Laser Lipo helped vertical Csection Scar Pooch on Lower Abdomen 22 Years Later Alexandria, VA

Hello all! So I had an emergency csection on my tummy 22 years ago. Because of the emergency I was left with a potruding horizontal scar (belly button to pubic area) which appeared to be raised still after all these years. That scar left me with a pooch that just would not quit. I have always been relatively fit/thin but my lower stomach has bothered me for years. I had consultations before where doctors recommended a tummy tuck to relieve the unsightly scar but I was terrified of that procedure. It wasn't the scar itself which bothered me so much as it was the fat which seem to always settle there. I am 125 lbs respectfully and stand at 5'7 so for me to have a pooch the size of two hambumgers was very unsightly. It was like having my backside on my frontside lol (but trust me it hasn't been funny. I was hopeful that this procedure would at the very lease flatten the scar and remove the fat but I wasn't expectig a miracle. I am two weeks post op and the procedure wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but it was very uncomfy at times. I think its more scary if you look at youtube videos because you have this boogie monster image of a procedure in your mind and your psyche starts to overtake you.

I was a nervous wreck in the waiting room because all I could do was think about that long cannula being inside my body and a needle the size of a ruler poking me. The truth is...It wasn't like that at all...so don't watch videos right before having this done :) The nurse weighed me first, took my blood pressure and said I was very relaxed-hah! I said really, I can't tell! I laid on the table with the disposable panties they gave me and my bra for what seemed like an eternity (in actuality it was probably 10 minutes) I was administerd an anxiety pill, an antibiotic, and a pain reliever and then the fun began. After 10 minutes the Dr came in who is just lovely and sweet along with the nurse. He asked me what type of music I like and my mind was so scrambled I just said old school Miles Davis which was perfect-very relaxing. He then whiped my stomach area with what I believe was betadine and it was soooo cold. I laid there thinking why did I do this. The nurse said that I could squeeze her hands if I needed to and I am sorry to that nurse because once the procedure started I was squeezing her hands for all they were worth! Not because I was in pain but because of the anticipated pain. The doctor numbed me with very quick needle points z9I never felt the burning sensation most people talk about and a couple minutes passed. I was waiting on the anxiety pill to kick in but it kicked in when I got home. T The doctor cut four very smaill incision areas on my body-left and right side right above my hips and right and left side above my breast plate. I had both upper and lower abs done. he next part I believe was a liquefiying of fat with a long tube. It felt strange but not painful knowing I had a tube inside of me. That process took what I am guessing is 15-20 minutes. I did fill a pinching near the area where I was only skin and bones. but it lasted less than 5 seconds. After that came the suction which I believed is called a cannula which was inserted in me. That was the weirdest part. If you can imagine a very small vacuum being inside you sucking fat and fluids out you get the picture but not as dramatic as all that. That part actually felt comfortable to me but yet and still I squeezed the nurses hands, at one point she went and got me gobs of tissue to squeeze lol...sorry! I think they were out of stress balls, so if you have this done be sure to bring a pair of your own, it will definitely help. After Dr Segev was done he had me stand up to make sure the results were satisfactory. 40 minutes into the procedure I was done and thankful I survived it.! The two nurses helped me off of the bed and immediately placed me into a binder which sort of reminds me of a spankx leotard just with the breast uncovered and a white compression garment on top of the binder. They the give you a checklist to follow during your recovery and instructions on how to wear the compression garments. All in all on a pain scale of 1-10 during the procedure I would honestly say a 4 and thats with my own self inflicted anxiety. I will post more concerning my progress since its been two weeks along with pictures soon. Keep in mind there is a scar on my belly but that was there before.
I will also post pictures...unfortunately I don't have a before because I hated that belly but maybe Dr Segev will give me one that the nurse took at the beginning of the procedure. I am two weeks post op and feel great. Tummy still a little swollen but am wearing my binders daily. I see a dramatic improvement but because of my previous scar/scar tissue I will probably take a little longer than most for my optimal result.