Elliot Lach, MD

Amazing. Most caring attentive doctor I have ever met. I knew I made a good decision in choosing Dr. Lach for my surgery from the moment I met with him for my first consultation. He was very honest with me and didn’t sell me any dreams.,,, but the funny part is that the results of my breast reduction was better then my wildest dreams, lol, Anyway I can honestly say you are in the best hands when it comes to Dr.Lach. and Gail. Love them both. God bless them.

To read part 1 of my Vaser Liposuction journey, please click here.

I am going back in for Vaser Liposuction in late August. I had my procedure done last Sept 2012 for my upper and lower abs and flanks. Tremendous difference but here I am almost 9 months later and still not happy with Abs...doc will redo Abs at no cost to me.

Love my flanks and my stomach went down considerably from where I started last Sept. I just want to wear a fitted shirt with no "over-flow" which I still am not comfortable doing...you can see my first review under muffin-LESS under Vaser on this sight.

I take lots of pic's too. I hoping to get a flatter tummy and a smoother back. He will be charging me $2500 for my back and Im good with that..I will post a photo of what I look like now. I have been working out and totally changed my diet with Shakeology and working out to Shawn T.



Updated on 28 Jun 2013:
I have been working out 6 days a week to Shaun T DVD's...and drinking Shakeolgy and trying to eat real clean...creating a new life style...hoping the 2nd time he goes in...in August....the fat will be easily accessible....lol...If you read my previous blog and see my pic's....belly came down a lot....but still not happy with it....so back I go...doc wanted to wait closer to a year since healing takes that long with nerves, etc...so hoping for a better result...I will DEF post a pick soon of where I am today...its my upper abs from belly button up that still protrude some...not happy with that...BUT if that fat is under my organs there is nothing you can do about that...just lots of cardio and work it off your self....WE SHALL SEE....I hope you are all doing well......Sharon

Updated on 17 Jul 2013:
Spoke with my doc..and we are moving the date up to August 15th for my revision on Abs and doing my back flanks (bra bulge) area. Butterflies are setting in...even know I have been thru it once, I am not totally looking forward to it again...but paid a lot of money and want better results. I will DEF post before pic's before I go in. Ready or not...here I come....

Updated on 7 Aug 2013:
Feeling a wee bit nervous...going Next Thursday, Aug 15 for tummy touch up and my back flanks....been there once...so I know what to expect...will keep u posted...thanks...Hope u are all well!! :)

Updated on 15 Aug 2013:
Had my tummy revision and back flanks (bra bulge) done...home and leaking like a faucet...the back was more painful than my prior procedure last Sept when they did upper and lower abs and flanks...my back feels like a back ache...ughh...im swollen like im prego...I hate the swelling part...wont be wearing any jeans soon...I just hope I get the results I want...doc said the fat was melting like butter on my back so he said that's a good thing and I will love it...we shall see...no matter what...this is my last procedure...a lot more pain today and back killin me know...draining a lot more this time as well....will keep u posted....taking my vicodin and going for nap....

Updated on 17 Aug 2013:
its almost 4am and I am awake...the vicodin makes me wired and unable to sleep...soo tired...gonna try just Mortin tomorrow...I am sore in my abs and back...so hard to get comfortable...I will say again thou...the procedure its self is more painful to me than recovery. I hope the outcome is good.I wont do this again...twice is enuf.

Updated on 18 Aug 2013:
DAY 3~~~FEELING GOOD....EASIER THIS TIME AROUND...DEF SORE IN AB AREA WHERE HE RE-TOUCHED...BACK AREA PRETTY SORE...STILL NUMB AND THE "ITCHIES" ARE SETTING IN LOL....SIGNS OF HEALING...CAN WAIT TILL THE SWELLING GOES DOWN..PRETTY SWOLLEN AT THIS POINT...BUT BEEN THERE...DONE THAT...GOTTA WAIT IT OUT...IT TOOK ABOUT 6 WKS FIRST TIME AROUND ON ABS...HOPING LESS TIME THIS TIME SINCE LESS FAT TO GET IT...NO MATTER WHAT THE OUTCOME....IM DONE...NO GOING BACK...LOL...I FORGOT HOW UNCOMFORTABLE THE PROCEDUE IS...THIS TIME HE USED 6 ENTRY POINTS INSTEAD OF TWO....WILL KEEP U POSTED...HAPPY HEALING TO ALL....

