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43 and I FINALLY Did my Arms, Underneath the Arms - Mountain View, CA

Name: 43 and I FINALLY Did my Arms, Underneath the Arms - Mountain View, CA
Item: Greg Morganroth, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Bella Besos

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I always noticed the back of arms were bulky and...

Bella BesosJune 23, 2014

WORTH IT$4,152

I always noticed the back of arms were bulky and fat in my opinion and i hated that when i saw myself in pics and they looked fat! As i got older like 38 i was convinced i did not like my arms but wasn't ready to go under the knife per se. I finally turned 43 and i did it for my Birthday,it was a gift from my dear friend. I had smartlipo done on June 18th 2014 at California Skin Institute in Mtn. view Ca. The procedure was somewhat painful,you get 1 valium and numbing with lidocaine and then some more numbing but,it literally feels like you're being embalmed with fluid with a cannula and this is just the numbing part. I was awake the entire time and i felt A lot of discomfort,pain and pressure. The arms are very sensitive to begin with and now extremely tender and SORE.
I felt the jarring of the cannula moving back and forth. Anyway,i am 4 days post of my surgery and i
felt the worst on thursday. I had been throwing up all day and night a total of 7 times. I NOTICED EVERY Ttime I take the 2 antibiotics a day which are 500MG of Cephalaxin. I would get nauseous and sometimes diarrhea but those are the side effects of this medication. I didn't need any pain meds and i was able to shower 2 days after and wash my hair with no problems. I am sore,itchy and swollen but that is to be expected. I'm not too sure about the itchy part but i have my post-op june 25th,so i'll discuss it with my doctor. I will say that i am anxious and i want instant gratification,however i was informed by my doctor,that i will see results in 3-6 mos,not overnight! Damn! lol. I am NOT patient and i am already tired of the soreness,swelling,itching and stinging in my right arm. I will ask doctor about stinging as well and why it only happens in my right arm. I don't have much bruising and i am able to raise my arms and text,type sleep on my left arm. I feel the procedure is fast and my recovery seems to be just as speedy.
I will post pics tomorrow as it is early am right now.

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Greg Morganroth, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Replies (13)

Hlifee89

November 4, 2014

Hello Bella, I think your arms look great. I didn't see many before pics, maybe I missed them?! Are you still happy with the results? Did you you end up getting the BBL, didn't look like you needed it. :).... Oh and you don't look 43 at ALL!! Much younger!! :) best wishes!

Bella Besos

November 4, 2014

Thanks There are like 3 before pics.not many. My arms weren't that bad to begin with,so not a drastic change but subtle. Love them,no wiggle when I wave my hand hello. No bbl I get that all the time about my age Thanks a bunch. Have a Happy Tuesday! :)

Bella Besos

November 4, 2014

Check out june update&aug Before pics

Hlifee89

November 23, 2014

Hi Bella. Your arms look fantastic. I've finally scheduled my surgery date for the end of December just before the new year! New year new new ... I'm hoping and praying all goes well. I'm having lipo to my upper arms, back, flanks, interior and exterior thighs... Wow! That's a lot of lipo!! Lol anyway, I'm still thinking if I should do lipo on my upper arms. My arms are little saggy right now and wondering if i do lipo that it'll make them worse. What has your experience been so far?

Hlifee89

November 23, 2014

Typos... Ugh! Darn phone. :)

Hlifee89

November 25, 2014

Hi Bella, how are your arms healing now that several months have past? I'm so scared to have lipo done to my arms, as others on this site have complained of dimply saggy skin. My arms are already a little saggy... what are your thoughts? I know skin on upper arms is thin so not sure what do. I have to finalize my surgery Monday and I'm losing sleep over what to do. These PS don't always tell us everything and I had no clue about white spots.

Bella Besos

January 12, 2015

I am so sorry Chica. I Never get my updates since this whole new scene on RS. All these changes made in Oct were hard to get used to. How are you? Did you take the plunge an do your arms? It depends how much skin is sagging your ps will tell you if your a good candidate. I do have white spots but very tiny and minimal.

Hlifee89

January 12, 2015

Hi Bella. No worries and thank you for your response. Yes, I did have my surgery and lipo. I'm 2 weeks out and still very swollen everywhere. From what I can see thus far, is that my PS was very conservative with the lipo. It's still too early for me to see major changes. If white spots are the only negative change, then that would be alright by me. I just want smaller and less dimply arms. Did you have to wear a compression garment and if so, how long?

SexyShapedHopefull

December 17, 2014

Hi Bella, you look great. I just had the same procedure 2 weeks ago but I already have unsightly lumps and bumps :( I too was not large but I'm so devastated by what I am seeing. Did you have ANY visible bumps or roping!? Thank you. I'm soo worried

Bella Besos

January 12, 2015

HI Muneca Sorry i never got this message. Happy New Year and Congrats on your procedure!! :) I had some bumps i show the one in my pics but it subsided within days. I do not have any roping and no bunps,lumps etc. I do have 2 small scars as you can see in pics and tiny white spots not too bad. Overall i would say 4 out of 5 stars for my arms. The arms are the most difficult part of the body to lipo. Most people think the opposite and that they are easy. Not True! The ps has to be a perfectionist,precise hand and very experienced. Any mistake on the arms will be visible and noticeable. How are you doing now? It may take 4 months to see if you will need a revision.

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