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After 3 Months Minimal Results - Oak Brook, IL

amined
posted 5 months ago
updated 1 month ago

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Cost: $4,650
Oak Brook, IL

I had liposuction done in the love handle area and...

26 Dec 2012

I had liposuction done in the love handle area and lower stomach October 17th 2012 (I am 23 years old, 5'9" and about 155 pounds). I saw major results two days after the surgery yet as of today the love handles came back. I have read I need to wait up to 3 months for major results but the skin that is still swollen is hard. My love handle area is soft as if the swelling is done. I work out 5 days a week and maintain a healthy diet. Am I over reacting? Should I still wait a few more months for results? I paid nearly 5 grand for NO love handles :/

4 months on the 17th, I don't see much change...

9 Feb 2013

4 months on the 17th, I don't see much change still. He suggested a touch up for $400-450. Any suggestions guys? Should I take it to the higher Dr and voice my complaints or just pay that little amount and go with a touch up?

So April 17th will officially be 6 months. After...

29 Mar 2013

So April 17th will officially be 6 months. After nearly 5 grand I have yet to receieve my hourglass figure. The Dr has insisted he can take more fat around my waist for $650.00 total. I am going to do it I have decided. I have attached some photos of my progress so far.

Also to note, I see some days I am flatter than...

29 Mar 2013

Also to note, I see some days I am flatter than others. Does any else have this problem? After an intense work out or even eating red meat the next morning I find myself more swollen than other days. I know I am still swollen some what because when I wear high waisted jeans I see an indent in my waist/belly that lasts for about a day then fades the next morning.

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lolacincos 10 Apr 2013

Hi!! Just wondering how you've been doing and dropping by to say hi!!! :) I always thing of you when I look at myself in the mirror. I got lipo on more parts than you but my waist is so much skinnier it reminds me of you now :)

amined 10 Apr 2013

Thanks for the love sugar! I am remaining positive which is key in these types of situations. Do you have a before and after photo? I'd love to see your progress!

lolacincos 20 Apr 2013

Hi!! Wanted to let you know I always felt like my waist was better but my legs were no different from before. Guess what? I made side by side pictures and holy crap! The difference is huge I suggest you do the same! I did post pics. Check them out!! Hope you are feeling better. I love your results! Xoxo

tmbirdie 2 Apr 2013

I think you looked great before, but I know how you feel. Hang in there. Lipo is a long recovery. I'm almost six week postop, and I have lost two inches around my waist and one inch from my hips. Not sure where the hip reduction came into play though--from lipo on the flanks? :-)

amined 3 Apr 2013

I'm not really sure why you would comment on here telling someone they "looked great before" Obviously I had a surgery done because I wasn't happy with something before. If you have nothing nice to say you shouldn't say anything at all.

tmbirdie 3 Apr 2013

I actually meant that as a compliment. Sorry to have offended you.

amined 3 Apr 2013

Im sorry for being so confrontational. Thank you for the compliment. I did not get much support from my loved ones so this hasn't been the easiest journey. I wish you the best of luck though :)

tmbirdie 3 Apr 2013

No worries. Yeah, sometimes the people closest to you are not that supportive. I'm sorry you have had a tough time with this. I have a close friend that really does not understand because I have never been that overweight -- maybe 10 pounds or so at times -- and she struggles with that quite a bit. In her mind, I don't need it because I'm not 20 plus pounds overweight, but I tell her that the best results are when people are closer to their ideal weight. Well, I hope you continue doing what you want for your body. It's yours and that's what matters. And love yourself no matter what.

Spycegrl93 3 Apr 2013

I didn't tell anyone until after I had it done. My boyfriend was supportive but I told my family at the last moment. Maybe they're envious because if they had the money or the nerve, they'd do if too!

amined 4 Apr 2013

You are right, but that gave me no excuse to lash out at a complete stranger, again my apologies from woman to woman. I honestly feel like people do not understand how we percieve ourselves and that is where all the tension comes in. One wants to be satisfied with themselves when they look in the mirror. Your friend, or in my case my sisters and mother, do not look at ourselves everyday in the mirror. They do not see ourselves the way we do. I really appreciate and respect your last statement "love yourself no matter what," I am 23 years old and i struggle with that everyday. That is very significant advice. Thank you tmbirdie.

amined 4 Apr 2013

I did the same thing Spycegrl, I told my mother and my sisters last minute like a week before. My boyfriend and (surprisingly) my father were the only supportive ones through out this whole ordeal. My sister even refused to pick me up from the hospital because she didn't agree. I think it takes a strong woman to do what we have done.

