ymiller

Location: kent, wa
Joined: 4 Apr 2008
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Recent comments by ymiller

$5900 for just the arms. The doctor left the incisions (tiny) incisions open for the fluid to drain out of. It took 3 days for it to stop. My arms look better than they ever have - I'm thrilled every time I look in the mirror.
My surgery was just 6 days ago. My arms drained like a seive (sp?). I don't see much with the rest of my body yet but they only drained a little. I bet it just has to do with how long the body takes to absorb all the fluids.
Did you have a lot of drainage from your arms? I have noticed that my arms showed immediate results but they also drained continually for the first 3 days. The other areas didn't drain much and I can see only slight results with them. I'm assuming that as the fluid is absorbed it will be more apparent.
Posted to Smartlipo Arms on 30 Jun 2008
Expect bruising - I think those that have minimal bruising are the exception or they just had their stomach done. I am covered in bruises everywhere except my stomach and was told by my doctor to expect it. It is day 5 for me and I still have some draining from my arms and the bruising is getting better. There is also some lumpiness - this is expected as well. It takes some time for it all to even out. I have already scheduled massages to help with the lumps. Be aware that if you have your stomach done you won't necessarily get bruises there but you will probably have a rather grotesque swelling and bruising of your pubic area. My doctor had warned me and also someone on this site warned us. They weren't kidding!!!
Posted to The Best Cosmetic Surgery Available on 10 Jun 2008
I'm in Seattle looking for a plastic surgeon. Could you share who you used? I'm thinking about Dr Gottlieb - have you heard anything about him?
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