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Yonkers Lipo - New York, NY

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Its been 6 weeks. My stomach is smaller, however I...

YS
Yonkers Smartlipo
$4,700
Its been 6 weeks. My stomach is smaller, however I thought it would be much flatter by now. I noticed that its somewhat flat in the morning, but gradually swells out during the course of the day. What's up with that!I stopped wearing my compression garment 2 weeks ago, but have continued to wear spanx during the day.

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R
May 21, 2012
Have you tried a lymathic massages, working out (sweating), detox & low carb diet. I've heard that trying these things really help. Plus, everybodies body is different. When I had my induced during delivery, I retained fluid & swelling longer than most ppl. It took several weeks for swelling to go down. There are some detox teas that you can try, as well. If your main issue is your body is holding on to the fuids that were pumped into your body during your procedure. Also, you doctor is correct swelling is a step that your body takes to protect & heal it self after surgery. Also, try drinking lots of water & massage area daily before bed. Hope this helps; that's what I was told to do after c section.
YS
May 21, 2012
Thanks. I've been working out 1-2 times per week. I've also been massaging the area with cocoa butter for 10-15 minutes every night before bed.
YS
June 10, 2012
It's been 9 weeks po......still some swelling. The area looks much better than before, but its still not that I'd consider "flat". I completely stopping wearing spanx after 8 weeks. Stomach area looks good with clothes on, but there is still a visible belly bulge, especially when I'm seated. I'm going on vacation at the end of the month, hope some drastic flattening happens within the next couple of weeks.
N
August 21, 2012
hey im looking for a good place in ny to get my first lipo done...where'd you go
C
March 15, 2014
Hello-I was wondering how you feel about the procedure after all this time. Was it worth it or not? Would you recommend your doctor? Thanks.
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Its been 5 weeks since my procedure and I'm...

YS
Yonkers Smartlipo
Its been 5 weeks since my procedure and I'm definitely seeing results! When dressed, my stomach looks much better than before. When bare, there is still some apparent lumpiness/firmness (which I was told is normal). I stopped wearing my surgical compression garment after 4 weeks, but am continuing to wear a spanx during the day. No residual pain.....just slight numbness when I touch the area.

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Its 16 days post op. Still very swollen, but...

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Yonkers Smartlipo
Its 16 days post op. Still very swollen, but finally starting to see results!

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SL
April 23, 2012
I had my consultation for smart lipo the same day you had your actual surgery. Can you please post before and after pics. Also, did you experience and dizziness when removing your garment for the first time?
YS
April 23, 2012
I haven't taken any post op pictures yet.......not comfortable due to the ongoing swelling. I plan to take pictures on Friday, which will be exactly 3 weeks post-op.

I was warned of possible dizziness, so I was sure to unzip/unfasten it while seated and waited 5-10 seconds before standing. I did this for the first 2-3 days......no dizziness.
YS
May 20, 2012
I posted a couple of pics.....the day before and 3 weeks after. It's been 6 weeks, but not much has changed since the "3 weeks after" picture. Its flatter, but no where near as flat as I thought it would be by now!
SL
April 25, 2012
Thanks for the tip on sitting down while removing the garment. Hope your progress is going well.
YS
May 5, 2012
Going well, thanks. Swelling and lumpiness has improved, but is still present.
C
May 6, 2012
Any update? Are you still swollen?
YS
May 20, 2012
Yes, still swollen! It's definitely flatter than before, but not as flat as I expected it to be by now. It looks good with clothes on, but I'm certainly not ready to put on a bikini. I'm still wearing spanx under my shirts.

I'll post more pictures in 2 weeks, which will be a total of 8 weeks post op.