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My Smart Lipo Experience - Nashua, NH

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Spent: $5,525 in Nashua, NH

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Updated 6 Mar 2012

Posted 16 Dec 2010

I'm calling my doctor today and scheduling my appointment for Smart lipo on my abs and franks. I'm pretty nervous but its not of the pain or anything, its the outcome, if ill see any improvement. There is so many bad stories of it online that i almost want the old fashion lipo but pretty much no one seems to do it anymore . I am happy that my doctor will be using general anesthesia and not local. i don't want to be awake for it plus i hear you can get better results that way since they don't have to be as gentle. i heard a lot of people where in pain when awake.

Ill be asking the doctor to do this ASAP cause i want to get this done before my BF comes home for some R&R from Iraq :)

Updated on 16 Dec 2010:
So i just put my deposit down and the closest date i could get cause hes book is Feb 25th AGH i don't want to wait so long, oh well! i cant wait!

Updated on 18 Dec 2010:
I just order online Vitmedica Bromelain wth Quercetin Nutrients with Anti-Inflammatory Properties to help with the bruising after!

Updated on 10 Feb 2011:
Today i had my pre-op. It went very good and i feel he will do a great job. only two weeks away people! oh yea, when he was looking at my tummy he saw my little mole and asked if i wanted him to cut it off, of course i do!!!! sweet! :)

Updated on 25 Feb 2011:
My experience at getting the smart lipo i was asleep so i cant tell you how it went. surprising enough i was not nervous at all and everyone there was so nice to me. I got undress to put left my bra and underwear on and put on the gown. they put a blanket on me to keep me warm. they take your temp, pee and blood pressure to make sure your good to go. then walked me into surgery room, the room was a little intimating cause it was a real surgery room and it was my first time in one. they layed me down and put meds in my IV and then put the mask over my face so i could fall asleep. when i woke up i was fine, the nurse actually woke me up from a dream but i cant remember it. slowly after waking up i started to get sore and then more sore that i asked for pain meds, since then i still been pretty sore and the pain meds dont seem to help much just take the edge off, kind of sucks but hopfully this will be all worth it in the end.

Its Saturday 1am and i had the smartlipo done at friday 9am. I'm wake cause i am in pain and waiting for the perks to work again. I dont know how people can say it didn't hurt cause its been painful for me and i definitely need to take pain meds every 3 hours. all i want to do is stand up because i had some of my lower back done and it hurts to lay on it.

I been draining ALOT, its pretty gross cause you can see blood. my doctor gave me two compressors so when i get to shower today at noon i can wash one,thats when ill take pics since im not allowed to take this off yet sorry!

THANK GOD i had my friend here at home to help me with my son, i dont know what i would of done without her. this is diffidently not a lunch time thing you can get and go back to work so dont belive that!

any question ask ill keep you updated!

Updated on 26 Feb 2011:
Its been 24 hours since my producer and im not in much pain as i was last night. i have not taken any meds for it so far since 1am. i been able to eat just fine too. I took off the garment to shower and got to see my tummy for the fist time, its much flatter for sure and i am happy so far. the only complaint is i have a couple bumps on each of my sides (lovehandles) that might be from my garment being to small or they are just swelled up, im not sure. ill ask my doctor.
Right before i went into the shower i got very dizzy, almost like i was going to pass out. I got out of the shower as fast as i could because i was afraid of passing out but once i got off and had the garment on i was not dizzy anymore. werid.

Updated on 26 Feb 2011:
 new video of me taking off garment

Updated on 28 Feb 2011:
three days since i got smart lipo and today i went to school and work. work was a little hard. i work in food and i stand up the whole time, it was hard to bend over to get stuff. i was very happy i only work 4 1/2 hours cause i dont think i could do 8 hour shift.
dont try to run lol i learn the hard way, my son ran away from me and i try to get him and oh my did it hurt bad.

Updated on 4 Mar 2011:
YAY its been a week! No more week with this garment on, i think that is the worst part of the whole thing is having to wear the garment for so long. Its so hard to sleep at night with it. very uncomfortable.
Im still very swollen around my sides and back and im sore.
Im already getting very excited to go bathin suit shopping :) but i need my back to get a little smaller

Updated on 20 Mar 2011:
before smart lipo i was 130 pounds today i am 125 :) i want to start working out to tone up and tanning but gotta see if its ok. does anyone know?

