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Smart Lipo on Arms...can Tell Ill Be Smaller

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So I am going this Saturday, November 15th, 2008...

Mizkitty
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So I am going this Saturday, November 15th, 2008 for SmartLipo on my arms (tricep area) also known as BatWings. I have done everything possible - dieting, exercise - you name it. I am not overweight although not stick skinny. I work out 5 to 6 days a week with cardio, weights and calestetics. So i have been told to start taking arnica Thursday and the antibiotics on Friday. They advised me to massage the areas after the soreness goes away due to some kind of tissue that forms (fiber tissue?) not always but happens and to massage it . I will update with pics and info on how the surgery/results end up.

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Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS

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11/16 DAY 2...ok so i woke up today and my entire...

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11/16 DAY 2...ok so i woke up today and my entire LEFT arm from my armpit to my hand is swollen!!! My right arm is fine...of course there is pain...i can move around with a little whimpering here and there. Also last night my friend was kind enough to bring me ice cream !!! HOwever, maybe bbecause its dairy or maybe it just doesnt mix well with the antibiotics but i woke up at 3am and vomited it all up. So refrain from eating anything thats not light for the first couple of days. 

ok so i put ice on my left arm and the swelling on my hand and forearm has subsided. MAKE SURE to ice your areas the first and second day. I am able to take the bandages off tomorrow. The pain is a little more than just a bad workout. Considering i work out everyday and have experienced alot of soreness in the past...I will update more later

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11/17/08 - DAY 3....So i woke up this morning and...

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11/17/08 - DAY 3....So i woke up this morning and was able to remove the ace bandages - no leaking. What made the pain worse was the tape/bandaids ripped my skin so those areas are very tender....I iced my arms last night and am still swollen but not as bad. I can see a slight difference but still have to wait it out. I am bruised very badly but dirving wasnt bad this morning to work - where i am now. It feels tight and very sore. I will update tonite with more photos

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November 18, 2008
DAY 4- I can alreayd tell theres a difference and will post more photos tonite, theres LOTS of itching!!! and my skin is numb to the touch although i can feel inside the arm. still bruised but have been icing and putting hot packs everyday and taking arnica.
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November 18, 2008
Thanks soo much for the photos of before and after with the bandages. I'm sorry you are sore but to be expected. I'm going this Sunday to have my chin, arms done and then December 6th to have my stomach, love handles and thighs done.
November 19, 2008
Make sure you take the arnica...Today is day 4 and im feeling pretty good. One thing: ITCHIG!!!!! Lol i am itching but its INSIDE!! and your skin may still be numb so just be careful...Make sure to ice everything, i feel great and totally see a difference.....im posting more photos now.
November 23, 2008
Thanks so much for comments and pictures. How did you like the MedSpa and your doctor? I live in NY and am onsidering smartlipo on my chin. Thanks
November 25, 2008
I loved sleekmed spa...they are very helpful ask for Voula she is AWESOME at explaining everything and everyone there has hasd something done so they can explain it. Today is day 9 - my arms are DEF smaller, still sore and now i am getting these hard spots and little hard lumps that i was warned about - so i was told to massage them and they will go away...they are painful tho!!! Day 9 results are def visible. Also still bruised a bit. I would def do it again if i was to look back ...I am no longer itching by the way and can do alot more than the first week. I did my cardio workouts in the gym for the first tim elast night