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“Smart Lipo of Abs and Flanks / 41 Years Old - Fredericksburg, VA”

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Spent: $3,600 in Fredericksburg, VA

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Updated 6 May 2011

Posted 5 May 2011

Went for my consult and couldn't wait to schedule it. I was growing a "honey pot" belly and could not get rid of it no matter how much I worked out. Was really excited to get rid of the tummy.

DAY OF SURGERY 5/5/11: Arrived at the office on time. I was taken to the back where I was fitted with an IV. this was the worst part of the entire procedure! I have tiny veins and the nurse had to stick me in 3 places before we had success. Next, i was given the "surgical panties" and took the before pics. Dr. P marked me up for the surgery and off we went into the surgical room.

He injected my belly with a lidocaine solution. This injection took longer than the liposuction procedure itself. Dr P wanted to make sure that I was comfortable and would not feel much pain. Aside from the first pinch, this was a "piece of cake".

He then made several incisions ( which I was not aware of) and began to insert the fat melting laser. After that, he Sucked the fat out with the aspirator. Before you knew it, it was over and time to go.

I was fitted with a diaper, a compression garment, pads and compression socks. I was ready to go. I did just fine in the car, but when I had to get out, the pain hit me. Standing up straight was a SUPER challenge. Took my Meds immediately and went to sleep on the sofa.



Updated on 6 May 2011:
Day 1 5/6/11. Woke up feeling much better today. I was able to stand up unassisted with just a little pain. Took a shower today and saw my tummy for the first time "Wow". He really did a great job. I've got a waist and my belly is gone. I have some bruising and I expect that swelling will start soon. I HATE this compression garment. My husband went out and purchased a very large ace bandage to wrap myself in over my spank. The garment I got from the Dr. Is stiff and keeps riding up on my stomach. I hope that this will work better. I also got sick this AM. I only ate fruit (pineapple, mango, banana and grapes) when I came home yesterday and this morning. Didn't eat anything else. Stomach was queezy.

Updated on 6 May 2011:

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 9 May 2011

Glad to hear you're feeling better, Honey Pot. Thanks for sharing your experience so far and please keep us updated! I'll be following your progress. :)

autumnrose 13 May 2011
Hi Honeypot,

That's awesome!!! I just had it and feel exactly the same.

Make sure you eat the center core of the pineapple - it contains the highest concentration of bromelain :-)
MakeupMommyx3 13 Jul 2011
Hi there, is your skin smooth? I visited the dr. website and some after pictures of stomachs were not very smooth but somewhat lumpy. I live near you and I'm researching a great affordable doctor.

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