POSTED UNDER Liposuction REVIEWS
NEEDED - Abdominal/ Flank Lipo
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After a year of lurking on realself, I decided...
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After a year of lurking on realself, I decided that its time for me to finally post about what I am looking for, in hopes of help from the community.
I am a 23 year old female, 5'10, 168lbs, and I am interested in getting liposuction to my abdomen and flanks. Over the past year, I became obsessed with realself, but realized after 3 consultations with doctors in the Charlotte area, I needed to change my lifestyle before trying cosmetic surgery. So over this time, I lost 30 lbs (YAYYYYY!!), and I became so much happier with the person looking back at me in the mirror. Even though overall, I had lost more weight than I thought I could, I still want more (of course!). Although I'm still not at my goal weight of 150lbs, I am ready to move forward with getting liposuction.
In February 2013, I was injected with a kenalog steroid by my family practitioner to treat severe hives. Unfortunately, I noticed after a couple of months that I had a huge indentation in my right buttock, where the shot was given to me. I researched it, and found out that this occurs when the steroid is inserted into the tissue, and not into the muscle. Long story short, the Dr. admitted to their fault and asked for me to wait a few months to see if it will heal naturally. As of September 2013, the indentation and discoloration is still there. The Dr. consulted a cosmetic surgeon and was informed that fat grafting could reverse the issue, so now I am looking to get fat grafting on the side of my buttock. The indentation is horrible! I am also adamant about the Dr. paying for the procedure since my insurance will not cover it.
Long story shortened down just a tad, I need help from the community! I am willing to travel to my plastic surgeon, if he/she is the ONE! I need recommendations. I've read great stories, and bad. I've seen great results from one doctor, and in the same breath, results that were lackluster. Some doctors that have caught my attention...
1. Dr. Kortesis (Charlotte) - I had a great consultation with him, his facility was nice, and I corresponded with an amazing woman last year who used him, and helped me during my consultation. However, his price with everything included is $12,000, which seems too pricey.
2. Dr. Jimerson (Atlanta) - The pictures of his BBLs are amazing! Although I dont want the BBL, I see the lipo that he has done on the girls abdomens, and think he can do a great job. Downside is that it is impossible to reach the office. I have emailed, with no response, and called to only be disconnected without being able to leave a voicemail. Last year I did get quick responses back via email, but I think that since he has blown up on tv (Love & Hip Hop), things have changed.
3. Dr. David Hansen - Have you seen SarahSorge's before and after? Her tummy is absolutely gorgeous! I am definitely considering Dr. Hansen, but want to make sure that he is THE Dr. since is located all the way in Beverly Hills.
Please provide me with any feedback that you may have. I have uploaded pics from a year ago, today, and wish list pics! Although I am only 23 and could probably work my ass off in the gym to get the rest of this fat off, Im ready to treat myself and transform my tummy! I've never had a "wash board" tummy, and I definitely think it's time!
Thank you all!!
I am a 23 year old female, 5'10, 168lbs, and I am interested in getting liposuction to my abdomen and flanks. Over the past year, I became obsessed with realself, but realized after 3 consultations with doctors in the Charlotte area, I needed to change my lifestyle before trying cosmetic surgery. So over this time, I lost 30 lbs (YAYYYYY!!), and I became so much happier with the person looking back at me in the mirror. Even though overall, I had lost more weight than I thought I could, I still want more (of course!). Although I'm still not at my goal weight of 150lbs, I am ready to move forward with getting liposuction.
In February 2013, I was injected with a kenalog steroid by my family practitioner to treat severe hives. Unfortunately, I noticed after a couple of months that I had a huge indentation in my right buttock, where the shot was given to me. I researched it, and found out that this occurs when the steroid is inserted into the tissue, and not into the muscle. Long story short, the Dr. admitted to their fault and asked for me to wait a few months to see if it will heal naturally. As of September 2013, the indentation and discoloration is still there. The Dr. consulted a cosmetic surgeon and was informed that fat grafting could reverse the issue, so now I am looking to get fat grafting on the side of my buttock. The indentation is horrible! I am also adamant about the Dr. paying for the procedure since my insurance will not cover it.
Long story shortened down just a tad, I need help from the community! I am willing to travel to my plastic surgeon, if he/she is the ONE! I need recommendations. I've read great stories, and bad. I've seen great results from one doctor, and in the same breath, results that were lackluster. Some doctors that have caught my attention...
1. Dr. Kortesis (Charlotte) - I had a great consultation with him, his facility was nice, and I corresponded with an amazing woman last year who used him, and helped me during my consultation. However, his price with everything included is $12,000, which seems too pricey.
2. Dr. Jimerson (Atlanta) - The pictures of his BBLs are amazing! Although I dont want the BBL, I see the lipo that he has done on the girls abdomens, and think he can do a great job. Downside is that it is impossible to reach the office. I have emailed, with no response, and called to only be disconnected without being able to leave a voicemail. Last year I did get quick responses back via email, but I think that since he has blown up on tv (Love & Hip Hop), things have changed.
3. Dr. David Hansen - Have you seen SarahSorge's before and after? Her tummy is absolutely gorgeous! I am definitely considering Dr. Hansen, but want to make sure that he is THE Dr. since is located all the way in Beverly Hills.