Updated on 25 Aug 2013:
So here I am 10 days post op and still swollen and tender..someday are better than others. Tummy doing down a bit..back still swollen...hate this stage...it really takes a good few months till you really start looking better...this is not my first time around. I hoping healing is quicker where there was a lot less fat than first time around. (SEE MY FIRST POST FROM FIRST PROCEDURE) DEF up and about right away with this procedure..really no down time. Now I wait and I have been massaging and taking Arnica and rubbing Arnica gel on my tummy to help with swelling. HOpe u are all well...until next time....take care

Updated on 30 Aug 2013:
No more back boobs. Lol. Love it. I have these pics from doc. Not of tummy revision yet. I love it so far

Updated on 7 Sep 2013:
Seeing my tummy going down but absolutely still swollen. This is it for me. No more Vaser. Starting up my T25 with Shaun T will have to help firm up. I'm 47. With 3 kids. I feel better than I have in years. So I will accept myself from here on out. Will post pics again in a few wks. But here's my Tummy to date.

Updated on 14 Sep 2013:
Starting to like what I see.

Updated on 22 Sep 2013:
5 wks and def getting it better. First time around took about 6 months to c final result. Healing totally takes up to a full year. Feeling good

Updated on 2 Oct 2013:
posting my 1st before pic in Sept 2012...and my current pic after revision 6 wks ago!

Updated on 2 Oct 2013:
much better

Updated on 5 Oct 2013:
Getting better. Still not where I want to be. But I'm working out 6 days a week. Abs on lower right side still protrudes more than left. I have come along way since 1st procedure a year ago. Glad I did it.

Updated on 7 Oct 2013:
I go see my surgeon on Thursday for 8 wks check up. Curious to c what he has to say about my abs. Def flatter but irregular looking.

Updated on 2 Nov 2013:
Coming along. Been doing T25 with Shaun T. Lost 10 odd.

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Updated on 27 May 2014:
Still not happing with tummy...I also lost 25lbs in the last year...so a tremendous amount of loose, saggy skin....time for it to go...seeing my PS tomorr to schedule the date...I am nervous....but was for Vaser too....at least I will be asleep for TT. Hope you are all well!

So after much research, I feel I found the right doctor. Lipo is booked for Oct 4th 2012. I am really nervous. I dont know if reading all these posts helps or works you up, but appreciate having somewhere to go. I have a few questions if anyone can help. I was told to buy the bodysuit garmet for after surgery. I am doing my upper and lower abs and flanks. What are some of the best out there. Also a lumbar pillow to keep my posture straight after surgery..any suggestions. I will post b4 pics shortly even thou its so embarassing...they assure me the results will be wonderful...I dont want any more MUFFIN TOP.



Updated on 12 Sep 2012:
Preparing myself now...had blood work done today...bought my compression body suit and all my supplys for after care...just have to fill my script...its exactly 3 wks from tomorrow that I go...soooo nervous...I dont like pain and dont handle it well..even after 3 kids...lol...some of you decribe it as good and others not so good....again .. I will be posting pic's soon....


Updated on 19 Sep 2012:
As of tomorrow....2 weeks to go....


Updated on 20 Sep 2012:
SUPER EXCITED....they changed my date to 10/1/12...so a few days earlier...YAY ME!!


Updated on 21 Sep 2012:
Sooo the drs called me today because they had a cancellation for Monday..so instead of Oct 4th...I will have VASER Lipo on Monday...OMG...excited and nervous all in one...BUT so want to get this over with...the waiting has been killing me...HOPING for great results and thank god I was all prepared and had my garment and all my medical supplys already. Off to get my prescription tonite for the anti-biotic..... :D


Updated on 23 Sep 2012:
MY NERVES ARE SETTING IN....BUT SO READY TO BE DONE WITH IT...JUST HOPING FOR GOOD RESULTS...WILL UPDATE...WISH ME LUCK!!