Updated on 22 Mar 2011:
I think i am gonna start saving for new boobs!

Updated on 24 Mar 2011:
my doctor gave me two stage one garments Design Veronique then after two weeks i bought same design but stage 2, stage two is tighter.

Updated on 31 Mar 2011:
had my 5 week check up today and my doctor feels there are two little spots he could make look better.... ill show it in pictures. so june 30th i am getting a FREE touch up done YAY :) and ill be awake this time so ill beable to give more detail on what happens :)



Updated on 27 Apr 2011:


Updated on 28 Apr 2011:


Updated on 1 Jul 2011:
TOUCH UP DONE 6/30
on left side hips and near belly button.
this time around I the procedure was done at the office where you go for the check ups, in one of the little rooms. I was given one valume in the waiting room which i kind of fault but not really, then i was giving a other one plus a perk. I really didnt feel any of the two drugs working. the doctor marked me up and took pictures again. I asked if he took email the pictures and he will be soon so ill have better before and after pictures to show soon.

I got to keep my bra, underwear and socks on. he gave me a shot to numb me up which pinch a little then after suck a long thing inside me to numb the insides. did not hurt at all just felt like tugging. I had my eyes close for the whole things because i was pretty freaked out. He did the same thing to my back but the shot to numb me up did hurt.

When it was time to suck out the fat, it didnt hurt at all just pulling and tugging. On my back though it did hurt alittle but it was when the doctor had to punch my fat with his hand. The whole thing lasted like 45 mins and i got to see the fat after. I left right after in NO pain and was in no pain alllll day. i couldn't believe it because last time i was in soooo much pain after. When night came i started to feel a little sore but thats about it. no need for pain meds but he did give me some just in case.



Updated on 8 Jul 2011:
After the touch up my weight was from 125 to 130 but today its at 126 :) I was starting to get worried because the first time around i didn't gain weight i just didn't lose any for a week or so.
So the doctor said I am very swollen and to come back in two months to see if i need anymore touching up to do.

Updated on 31 Jul 2011:
My left love handel area still looks the same from after touch up. i am going to ask the doctor if i can have one more touch up there because i would really love for it to look the same as my right side. here is two pics to show the difference on both sides. I am deff skinner then before and happy just need stuff to be even.
Ill let you know what he says when i ask!

Updated on 26 Feb 2012:
im getting a other free little touch up near my belly button when i get my breast done!!!

Updated on 6 Mar 2012:
im getting a other free touch up when i go to the office for my breast implant check up april 12th .... i have a little bump around the belly button and while im there im gonna ask if he can try more on my abs!!!!

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My Doctor: George Chatson, MD

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he is very nice and made me feel so comfortable. He calls back right way and even called to check up on me the second day after to see how i was, I thought that was very nice! everyone at the surgery center was awesome too. before i decided to go with dr chatson he didnt try to rush me like the sleek medical spa or try to take my money right way. I paid 500 to keep my date, then a month before the surgery i paid him then two weeks before i paid the surgical center and the day off i paid the general anesthesia guy. ill post more when i see results but so far he is great!

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Comments (82)

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Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager) 16 Dec 2010

Thx for posting Brookeh! I saw your comment about traditional lipo, and thought you should check out these answers by medical experts on RealSelf.  Many argue that it's not about the device, but it's who is conducting the procedure.   

What's your scheduled surgery date?

Brookeh (RealFriend) 17 Dec 2010
thnks! the soonest date i could get is feb 25th. ill post my updated when i get it done!
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2010

Good luck with your surgery! I'll be keeping an eye on your thread, anxiously awaiting updates. :)

Jade1967 20 Dec 2010
OMG Brookeh

Your stomach looks exactly like mine and waist too
Yes i will keep you posted
amalgam49 11 Feb 2011
You look a lot like I do, it was a big decision for me. I am scheduled for Feb. 28, 2011 for abs and flanks and hate the waiting. I did a lot of research on docs in my area and choose 2 board certified plastic surgeons for consults. I made my decision and booked my appointment. I was sooo nervous once I scheduled but now it has turned to mostly excitement. Both doctors use general anesthesia, they want to focus on the procedure not your level of comfort which will also make the procedure take less time. Good luck to you!
Brookeh (RealFriend) 11 Feb 2011
Ill be posting everything that happens when it comes if you like to read.

