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Dhaval M. Patel, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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I couldn't post more pictures but customer service said to screenshot them and post them which is what I am doing! I am going to take updated pictures really soon. I'm now 5 weeks and 2 days and I am feeling about 80% and LOVING how I look. I got a new bathing suit and I can't believe how good I look! The only thing I'm concerned about is my bellybutton. It's so tiny and still swollen inside. My doctor says it's proportionate for my body and that the swelling will go down and I will look normal, but Im not convinced. I have read though that it is an easy in office fix if I want to get it revised after 6 months. So I'm trying not to stress about it. Anyone have a problem where the bellybutton was too small??? Thanks!!

Can't upload pictures!

I keep trying to upload all the pictures but they all say they are too large, even though they are under the required 6MB. Anyone else have this issue? I'm very frustrated. They are all 3MB or less! Ugh! Not sure what to do.

Finally posting pictures!

Sorry that I never posted pictures but having 5 small kids and recovering at the same time is no easy feat! I'm posting pictures of me before naked (gross), a picture of me and my husband (clothed), some of me 3 days after surgery and a couple of me from 2 weeks post op. I will take more pictures of myself soon since it's been 4 weeks today. I have come a LONG way. Right now the worst part is the sensitivity/soreness from the lipo. I had no idea that would be the worst part of the whole thing! Also, my boobs are SO sensitive... My doctor says it is from the muscles stretching. Everything is getting better each day, and I can now fully say I'm thrilled I did this for myself... But there are definitely ups and downs with emotions!! I have been a little worried I went to big with the boobs because honestly, I'm a very conservative person and am not into showing off my body for people. I did this mostly to feel good about myself again after having 5 kids, but also to look good again naked with my husband. It was more for my own mental state than anything. I added fat back to my butt because my butt used to be one of my best physical features and with all the babies it lost its volume. I basically did this to bring my old body back... And I'm so happy with it! I'm so embarrassed by these pictures, but I know you all are kind and that it is helpful for those researching.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
39 S. Barrington Rd., South Barrington, Illinois
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Dr. Patel and his team are fantastic. Caring, great listeners, easy to get in touch with for questions and help. They are all amazing!! And Dr. Patel is one of my favorite people ever! He is funny, easy to talk to, never makes you feel awkward or weird... And he is a true artist. Can't recommend them highly enough!