Muffintop No More? - Chevy Chase, MD
Pain free procedure. Loved my doctor. Did it...
Pain free procedure. Loved my doctor. Did it because I work out regularly and eat right but just couldn't seem to get rid of my muffin top and some fat around my belly button.
Pro's-not going under, less invasive,easy recovery.
Con? Not sure if there is one yet! We'll see... still in my garment... but can already tell the lumps above my waist are gone!
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Am I expecting too much? Can I change my rating of my doc?
Lipo is a funny thing because the results are immediate, in that the fat is removed... but it gets replaced by swelling. That's why most docs say to wait 3-6 months for results, when all the swelling is gone. Do you feel like you're still swollen?
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Guessing you've already had the meeting with your doc. It's never too early to ask, but I doubt he'd do anything at this point. It's usually 3-6 months before they'll think about doing corrections.
Sorry, I just saw this. The reason we hear a lot (from doctors usually, but sometimes from patients too) is that it's swelling. As long as the doctor actually removed the fat, it's gone. It's just been replaced by fluid and swelling instead, which is why results sometimes take a while to show up. The best thing is to keep taking photos (or measurements) so you can see your real results over time. You might not notice from one day to the next, since you see yourself every day.
There are a few forum threads where others have discused swelling and that sort of thing:
How soon do you see results with Smart Lipo?
Did you continue to see results 5 weeks after Smart Lipo?
Hope this helps! Please keep us posted.
Thank You
I can honestly say after now about 4 months I am...
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One thing people need to know going into this is that it really does take just about the full 6 mos. to see the final result.
Posting my 6 mos. pics before my final procedure.
Nice pics. You look great! I'm glad it all worked out for you in the end.
Thanks for sharing your Smart Lipo experience, Muffintop. How long ago did you have your surgery?
In looking at my results I am more impressed with my stomach than my flanks... I weighed myself and I was heavier than when I went in, my measurements are no different, which is concerning.. however, the handouts all say that the results are not final for 3-6 mos...
So, I'm staying positive. I saw the amount of fluid they removed from my body! And, I'm not one to focus on the weight aspect of my body.. as I know that will fluctuate a few pounds here and there each week. Stay tuned! I can't wait to get this garment off and not itch. Also, I finished my 4 Vicodin (sp?) and haven't really needed any other pain med-so that's good.
It's totally normal to wonder those things and feel depressed afterwards. It seems to happen regardless of what you've had done (a lot of of RealSelf's tummy tuckers report the same feelings). Yes, it's a lot of money to spend, but you have to remember why you did it and that you are worth investing in. :) Everything will turn out fine. It's great that you're trying to stay positive. Also, try to be as active as you can bear (with doc's permission, of course). Getting out of bed and moving around can often make your negative thoughts a bit better.
Keep us posted. :)