Updated on 24 Sep 2012:
SEPT 24TH...DAY OF PROCEDURE...3 HRS LONG..TOTAL OF 4 HRS WITH MARKING MED, ETC...IM GONNA BE STRAIGHT...WHEN THEY GIVE U THE FLUID WITH LIDOCAIN ITS A BEEN STRNGE FEELING AND A BIT UNCOMFORTABLE...THE VAZER ALSO COULD BE PAINFUL IN SOME SPOTS...TRUST ME I YELLED OUT A COUPLE OF TIME...ALSO THE LIPO SUCTIONING COULD BE PAINFUL TOO...OVER ALL I WAS IN A PAINLEVEL FROM NONE TO ABOUT A 6....GLAD ITS OVER...ITS MY FLANKS THAT ARE DRAINING LIKE CRAZY...MY PANTS WERE WET BY THE TIME I GOT HOME...IM PRETTY COMFORTABLE RIGHT NOW...PAIN A 1 OR 2 BUT DONT KNOW WHATS GONNA HAPPEN WHEN IT WEARS OFF...IM PRETTY NUMB...DR WAS GREAT AND SO WAS HIS ASSISTANT....I WILL GIVE AN UPDATE TOMORROW...LIKE I SAID PRETTY NUMB AND RUBBERY FEELING...LOL....WHAT I DO IT AGAIN...RIGHT NOW...IM NOT TO SURE....


Updated on 25 Sep 2012:
9/25/12--4:30am....up every 2 hours for most of the nite...sore..not bad..definetly feel my skin very tight and still draining mostly from flanks...im on vicodin with tylenol...so not sure if thats making me jittery and unable to sleep...this SUCKS...like other people sore like 1000's of situps....a little burning where incision sights are..Hoping to get some sleep...so tired...cant wait to take a shower late tomorrow afternoon...feel so gross....so as of now..the pain of the procedure was worse for me than now...waiting on pic's till swelling goes down a bit.....talk soon


Updated on 25 Sep 2012:
its 7am...and still not much sleep...had to put a stomach sucking bathing suit on to wash my compression garment...so gross...waiting on my second compression garment in mail today wish I overnighted...the first one I got at $104 is a little too tight...Dr doesnt want it to leave indentations...so another $104 for the one I am having over nighted....cant wait to shower....pain is not the bad..been up picking up the house and threw in a load of laundry...hurts more to get up and lye down..once up im the pain isnt so bad....I do see any diff in my tummy...but until I shower and take off all this type...really hard to see.....I want to thank u all for ur support and words of kindness...its has really helped.....thanks all....talk soon


Updated on 25 Sep 2012:
9/25/12--yet...another update...running on no sleep....worst part..all my leakage was from my flanks and a good amt at that..my stomach barely leaked at...my daughter just came over to help me take off all my original padding and tape...cleaned up the area and applied neosporin with fresh dressing...feel so much better and cleaner...I will say the worst part is putting the garmet on again...OUCH...it hurts because im so tender....swelling down a bit...liking what I see so far but expection alot more...I go back to Dr on Monday for my recheck....any questions feel free to ask..this site has been a life save for me...I just cant wait to see results...make sure and wear ur compression garment..it really makes a difference and u really feel better with it on....P.S....maybe too much info..but i can see my vajaja again...LOL....still taking Arnica for bruising and I barely have any!! Just lot of swelling....Oh yah...Dr. called me last nite to check on me and gave me his cell phone # if any ?? or problems....


Updated on 26 Sep 2012:
9/26/12--6:50 AM...Day 3--POST OP...as u can see...Sleep is not naturally occuring but thats ok...I was up at midnite taking my first shower and it felt so GOOD...I was able to remove dressing and put on steri strips over openings that are healing nicely. Still very sore and have numbing still going on..hardest part still is getting in and out of bed and going to the bathroom...which the toilet was higher..lol...swelling is DEF going down..still a bit to go...so early to see results...the garmet feels good to have on but the zipper on the side is uncomforable at times...getting it on after taking it completely off is still a two person task..very tender at waist and belly..still taking my pain meds...dont see myself wearing anything but yoga pants for a while since flanks and tummy are still tender...I can feel skin tightening every day...especially in the morning when i get up...love the feeling since I know something is going on and things are changing and healing...I had no drainage from stomach, lots from flanks but all done now. Im walking like im 60 very slowllly...lol...again..overall...in my opinion the procedure hurt alot more than the healing stage. Parts of the procedure were fine..no pain...others I wanted to scream....Im gonna give it 7 days before I post pic's due to swelling.


