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African American Woman Having Smart Lipo Triplex Done on Inner Thighs - Lanham, MD

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I was the grand price winner of a smart lipo...

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buttabeen

I was the grand price winner of a smart lipo triplex (one area) event at Beux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery lanham,md.I'm having my inner thighs done because the chub rub has gotta go =).My main reason for doing this is not to get "skinny" legs per say. I've always had big muscular legs and I train a lot BUT the chubb rub won't budge. I'm excited but I'm also incredible nervous.I'm If there's anyone that's had this done with af. am. decent please contact me and share your exp, pics etc. I haven't found a lot of pre/post op pics of African Americn women that has had this procedure done. My pre op date is Feb 15th.

P.S I will be adding before and after pics soon.

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UPDATED FROM buttabeen
19 days pre

So I had my pre op today and I'm feeling a little...

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So I had my pre op today and I'm feeling a little in different and disappointed. When I won the prize she told me that she would go all the way down to my knee when I had my 10 min consult with Dr Banks. Today her demeanor was totally different and she told me that she was only doing upper inner thighs. 200cc on each leg. I've looked at a couple of pics where 200cc had been taken out and I must say that I didn't see a significant difference in those patients. 200cc could be a lot on me..... who knows. She said that their wouldn't be a gap and my thighs bit STILL be touching??? I'm trying to still be positive about it since I actually won the procedure and I definitely wouldn't be able to afford this procedure right now on my own. A part of me can't help but feel that I'm going in to get this done to come out with four scars and the exact same legs . Maybe I would get more of what I wanted if I was an actual paying patient. I'm not a happy camper right now. I'll do some more research and keep you guys posted =). I haven't forgot. Pics coming soon.

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UPDATED FROM buttabeen
16 days pre

Hey ya'll.... I think I'm literally driving myself...

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hey ya'll.... I think I'm literally driving myself crazy doing all this research about inner thigh lipo,200cc, etc. I def doing too much.... lol. I'm just going to focus on working out out as much as possible before my lipo. I've got all my meds from the pharmacy, antibacterial soap. I'm going to be ordering my compression garment this week from makemeheal. Oh I got called on for another pre op on Thursday. I'll keep you guys posted =). I just have to look at it this way... 200 cc's is still 200cc LESS than what I can have... :-)

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February 19, 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us.

Good luck with your pre-op on Thursday. Maybe ask the doctor what difference she thinks 200cc is going to make to you. If you think you need more is there a possibility that you could pay for an extra 100cc or so, without having to pay all of the other costs (because the surgery itself is free)?

Please do keep us updated with your progress!

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February 19, 2013
that's actually a great suggestion =). I have a question. I posted a question for the Dr's to answer but there was no option for me to upload my pics soni could really get an honest opinion. Although the Dr's are being very helpful in their responses. They want to see pics. now I have uploaded pics in my review and I thought I was going to be able to so the same when I posted my q. By the way. The this website IS the best thing since sliced bread.... :-)
February 20, 2013

You should have been able to add photos to your question, just as you can to your review. If you'd like me to, I can take the photo's from your review and add them to your question for you and then send it back out to the doctors.

Also, thanks for your compliment, RealSelf was designed for people like you, who need support, information and advice. So to know you're getting so much out of it, just proves that all the hard work is worth it.

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February 20, 2013
oh wow.... yes ma'am. I would absolutly appreciate that. That way they can see what I'm talking about =)
February 20, 2013

No problem, I've added those photos to your question and sent it back out for answers.

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February 20, 2013
you're a life saver Kirsty! =) *mmwwwaaahhh*
February 20, 2013

No problem, if you need anything else you know where I am!

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March 13, 2013
Hi Kirsty.... I have two pics that won't upload. Can I send them to you so you can upload them to my lipo update for today
March 13, 2013

Yes, of course. I've sent my email to you in a PM.

February 20, 2013
I just had my inner thighs done and it makes a huge difference. So you will have good results. But its one of the sorest spots..ugh
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February 20, 2013
yaaay! I happy to hear that =) how much did your surgeon take out? when did you have it done? do you have any pics?