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Stomach Swelling After Smart Lipo on Flanks

I had Smart Lipo on my flanks 4 weeks ago. Now, my stomach looks bigger than before. Is it post-op swelling? I have been wearing compression garment...

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Smart Lipo for Male Flanks?

I'm a man 29 year old who use to exercise everyday (gym, running...) and have very healthy life since so many years ago but I can't remove the...

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SmartLipo for Minor Contouring and Skin Tightening?

I'm a 41 year old mom of two who is 5'7" and 140 lbs. I work out on a regular basis (not strenuously for that matter) and I've got...

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What to Do with Swelling After Smart Lipo?

I had Smart Lipo done 3 weeks ago. I can't work (my job is physical fitness) and am still swollen. I had my upper and lower abs, and flanks done. One...

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6 Weeks After Smart Lipo - Huge Dent Between Upper and Lower Abs

I had smart lipo 6 weeks ago. i had 300 cc removed from abdomen and flanks. i have not gain any weight, but my stomach looks larger and unnatural.. i...

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Why Am I Not Seeing Results After my Smart Lipo?

I'm now 9 days post op on Smart Lipo on my upper and lower abs and flanks. My lower abs look exactly the same, is this normal? Did anyone else have...

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Is Smart Lipo Recommended for Weight Loss Patient?

I am an active and fit 34 year old mum of 2. 20 years ago I lost 90lbs and except for my two pregnancies - I have managed through diet and exercise to...

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Large Flanks After Smart Lipo

I'm a male and around 2 weeks ago, I had Smart Lipo on my chest, stomach, and flanks. Right now, I'm discouraged because my flanks (especially near...

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Where to Get Compression Garments for Smart Lipo Aftercare?

Hello! I will be having Smart Lipo done this coming Monday on my lower abs and flanks. I've been reading the reviews on this website and a lot of...

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Smart Lipo by Non Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on Small Areas?

Is it ok to have Smart Lipo done on the flanks by just any doctor? Is it a big deal? They are very small areas and I am completely skinny I just can't...

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Why Do I Look Bigger Later in the Day (Smart Lipo)?

Hi, I had smart lipo about 4 weeks ago on my abs and flanks and I am really excited to see my results. When I first wake up in the morning, my stomach...

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Smartlipo - Am I a Good Candidate?

Hi, I am 31 years old,a size 8,126 lbs and 5ft 6/7. The problem i have is my flanks,tummy and upper abdomen are much bigger than the rest of me. I...

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When Can Sexual Intercourse Resume Safely After Smartlipo?

I am 5 days post-procedure and all drainage has stopped from the 7 incisions of the abdominals, flanks and bra fat areas. I am still swollen and am...

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Smart Lipo Fat Removal Amounts - Feel a Bit Cheated

Hi,I had this done less than a week ago so cannot see full results yet. The facts are these; I am 36 yr old female. 5 ft 4" tall 150lbs (bmi26)I...

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How Safe is Smart Lipo on Multiple Body Areas?

I know that Liposuction risks are increased. If you have multiple areas done at one time, if I am having Smart Lipo/Vaser Lipo surgery on my...

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Best Advice for Quick or Smooth Recovery After Smart Lipo?

I am getting Smart Lipo on my upper abs, lower abs, and flanks on Friday, and have found great advice on this site. However, it is scattered...

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Immediate Laser Lipo Results Disappearing by the Day - What Can I Do?

Received lipo 4/2/10. Immediate results seemed fantastic. Bruising and swelling was minimum for having done flanks, sides, upper and lower abs and...

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Will my Smart Lipo Results Get Better?

I had Smart Lipo done on my upper and lower abs and flanks about 3 months ago. I'm not seeing much results on my lower abs, so I called back and asked...

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How Long Before Smart Lipo Results Show Up?

I had Smart Lipo on my back, flanks, and under and above my bra line 5 days ago. When I have taken my garment off most of those areas don't look much...

Skin Damage After Smart Lipo and PAL

I am a 30 yo male who had a "high definition" procedure on my abdomen, flank, and back 2 weeks ago. i have both the smartlipo and...

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I'm Worried About the Scarring from Smart Lipo - How Large Are the Incisions, How Many?

I think I would benefit from Smart Lipo - I'm 125, 5'7, but just have this "back fat" that won't go away, no matter what. I...

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Endermologie or Dermawave After SmartLipo?

Which is better to smooth out lumps and scar tissue after smartlipo? I had my procedure 6 weeks ago on my upper/lower abs and flanks, and have been...

Smartlipo Results - Sagging and Lack of Muscle Definition?

