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Smartlipo Worth Every Minute and Dollar!

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Updated 18 Feb 2008
Posted 17 Feb 2008
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Spent: $4,500 in California, USA
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!

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Doris Avendano (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.
lpack21 (7 posts) 21 Feb 2008
People still use the old method because for someone that is very large it's the only thing that will work. The procedure is not designed for that. It's designed for smaller areas and for "sculpting." My stomach and love handles look amazing now. The before and afters can't really show the true difference but its so worth it. I have some ideas for pics that will show you what I see. I'm going to get a couple more areas done in the summer. Thanks for the response and if you have anymore questions let me know!
Monica (unregistered guest) 21 Feb 2008
Hey Lorna it's Monica! Your tummy looks awsome. Our hard work paid off.
lpack21 (7 posts) 21 Feb 2008
Thanks Monica!!!! I love it and it's only getting better everyday! You guys are the best!!
Shan (unregistered guest) 20 Feb 2008
Did your Dr. use suction? Thanks for the info and pics!
lpack21 (7 posts) 21 Feb 2008
Oh yes.... Smartlipo doesn't eliminate the need for suction, it just melts everything first so it comes out easier and consequently makes the procedure much less aggressive. There's less swelling and brusing. Thanks for the reply!
janell (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
lpack21 (7 posts) 25 Feb 2008
When I went in I was going to do my stomach and thighs too but I made the decision to do my love handles and tummy instead and it was much more worth it. My tummy alone didn't look that fantastic but my love handles really made it! So I might advise you to think about doing your love handles. The compression garments have been key for me and I drank and still drink a ton of water. Let me know if you have any more questions and I'd be happy to help you out! Lorna
cjny1984 (unregistered guest) 6 Mar 2008
i was wondering the total cost they are charging you?... i want three spots done as well but i haven't gone in for a consultation i want to make sure i have enough saved up. where are you having it done...because so cities are more expensive than others? thank you
MeliC (unregistered guest) 25 Mar 2008
Hi cjny, I just got my first procedure done which was my upper and lower abs. I'm getting my love handles done next week. the entire things cost me $8000 for 3 areas in Manahattan, NY. I know this is average in NY because I went on a few consultations.
hiedi (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).
leigh17 (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.
lpack21 (7 posts) 2 Mar 2008
Im not really sure on how many inches i am down but I can tell you that to date I am already down about 3 pant sizes and I expect to lose about one more as the swelling goes down.
MeliC (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
Jennie (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!
MeliC (unregistered guest) 8 Mar 2008
Hi Jennie, I just got the procedure done yesterday. My Doctor did suction too. It actually works a lot better and you see the results faster. I heard that if there is no suction done then it results might take about 8 months to show. You may want to do a little more research on that. If they dont suck out the fat it is still in you body and you have to wait till you evetually lose it. I hope this helps. Good Luck
delerium (1 post) 24 May 2008
HI Melic, Could you tell me who you went to see to get the Smart Lipo done? I am interested in this procedure and would like to find a doctor. Thanks!
dance83dreamer (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.
Toni (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.
aimee nelson (unregistered guest) 13 Apr 2008
Where are you getting Celluderm done if you don't mind me asking...thanks Aimee
gygs102 (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!
Dima (unregistered guest) 31 Mar 2008
Hi I have a question, is smartlipo good only for women who had been pregnant? does the age matter? I am looking into doing the surgery, i went last year to meet with some doctors, one of them was way too far for me to drive back and forth too ( about 2 hours ) and the other one suggested that since I am not married and didn’t have kids yet, he suggested that i try and lose weight the " healthy" way and he gave me some recommendations and names to contact. He said that there is only a small amount of fat that they can take out and that i will not see much difference and that it is not an alternative to weight lose. I felt disappointed ...and left. So I wasn’t sure if there is a certain age, or certain situation that you should be in before going for the surgery, I definitely need this for my upper and lower abs and for my love handles.
Julie7 (6 posts) 9 Apr 2008
Your results were immediate? I had my procedure 9 days ago and I still look worse than I started; swollen, quite bruised and no sign of fat reduction. It has to happen right? Afterall, I did have 450 cc removed. It seems the people who are happiest with the procedure notice immediately. I'm worried that I'm not going to be happy. Do you have any words of encouragement? My pain and bruising was more significant than what you describe too. BTW- you can see for yourself as I am one of the 2 people who claim smartlipo was not worth it (yet).
lpack21 (7 posts) 18 Apr 2008
I will agree that at first I was nervous about whether or not it worked. I would say that my love handles were noticeable immediately and my stomache has taken some time. I still want to get that touched up. The first couple days were uncomfortable but it was not an unbearable pain and I really did not bruise too much. The compression garments were key for me. I still wear the ab binder from time to time as well. Remember, it takes up for four months to see the full results so give it a little time and it's not always 100% the first time. A lot of people get touch ups. L
smartgirl (1 post) 29 Apr 2008
I had smart lipo done about 6 weeks ago. I had a great experience. I had my abs and arms done. They suctioned my arms and lower abs, but not the upper. I have seen good results where they suctioned. The only complaint I have is that around my waist where I REALLY wanted to see results, I am measuring it to be the same size. Although my abdomen looks firmer, it is not really smaller. My question for you is did it take longer to see results on your stomach/waist area? And are you finally seeing some? For those who are interested, I had some bruising, but it healed fairly quickly. I was numb for a bit, but that has passed. I can't tell you how happy I am about my arms. It has made quite a difference there! Thanks for all of your posts, they have been so helpful. I wish someone would really post on the best things you can do to maximize results, I have been drinking lots of water, eating very healthy, and working out some, but travel gets in the way. I am wondering about massage and increasing the circulation in the areas - helpful or hurtful?

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