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In Need of Advice...- Ohio, OH

I'm looking to get my ankles, calfs, knee, outer...

  • 19 May 2013
I'm looking to get my ankles, calfs, knee, outer thigh and medial thigh lipoed. I've struggled with this area for a majority of my life and I want to get rid of it once and for all. I'm 24... 5'1...122 pounds. I'm willing to travel out of state, but I am looking for help as far as shuttling to and from a hotel. I also want to finance through the surgical facility itself rather than carecredit or any other credit card.Please share your opinion and don't sugar coat. I need to know what will work best for me! Thanx!

My expectations

  • 20 May 2013
I do go into this knowing results may not lead to expectation but I want smaller legs so bad...and I really am unsure of what procedure is best. Thigh lift? Lipo? A specific lipo? How do I know if I have good skin elasticity in my legs?

Check out my workshop photo

  • 20 May 2013

It's been awhile but I'm on here all the time!

  • 2 Nov 2013
I've scheduled my procedure with Dr. Stoker and am getting lipo to my arms and full leg :)
I'm scheduled for December 4th and have a Skype interview with him this Tuesday as I have many questions! Any suggestions in order to get ready for this procedure would be great! Are there any extra things I should buy to make my recovery a lil easier? I will be traveling alone and plan on staying in an aftercare facility the first night which happens to be really expensive, but I'm scared being alone on the first night. It's only a month away and I'm nervous and excited...not to mention I only told a couple people. I want to keep this private and am hoping I can find the support on here rather than telling everyone who sees me everyday. I feel like this will change my life dramatically and how I feel about myself. My expectations aren't anywhere near supermodel but just an overall better appearance. I need the ego boost. In the end this is the best gift I could give myself. I will keep updating and let you know how my overall journey turns out as well as my results from Dr. Stoker.
Sincerely-SUPER ANXIOUS!

A few recent pics...

  • 2 Nov 2013
I've gained weight since the last time I updated 6 months ago. So everything's bigger. Dr. Stoker will be taking care of that tho ;)

It's getting closer!

  • 9 Nov 2013
Everything is getting put in order and set for my surgery date. I had the Skype interview with him and we went over my two pages of questions. He's very kind and experienced with a humble attitude. Three more weeks :)

Less than two weeks :)

  • 20 Nov 2013
Although I have been receiving quite a bit of mail from ppl who are against cosmetic surgery, I still believe this is still matter of my own research and what I believe is the best move for myself. I understand and acknowledge your advice yet my years of undecisiveness and constant research have to mean something. I have chosen a reputable doctor and have realistic expectations. Having said that what I'm looking for on this site is support rather than telling me what could go wrong and what I may end up with. The risk alone is already on my mind please support my decision rather than convince me to take another route. My decision is final and I'm looking forward to whats in store...

I have ordered a pre and post op kit so that I heal faster as well as compression stockings. Everything's booked and in order now I play the waiting game! So anxious and excited to get there!

4 more days til I'm Cali bound :)

  • 28 Nov 2013
And 5 more days til my surgery!
Very excited! Chores at home getting done post op and my bag is halfway packed...papers in order...prescriptions ready. Let's do this ;)

had my procedure today...now comes the hard part...

  • 4 Dec 2013
so the procedure went well and all i needed assistance with was walking to the car. but it wore off fast and i was on my feet within the half hour of me leaving. I have no pain just a little sore on my calfs but barely noticable. I am taking pain meds but i only took one dose and that was 10 hours ago and im fine :)
On another note im dissapointed with my arms...although im swollen and full of fluids he didnt lipo on the one part im insecure about. How do i know he didnt lipo there? ...because im not bruised there and a flab of fat is buldging out like it always has : /
So i went back up there! only an hour or so after i had left i went back to tell him im not happy with my arms lol. He politely told me i need to go home and get some rest and that im just swollen and full of fluids. I just hope hes wiilling to do something about my buldge because i want my moneys worth!! So im looking foward to meeting with him tomorrow. wish me luck!

I just had my last visit with the dr!

  • 6 Dec 2013
Well there's really nothing I can do now but wait. Swelling will take six weeks!! I will post pics when I see difference!

