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Sceduled to Have Smart Lipo Feb24th. - Bangor, ME

jenchel
posted 2 years ago
updated 1 year ago

Worth It
Cost: $4,100
contours (bangor maine)

Hi everyone. I went to have my before pics done...

13 Feb 2011
10 days pre

Hi everyone. I went to have my before pics done last wednesday and it all seems too real. My doctor seems awsome and said not to worry that he does a great job and i wont regret it. I told him this is a one shot deal for me. He is expected to take out 3500 cc or more. I am 5'3 180 pounds. I am right on the border of not doing it for the bmi is too high.

So I got my pre procedure medication and I believe I wont have trouble during the procedure. he did say the only thing I may feel is the first cut where they inject the numbing medication under the skin but he will also give me extra meds when i get ot the office so that I will be pretty happy.

Day 11 / wow i am starting to reduce some of the...

7 Mar 2011
11 days post

day 11 / wow i am starting to reduce some of the sswelling. pain is minimual now. but the swelling does go down.

Photo Update

12 Mar 2011
16 days post

Photo Update

19 Mar 2011
22 days post

HELLO EVERYONE. TODAY I WENT FOR MY 3 MONTH EXAM....

19 May 2011
3 months post

HELLO EVERYONE. TODAY I WENT FOR MY 3 MONTH EXAM. I LOST 6 POUNDS AND 8 INCHES SO I GUESS I HAVE CHANGED. BUT I AM LEFT WITH TO ME ALOT OF EXCESS SKIN. BUT THEY TELL ME THE SKIN IS STILL CONTOURING AND MAY SHRINK MORE. BUT THEY ENCOURAGED ME TO DIET AND EXCERCISE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN 3 MONTHS. I MAY HAVE TO HAVE A NOTHER PROCEDURE TO HAVE THE EXCESS SKIN REMOVED..

Disappoointed now. i am almost months out and i...

4 Aug 2011
6 months post

disappoointed now. i am almost months out and i still a good size tire. I am gooing back in a month to discuss a retouch. I hate the idea of doing this. they told me that what i am seeing is skin that didnt tighten. my husband says its alot more then skin. they measured 8 inches last time. I exercise and diet but nothing seems to change. I paid alot and hate the idea of putting out more that i cant..

I am pretty satisfied with some results . at least...

20 Oct 2011
8 months post

I am pretty satisfied with some results . at least 50 percent better. I didnt realize that I would have so much skin that didnt shrink or go away.

Hello well it is gonna be one year since my smart...

2 Feb 2012
1 year post

hello well it is gonna be one year since my smart lipo. im pretty ok with my end results and excercising is showing results. the only thing is i realize i was large in the waist so i have skin that didnt all shrink in the healing process. wondering if with weight loss will some of this skin leave?

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jess789 17 Aug 2011

It's been a dramatic change! I'm about your same weight, & I will be going under procedure on Sept. 1st., I'm scared but excited also. Did you need to get the retouch?

jenchel 24 Aug 2011

hi i am going to my 6 month visit next week. last three months ago i was down 8 inches total. we will talk about retouch. i will post an updateoon. he tells ,me its mostly skin.but maybe something else can be done for skin shrinkage. we will see. good luck to you jess.email me anytime and read my profile from 6 months ago.

jess789 24 Aug 2011

I will, thanks! & keep in touch.

sweetdreams34 8 Aug 2011

Hi. I know that you weren't completely thrilled with your results but I think that's because you had some excess skin before the surgery. I have to admit though, your stomach looks 50% better than it did before you had lipo. I think that you got very good, realistic results. I hope you aren't discouraged. If you want a totally flat stomach, you should get a tummy tuck. It's twice the cost and twice the down time after surgery, but you will get that flat tummy you desire.

jenchel 24 Aug 2011

i knew that i wouldnt have a flat belly. but i thank you for your compliment. my 6 month is next week. I am exercising more now and eating better. i may look into skin removal. maybe not and yes this a realisic outcome for my size,,

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 23 Mar 2011

Wow, your pics look awesome! Such a change already, even with the swelling and all that's still going on.

amalgam49 20 Mar 2011

You have such a great improvement, you must be thrilled!

jenchel 19 Mar 2011

the new pics are three week post op. lots of stretch marks..three children.

jenchel 16 Mar 2011

Thank you. I can't wait till all the swelling goes down.

JENNTY 16 Mar 2011

u look gud hunney....i can tell ur gonna be a knock out!

amalgam49 15 Mar 2011

Looks like you are coming along nicely with your results! I had my lipe 2/28 and things are going very well so far. Good luck to you, looking forward to seeing your future pictures!

JENNTY 7 Mar 2011

How are you doing please post sum pics!

jenchel 8 Mar 2011

these pics were before. its almost 2 weeks this thurs. i will post some changes this week. major change. swelling is starting to come down..

JENNTY 8 Mar 2011

can't wait to see them!@

jenchel 12 Mar 2011

hi i posted some recent photos yours looks great too

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 14 Feb 2011

Good luck with your surgery! If you haven't seen it already, you may want to check out "10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Liposuction," which was written by other RealSelfers after their surgery. It's got some great tips on what to expect.