Spycegrl93 4 Apr 2013

I am 10 months post op on my abs and I noticed I don't swell any more and there are no overly sensitive areas. I think you might see additional results in the next few months.

lolacincos 1 Apr 2013

I agree with liatorp. You look like a really fit person!!! I think the problem here is that you have very slim hips, therefore an hourglass shape would be hard to achieve because you have almost NO fat to take out from the waist right now. You do look skinnier than the before pics, I do see an improvement!!!

amined 2 Apr 2013

Thank you for your kind words and support! I suppose I was under the impression I would have an hourglass figure, but your comment makes a lot of sense. I do not have wide hips. I hadn't thought of that before. Thank you again.

Spycegrl93 29 Mar 2013

Believe it or not its still healing. My abs at 10 months and I still get impressions when I wear jeans. I still wear a CG for my hips / thighs which also keeps pants from digging in my stomach. With me they took too much from the bottom and not enough from the top which made a groove. The revision helped a lot. Are you getting a revision? I broke down and paid for one. I'm happier now.

amined 2 Apr 2013

Good to hear. I was actually looking forward to your response! Haha. Your comments always provide lots of insight. Yes I have decided to do a revision, I spoke with my father and he said why not, if $650.00 will really get what you want. How are you doing with your personal healing?

Spycegrl93 2 Apr 2013

It helped a lot and looks more even. It's not perfect though. I saw 30% improvement with revision lipo but I paid a new doc to do it. With vela shape I'd say 75% improvement overall with both combined. I agree with your dad. For 650 you can improve it and finally feel better about having it done. I feel great overall. I love my new legs !!

amined 3 Apr 2013

What is vela shape? (excuse my naivety)

standfree 29 Mar 2013

This site become a little off-putting when I learned that Drs, and likely their staff, and for sure their attorneys are monitoring these sites. You know for sure when they threaten you for submitting. Sounds like they are answering questions too.

GW8772 22 Feb 2013

I would wait until the 6 month mark at least. Your waist is what looks swollen right now and when that goes down you might like your results.

liatorp 16 Feb 2013

Girl, those lumps right by your hips are your muscles overlying your hip bones! You will see those exact muscles in any outrageously fit person. It sounds like the doctor is more than willing to do a "touch up" (which IMHO is not needed) free of his charge. To have an hourglass figure though, the hips definitely should not be touched, maybe the waist, but your hips are small. I am not a plastic surgeon, so please keep that in mind. Most athletic-appearing women do not have an hourglass shape. The thing that one must consider though is that any surgical procedure involves other staff. Those staff need to be paid as well, and it is actually not the surgeon's responsibility to pay for the anesthesia cost. Sounds like he is already covering the cost of the surgical instruments and nursing staff as well as performing a second procedure without getting paid. Sounds like he really wants to make you happy. I really don't think he's trying to rip you off. $400-$450 is really not that much money for a surgical procedure; I've paid almost 3 times that for a crown at the dentist. Everyone's body heals differently, and many people who undergo plastic surgery procedures will never be 100% happy with their appearance no matter what, so if surgeons did touch ups or re-dos on everyone and covered the cost for everything, they would not be able to practice because they wouldn't have any money to pay their staff or the operating room fees. The thing that is important to remember is having realistic goals. People say that on these forums time and time again. That said, I do think you have realistic goals and I support you in your decision to be as happy with yourself as you can be, and I think that your doctor really wants you to be happy too. You are beautiful.

amined 18 Feb 2013

I really appreciated this post. Very informative and positive and up lifting :) Thank you so much. These blogs are really helpful and give us a lot of insight communicating with others who have had procedures done as well. I didn't want to touch my hips (I actually wish I had MORE hips but eh) I do need a smaller waist to fully attain that hour glass figure. Thanks again for the post and I will update in a month or so.

trolla650 14 Feb 2013

happy valentine to you all

trolla650 14 Feb 2013

no need to spend more money, you look GREAT

amined 14 Feb 2013

Thank you trolla650! I am just trying to get individuals opinion's who have been through similar situations. I really appreciate your positive comments :) Have a blessed day.