“Saddlebags no more!! ”
Smart Lipo: Worth it
Pain: Mild
Hi!
I did Smartlipo on the 23rd of October, 48 hours ago. My problem areas area my saddlebags! I'm 39 yrs old with 3 kids, 7, 4, 2 yrs old. I weigh 123 lbs, 5' 4'' tall. I've always had problems with my outer thighs.
So after consulting with a local doc who has extensive experience doing laser lipolysis (he perfomed the conventional liposuction before the Smartlipo technology reached our shores!), it cost me MYR3,000 (appr. USD822).
I was awake the whole time throughout the procedure, i felt some pain on some areas, but otherwise i was chatting non-stop with the doc, asking him a whole load of questions! The amount taken out from my outer thighs was 1.9 litres, doc said...pure fat, pure fat...several times!
The oozing was quite heavy, I soiled my bedsheet!, and after that followed somebody here who used sanitary pads in place of the gauze, the soiling stopped, managed to contain the leaking with tht method...thanks to whoever that is! The oozing stopped today (2nd day), and I use band-aid to cover the incisions ( I hve 4).
I bandaged my thighs for 48 hours, now I'm wearing a girdle.Amazingly, I havent had any swelling...perhaps it's too soon?? Those who have done the saddlebags, did u ladies get the swelling immediately or a few days after? I do have some bruises and aches moving around, esp after being stationary for while.
The good thing is I could see the saddlebags completely gone now! my thighs are straight now from the front-view...no longer those 2 extra pieces sticking out from the sides! The thighs also look much slimmer. Im worried because I read that it takes a weeks/months to see result...but im seeing it already after 2 days! Does tht mean my thighs will go smaller after this???
I will give more updates in a month!!
Updated: November 3, 2008
Review after 11 days of Smartlipo...
My bruises are fading fast. Moving around is much easier...no more aches when standing and sitting. Just a slight sore. Skin is also less tender...now I can rub the thighs with ginger cream with more pressure. Im wearing girdles for 24 hours. Doc says after 2 weeks, i can reduce it to 16 hours...and less and less time in it as time goes by.
Im still looking for compression garments, i think It's important to get the optimal result. I'm considering doing my lovehandles next...suddenly they look very much bigger now tht the thighs are slimmer!
Will post pics when I no longer need to wear these girdles!
Oct 25, 2008Comments and replies (11)
38 posts
26 Oct 2008
Please post some pics. I'm so happy for you. The cost over there is cheap eh?
12 posts
26 Oct 2008
I saw results with my stomach (banana roll!)within a day! If you leaked a lot, you might now swell much. Wear your compression garment as much as you can. Also, if you feel any lumps, they do go away. It takes weeks for everything to even out. I am so happy for you. I am 5'0 and weigh 116. I have always had a poochy stomach. Not anymore.
1 post
27 Oct 2008
im from malaysia. i got a flabby arms. im planning to go for a smartlipo. where u did the smartlipo? thanks so much
7 posts
28 Oct 2008
And one more thing...you will feel like going to the toilet quite often to urinate. So...get a compression garments with an open crotch!! :)
2 posts
30 Dec 2008
I did my upper and lower abdomen, love handles and chin at Dermlaze 4 weeks ago. Results? Fantastic just 4 weeks post op!Flatter tummy and countoured sides. And there's still more to go. ;-). Family and colleagues have noticed the change and compliments are coming in by the dozens. I feel you have to be realistic with your expectations. Do not train your mind to over-expect and you'll be fine. Contrary to other forums I've read I had no dimpling, dents etc etc. Aches? Yes ofcourse! Going to the toilet a million times? Yes the first few weeks, coz u're drinking alot of water to heal yourself + draining alot of fluids meant to be washed out. Bruising?(yellow and blue) Yes the first week. Hardness? Yes, but almost gone and hardly felt by now. What I honestly feel is that Dr. Jeswinder is an expert at what he does. That's why I did not go through the horror stories you hear on other forums, be it Malaysian or overseas ones. So if any of u out there are thinking of Smartlipo, just do yourslef a favour --- Get it from Dr. Jeswinder and save yourself the unnecessary headache. And please btw, do educate yourself on post-op care before your procedure. Being prepared will make your recovery sweeter :). Ladies & gentlemen, we DO have compression garments sold in Malaysia. Go get your garment from Amanita at Ampwalk, Ampang, a shop well stocked with compression garments located on the 1st Floor. They have different garments for different procedures. Wonderful and helpful staff who'll make u feel comfortable especially when u're trying them on for size. Garments are pricey as they are imported but worth the money considering the procedure. Educate yourself about the the procedure so u will have less anxiety. Remember, empower yourself with the gift of knowledge and look for the positives. Prepare your mind and body and walk in for the op with a positive attitude. And lastly, remember to love yourself for who u are. Love your inner soul first. The op is just your outer skin. All the best to all.
60 posts
18 Jan 2009
could you give us another update? would you mind posting some pics? is your cellulite gone? did you lose weight and inches? how are your results now? did you continue to shrink? can't wait to hear from you. congrats!