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So sorry I haven't checked-in - yes, I'm still happy Angela. I haven't updated any of my pictures yet. Maybe soon, when I get the chance. So, how did your sx turn out? I hope you're doing well. Consideringit, yes, my Dr. is in Manhattan

I really think he did a great job on my SL - and yes, he is a board certified oculoplastic surgeon, facial specialty and a fellow in cosmetic surgery. He's been doing lipo, I think for about 10 years? If you notice, there's quite a range of "specialty" areas of Drs who perform SL - including dermatology, etc. I thought that being that my Dr has experience with very delicate procedures(eyes, facial stuff), he would be great with my SL -I saw some pics and patients, and felt confident that he can do a great job, and he did! I went to 6 consults, including 3 board certified PSs, and after sitting with all of them, I chose my Dr. He was very knowledgeable, and I felt confident that he can give me the results I'm after. I'm still very happy with my results, including my post-op care with him. Just check out my hour-glass shape. I think he did a great job on me.

Summer08 - AV said it well, I think that if your Dr used suction, then you should be able to see some improvements by now, however, you could also be really swollen, and as we know, we all react to this procedure very differently. I didn't swell a lot, but I've heard others do. For months...not to say that I don't go to bed bigger - I still swell some, but for the most part, my shape has been pretty consistent. Then again, this swelling is known to linger around between 6-12 months post op.

Hi Outie - how did your consult go?

Hi Annie - I hope you're doing better. I'm sorry to hear about your recovery. I hope you're not in so much pain anymore. Is it possible that the laser was set too high that it burned your skin? Update us when you are able to.