Laser Liposuction: Stories

Ok. I am getting awake liposuction in San Diego at Pacific lipo next week and am so afraid of pain during the procedure. I can deal with after pain but I am a big baby when it comes to needles.

I am having my abdomen and love handles done with no sedation just a local and a numbing fluid they inject in the tissues. Anyone had this done? How bad is the pain during the actual procedure?. Thanks!!

I had my procedure done yesterday. I had my abdomen and love handles done at Pacific Lipo in Dan Diego, CA. I WAS THE FREE LIPO CONTEST WINNER for Spetember. When I arrived, I was surprised with flowers and a balloon bouquet. I was escorted to a nice room and my vital signs were taken. They made sure I was very comfortable and even gave me cold water to drink. I changed into my robe, my little slippers and blue surgery hat. Next, Rod Davis came in and asked me if I had any questions before we began the procedure. He had a very calming demeanor and I felt comfortable instantly. He asked me what my areas of concern were and told me that I did have a lot of loose skin on my belly from having 3 kids. He promised he would do his very best but not to expect the skin to completely tighten. I really liked his honesty. Next I was marked with a marker and escorted to the operating room. The surgical bed was heated and felt nice. Letty, the medical assistant, gave me stress ball to squeeze on if needed for extra comfort :) Rod Davis came in the room and gave me the local injections before making his tiny incisions. I am not kidding everyone, I did not feel that part. He was super caring and gentle. After the incisions were made, Rod explained that he would inject the tumescent fluid to make me numb. That part was a bit pokey but not nearly as bad as I expected. Once I was all numb and comfortable, he explained he would suction the fat out and if I felt any discomfort, to let him know right away so he could give me more yummy lidocaine :) I did feel some pinching a few times so I was given more medicine. Rod really cared about my comfort and he even talked to me the entire time. The suctioning felt like a massage and I was even ticklish in a few spots :) I had my entire abdomen and loves handles done and the entire procedure took just a few hours. I remember actually falling asleep at one point :) When I was all done, I was wrapped up tight and a compression garment was put on . The garment is very tight but I am sure that is a good thing. I was brought into another room and given a snack and apple juice. They made sure I was OK to drive home and even offered to let me stay as long as I needed to. These people were wonderful because it was past the time for them to leave for the day and all they cared about was my comfort and safety. I live 2.5 hours away and was able to drive myself home. It is now the next day and so far, Rod has called me twice to check on me.....very thoughtful. I am very sore and draining a lot of fluid. I was given pain medicine, antibiotics and a little care bag with post-op instructions as well. I am so very pleased with my liposuction experience. If you are thinking about having liposuction done and live near San Diego, CA, I would recommend Pacific Lipo :) Did I mention that Rod Davis is a perfectionist??? He went over the same areas several times to be sure everything was even. I lost 4 Liters of belly fat yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!! I will post before and after pics when I heal up a bit :)

Its been two days since my procedure. I am a bit swollen and draining a lot of fluid still. I bought a shapewear garment from Kmart because my surgical garment became too tight while wearing all the drainage pads. I will wear it again as soon as I do not need the bulky pads anymore. So far, I am very happy with my results :) My tummy is already flat.

Hi ladies :) Anyone know if it is normal to still have some pain/tight/pulling feeling when your garment is off?? I also swell a lot when my garment is off and I had my liposuction 3 months ago :(