“Love it--worth every penny and more”
Smart Lipo: Worth it
Pain: Painfree
I am 50 years old and I was always relatively thin--5'6'' and a size 6-8 and I gained weight to a size 8-10 but only in my waist-tummy thigh area. It wouldn't go away. I don't have children so that wasn't an excuse. I went to see the doctor and he said I'm a perfect candidate for Smart Lipo of the abdomen and love handles. The procedure took about 1 hr and I had no ativan, etc., just local anesthesia. NO BIG DEAL. I never had a pain pill except Tylenol just because I thout it would hurt after I got home. Surgery was on Friday, July 25, and on Saturday-26th, I went to Orlando Airport to get my parents who came from Dallas to Florida. It's about 50 miles to airport and I was FINE. Tis nice doctor workd my mom in for Smart-Lipo on Tuesday (7-29) and she did fine as well. She had DOT laser as well--that hurt. I'm going back on 8-29 to have my thighs done.
I can't say enough about this procedure. I'm a Flight Attendant and I work around so many pretty girls and this really helps my self esteem--it's bothered me for a long time.
Updated on Aug 21, 2008:
8-21---Boy this is great!! Swelling is still getting better and my skin is tightening and I couldn't be happier. One thng i forgot to post--DO NOT settle for a tummy tuck before you check this procedure. My Mom's plastic surgeon in Texas told us both that we would need a tummy tuck. Several ladies I know had the same experience and had this done instead and all are pleased. Tummy tucks take so much down time not to mention scars, etc. He didn't do Smart Lipo so.... If a doctor that DOES Smart Lipo tells you you need a Tummy Tuck, OK but otherwise, check this out! Thighs to be done on 8-29 and I will post pics after that.
Updated on Aug 24, 2008:
I will have thighs done now on 8-25 and I will post photos after!! I will measure thighs before and after. They call these "saddle bags" (how cute...). I plan to return to my job as a Flight Attendant on the 29th. will let you all know!! Please email for questions.
Updated on Aug 27, 2008:
New inner thigh pics and "hip roll" pics. I am still in my compression garment and swollen--procedure was done on 8-25 so I'm 2 days out. A little sore from this one because the area worked on was a tender area anyway. Already in smaller size pants (6) and I couldn't be happier.
Aug 11, 2008Comments and replies (69)
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18 Aug 2008
All I can say is...DANG! I hope I look as good as you at 50!~
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19 Aug 2008
Hi, I want to do it too but don't know what doctor I should pick. COuld you please advice? I'm in San Jose. Thanks.
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27 Aug 2008
Did you go to {edited}? I am scheduled for abs and love handles 1 week today and hope my results look as good as yours. I'm not really worried because I know he is a good doctor. thanks for the post you look great. How did the thighs go? I am scheduled for that procedure on September 23, 2008 Kathryn Editor note: Provider information is located above the review for registered users. Viewing this information requires free registration for an account.
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27 Aug 2008
Wow! I'm thinking about this and you're picks looks great!
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27 Aug 2008
Thank you! It is the best thing I've done for myself! Just be sure the Doctor makes you feel comfortable about his/her experience with the procedure and try to see pictures of their actual patients. If you live anywhere near Florida, just go to Orlando or Melbourne and see this Doctor. He was chosen as one of the few people to teach this procedure to other plastic surgeons. Alternately, the doctor he was instructing is going to LA on Sept 1st and I wouldn't think twice about him doing the procedure either.1-he's learned from the best and 2- I let him do my thigh while Doctor Bassin did the other and he's very talented, too. I don't work for these doctors so that's not why I'm so gushy about them, I'm just so happy with my results. Pain obviously, is relative. I didn't require any pain medicine, etc. but ask your doctor if you think you need it--they should do that for you. Hope it works out the way you want it to--it's a thrill for me to put on my skinny pants!!
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28 Aug 2008
did you have any shivering from the epi in the fluid thanks for sharing
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28 Aug 2008
No, I didn't. I've not heard of that. But it is a great procedure and I hope you have a good result. There was a little sensation during the laser part but not pain, then it's nothing (to me at least). If you don't tolerate pain well, I'd ask for an Ativan or something as long as someone will drive you home. I drove myself home the second time. No problem sharing--I'm so thrilled!!
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29 Aug 2008
thanks again.I don't usually have alot of pain with procedures either. Had a baby with no epidural or pain meds !!!! Can't wait, I'll keep you updated if ok thanks k
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2 Sep 2008
Hi Robin I go tomorow for the abs and love handles. My doctor is the same as your"s.....{edited}. I am going to the Orlando office. A little nervous, but thanks to you I feel much better. I'll let you know in the next day or 2 how things went. Kathryn ps do ya want me to tell them hi for you???? lol Editor note Provider information is located above the original review.
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4 Sep 2008
HI Robin (and others reading this) Well it has been almost 24 hours now since I had my abdomen and "hip roles" done. WOW I love it already. I actually had a good time during the procedure. We laughed and joked during the procedure(professional only nothing foul)and Clyde held my hand the entire time. Allison was real sweet also. There was an occassional "ouch second" but they would stop then resume with no pain. The whole process from start to finish was less than one hour. It was so easy and I am thrilled with what I see today. Thanks for the tip on the maxi pads. The drainage is about 75% better this am. I would recommend to take 2 extra strength tylenol right after the procedure. I started having some discomfort after I got home but it went away with the tylenol. Everyone said to tell you hello!!!! Also {edited} was still there and for those of you in LA, give him a call, he is awesome and so is {edited}, but we are gonna keep him here in Orlando/Melborne. I'll post pictures in a week or so for those of you undecided. Thanks again Robin Kathryn Editor note Provider information is located above the original review. You can also share this information privately by clicking on the usernames of other registered users.