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Hi All, I have done my upper and lower tummy...

berfJanuary 11, 2009
WORTH IT$5,500

Hi All,

I have done my upper and lower tummy ofically 3 weeks ago.my bruises are totally gone.arnica gel and pill help alot.

but i am not so satisfied with my result.My upper tummy ,under my hips has still fat ,and my doc said keep wear garment then if doesnt work ,he will do some touch up.when i touch my upper tummy it is as same as before ,and it is not hard as my lower tummy.I guess he didn,t touch there.but i am really not interested in going through the same pain.so i will wait and keep wearing my garment and go gym everyday.

i will try to attach some pictures,please tell me your opions ,do i need touch up on my upper tummy,under my hips.and also my right side is thinner than left side.do you notice that?thanks

berf's provider

Dr robert Rho

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poodlerider
December 9, 2008
Since you are only 3 wks out I'd give it a little more time. I had a full thigh job done 7/1 and I'm still seeing changes/improvement. My right thigh is slightly larger than the left, but things keepngetting better. My doctor, and others I've read about, say it can take up to 8 mos before you see your final result. Another option rather than going thru SL again is LipoEx. Totally noninvasive treatment that has helped to improve the appearance of small lumpy areas, scar tissue and loose skin on me. Good luck - hope you are happier with your results as time goes by.
AV.
December 11, 2008
poodlerider, Did you actually have the LipoEx?? I am scheduled to have 4 LipoEx treatments in January as a Smart Lipo "improvement" procedure. I had SL several months ago,and I have some lumps, unevennes and loose skin that my doctor was going to Lipo EX. Did it really work for you??? Could you tell me more about your experience? Thanks!!
berf
December 11, 2008
I havent heard lipoex before.I have some lumps on my lower abdomen ,it is not too bad though but i want it to be so smooth and I am scared it wont be go away.i am searching dermawave (it calls vellashape).have you heard about it?
AV.
December 11, 2008
Yes, I have heard of velashape and my doctor at first recommended that we start with that to smooth things out. HOwever after my first 20 minute session it almost looked like that things have gotten a little worse than before. So than she suugested that I do the Lipo EX instead, which in my opinnion is a MUCH better solution. When did you have your SL done?
Rozie
December 22, 2008
I cant beleive you said that it got worse...I had 4 sessions of vela shape done, I didnt really have much cellulite at all...in fact you could only see it if I sqeezed my skin together. I did it as a preventive measure to try and stop it before it got noticeable. After the treatments I know have cellulite thats very very visable. They are telling me it's all in my head. Can you tell me what your doctor has said about that. Thanks so much
AV.
December 24, 2008
Hi, my doctor switched me over to lipo ex as soon as I told her that I thought that it looked worse after the vela shape - honestly, I do not think that it is in your head.......the funny thing is that I was thinking the same thing at first, that it was all in my head as well, but no, I think it is for real, somehow "stuff" gets repositioned with the vela shape so it could end up looking worse.... Good Luck!
berf
December 11, 2008
i had my sl on my lower and upper abdomen 3 weeks 4 days ago.i attached some pictures,did you check them out? you may notice alittle bumpy area on lower tummy.where will you get your lipoex?
paa
December 30, 2008
where in NY did you have the procedure done?
AV.
December 15, 2008
I will have my lipo ex at the same doctor who performed my SL. Yes, I checked teh pictures out, you are not a big person either, just like I am not. We should get similar end results - it should be pretty good. I have had two kids, so my skin is just at bit looser.
UPDATED FROM berf

Ok..below are 7 weeks post pictures...

berfJanuary 11, 2009

ok..below are 7 weeks post pictures...

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MRZPOWERLIPO
January 11, 2009
OMG. I can't believe you were complaining. You look great seriously. I love your results I would be very happy if I had that outcome. Btw nice tan. :) Thanks for sharing your pics truly appreciate it! Good luck and I just may consult w your doc also.
ncp
January 11, 2009
are you kidding...your stomach looks great...
berf
January 11, 2009
I told you i was so excited to see the result rightaway.but we have to be patient !!!
sanjosewoman
January 12, 2009
OMG, you look great why you complaining about the result? I wish I have your result whenever I have smartlipo. I think I willl have it soon. Thanks for the pics. Please post somes more if you have any update.
(unregistered guest)
January 12, 2009
You look super hot! Awesome waist and flat tummy.
UPDATED FROM berf

Hi Everyone ,I just want to show my 4 incisions ...

berfFebruary 26, 2009

Hi Everyone ,I just want to show my 4 incisions .they have changed the colors ,they are not  as red as before.I have been using scar gel for a month ....They are realy deep scars ,take time .I hope I will get rid of them until summer.Besides that I have no more lumps, hardness.today is 3 months 10 days.

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(unregistered guest)
March 5, 2009
Your shape looks great! Your scars are still pretty dark though... maybe try Bio Oil or Mederma... Do you usually scar red for a while and then they fade?
berf
March 5, 2009
Thanks, just wondering,...I know my scars dont look so good.I have been using scar therapy as a scar gel for 12 hours aday for 2 months.I have to use 1 more month.I havent heard about bio oil.i will give try.thanks..actually i havent had big scar before ,but when I cut my finger yeah it stays red for a while.but i bruise easily ,i have sensitive skin.
mickey200
March 12, 2009
where did u go
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Sharon at RealSelf
March 12, 2009
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Pursuit of Happiness
March 13, 2009
From what i see in the pictures, the scars haven't gotten any 'better' or shrank or anything... does this mean these scars are going to be this domanent afterwards? Because i'm looking to get this done, but i don't want to trade the belly for big scars like this?! :( Thanks
lotsoques
March 15, 2009
Hi Berf, I just got my abs and flanks done today and I actually had a pleasant experience with the procedure. Obviously, I am extremely swollen but as soon as I can remove the garment, I will be posting pics as well. Thanks for all your feedback.
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