“Smartlipo worth every minute and dollar! ”
Smart Lipo: Worth it
Pain: Mild
Smartlipo is awesome for anyone that is seeking out some good "sculpting." It's not the solution for a major overhaul but for specific areas that you want work on it's definitely worth the money and the time. I had my stomach and love handles done exactly a week ago (Feb 10th). The experience was great. You are awake for the whole thing. I was given Adavan and Percocet and then they tumesce the areas so you don't feel a thing. Well, you can feel something but no pain that's for sure. The doctor marked all the areas ahead of time and made sure that everything was even. I plan to put some before and after pics up and then try to keep the pics updated every week for the progress. The results were very noticable from day 1 especially because I had my love handles done at the same time but the full results, according to the doctor, are really best after a month or so when the swelling has gone down and the skin has tightened up.
The definite pro's of Smartlipo:
- The recovery is quick
- You are awake for the whole thing. No risks there
- There is very little bruising and swelling in comparison
- I was back to work in two days.
- The skin tightening! Traditional lipo usually leaves you with skin left over but the laser actually creates tissue coagulation so your skin tightens.
- Results are noticable right away!
Cons- There really aren't any that I could say are major. Sleeping is a little uncomfortable and you have to wear compression garments for a little while but that would be with any lipo treatment really.
I would definitely recommend this treatment to anyone that is interested in it. My recovery process is going great so far and I will update with pictures very frequently for you all as well as my before and after dress sizes when I settle into them. If anyone has questions please feel free to ask!
Feb 17, 2008Comments and replies (28)
unregistered guest
19 Feb 2008
Wow - thanks for the encouragement. I will be going for this type of surgery in April. When i first heard of it - i wondered if it gave the same results as the old method. What do you say? If this is so much better don't understand why people would want the old way. I'm hoping for the same results.
unregistered guest
20 Feb 2008
Did your Dr. use suction? Thanks for the info and pics!
unregistered guest
22 Feb 2008
Hi Lorna Wow you stomach and love handles look amazing. I am in the process of going through the procedure in March any tips. I am going for the bra area, stomach and inner thigh area. thank you Janell
unregistered guest
26 Feb 2008
where did you have it done??? and would you recommend this for women who have a little saggy skin? i've had 3 full term pregnancies. i'm 5'2 109lbs. does it help tighten saggy skin? Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
unregistered guest
28 Feb 2008
How many inches did you lose? Did you go down a size? I'm doing my thighs and love handles next month.
unregistered guest
3 Mar 2008
Hi Lorna, I'm getting the procedure done on Friday. I'm really anxious. I am getting my upper and lower abs. In another month I will be doing my "love handles." I've been trying to find before and after pictures that really show drastic results. In your result pictures you really can't see the true difference which I'm assuming because they were only a week after the surgery so there is still swelling. You say you went down 3 pants sizes, which is about 3 inches. What size were you before? What size are you now? Do you see the difference the first time you shower after the procedure or do you have to wait at least a week to see something? Do you have more up to date pictures? Thanks for your help and information
unregistered guest
5 Mar 2008
Hi, I have a question, did your dr. suction the fat out or did he just use the laser? I have an appointment next week and I don't think my dr is planning to suction and I was wondering if that would make a difference. Anyone that can answer...please let me know! Thanks!
6 posts
14 Mar 2008
Hey girl, your love handles look great! As weird as that may sound, lol! I want to ask you a question... during your consultation I imagine that you saw some before and after pics of some patients... did you notice that their tummy wasn't as significantly reduced as let's say the love handles like in your experience? It seems to me that it works best on the sides of the tummy.
unregistered guest
19 Mar 2008
If you want to see some good before and after pictures of the doctor that did my smartlipo go to smartlipoofne.com. I am two weeks post op on Friday and I can see the results. I am starting post-op celluderm treatments on Friday to get the best results.
1 post
20 Mar 2008
Your abs look great! Where did you get the procedure done at? As I'm looking to get my abs and love handles done too... soon!