“Smartlipo NOT Worth It”

Oh no, sorry to hear that :( I'm going to make an appointment with Dr of Cupertino laser center. Does anyone knows this Doctor or this center? Please advice. Thanks.

So sorry to hear about your experience. SanJosewoman: I have not heard anything about this Laser Center, but I would suggest going to a board licensed plastic surgeon who has years of experience with liposuction for the best results. I had smart-lipo on my neck/chin on 10/3 and am now just starting to see results. My doctor is wonderful. I will send you his info if you like. I did a large amount of researh before I decided to go to this doctor.

Please please send me the information of the doctor you had smartlipo NewNeckinCA. I really appreciate that. Is it so painful? how much does it cost? how long will you see result? How many days should I take off from work? thanks again and appreciate very much.

I have kind of a similar experience. While I still think that it was the best thing I had ever done for myself, I do have some of the unevenness and some small lumps that you are describing. I am 3+ months post op, and I think I will need some sort of a touch up, which I hope my doctor will do. But I am still glad I had choosed the SmartLipo, considering that I had never looked this good in clothes before (no muffin top at all) and also considering what the risks and downtime would have been with a tummy tuck. Would my naked stomach look better now if I would have choosen the tummy tuck? - Yes, I am sure. But I could not have afford the risk and the downtime that a tummy tuck would have required.

SanJosewoman: My apologies for the delayed response. I went to Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman, he has offices in Los Gatos and Palo Alto, he is great! He is very low key, but is amazing. I am still waiting for final results, but very happy so far. My procedure was Oct 2. I only did my neck to start and it was $3500, very competitive for the area. I took 2 pain meds total and had no pain, just a little uncomfortable, like pressing on a bruise when touched. One day off work, but did not really need to. He is really great at telling you what to expect. Good luck and let me know if I can answer any more questions.

I was told you have to massage your areas once the soreness goes away to avoid lumps, fiber tissues and anything else that seems improper. Maybe a lymphatic massage too?

Im not sure what jowls are - but i had my triceps (under arm area done) it was DEF worth it....it is noticebly smaller although my arms are still hurting and sore...but its def bareable i already am almost back to normal carrying groceries and moving around. I cant stretch or move 100% as before but da by day is getting better. after day 2 dont put bandaids on the area of the insertion so they can heal. Get neosporin for the wounds.

oh! i guess it was someone else that said that, sorry. jowls are the baggy skin under your chin, lol. my hubby had his done yesterday and he looks like a real bull frog! it is too funny. i cant wait till the swelling goes down to see how he will look! congrats on your arms! yaaaah no more arm swinging after you stop waving! hehehe. i am happy you are happy.