I just had my surgery the 15th of March 2012. I am just now getting brave enough to put up before/after pics but I hope it helps someone out there trying to make a decision! I have been in a lot of pain so far, and can't wait to see results! Updated on 17 Mar 2012: By the way, I forgot the important stuff...I am 28, mother of three and was 170 on D-Day (3/15/12)...I had a little over 5 pounds removed from my belly and 2 pounds in lipo around my sides, flanks and back. I also had 560CC's added to my breats (Saline) I had first appt on 2/9/2012 and had my surgery in less than one month. I had three c-sections before and this is horrible compared to that!! Right now I am having a hard time adjusting to the implants (the exercises and them settling) and I am worried about my final results (will my tummy be flat?? Will I look skinny?? Let me know what you think please! Updated on 18 Mar 2012: Today is 3 days post op, I am really swollen still, especially in my arms and hands, weird, huh? I am also running a fever, but go back to the doc tomorrow to see what's going on.....I am just anxious to see my final results! Also, my body is really bruised where I had lipo (back, sides and flanks)Updated on 20 Mar 2012:I am 5 days post op now, my husband had to go back to work so I am staying with my parents and kids for a couple of days, as much as the binders are uncomfortable I took mine off to wash today and can't wait to get them back on and I promise to never say another cross word about them :), the pain isn't too bad I am just becoming impatient waiting for the results. it's hard to tell what I am going to look like because of the swelling....byt the way I am 10 pounds heavier than surgery day, probably from swelling, and the fact that going potty hasn't happened yet....thanks mega pain pills.....any suggestions in that department?? I am taking a stool softener/laxative mix and eating super healthy (oranges, shredded wheat, ect...)Updated on 20 Mar 2012:One thing I am disappointed about-stretch marks!! I didn't really have them below the belly button, they were above and almost to my ribs from carrying my babies so high I guess, they are somewhat lower and the doctor said the appearance would improve, so we will see!Updated on 21 Mar 2012:I feel better today!!! Still sore, still swollen but I get to see my new belly button tomorrow!!Updated on 23 Mar 2012:Okay, so today is my first day without drain tubes and I am seeing why they are soooo important and what a difference they make. Plus, to the surgeons who say no to the binders....I have to disagree, they keep the fluid from building up, I have added two new pics today, one from this morning, one from this evening, just to show the amount of fluid that is retained during the day. SO LADIES-don't be discouraged if you are checking out your sexy body in the evening.....this is temporary and in the morning, all will be well!Updated on 28 Mar 2012:I still can't get in my clothes!! AHHHHH!!!!!! Ok, girls so here is what I found out......I knew that I would be swollen, but I thought hey, lots of skin gone+swelling=I can still fit in the same clothes.....but, yeah, no......anyways, to the swelling, honestly-I didn't know that when the PS did lipo they put fluid in, which of course weighs more than the fat taken off does, also it weakens and causes fluid to leak into the tissue, again more swelling, plus all the trauma from the surgeries, more swelling......I know this sounds crazy, but I didn't expect to be 10-15 pounds heavier post surgery due to swelling.....so ladies considering and going through this chin up and just brush off the crappy PS reviews that say it's you......will keep you updated as I attempt to get back into my clothes.....I am keeping on my healthy diet, staying hydrated and getting back to moving, lots, which isn't hard when keeping up with three kids!
Got 2 0.8 syringes (1.6 total). The numbing creme helped and i think they mixed some of the lidocaine with the radiess-I'm not sure, but the pain was not so bad. Used it for my cheeks and nasolabial folds. I am 34 and not over or underweight, so I really didn't have a serious problem. the results were subtle but fantastic. My friends and family, who didn't think I needed anything said i looked 22. It's been a year and I need more. My dermatologist is running a special, so I will be spending about half of what I spent last time. People should expect realistic results. this is a filler, not surgery. If you are much older and did not take steps to the nip problem in the bud when you were younger, you can't expect a miracle. You may just need surgery. I don't wear makeup-I take good care of my skin so I don't have to. But it takes consistency and patience. There are no quick fixes. My opinion. As for the cost, my wise doctor said that the products at the pharmacy don't do jack to build volume or fill deep lines. So I don't waste my money. I use a cheap and gentle facial wash and moisturizer. Over the course of a year I spend way LESS than most of my friends who have a closet full of cosmetic junk. Just being real!
I've always been fit, slim and toned but I felt like my face didn't reflect the effort I put into exercise. I have chubby cheeks, and it's seems like nothing I do can change it. I heard about lipodissolve and decided to give it ago on the 06/04/2013 at a clinic in Toorak, melbourne by Dr. David Powell. I received 10 injections to each jowl. Relatively painless, no bruising whoever i was quite surprised at how much I swelled up. It's now day 9 and I'm looking like myself again, slightly puffy but nothing anyone would notice other than myself. As far as pain goes there's a slight tenderness in the bottom of each jowl, nothing to raise concern. I'm staying optimistic, despite all the bad reviews on here. Updated on 28 Apr 2013: So it's been three weeks now, I've noticed softening of the nasal lines, my lower face doesn't seem as heavy and my jaw is more defined. I'm happy even if this is the end results! It's week 3 and the biggest changes happen between weeks 4 and 8, a little excited about what to expect after the full 8 weeks. I can feel a slight stiffness in each jowl, I'm assuming this is the remainder of the dead fat cells.