Updated on 27 Sep 2012:
9/27/12--Feeling BLUE today...I know its way too soon to see real results but I just feel like my stomach is still so large...I know I had a large tummy...just wishing I would see some BIG result....I feel good physically...going back to work tomorrow...still very sore and tender...more so in some areas than others..I am also itchy...making me crazy...I guess time will tell as to physical change...of course my mind is saying at this point...i wasted my money..no change...but I have to remain realistic since its only 4 days post op...go to Dr on Monday for my one week check up...thanks for listening...just needed to vent


Updated on 28 Sep 2012:
9/28/12---Back at work today...thank god its a desk job...a little uncomfortable already sitting up...I have my lumbar cushion to keep my back straight. Actually wishing the day was over so I can just lay down..lol...TGIF....


Updated on 29 Sep 2012:
9/29/12- 5 DAYS POST OP AND TOTALLY EMABARRASED BY THESE PIC'S..IF U SEE THIS POSTED TWICE I MUST OF POSTED IN WRONG AREA ON MY PROFILE....ATTACHED ARE PIC'S OF MY STOMACH FROM ALL ANGLES ALONG WITH MY FLANKS WHICH i CAN SEE THE CHANGING RESULT...WISH I DID MY BRA BULGE SINCE NOW MORE PROMINENT...I JUST WANT TO SEE THE CHANGES IN MY BELLY....IT IS WITH GREAT "APPREHENSION" THAT I POST THESE PIC'S BUT A FRIEND ON HERE TOLD ME TO TAKE LOTS OF PIC'S TO SEE THE CHANGES...SO EMBARASSED WITH THESE AND MAKES ME SAD :( I DO NOT SEE MUCH OF A CHANGE IN BELLY AREA....DO YOU??


Updated on 1 Oct 2012:
10/1/12---Post op--Day 7--still very tender in areas but able to totally function...off to work shortly...hav my 1st Post-Op Appt with PS today..dying to see what he has to say...I am gonna tell him I am a little disappointed thus far..just for the record...also want to ask him about my bra bulge on back since now more prominet since flanks were done and are shrinking....will keep u posted...Have a Great Day!!


Updated on 1 Oct 2012:
10/1/12--just back from first Post Op with my Drs...7 days Post Op...he said everything looks great...also that I am very swollen still and to start 15 minute massages-2x daily...he took out total of 1600 cc of fat from me...1100 from abs and about 250 each flank...WOW...as you all have told me its a slow healing process and he said the same....massages should make the difference..tummy swollen and hard a belly button...next appt in one month....so I happy everything looks normal.....until then.....


Updated on 4 Oct 2012:
10/4/12--Hey all...so I just moved myself into a smaller compression garment....I bought a medium first thinking I would be alot smaller and after surgery...Doc said too tight...so I had to order same one in a Large at $120...they aint cheap for a real good one...so I have been wearing the large up until last nite...Yesterday I noticed I kept having to pull it cuz it was bunchin up around my back and sliding a wee bit...so In the Medium now and feel alot more compressed...which is what you want...so we will see how that goes...still very swollen and sore when pulling garment up or down to potty...even with the hooks at crotch...u still have to manipulate this thing..and I also want to make sure its sitting exactly right. Gonna see how I look Sunday and maybe do new pic's...that will be 13 days post op...as far as pain...im fine with Tylenol during day and sometimes need my vicodin at night...just from sitting at my desk all day....things get really sore...Hope everyone is doing well on recovery....until next time....


Updated on 5 Oct 2012:
10/5/12....still soo sore...and to top it off...I just got my period...this should be interesting...wear a pad with a bodysuit and no underwear...as I have gotten older the cramps are way worse...so on top of the discomfort I am in...now this...thank god I have a 3 day weekend...only taking vicodin at nite and only 2 left...I hoping my tummy will go down since I have been bloated waiting on my period...I usually tend to hold a couple pounds of water water....its wonderful hitting peri menapause...have I complained enuf yet....gonna take new pics on Sunday...that will be 1 day shy of 2 weeks post op....still waiting for stomach to show results...so far I am still so seeing it...so still bummed.....well time to rest...thanks for listening to me whine....lol...until Sunday.....take care and happy healing my friends....