my doc says it will be 2 1/2 hours long and a hour of laying down recovering in till my ride comes. he says i should see a dramatic results on my flanks. might not see a hug differnt on my tummy only cause i might have loose skin due to two kids. i dont mind loose skin, anything is better then what i got now!
amalgam49 11 Feb 2011
I will be following your progress. I am scheduled for 1 1/2 hours and about 1/2 hour in recovery. I was told I would probably have some slight rippeling or the skin but probably not loose skin. I am sure I am much older than you and I am 5'6", 137 lbs.
Brookeh (RealFriend) 11 Feb 2011
they are sucking the fat out after they melt it right?
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 11 Feb 2011

Yay! Not long now. :) Judging by your pre-op pics, I think you'll get a great result.

Brookeh (RealFriend) 11 Feb 2011
im 28 two kids, 5'8 130
amalgam49 12 Feb 2011
You'll be fine by then! You are young, tall and your weight is great, you will look amazing!
Jade1967 11 Feb 2011
yOull be fine brookeh My gawd its like a week and half a way ...
if you are getting smart lipo than yes they will be sucking the fat out of you after they melt it ....
Brookeh (RealFriend) 12 Feb 2011
I am sick with a cold, i had a fever this better go away before my surgery :( in a couple days im not longer away to take any meds so im really hoping i get better soon!
Penny12 25 Feb 2011
Good luck today! Looking forward to seeing an update on how it went!
Jade1967 25 Feb 2011
Hiya Brookeh
Well today is the day boi that went fast ! its almost two months for me already and Yes I am alot smaller but still swollen there is NO instant gratification
so be patient Im sure everything will go well I liked your video !
Brookeh (RealFriend) 27 Feb 2011
i can tell its smaller but yea i know its a waiting game .... i hope i can work tomorrow and the rest of the week eek im worried about that.

did u get a little dizzy when you took the garment off for the first time, i did and im worried i will again.
Brookeh (RealFriend) 25 Feb 2011
my video cut me off sorry but i think i said all i could more to come!
amalgam49 27 Feb 2011
Wow, I can see a big differece already! Tomorrow is my lipo but I am 61, I posted my before pics.
Brookeh (RealFriend) 27 Feb 2011
thanks! hopefully it just keeps getting better!
Jade1967 27 Feb 2011
No I had no dizzie ness at all I was just throwing up alot .. I think you had regular lipo rather than smart you very bruised you have a long way too go and you will be then and then your stomach is gonna swell for two weeks and when its around your period time you are gonna be very tender and swollen so but the end of april you should see nice results ...
Brookeh (RealFriend) 1 Mar 2011
i bruise really easy, my 3 year old can hit me and i get a big mark. i got a bruise on my hand from the IV too. I am not as bruise as i thought i would end up. I dont think it was reg lipo b ut i really dont care what kind as long as i see awesome results lol.

so do you still feel pain or sore? around when do you start to not feel sore?
amalgam49 2 Mar 2011
I had my lipo on Monday and I am sooooo sore, not pain. I am very swollen also. My back has a lot of bruising for some reason, guess from having my flanks done too. I also bruise easily. I have not left the house yet and have no desire to but tomorrow I have to go back to the doctor for my post op check. I think I am progressing as expected, after the 3rd or 4th day it is supposed to start to get better.
Brookeh (RealFriend) 2 Mar 2011
yeah the 3rd day it was deff better then the others. my back hurts the most cause i got the flanks too and its hard to get up and down or blend over.

keep us updated and post pics!
amalgam49 2 Mar 2011
Ya, my back hurts a lot too. I will post pics after I go to the doc tomorrow and he removes the dressings (steri-strips) that I am not supposed to take off. My pubic area and my thighs are swollen, looks pretty funny with my skinny legs!
amalgam49 3 Mar 2011
I feel so much better today (day 4) I think day 3 was probably my worst. Now I am itching like crazy!

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