. Thanks!!

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this is day 8 of my vaser lipo and the last couple of days have actually been moore painful and the area is really swollen, I hope it is the swelling that is making it look as big as pre op, I had upper and lower abdomen. I had very little bruising just a little in the left hand lower area. I di return to work on day 4 and could have come back early although the more time you have to rest is better, painkillers work well, it itchesand feels very tender. How it looks now though, size wise, I would feel robbed if this is the result.

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I am 48 years old and have always had these saddlebags that i could never get rid of. I am going to see a Dr today for my consultation to have my inner/outer thighs done and i am contemplating getting my lower stomach done. After reading these comments i am a bit wary.... On the initial visit i had with the nurse to explain the procedure i was told that the after procudure pain would feel very sore, muscle soreness, much like you would feel after beginning a new very strenuous workout. I am also concerned now about the lumps and bumps everyone is commenting on. I definitely want to get rid of hte bags but will i look worse being smaller and deformed?

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