Updated on 7 Oct 2012:
10/7/12...13 Days Post Op....Im seeing some changes...I hate my side profile...still so swollen..when will it go down...TIME WILL TELL!!!


Updated on 7 Oct 2012:
10/7/12..for some reason not letting me load up pics...will try again later :(


Updated on 7 Oct 2012:
10/7/12...Got some up there...the tri photo's show all in one pic...I am still so disappointed with my side view..still look so fat...still swollen...hoping it gets better :/

Updated on 9 Oct 2012:
10/9/12-TWO WEEKS POST-OP TODAY....Little to no pain...still sore to get out of bed and moving certain ways but otherwise just tylenol once in a while...still itchy..for first time yesterday I massaged in shower with conditioner on my belly..easy to move the skin around..cant believe the bumps and/or lumps...little painful massaging..and kind of wigs me out...lol...I think the shower is the best plain to do it now..one because I am standing up and can feel them more and 2 its easier with conditioner...so I will keep doing that...If the lumps would go down I think my appearance would be smoother and flatter...still wearing my garment 24/7...I see the doc on Nov 5th and hope I have a more noticeable difference than my 2 wks pics I just posted...taking longer to flatten than I though it would...gets very FRUSTRATING!!!



Updated on 13 Oct 2012:
10/1312----FINALLY able to post close up up my areas from 13 days post op....will be 21 days post op on Monday....so may post again tomorrow or wait until my 1 month Post Op....still massaging away...hard right around belly button area extending out a bit...DONT LIKE IT....lol....HAPPY HEALING ALL....talk soon....

Updated on 14 Oct 2012:
10/14/12--20 DAY POST OP....results coming very SLOWLY...but if u look at pre-op to know there is a diff...my right side of abdomen is still more swollen and hard spots more so than left side...so massaging often...I know its still way early to see the final result...but I do have HOPE now...I am posting pics..until next time...take care and & Happy Healing to all!!

Updated on 17 Oct 2012:
10/17/12--Just ordered my Stage 2 Marena Garment...my doctor recommended...I guess its more comfortable with no zippers and I can wear my own bra and suppose to give better compression to stomach from 3wks on....hating spending the $$...but after what I spent for procedure...I guess its a drop in the bucket...so we will see how that goes. I will be SO HAPPY to get rid of this damn zipper...that I know for sure....Hope u all are well...continue with HAPPY HEALING...and THANKS SO MUCH to those of you have been rite with me thru this journey...couldnt of done it SANE without ya.....much love :)

Updated on 26 Oct 2012:
10/26/12--STILL NOT HAPPY with stomach or my profile of stomach....Made appt for Monday to be seen...gonna let him know how im feeling...so lumpy, bumpy and swollen from upper abs to lower abs...Im gonna let him know I EXPECT to get the results I was told that I would get when I asked...their is stretched skin and wrinkly above pubic area and thats fine...I expected that from having 3 kids...not looking to be a model or wash board abs...I am realistic at 46....but they told me it would be flat...so im now saying....WHAT THE HELL!!!!!.....sorrry...needed to let that out....gonna put up new pics probably sunday....thanks for listening to my RANT....my friends and fellow healers!! :D

Updated on 28 Oct 2012:
10/28/12--DAY 34 DAYS POST OP PICS

Updated on 2 Nov 2012:
Feeling like CRAP today....got my period and cramps I get are so bad as I have gotten older...owieee...so I am hoping after that my stomach goes down more due to bloating...also did my first lympathic massage...it was sooo relaxing and is suppose to promote healing, etc....we shall see....well with that said...Im hitting my bed and just gonna chill out....hope u are all doing well

