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I decided to go with Smart Lipo - Great Experience - Atlanta, GA

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Two weeks post op: Last night I removed my garment...

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S2January 25, 2012
WORTH IT$5,250
Two weeks post op: Last night I removed my garment for two hours. The swelling was horrible. All the small lumps and bumps I normally see got way worse. And I was surprise by the number of divots. But it was also really encouraging because they went back down to what is normal for right now after I put my garment back on for a while. Bumps are visible in new pics.

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Dr. Jay Kulkin

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Amazing doctor! He is an expert in this field and he is very available. I texted him a question on a Sunday after my procedure and he called me back in about 15 seconds.

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S2
January 25, 2012
Tomorrow will be two weeks post op. I started getting little bumps in my lower abdomen this week. They are painful but I have been trying to do massage, though perhaps a little too vigorously as I caused a few little bruises. I was a little worried about them because I kept reading stuff that said usually they go away but something they don't. I was reassured last night when they got worse but then got better. I have been wearing my garment all the time. When I take it off to wash it, I wear spanx. Anyway, I wasn't wearing anything for about 2 hours last night, and the swelling was crazy. There were huge bumps and divots and it was a mess. But, after I put my garment back on, after a few hours, everything was back to "normal" - my tummy was only a slight mess, which is visible in the new pictures. It was reassuring though to see the problem areas get worse and then get better.
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kmsn
February 2, 2012
I had smart lipo about 8 weeks ago, and I'm still swollen. Extremely depressing. Does having children really have an impact on the recovery process?
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C711
February 5, 2012
I thought I commented yesterday, but just checked and it is not here? Anyway, I am really considering doing this soon and appreciate you sharing your experience? How are you doing now? Is the swelling going down? You look great! Thanks for sharing...
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KAIDC
February 9, 2012
How are you feeling?
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S2
March 12, 2012
So, it has been about 2 months now. I am feeling pretty good. When I run long distances I feel a little sore on my sides after a while. And, I am still having some swelling. It is kind of interesting. In the morning when I wake up, my tummy is pretty much even but still has a small area on each side that looks a little puffy. I am probably the only one that can see it. But, by the end of the day, the puffy areas are a lot worse. So, I guess that is swelling since it gets worse as the day goes on. But someones I wonder if I will need a small revision done. Overall, I am feeling good and consider myself 95% recovered.
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One week post op: The only change in how I look...

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S2January 19, 2012
One week post op: The only change in how I look since day 4 is that the bruises are getting a lot better. The bruising is only really noticeable the sides now and they are more yellow than purple. I am still sore, but it is getting better. The sides are worse and right around my belly button. Also, around my c-section scar is sore. The doctor spent some time freeing up the scar. Looks better but sore. The only really bummer is that I have little puffy areas on either side of my belly button. The doc said they may or may not resolve in time but it was a simple touch up if needed. I have to keep reminding myself I am only one week post.

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Day 4 - Soreness is getting a lot better and is...

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S2January 16, 2012
Day 4 - Soreness is getting a lot better and is now more sore than pain except for one area in my side where I occasionally have shooting pains. Bruising is getting better. Swelling is about the same.

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nurseblue
January 18, 2012
I am going to have I-Lipo done next week. Will post how that goes. It's amazing what doctor's can do. I have had a hard time losing 30 pounds and hopefully that will give the fat a boost! Good luck on your recovery!!
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S2
January 20, 2012
Good luck and thanks.
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KAIDC
January 19, 2012
You look great. I'm wondering why I didn't come out flat flat like you did.
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S2
January 20, 2012
I looked at your pictures and from what I could tell you looked pretty flat, too. I have no idea what causes different people to have different results. There is another girl on here that had the same procedure by the same doctor and we had similar body shapes and sizes going into it and out results look completely different. I think with the tummy area, the results are impacted by how much fat is behind the muscles and by any muscle separation from having children.
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