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Liposuction to Inner Thighs & Cellulaze - Australia, AU

UPDATED FROM renata_clara
2 years post

2 Year update

renata_claraNovember 22, 2016
WORTH IT$6,000
Can't believe it’s been over two years since my procedure. I am still around the same weight (62/63kg) and am still looking to lose a few kgs (some things never change). I still have my thigh gap - I love it! I am looking to get a bit more liposuction on my back. Overall I'm happy with the results. I still have ever so slight bruising from the cellulaze. You can't see it unless you look very closely. However, my cellulite is still so much better.

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Cosmos Clinic

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My Doctor is very caring and patient. He listens to all my concerns and answers all questions I have had so far.

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anon2593234
November 24, 2016
wow you look amazing! So you haven't gained any weight then I see. Curious if you notice a change in how your body stores/gain fat?
renata_clara
November 24, 2016
Thank you! I notice now that when I gain weight it is in the areas I haven't had liposuction on - so my back and my boobs (I'm not complaining about that!). Honestly, it was one of the best things I have ever done. It made me so much more confident and I can now wear trousers without feeling hideous. If you have any questions let me know - I'm happy to help where I can. This is my second lot of liposuction (first was my outer thighs and love handles). I was around 60kg for my first lot and the second lot around 62/63kg. Still would like to go back to 60kg. I am looking at getting some more liposuction to my back, or maybe even try cool sculpting, which I'm told is not as invasive. When is your surgery scheduled? What areas are you looking at getting liposuction to?
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anon2593234
November 24, 2016
Dec. 14th I am looking to only do inner thighs. Have you seen my pics? I am so nervous! You look amazing tho and I don't think you need anymore, but coolsculpt apparently does work for some.
renata_clara
November 24, 2016
Aaww thank you. I have just looked at your pics now - you already look fabulous! I know it is easier said than done, but try not to be nervous. I was very swollen after having my inner thighs done. My right inner thigh bulged out and created a fold near the buttocks. It freaked me out – I even cried. It was just swelling and subsided around the 1 month mark. I expected to come straight out of the operation with a thigh gap, but that wasn't the case. You must take into account what you have put your body through. It takes time to heal and for the swelling to go down. Good luck with the operation on the 14th. Let me know how you go.
HorseyOne
December 23, 2016
Fantastic, very well done. The results, long term, are brilliant.
Sorry I'm so late in commenting, I was looking at another review and came across helpful comments by you, so looked at your review.
You're incredibly patient and really do deserve the body you have. You always seem to have been realistic as well, which I think is a bonus and helps put your results in context. As you say, the thigh gap is certainly there, even after 2 years. You must work hard on maintaining your figure, good for you.
As you are patient and realistic I wonder if you may want to carry on thinking about further treatment. Do you really need it? If it helps you, if it'll help you emotionally and physically then yes of course you need it. All I mean is the still new you looks fantastic as you are.
Whatever you decide I wish you well and know from your patience and realism it will certainly be right.
renata_clara
March 24, 2017
Hi Horseyone, I have just read your comment so I do apologise for my very late reply. Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it. I do try to have realistic expectations and have learnt that it takes time to see results. I have actually decided not to have any more surgery for now. I am trying to loose a few kgs (2/3 kg to be exact, which i think is about 4/6 lbs) to get rid of the bit of back fat I have. Usually when I'm around 60 kg I don't have back fat. I've only ever wanted surgery as a last resort, when diet and exercise won't work. As I'm getting a bit older now, I will just have to try a bit harder with diet and exercise!
piyopiyo
May 28, 2017
Just wanted to say thank you for your 2 year update! It's nice to see a long term review. The inner thighs is an area I'm considering getting done and yours looks natural and still good after all this time! I read for some they still experience a lot swelling in their legs especially after exercising -- have you noticed anything like that with your lipo?
renata_clara
June 6, 2017
Hi piyopiyo. Thank you for your comment. I had bad swelling post liposuction and it took about 6 months in total to fully subside. I don't have any swelling now (after 2 and 1/2 years) nor do my thighs swell up after exercise. Liposuction is one the best things I have ever done - gave me back my confidence. I found the inner thighs to be the most difficult place to get liposuction mainly because of all the swelling. I remember looking at my thighs a few days after surgery and they were bulging out - I cried and thought I had made a terrible mistake. However, the swelling went down, I just needed to remember to be patient. If you have any other questions about the operation, just let me know. I'm happy to help :)
piyopiyo
June 7, 2017
I just wanted to stay thank you for your detailed answer. I read your previous posts that said it took you 3 weeks to be able to go for a walk and I think 7 weeks is when you said u could exercise again. By exercising, what do you usually do? I do weights one day and the next 30 min HIIT cardio the next. Would you say at 7 weeks you were 100% back to exercise how you normally do? How long did you wear a compression garment for? Are your incision scars noticeable? Have you noticed if you gain weight that different areas get bigger that didn't before? Sorry for all the questions but I greatly appreciate it! We could always chat by email If that's easier for you as well!
renata_clara
August 17, 2017
Hi piyopiyo. I do apologise for my late reply. It took me about 2 months before I returned to karate 2 times per week. I walk a lot and found this exercise easier to start earlier in my recovery. At 7 weeks I was not back to 100% exercise. I took karate very slowly and did not spar until the 3 + month mark. From memory I wore the garment every day for 4 weeks and then an additional 2 weeks at night. I do have scars, but you can't really notice them - they are so tiny. I've noticed when I gain weight it's on my back and boobs (not complaining about that though!), so areas where I have not had liposuction. It's honestly one of the best things I have done for my confidence. You just need to have realistic expectations and be patient. Let me know if you have any more questions. Have you booked in your surgery yet?
12312345123
August 11, 2017
How many cc's did you have taken out?
renata_clara
August 17, 2017
From memory I think it was 150cc.
M.Sch.
September 23, 2017
You look amazing and I sooo love your thigh gap!! We are the exact same weight with exact same aims (loosing that 2kg is the worse) and I just had lipo on my inner thighs 2 days ago (with fatctransfer to breast, my reviews are on now).. I was wondering how the lipo was made for your inner thighs. Was it inky fribt of from the back as well? I only have incisions on the front and as I am totally swollen and do not see any change yet (so inpatient) I am wondering if the fat will remain at the back of the thighs or not.. did they do the lipo at the back of your inner thighs too?
M.Sch.
September 23, 2017
Oh sorry for the typos, writing on my mobile. Hope you understand what I am asking :))
renata_clara
October 5, 2017
Thank you! Haha I know what you mean about losing the 2kg - it's bloody murder! I think my doctor went in the front and back of the thighs to get the fat from my inner thighs. I'm sorry but I can't remember too well, I just remember lying on my front while the dr worked away (such a bizarre feeling to have liposuction!). I still have two small scars on my inner thighs. How are you going with your recovery? Don't worry about the swelling - it will go down I promise. When I first took off my garment and looked at my inner thighs after the surgery I cried - I was black and swollen and my inner thighs had bulged out. However, it all went down - it just takes time. Good luck with your recovery. If you have any questions please ask. xx
UPDATED FROM renata_clara
10 months post