Updated on 5 Nov 2012:
11/5/12....7 weeks POST OP....just got back from my doctors office...I feel so much better with how my recovery is going..he assured me I am where I should be and I will get the result I am looking for...and if not he would do a retouch if need me...BUT he dont forsee that. Still have swelling and some itching and tenderness...par for the course...I dont see him again till after New Years now unless I want to...he said..."incase I need another pep talk"...he is soo awesome...he told me to STOP looking in the mirror...thats my biggest problem..lol...so with that said I am feeling much more POSITIVE...its great when u have a awesome surgeon. I and I think we all need to REMEMBER...TIME.....TIME heals all...we are all so anxious for results we forget that...so Im gonna remind myself of that often...so far lost 10lbs...he gave me the ok to go back to ZUMBA tomorrow.....YAYYYY ME!! Still continuing to wear my Stage 2 garment...24/7...and will continue to do so....so to all who are DOWN on themself....LETS KEEP THE FAITH and "TRY" to be patient....ahaha....Happy Healing and thanks for all the support....

Updated on 6 Nov 2012:
11/6/12---I keep getting a week ahead of myelf....I am 6-WEEKS POST OP....not 7...just wanted to clear that up....lol

Updated on 11 Nov 2012:
11/11/12--7 WEEKS POST-OP TOMORROW--its been a bit since I posted Pic's...just did today...I can see the difference but if you look at the pic;s alot of my swelling is till on right side at flank and belly...I know its wrinkly but I was prepared for the with having 3 kids and loose skin and im ok with the wrinkles...it was the HUGE muffine and GUT I hated...still massaging...all around the belly button is still swollen and bumpy and a lil hard....dr said it will absorb and works its self out...TIME WILL TELL...overall I am happy where I am at because I know there are still alot of changes to come...Its only been 7 wks...I HAVE LEARNED patience...can u tell....lol...I WISH tummy was FLATTER and SMOOTHER...but it is what it is...I dont regret the procedure by any means...and if I am left with any missed spots...Dr. assured he will fix them...Hope u are all healing well!!!

Updated on 11 Nov 2012:
P.S.....I have also lost 12lbs to date...wooohoooo....SHOWWWWW ME THE FLAT BELLY... :)

Updated on 15 Nov 2012:
Went to ZUMBA again last nite...BOY...I will say after class I swell up in my tummy...but I feel so good after class...going 3 days a week to start...also purchased a size SMALL garment...so this is my 3rd one since surgery...I feel I need more compression to aide in swelling in lumps...and since they are stage 2...they are way more comfy....so its still a process and I keep reminding myself..."PATIENCE IS THE KEY"......Hope you all are well!! HAPPY HEALING!!

Updated on 19 Nov 2012:
Hey all....8 weeks post op today...feeling fine physically...still some swelling and soreness if I do to much...loving my flanks but still waiting on more results with belly....It feels great to look back at pic's and see that ghastly over hang gone...DEF lost half my belly at least so far...I am still weaing yoga pants because I have worn jeans to go out but basically at end of nite it makes me swell up and sore...so I would rather keep it comfy with my Yoga pants....I have enuf and they kinds look like black dress pants...I also will start my 2nd wk of Zumba tonite...so im working it...lol...Will take new pic's next week....HOPE u are all doing well!! :)

Updated on 24 Nov 2012:
Hey all...I am officially 2 months and 1 day post op..obviously my body has changed alot since my first day post op...but I feel like I am at a standstill with the swelling..other spots or lumps went down but now I am seeing the swelling right above my belly button area. I know it takes a full 6 months to see the results from Vaser but it can be a bummer still...I see doc again in Jan and hope it will be down more since it will be a bit over 3 months. I am still wearing my CG 24/7 until the swelling goes down. I am still tender in areas and still get a lil itchy here and there...signs I am still healing. I have posted new pic's BUT to me it seems like not much of a change...U TELL ME honestly. I am exercising and watching what I eat...I dont use salt at all anymore. Just ordered another CG garment a size smaller...I figured it cant hurt...well until next time...stay POSTIVE and PATIENT and continue our journey....thanks all!!

Updated on 15 Dec 2012:
12 WKS POST OP on 12/17/12---NOT too happy still with my stomach...it seems bigger above my belly button area...It still protrudes...Dr telling me still too early to get upset....I just want it flatter...I dont care about minimal loose skin or stretch marks...I knew that would be there...it just the way it still STICKS out...ughhhh....this waiting game SUCKS....I am waiting for NOTHING or will it continue to go down....Im just LOST....I know I have stressed POSITIVITY....but my is getting low....grrrrr...until next time...I just posted new pic's from today.....thanks friends....

