“Loving my smart lipo!!”
Smart Lipo: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I am now on my 40th day (including day of smart lipo since some results were slightly noticeable then) since I've had smart lipo done. I had my love handles, inner, and outer thighs done and now I am loving it! I wasn't so sure the first few weeks. You really do have to be patient and know that what you are experiencing is normal and will change. I freaked out when I felt like my skin was tearing when I would get up from sitting too long or try to bend down. It literally felt like I was ripping my skin off the muscle, but that too is gone. I still have quite a bit of swelling ( my Dr. said it's adema) on my waist on the left side which too will go down in time. Right now it is like silly putty and molds anything that touches it. It still feels kind of hard too. I am trying my best to keep massaging it to help drain the fluid more but it is still very tender. I also had vaser done in certain areas at the same time, which really tones the skin and smoothes it out. I am having some more done to the back of my thighs to help with my remaining cellulite. It is amazing what vaser can do! I am adding some pics because I know seeing IS believing!! Headed to the beach today in my new bikini! Can't wait!!! Also I was told there was a possibility and it seems that luck found me that my chest is getting a little bigger. My Dr. mentioned this could happen since the body needs to redeposit the fat elsewhere. unfortunately this means I must be gaining some weight so when I can start fully working out again they'll probably go too, but it's nice for now!!
Updated on Aug 3, 2008:
I am now a little over 2 months since my surgery. I am so pleased with my results, especially my thighs! Having been in dance, gymnastics, karate, & cheerleading in the past I had HUGE muscular thighs that all went to yuck when I stopped and it was impossible to get rid of. I never thought I would like my thighs EVER! I hope to see more cellulite minimize now that I am going to the gym non-stop. I realize that the fat IS redistributing to areas that were never a problem, mainly my lower stomach so now I really have to work to get it back to where I want it. Did anyone else notice a weight gain anywhere?
Updated on Feb 4, 2009:
Well my smartlipo was May of last year and now it is Feb 09. I love my legs, but damn I lost my six pack and gained a gut, never in my life have I had a stomach!!!! What gives? Has anyone else had the fat store somewhere else they can't get rid of?????
Jun 22, 2008Comments and replies (22)
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25 Jun 2008
what you mean adema?
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8 Jul 2008
Wow. You look really good. It turned out great. I am happy for you. Amazingly good.!
11 posts
9 Jul 2008
thank you so much! I am posting new pics now and then I am headed to get a deep tissue massage. I hear it really helps get some more of the liquid and swelling out and can help with the cellulite. Oh and it hurts soo good!
3 posts
11 Nov 2008
I am having smartlipo done by Dr Su in 2 wks and I'm starting to get nervous! I'm having my inner thighs done and I'm worried about the result. Whether the skin will be smooth like it is now. Did you notice any difference? I appreciate any info you can give me. THANK YOU!!!
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19 Nov 2008
Hey five girl, good for you! He is a great doctor! If your skin is smooth now you should be fine. I was never smooth and with the vaser it helped me out. I have very bad cellulite no matter what I try but the smartlipo was so worth it! keep me posted on how it goes!
3 posts
19 Nov 2008
photochik, thank you for your response! I go in tomorrow to have the procedure (I moved it up). I am sooo nervous!!! I hope that I am making the right decision and end up with a good result. Especially since he's not removing all that much. I'm glad to hear you are happy with yours. You look great. I will keep you posted. Thank you again and have a Happy Thanksgiving! :-)
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20 Nov 2008
aw tomorrow! Don't be nervous it's actually pretty cool if you don't gross out too easily, it did have me not wanting to eat much for a few days. I figured I had it taken out, didn't want it back in, well I didn't stick to that too much. Best of luck, keep us posted! Oh you will want to get some Arnica. I took the timy pills that dissolve in your mouth. They really help with the bruising! You won't need them for a day or to after.
3 posts
21 Nov 2008
Well I appreciate your responses!! It was painful. I didn't expect it to hurt as much as it did and I have a high tolerance for pain too. I had my inner thighs and lower back done. My thighs are sore but my back feels like I was beaten with a bat! I haven't had much leakage or swelling which they said is common in littler people, since they didn't put much fluid in there wouldn't be all that much to come out. I loved what I looked like before I left and I'm hoping that the end result is the same! I will keep you posted. Thank you again :-)
5 posts
25 Dec 2008
you look wonderful, omg i hope i look that great when i get my lower abs done
11 posts
4 Feb 2009
Well my smartlipo was May of last year and now it is Feb 09. I love my legs, but damn I lost my six pack and gained a gut, never in my life have I had a stomach!!!! What gives? Has anyone else had the fat store somewhere else they can't get rid of?????