Poppy89

Thighs, Knees, Flanks & Stomach - Waterloo, Ontario

Permanent Eyeliner - Ottawa, ON

Don't worry about the "hourglass" thing. I had the same thought when I saw mine, but it went away. I don't think you really have anything on your flanks to take off - just let the swelling subside! Remember, your stomach doesn't just swell out the front, it will also be swollen to the sides. You already look great though!

Probably a least a month or more. Mine is still swollen, particularly my lower ab area. It's been three weeks. Generally speaking, the swelling doesn't just disappear. You'll probably notice it looking best first thing in the morning when you wake up, but after a day of activity/eating/working out it will be puffy again. Just give it time. The way I view it is - rationally, I KNOW that a lot of the fat in that area was removed. So even if I get discouraged when there's swelling and I can't see the change, I remind myself that the change is still there, it's just not visible YET. The best thing you can do is eat well, drink water and (once you feel up to it) exercise, and just not obsess about it. The results will eventually be visible, and every day that you eat well and exercise just gets you even farther =)

Sure! As an FYI, my doctor told me to bring a style of underwear that I wear frequently, and he had me put them on as he was marking where my incisions would go. That way he was able to "hide" a lot of them. I think this is awesome - not all doctors do it so if you're having lower body stuff done definitely bring a pair of your underwear with you and ask them to try and place the incisions where they're hidden. I've got one right in my bellybutton, where you can't see it (this is important, as for some reason some docs put it above, where it can look a bit more obvious, depending on your skin tone). I have another solitary one basically at the top of my pubic area (sounds weird but I can't think how else to describe it! It's also covered by my underwear) I've got two on the outside of my hips, covered by my underwear. I have two lower down on my inner thighs, closer to my knees (i.e. one each side). I have two more in my groin area, in the crease where my leg meets my torso. I think that's it! So that would be...8 total.

Thank you!!! I think I notice the biggest difference on the front of my legs and my stomach, so far. I'd actually forgotten that he had done the front of my thighs (and I was a teeny bit nervous when he told me because I'd heard somewhere or other than the front can be a bit iffy) but they look awesome! I can't wait for my swelling elsewhere to go down.

Thank you so much! I'm so glad your surgery went well - sending lots of positive thoughts for a good recovery your way!