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My Doctor: Dr. Stoker

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I'm glad you went ahead with your surgery and hope you are doing well. We would like to see some updates from your surgery. Make sure you are up and walking as much as you can!
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I will def post some pics soon :)
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how much is he charging you? i know everybody is different and i am sure he customizes, but just to have an idea. thank you and good luck!
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The total came to 10,150. I also received a discount. I have been researching and have had quite a few consultations and his prices are the most reasonable. His results from his before and after are awesome which is why u originally chose him. When his patient coordinator Wendy told me the total cost I was ecstatic. If you don't mind me asking what work are you considering getting done?
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hello there! i actually already had my procedure… i had lipo on my inner/outter thighs and hips. i like knowing the prices cause i think i paid too much (8,600), but of course, i rather pay more and get the results i want, than pay less and be disappointed. let me know if you have any questions! PS: not all the area lipo'd will get bruised, i actually just got a lil bit of bruising on my hips, but the shape changed, so there is a lot of hope for you
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thank you so much for that tip about the bruising i really needed to hear some good support from here! how long did it take for your swelling to go down??
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i took bromelain and arnica montana, and i think it helped a lot. bruising was gone in a week and swelling in about 4 weeks, but by week two i was already looking good, it just kept getting better.
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hey there, i sent you a personal note in your inbox. I hope you received it.
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I certainly did
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Dont do anything, youre very beautiful already, trust me, you have a shape, if you decide to take the fat off i think itll bring you to a much linear look, losing your woman curves. Also wherever you take the fat off it will come back elsewhere making you start from square 1 because then you will have another problem area that you will hate. If you want the facts and they are all over these reviews I can send them to you, if not I hope all goes well. But I wouldnt do such an extreme procedure so soon. Refer to this checklist if this surgeon can have another consultation with you. I say ask him all of these questions and dont be intimidated by him. And if he doesnt tell you the truth you know he doesnt have your best interest. http://www.liposuction.com/checklist.html
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I agree! My result was awful and it has been 8 months and my thighs look deformed!. I also have trouble with the gracilis muscle in the inner thighs being tight and had to go to PT to help. I also agree with Faith about the fat going elsewhere after surgery. I have a larger waist now and never had that problem before... had an hourglass waist before.... truly consider losing weight, yoga and exercise before you let someone deform you.... You will also need more than a few days off when you do your entire leg due to swelling and bruising all the way to your feet! At best, reconsider doing the inner thighs, that was the worst for me as my "board certified plastic surgeon" was overly aggressive in my case.
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Hey AlaLipoonthighs what did your physical therapist do for you? What you describe i have on my waist but i would describe it more like i have wood inside the side of my waist making me unable to stretch, i wish i could do yoga like before and i CANT! ugh this is a nightmare
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Who was ur PS?
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I had to work on stretching and strengthening the gracilis muscle (inner thighs) because it tightened up and still is not like it was but is getting better. I have a roller called "The Stick" that I got from the PT that I roll over it too to loosen the area. I have finally been able to go back to yoga a few months ago, which helps a lot. I am 8 months post-op now.
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He is board certified and in Alabama. I don't want to put his name on here.
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ps I tend to agree with yanya- you have a really lovely natural shape and tiny waist! do pilates before you try the hard stuff..it's not an easy path!
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Your legs look perfect! You have a nice butt and a cute shape! I bet if you went to the gym and really worked them out hard core they would tone up great! Just my opinion. I'm sure you have wanted to do this for a while so I say just don't go crazy with it because you have a good shape already. :) Good luck keep us posted.
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Thank You :) And yes I have considered this for quite a few years and finally decided to take the plunge...my saddlebags drive me nuts! Have you had a procedure done?
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Not yet I'm going in for my abdomen on June 24th, can't wait! And I see what you're talkin about with the saddlebags but they aren't too bad that's really the only thing I could see you wanting to fix on your body I have pretty big thighs but it's alllll muscle I weight lift all the time and sometimes I hate the thickness of my legs but then I remind myself better muscle than fat lol.
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Well it would be nice to be rid of my biggest insecurity and I'd rather do it while I'm young because I can only see it getting worse with age. I'm excited for you! I wish you the best :) Soon our insecurities will be a thing of the past!
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you do NOT need a thigh lift!!! any doctor who might tell you to get one should have his license revoked!! I had a more drastic version of what you want to do, look at my pics for example..your skin looks to me in really young condition, should be okay if you go to the right doc- I had aqua jet lipo, I'm a week out and have ZERO skin laxity- it'a almost weird to me as I fully prepared myself for the worst- and i did my arms as well!! I'm not a doctor, but I am a sculptor, and I've looked at a lot of naked female bodies because of it..what I would say is you have a lovely natural curve to your upper hips, if they take that down don't let them take it down all the way because then you might end up with one of those post lipo flat line under bottom things happening- not nice- your inner thighs, I can see what you are talking about, but I think you would have the best results if you had them do the entire inside thighs including knees, for aesthetics reasons. I really don't think you need to do your calves or ankles , at all!! just slightly on your outr thighs , and as I said, inner thighs and knees..if you put on weight later you can always go back and do the rest, but right now you have a nice line of the leg (and esp waist, lucky girl) so don't mess with what is not broken! my two cents! :-))happymadelinmunchen:))
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Thank You for your input...your honesty is appreciated :) So how did your procedure work out for you? And why did you choose aqua jet lipo?
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Just to be clear though- you have a really lovely, pretty natural figure!! But I totally understand wanting to look what you feel is you best:-)! Just make sure you go to the right guy, if you have to finance then still spend more (pay later:( ) because it's worth it. You only get one body!! I chose aqua jet because it seemed like the sane natural evolution of lipo- less drugs stay in the body because they suck it all out immediately with the fat, instead of with normal tunescent, and the other technologies I had heard mixed reviews on - having said that, whatever technology they use, really comes down to the art of the surgeon and how good he is. SO CHOOSE VERY WELL!!:-)) Mine worked out perfectly!! take a look at my photos- (Genius Austrian Doctor review etc) only a week out and so happy- they did my eyes and chin as well, and looking superb. even my toughest girlfriends are impressed:-) best of luck with it, and please go to a great board certified guy who does lipo every day !! only way you get good results!!
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Your PS can tell about elasticity of skin. Now, remember both your legs will be in pain and have compression dressings on them..... Go to Sandra43292. Corner input... Good Luck
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