Smart Lipo: Stories

Hello, ARe you still happy with your smart lipo? how much wrinkly skin were you left with?

I had smart lipo on my inner thighs and what they call batwings on the back of my arms done on 1/13/09. It is now 1 week and 1 day since. It isn't like the "lunch lipo" they say, but I have to admit, if you HAD to go back to work that day you can. But my advice is to take a week off to take care of yourself to heal properly. I am not overweight, I did it to tighten up the loose skin on my inner thighs and arms that exercise does not seem to get rid of. Anyway, some people say they leaked a lot of fluid the first couple of days. I did not, maybe because they didn't take a lot out because I'm small. I leaked hardly anything. My biggest advice is to use arnica cream to rub on any bruises you may have. I bruise easily and I was amazed as to how any bruise disappeared within a week using this stuff. Also, a week before my procedure, I took vitamin C, vitamin K, zinc and ate fresh pineapple (it has bromelain) every day. I think I have no bruises because I used this regime not only before my procedure, but still am post-op. I also am taking arnica lozenges that helps with the soreness. Other than my arms and legs being sore like a really hard workout, I am amazed how you can function and walk around unlike having an operation or regular liposuction. Do expect swelling and bruising. Everyone is different, but mine are almost gone and it's only a week. The only thing I do have is a hard spot on each inner thigh way up high near my panty line. My doctor says this will subside in time also that to massage it everyday at least twice a day. So people, massage, massage, massage to keep that from hapening. Overall, I am very pleased. I kept looking in the mirror and was not sure if I see any change. (especially if your're not that big, its hard to tell a difference because you forget what you really looked like prior the procedure. But I have to tell ya...Yesterday, which was 1 week, I tried on my jeans that I could not get into anymore AND!...oh my god, I fit in each and every one of them! I was truly amazed! I guess as far as the look of the skin, the tightening will follow and the apperance will be seen as the weeks go on. So, don't get discouraged. I will follow-up and let you guys know if when I actually see the appearance of my skin smoothing out. Now, my question is this to anyone out there. Besides the massaging, especially the 2 hard spots (and they hurt, does anyone have any suggestions as to what more I can do to get rid of them faster? I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Overall, I am pleasantly pleased that I can fit in my old clothes and I hope I see results in my skin tone in the future so I can wear a bathing suit again. Looking forward to anyone's opinion/advice. I will let you know how I feel next week.

Do you have any new pics email me, I'm 16 days post op and my stomach is still swollen with hard lumps. How long did it take for the swelling to go down?

Any new pictures? I too, am getting this procedure and would love to see pictures after 5 months! It seems everyone shows pictures shortly after and I've yet to see the "final product". Hope you're happy and healthy!

I totally agree with the pain near the ribs! That was the worst part, although, tolerable. Did anyone do the lymphatic massages? I am 10 days post op and have done one massage, it was very helpful.

PLEASE update me! I'd like to see your outcome! I'm getting the same procedure b/c of my post-baby sagginess (not much fat to lose). I would love to see how successful this procedure is at skin tightening.

My hard lump below my ribs is shrinking. The skin is most definately tighter. I am using Rosehip oil around the clock to try to smooth out the stretch marks. I am noticeably smaller. My belly button is much smaller, but still a little distorted. New pictures coming soon!

How's your progress going? It's been almost a month for you. My lower belly looked similar to yours before my procedure 5 weeks ago. I'm still happy with my results. It seems like some days it's less lumpy and smooth and then others it's more lumpy. It's all under my belly button though so that's okay with me because my hanging pouch is gone. How's the belly button? My belly button wasn't really affected too badly after kids....it certainly doesn't look the same as it did before kids but that's okay.

Did you have your surgery done at Cape Smart Lipo?