Please provide me with any feedback that you may have. I have uploaded pics from a year ago, today, and wish list pics! Although I am only 23 and could probably work my ass off in the gym to get the rest of this fat off, Im ready to treat myself and transform my tummy! I've never had a "wash board" tummy, and I definitely think it's time!
Thank you all!!
CharlotteBelle's provider
UPDATED FROM CharlotteBelle
Wish Pictures
So, I forgot to include my wish list pictures on my first review... My thoughts have been that once I get all of this fat out, I can really work hard in the gym to get those abs & continue to reduce my body fat. "Helenes Transformation" really gives me hope that with a trusted Dr. and motivation to eat right and exercise even after the surgery, you can have the body that you have always wanted. Then on the other hand, I think about everything that could go wrong and I am petrified!
I didnt realized how harsh the recovery is, and how long you have to wear the garments for! I have been blessed to have great elastic skin, no stretch marks at all (even with the gaining and losing weight of 30+ lbs), and a curvaceous body structure. So sometimes I wonder am I just being too vain? Then again, its something that I feel will make me even happier when I look in the mirror.
I'll be making my decision in the next few weeks. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed! Thanks to everyone who has reached out to me thus far.
I didnt realized how harsh the recovery is, and how long you have to wear the garments for! I have been blessed to have great elastic skin, no stretch marks at all (even with the gaining and losing weight of 30+ lbs), and a curvaceous body structure. So sometimes I wonder am I just being too vain? Then again, its something that I feel will make me even happier when I look in the mirror.
I'll be making my decision in the next few weeks. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed! Thanks to everyone who has reached out to me thus far.
Replies (4)
September 9, 2013
You are beautiful as you are but I totally understand your desire to do this. I hope you get the results you want. Just be 100% prepared for the emotional highs and lows. I think everyone looks great the day after surgery but swelling can happen at any time, even 4 weeks post op like mine did, and totally play with your mind. The more reviews I read the more I realise that not everyone has great results. Some people have superb results and others have issues. You are young and your skin looks in great shape so with a good PS that really knows how to sculpt your body rather than just suck out the fat you should look amazing. I wish you all the best. Keep us updated when you have made the decision.
September 9, 2013
I have to wonder, too, if anyone who has 'superb' results later on down the line considering fat re-distribution and subsequent health problems. I wonder how many posts results one year on post op. Because at first, it can look awesome.
June 7, 2014
Charlottebelle if you still get these messages I'd love to provide you some info that can help!
UPDATED FROM CharlotteBelle
Not Impressed w/ Dr. Yovino
Its been a little over a year since I had Lipo with Dr. Yovino in Beverly Hills, and I am still not impressed with my results. I had lost over 30lbs before I had the procedure, ate healthy, and exercised often, so there is no reason why my stomach never became flat after lipo. I allowed my mom to talk me out of going to Dr. Hansen because he didn't have a lot of reviews, which I highly regret. Yovino was nice, but once the procedure was over, he and his nurses were not attentive with follow up questions. They insisted to just give it time, and I would see great results. Although my waist did get smaller, I have almost the same stomach as I did before. Frankly, he didn't take out enough fat. I am now going for another round of abdominal lipo.
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January 17, 2015
Congratulations on making a decision and finding the courage to have your procedure. However, more money does not mean better results. Thanking you for sharing your pictures and story. Give yourself time to heal from having the surgery. Based off of your post op picture of 2 weeks, you are still swollen. You would need at least 3-6 months for the swelling to subside. Hang in there follow your doctor's orders, go to your follow up appointment, and I'm sure you'll be delighted with your results, after full recovery, minus swelling. Take care, best wishes.
March 1, 2015
I did the same thing. How many cc's did he remove the first time? My round two was 175cc
March 1, 2015
I had 3600cc removed and it made a big difference. I have a little pouch that needs fixing but as I am almost 2 years post surgery I guess I will have to pay for it to be done. I am nervous about going back again as emotionally I found the experience really hard. I have lost a lot of weight through illness but have started to gain it back and guess where it has gone? That's right, straight onto my lipo'd areas especially my back fat which had gone but is coming back. As this was the hardest area to 'sculpt' and the most painful, I don't want a cannula anywhere near it again!!!. I was put on Amitriptyline for chronic pain (IBS). It helped a bit with the IBS but gave me horrible headaches and I gained 4kgs in 4 weeks (all on my back - haha!). I have come off the amitrip so I am hoping that the fat will disappear (my diet did not change - amitrip just made me gain weight). Good luck if you decide to do round 2. I hope you get the results you are after. Maybe try a different surgeon who can give you realistic expectations. Chickchick - 175cc is minimal. Where did he get such a small amount from? My 3600cc was the max my surgeon would do but I think he could have taken at least another 1000cc for a better result.
March 2, 2015
I had 1300cc removed the first time but I was unhappy with my belly. I had 175cc removed at the touch up.
April 1, 2015
Hi ! So glad I am not the only one feeling this way too. I had surgery a few months back with dr Y as well and dont think he took enough fat. I had high expectations and left with a tummy :-/ have you gone for a second round? if so with who?
February 9, 2016
Yes, I went to Dr. Ortega in Miami and love my results now!! There is no reason we should still have tummies after, especially if you are like me, someone who is not extremely over weight.
September 1, 2016
Did you ever end up getting lipo with a diff doctor? I am considering dr yovino for lipo, but I'm also concerned if he will remove enough fat as I also am looking to get a FLAT stomach.
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