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7 Days post revision - massage ouch
Hi all. Since I didn't massage early enough with initial procedure I figured I would for the revision. All I can say is OUCH!! It hurt like heck doing it and this morning (although not real swollen) I am SORE! Part of me is thrilled because it means he really did do some removal. Wearing the binder to keep the swelling under control. When I woke up this morning I was swollen (some areas he didn't treat - which happened last time too) but even with the swelling I'm pleased with the results. I wish he would have gotten it all the first time but better late than ever. I will be going to the store today for arnica.
Revision Update
Hi there it's 6 days post op and I'm still liking where this is going. Fingers crossed that he got it "all". Pain is minimal other than in the middle of the night. I am still wearing garment even tho doc said yesterday I could wear spanx. That's where I started to swell last time so I'm not taking any chances and I'm wearing it. I worked out the other night and ran a mile out of the 3 and I wasn't sore the next day so I can get back into my regular routine much sooner. (I need to do that since I have gained some weight since initial procedure which still blows me away). I haven't been eating so great due to stress so I'm anxious and aware I need to be careful.
Posting a few pics. Not sure if you'll be able to tell a huge difference but if you look at my belly button area and to my lower right you should notice less bulge than before the revision. I hate that I will have to go thru the swelling stage again and up and down so I'm going to try to relax and be patient (good luck with that right?!).
Hope you are all healing nicely and I will update again soon.
Posting a few pics. Not sure if you'll be able to tell a huge difference but if you look at my belly button area and to my lower right you should notice less bulge than before the revision. I hate that I will have to go thru the swelling stage again and up and down so I'm going to try to relax and be patient (good luck with that right?!).
Hope you are all healing nicely and I will update again soon.
Revision was yesterday
Hi all - I thought I would send a quick update on how things are going with me. As you all know (based on my updates) I'm at 8 months post op and wasn't completely happy with my results at 6 months so my doc agreed to do a revision on the spot I was most unhappy with. Even he felt it was needed. He wanted to wait a couple more months just so everything was more settled before he did the revision. The revision was yesterday. By the way not much changed since my last pic at all.
So... I went in yesterday morning expecting to go through the entire process again but he said it wasn't going to take long at all and not worth taking all the meds. So I didn't take any pain meds prior and he gave me some nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and obviously numbed me up. Wow that gas made me so dopey! Good stuff :). Anyway he did about 45 min worth of lipo and while I hoped he would do more, he concentrated on the belly button and lower right where the bulge was. Not much fat came out at all so I was really concerned I would still be unhappy.
They put on a diff "garment" this time. Foam (he said it will smooth out the area which is the main issue) covered with a "binder". I will wear the binder and foam for about 2 weeks.
Since the original procedure I have gained 4 pounds so I'm really upset and down with myself. I think the holidays I drank and ate way too much. :( I have been running 3 miles at least 3 times a week so I'm hoping to lose that 4 pounds and then some. Total downer though.
Anyway, I already see a difference although I'm swollen. I don't have a squished belly button!!! It doesn't look "flat" but looks better!! I'll post a pic when I can shower tomorrow. I had to take a peek. As far as the healing process it will be the same as the first time. It better turn out better after all this. That's all I can say!! I mean I'm still happy overall because the one area that was a huge bother is gone but I paid for more and I expect to get what I paid for!
I'll keep you all updated, will post pics soon and time will tell.
So... I went in yesterday morning expecting to go through the entire process again but he said it wasn't going to take long at all and not worth taking all the meds. So I didn't take any pain meds prior and he gave me some nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and obviously numbed me up. Wow that gas made me so dopey! Good stuff :). Anyway he did about 45 min worth of lipo and while I hoped he would do more, he concentrated on the belly button and lower right where the bulge was. Not much fat came out at all so I was really concerned I would still be unhappy.
They put on a diff "garment" this time. Foam (he said it will smooth out the area which is the main issue) covered with a "binder". I will wear the binder and foam for about 2 weeks.
Since the original procedure I have gained 4 pounds so I'm really upset and down with myself. I think the holidays I drank and ate way too much. :( I have been running 3 miles at least 3 times a week so I'm hoping to lose that 4 pounds and then some. Total downer though.
Anyway, I already see a difference although I'm swollen. I don't have a squished belly button!!! It doesn't look "flat" but looks better!! I'll post a pic when I can shower tomorrow. I had to take a peek. As far as the healing process it will be the same as the first time. It better turn out better after all this. That's all I can say!! I mean I'm still happy overall because the one area that was a huge bother is gone but I paid for more and I expect to get what I paid for!
I'll keep you all updated, will post pics soon and time will tell.
Provider Review
Dr Leonardo Rasi Elite Body Sculpture
The best!!!! See my update above. I highly recommend dr Rasi. He is so professional and experienced and partners with Dr Rollins in Bev Hills - great work!!!!