I had Smart Lipo done on my upper/lower abs and flanks. Before surgery I was 5'8/170pd. During the procedure the dr. said they had to break...

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How Much Pain to Expect from Smart Lipo Under General Anesthesia?

Iam getting Smart Lipo on my upper and lower adominals, and flanks, but I am only doing general anesthesia. What type of pain should I expect?

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Only Took out About 325CC's of Fat and Solution with Smart Lipo

I had Smartlipo done on my flanks yesterday and the Dr. only took out 325 CC's of fat and solution. Is this a common amount? From the posts...

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When Can I Sleep Normally After Smart Lipo?

I had my procedure done 15 days ago on my flanks and upper/lower abs. When can I begin to sleep normally? (on my sides, belly, etc...)

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Possible For Flanks to be The Incision Location? Female, 30s

I will be getting SmartLipo or a version of it, soon (doctor yet to be determined). I am pretty thin, only a small amount of contouring needed on...

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How Long is the Procedure on Abs and Flanks for Smart Lipo?

My doctor is putting me under general anesthesia and the girl at the front desk said it will take 2 hours and 30 mins. i forgot to ask my doctor but...

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Still Experiencing a Lot of Swelling a Month After Smart Lipo

I had smartlipo done on my abs and flanks the procedure was performed on May 15th and I am still experiencing a lot of swelling on my lower abs and...

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Can HGH Help Tissue Repair After Smart Lipo?

I'm 50 and had smartlipo done on flanks, abs, and chest. Four and a half weeks later I feel a good amount of discomfort. Somewhere between a crazy...

Is It Possible to Have a Hernia from Smart Lipo?

I'm now about 6 weeks post smart lipo on abdomen, flanks and back. The left front side is very noticably bulging out (and has been since the first...

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Would Gaining Weight in my Hips Affect Smart Lipo in my Stomach?

Received Smart lipo 3 months ago on my stomach, upper/lower, flanks and "bra fat"..3 months later at follow up appointment showed no changes...

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Vaginal Discharge After Smart Lipo - Normal?

The lipo was done to my abs and flanks. It has been almost 3 wks and I noticed it about 5 days after the procedure. I also have an IUD so I was...

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No Leakage After Smartlipo on Flanks Yesterday - Is That Normal?

I just had smartlipo on my flanks yesterday. the procedure went by smoothly but i was told to expect leakage. but its the 2nd night and i have not...

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Fluid Pocket, Burning Sensation, 2 Weeks After Smart Lipo

Im 13 days after smartlipo in my abs, flanks and axila/bra area and 5 days ago I developed a big wavy pocket next to my belly button the size of a cd,...

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How Do I Tell if I Have an Infection After Smartlipo?

I had Smartlipo Friday morning, last about 4 hours. They did upper and lower abd's, waist/flank. They took about 3700cc's. I have a very high...

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Skin Sensitivity After Smart Lipo on Flanks

8 wks post smart lipo on flanks. feel worse than at 2 wks! sunburn-like pain is so bad i can't wear a bra (not good when you are DD's). wear silk...

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How Do you Decide Whether to do Smart Lipo on Upper and Lower Abs or Full Core?

I am scheduled to have a smart lip procedure done on my upper and lower ABS, but am wondering if I should go for the whole waist and hips too. My Dr...

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Becoming Thicker in Other Areas After Smartlipo

Hello, i recently got smartlipo about 5 months ago (inner/out thighs, banana, and flanks) I am young (22), and in great shape and count calories....

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Benefit To Lymphatic Massage After Smart Lipo?

I had smart lipo on my abs and flanks friday the 9th. I have heard of people getting lymphatic massage done. Is there a bebefit to this? Just need a...

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Is there anything that I can do to prove that my smartlipo procedure was not done correctly?

I had smartlipo procedure done on 11-2009 for upper, lower abdominal and flanks by an Internal Medicine Physician that changed her profession to...

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Is It Normal to Have a Drain After Smart Lipo and Can You Do Flanks and Abs Done at the Same Time? (photo)

Hi. I am getting my flanks done on the 6th and my abs done on the 9th. I was told that it was not safe to do both at the same time. He will be doing...

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How much fat (in cc's) removed?

My doc told me that I had 4000 cc's of fat removed (that's fat, not fat plus lidocaine solution).  He measured it after it had separated...

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Belly Button Incision Began Leaking 2 Most Post Op from SmartLipo, Why?

I had smartlipo about 2 mos ago on my abdomin & flanks. I had the expected leakage which subsided within 24 hrs. Left side was taking longer to...

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