Cellulaze: Stories

53 yrs. old: 1st day of procedure for front of legs & thighs, arrived at the Dr. office, very nervous, I will be awake during the procedure. Not much of a wait after arriving. The nurse asked if I had ate, I did 3 hrs.ago. so she gave me a granola bar. I took a bite, but too nervous to eat. I am escorted to a room, the nurse gave me a pair of their procedure underware. Then I had to stand, all angles while pictures are taken of my imbarassment, legs. then the Dr. comes in and colors my dimples, to put it mildly, with two different colors. He then put a squared graph, probably not the proper name, and outlines it on my legs. I am then given pills to relax me, and medicate me, time stopped, it didn't feel like they were ever going to take effect. I am then taken to another room, lol, thats all I rember at that point.

I don't remember much during the procedure except feeling pain at times and the nurse would comfort me, she is so sweet and such a care giver. I don't remeber after the procedure, but the nurse at my post op said I just wanted to sleep, and I don't remember the drive home, but I do remember going straight to bed once I got home. I slept for a couple of hours, I guess. My son came over to fix my table top, which is my tv, him knocking on the door awoke me. I felt pretty darn good that evening, still numb and druged up.

Day 2, post op appointment, my son drove me. Pretty sore, hard to walk, not much brusing yet but legs are swollen. Very tired, could hardly stay awake. Napped when I got home.
Day 3, 48 hrs. post op. Looking forward to a shower. Wow, almost passed out in the shower, had to sit, OUCH! and got very nauseated. Now trying to get my compression garments right, yes 2, both wrong sizes. Long story, I tried to save money ordering online, 1st one. too small around the waist & butt, ordered another, 2 day delivery, which was a day after procedure, and they fit great aroung butt & stomach but not tight enough on legs, so paid for alterations. I ended paying double then what I would have spent if I would have purchased from the company my Dr. office suggests. Have your Dr. or nurse help you with the right size, is my suggestion, and purchase from the company they recommend. Under all the ink from the procedure can see some bruising now. Day 2 & 3 legs feel hot to the touch.
Day 4 took another trip to Dr. office to check my garment size, UGH! Walking better, legs are still numb & swollen. They are are feeling better, somewhat sore and they feel hot.
Day 5, Legs hurt more today, still numb in areas, but hurts deep in tissue, not walking as well. Strange cold feeling in legs, feel like I have ice packs on them, & also legs feel hot, doesn't make any sense to me, but documenting it as it is? Red, black & blue brusing is more appearant now even under all the ink. My legs already look better, but, well see how they progress after the swelling is gone. I will try and keep you all informed of my progress, and I will try to remember to take some pictures, I don't have any prior, never wore shorts and would never allow pictures.

Day 6, had a very rough day at work. Extemely sore, getting up from sitting, walking, and back into a sitting position is challenging. I forgot to mention in my earlier post, my legs feel and move like jello, is this normal and will they tighten up? anyone with any answers will be appreciated. The regular bandage is bruising my leg around one of the incisions, everytime I changed it, I had new red bruises the shape of the bandage.I think I was putting it on too spread out, and when I sat it was tightening causing bruising.

Day7, Felling better today, not saying walking and getting up & down from a sitiing position is any easier, but, the pain is not quite as bad. Was very busy at work, lots of walking, up & down etc. Day 7, Pictures taken.

Day 8, not hurting as bad, walking & moving up & down still hurts, but, feeling better. I changed my worth it to undecided, I hope the procedure makes it so I will be able to wear shorts, thats all I asked, I don't expect to look like I did when I was 20 or 30 yoa. Just want to wear shorts again.

Day 9, Can feel improvement, legs arent hurting as bad, sitting and moving better. Today I even cleaned the back patio & pond, felt pretty good while doing it. I think I may have over done it a little bit, upper legs, knees, calfs and ankles are swollen. My suggestion would be, don't do too much when you begin to feel better. Do a little activity at a time, don't over do it.

After reading other Cellulaze reviews, I forgot to mention: I had 3 incisions, two on my left leg, and one on my right. there was very little incision drainage after my procedure. All the information you read about cellulaze; it states, "a minimally invasive procedure", After having this procedure, I would like to know what they mean by that?

Day 10, I had my upper front and out thighs done, Is it normal to be swollen all the way down my legs and ankles? My right side is more swollen then my left. Is this swelling because I over did it? I was told you can go back to your normal activity after a day or two? Which I could not even imagine, It took me 8 days for the pain too subside enough, so I felt good enough to clean the patio and pond.

Should I still be doing ice? or should I use heat? I have done both. Any suggestions to promote healing etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Had the procedure in June, over 4 months ago. Some tenderness to the touch, and purpleish in areas, but not much of an issue. Have pain where the Dr. stopped the procedure (3/4 outer thigh) and there is an obvious buldge and indent below buldge. Dr. asked me if I have fiber myalgia, really??? never had issues until the procedure! Lisa, Drs. assistent is amazing and sympathetic, she did a heat suction on the indented area for the pain, which helped for awhile. I felt ostersized when I was walking out of the office, all the staff just looked at me: no bye, have a good day, nothing! The Dr. said nothing about followups? I feel since there is an issue w/ the procedure he performed, he would like me to just go away. I was so anxious and excited to have this done. A miracle, I would at least be able to wear shorts I thought. I didn't do all the research that I should have done. I've done more research on other items before I buy then I did the procedure and Dr..I should have gone to the PS I know & trust Board Cert Dr. Owsley. Beware, In most states Dr. need no Plastic Surgeeon training, do your research and make sure he is Board Certified. Don't rush it, it's your body. Make sure your Dr. spends time w/ you answering alll your questions and concerns. Don't take unnecessary risks by choosing unqualified professionals to perform your cosmetic plastic surgery. Many patients unknowingly have cosmetic surgery performed by unqualified physicians in a non-accredited office facility.

Only Board Certified Plastic Surgeons will offer you the medical expertise you deserve. They have at least six years of surgical training, have passed rigorous testing, and operate only in accredited medical facilities.

When I mentioned to make sure your Dr. is Board Certified, I forgot to mention Plastic Surgeon Board Certified. I should have done my research: My surgeon is only a board-certified General Surgeon and a Certified Physician Trainer, he is not Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. I never knew there was a difference, But, there is a big difference! Please do your research!

I was angered while writing my last post. I was having alot of pain in my leg and I hate the lump. Maybe one of these days I will post a picture. The Dr. did offer to give me a numbing shot, but I declined because it was temp. He also offered smooth sculpting, which I did not pay for, which was heat, suction and message, which helped. Ii am blessed my daughter is a message therapist. She has given me two messages on my legs which has helped enormously! The pain is caused from scar tissue which my daughter is working out. I am feeling so much better.

l was so surprised today, I recieved a personal call today from Dr. Johnson. He wanted to know how my leg was feeling. He said since smooth sculpting made my leg feel better, I could have more done without any charge. I am thankful that Dr. Johnson called me, inquired on how I was feeling and offered treatment for no charge.

I will post my smooth sculpty followups and how it is progressing. I am hopeing the pain will diminish and I will be able to sleep without a pillow between my legs.