10 Month update

renata_claraNovember 26, 2014
Well it has now been 10 months. How time flies!

I am happy with my "inner thigh gap". I love it! I am still slightly bruised from the cellulaze (can't see it that well in the photos). I'm told this will go away with time. Has anyone else had this problem with the cellulaze treatment? If so what did you do to treat this?

I'm still 2 kgs above my goal weight. Trying to get down to my pre-op weight of 60kg (132 lbs). I still feel like the weight has gone straight to my thighs and back. I'm paranoid of ruining the results from my first lot of liposuction. I'm just going to have to try harder to get back there.

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Francesca Marie
February 12, 2015
That is what scares me those lingering bruises...I have an infra red light and several skin care machines. I am an esthetician. Far infra red like baby quasar does wonders with healing the skin as does high frequency and other machines that assist in drainage and healing. I used mostly far infra red with my smart lipo and it really helped
renata_clara
February 12, 2015
Thank you for your comment. Do you think infrared or high frequency would help the bruising in my case? How many treatments would be required? I have a patch on the back of my thigh that is still bruised 1 year after cellulaze. I will admit it is faint and you have to look hard to see it. I'm overall happy with the cellulaze since my cellulite is so much better, but this persistent bruising annoys me! Appreciate you advice :)
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anon2593234
October 24, 2016
How is the long term result? Have you gain in "scary" places? I am so scared to do it because I don't want the fat to come back in my stomach or back or arms.
renata_clara
October 25, 2016
I am still the same shape and weight (62kg) as my last post (which was over a year ago now) and have not gained weight in "scary" places. It's been two years and I still have my thigh gap! From what I have been told small weight fluctuations (about 5-10lbs) will not affect your liposuction results too much. However, a large weight gain (30 lbs or more) will. It's the best thing I ever did. I too am petrified of gaining too much weight and ruining my liposuction results. However, all I can do is be sensible, eat a balanced diet and exercise. I do try and do that, but god it’s hard. I think if I gained too much weight and ruined my results then I would just get liposuction again. If you have any other questions, let me know. I'm happy to share my experience with you :)
reinventingmyself
July 24, 2018
I love that you gave updates so regular and even after 2 years thats great. you look amazing! im also considering thigh lipo and you have a similar body shape to mine, so its great to see the review. x
UPDATED FROM renata_clara
7 months post

6/7 Month Update

renata_claraAugust 10, 2014
Well I am now over the 6 month mark (actually 7 months now). I am so happy with my results! I love love love my thigh gap (even if it is only a small one). I don't have any sagging in that area. However, my butt is slightly saggy/droopy (particularly the right side), but it has always been like even before my surgery. I still feel like I have gained fat on my outer thighs and back. I may get cool sculpting for these areas.

My cellulite is much better. I'm actually still slightly bruised from the cellulaze. My Dr. told me this should subside in the next 6 months and to use arnica cream.

I actually gained and lost weight since my last post. So I'm now the same weight as I was in my last post (62kg). Still have two kgs to lose. Oh well such is life!

All in all I'm very happy with my results and would strongly recommend liposuction. Cellulaze is worth it, but don't expect to see results over night. In my opinion the cellulaze treatment was worse than the liposuction. However, that could be due to the fact I had a larger area treated with the cellulaze.

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Mriley728
August 11, 2014
I think you look great love the gap can't wait till my procedure
renata_clara
August 12, 2014
Thank you! Good luck with your procedure. When is it?
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