“Second Time’s a Charm with SmartLipo”

I had smart lipo and I had the fat suctioned. I can't imagine it any other way, and I am shocked to hear that this is done. I am thrilled that the fat was suctioned and I like the results. I am going to have more done when I save some more money.

Does suctioning mean that the small canule is used to secrete the fat?

yes

Do you have to request the suction to be done or is it part of the smartlipo.......is the suction done as it is being melted or do they go in after in the same places......Is this better than real lipo in your opinion?

The liquified fat does get resorbed by the body but very slowly. During that time there can be a lot of inflammatory reaction in the area of the slurry (the liquified fat left in the area). This inflammatory reaction can leave a certain amount of mass in the area and that is why some individuals don't see much change if suctioning is not performed. While open drainage from the incisions allows for much of the slurry to drain out, if larger areas are done without suctioning, there is just too much slurry left and remodeling of the mass in the area occurs.

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Laura2, I also had smartlipo done 2 month ago on 4 areas (inner/outer thighs, banana roll and butt all for 8K). I did also get the fat removed (about 550cc) and I can tell you that I am still waiting for results. I did my research like everyone else but the truth is that everybody is dif. and also I have noticed that some areas have better results with smartlipo than others. Even tho. i thought this would be the best choice for me since i'm 5'3"-125lbs to remove the fat deposits that wont go away with diet & exercise the results are very very minimal. I actually cant tell the dif. the only thing is that you get more diples than what you had b4 + I have noticed some bumps on my inner thighs (I hope that goes away!) I am going back to the Dr. tomorrow since I expressed my concerns... which they told me if the Dr. thinks i need a touch up they would do it at no charge. (I hope for the best, really) What I can tell you is that I went to a dif. places for the free consultation and the clinic I choose was the one I felt more confortable with. Also I can say that the staff were very profesional. You can email me if you want to after my experience I cant tell you to go fot it or not it is all up to you. But Good luck! Xenia

wow! it cost you 8k you must be an upper class lady:-) anyway i'm liz, i am a married middle class mother of 3, and it feels like i've been trying to lose this weight forever but after child #3 seems like ordinary fat turns into stubborn fat and diet and exercise (even diet pills) won't work for me. Now everyone knows soon there will be no more mid-class so i'm trying to make provisions for that before it happens by going back to school, but recently i just found out about my husbands likes of a famous woman's body which is how my body was before our third child and its very hurtful for me and probably any woman. I've only saved about a grand and it took a while to get that put up beause the times are really hard now but despite that, I want to remain hot for my husband and even though he'll say "Oh babe you look fine" we women know. I really would like to have my stomach and love handles done so i can wear a bikini again, would you happen to know of any programs or people that would help pay for something like this, or any websites that may help? p.s.I tried to do the financing thing but its still not affordable for me because my credit is still being repaired from trying to help someone else.

Please tell me what areas responded better or worse and your final result ,should it change? Thks, Nilda in New York

apply for care credit. Google it. It's the standard credit procedure for cosmetic procedures and is accepted by almost everyone. I got a deal where it was interest free for a year. Another option would be to charge it on a low-interest credit card. Some doctors also have their own financing plans. But if you're doing this just for your husband, save your money. Men like variety and he will always be looking at other women, even if you looked like Angelina Jolie.

Hello Xenia, I am about to have my procedure on the same areas that you did for about the same price. Have you seen results? What doctor did you go to? I think I am getting a little scared, maybe it will not be worth? Please let me know, Diana

hi there! i had to reply to you cause you are similar to me! i am 51, and i am 5'2 and i weigh a bit more then you at 147. my legs are normal and the rest of me is also just normal, not overweight anywhere but had the belly thing going. i had a tummy tuck done last januaray and though my results for the front of my tummy were/are awesome, i was still left with flanks and bra fat. i didnt look any better or much better then before the tummy tuck except in the front but i still had rolls of skin (muffin tops) and bra fat that ruined the whole look. just yesterday i had my flans and bra roll done! i am going to post before and after pics in another day or so after i can quit wearing the diaper to hold in the drainage and i can have my hubby take some pics for me. i can tell you though as of right now, one day out of surgery i can see my results already! i put on a bra today just for kids, i took it off right away though cause i wasnt in any mood to wear a bra yet and there was NO bra roll! still a little too sore and have too much packaging to catch the drainage to try on any of my pants but i already know they are going to fit great! if you truly are unhappy with your body and your tummy is your worst enemy i have to encourage you to just do it! make sure it is done WITH SUCTION! do not take it any other way!!! dont do it! if some dr. tries to convince you do it with no suction, just leave and leave fast! you have to have suction or you will not be happy and you will be waiting months for results whilst you do it with suction you will be happy within days or weeks! good luck!

Hey Candice, I wanted to follow-up with you and see how your healing process went and if you were overall happy with the results..especially in lower body areas. I am considering getting all of the areas you got done - but I heard for larger areas smart lipo can sometimes cause a ripple or dimpling effect to the skin?? Did you notice any texture changes in the skin or small dimples or rippling? Can you please recommend the place you went and the DR who performed your lipo. I hope you are doing well :-) Thank you