Updated on 27 Dec 2012:
HEY ALL....just checking in...hope everyone had a wonderful holiday...I did good...didnt eat tooo much....lol...pretty much feeling the same...just waiting on Jan 7th to see doc since I think my belly still extends out too much....he said if theres fat under ur organs like ur intestines they cant get at it....so I am hoping thats NOT my issue....we shall see....hope everyone is well and staying POSITIVE....talk soon.....Sharon

Updated on 31 Dec 2012:
Hey all....14 WKS POST OP TODAY....can u see a difference HONESTLY in last couple of weeks...still got that lump on my lower right abs and feel my upper abs need more fat out...I am THRILLED I did it...just wondering if the changes will keep coming...what a process....Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy, fatless year in 2013...I see my doc next Monday so will see what he has to say...just want it to get a lil flatter...also I feel one of my flanks is smaller than the other...u tell me...I appreciate HONESTY...so if you have any feedback...please BRING it on....lol....Love to all my buds....Sharon

Updated on 5 Jan 2013:
Hey all...just writing in becuz I am in such a bummed mood...my stomach looks worse to me than better...so distended from around belly buttom and up..look prego...see Dr. on Monday nite and cant wait...I just dont get is...at almost 15 week I really thought it would be flat..if that fat is under my organs...Im basically screwed..but I can literally grab about 3" of fat on my stomach...just needed to vent...will keep u posted from Monday nites appt....thanks for listening :(

Updated on 8 Jan 2013:
Hey guys...just an update from my drs appts last nite...I expressed my concern with the dr...who by the way is soo awesome and understanding..he said im about 70% of the way on healing. Again..he showed me his pic's of where I was and the progress thus far and I must agree...I was quite LARGE in the middle prior to all this. I realize now my expectations were very high..and short of a tummy tuck to rid loose skin I do look fabulous...LOL...there I said it...hes wants to see me again in April..he said theres absolutly no fat on my flanks he only felt muscle...I am also a smoker so he said that impredes the nerve healing also...also got the speech on how bad smoking is..( I DO KNOW)...he spent almost an hour with me...he said he absolutely wouldnt touch me again in the stomach region for minimum a year for full healing...I know hes looking out for my best interest..if u do it too soon (a retouch) u can be left with pockets and dents since not fully healed...he assured me he wants me to be happy and is with me to the end. I FEEL MUCH BETTER...I have dropped 2 pants size from a 31 to a 29 so far. My upper tummy measurement went from a 38 to a 32 and my lower tummy went from a 42 to a 37 inches. That is alot. BELIEVE IT OR NOT...I also talked to him about my bra bulges and he said it would be about $3200 from the top of my bra area down my back for a smooth look...so I am considering that...first I have to finish paying for the 1st procedure...hubby not too happy with me even considering it...lol..but my back does show all the bumps and bulges when wearing a tighter shirt...I DONT LIKE THAT....so I will see...well I am changing my attitude to 100% positve as I went over my pic;s several times last nite and BABY..I HAVE come along way...from that huge MUFFIN to no overhang or very little...I cant expect more right now...I will ride this out for now...he says I have a distorted view of myself due to alway being so aware of my large belly and flanks..so with that said...I am going to remain postitive and let time do its thing...I want to thank all of you who have supported me thru this whole process with kinds words, boosts of confidence and just being there for me...without a few specific people I wouldnt of made it...so if I can help anyone out there...please feel free to contact me....the journey is LONG...the rollercoaster is scary and bumpy but overall we can make it thru it....THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH....until next time...xoxoxo......Sharon

Updated on 16 Jan 2013:
HEY LADIES....just checking in with all my girls to see how everyone is doing....Im good...still not totally happy with upper belly area...still distended some...but giving it the time the doc said to...talking to dr now about my bra bulge feathering down my back...hate that bulge....MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED...engaged at XMAS...so I really wanna look FABULOUS...so really considering my back bulge now....HOW ARE U ALL DOING?? Gonna post pic's again soon...so YOU ALL can tell me if any DIFF!! Much love and health to u all...talk soon......

Updated on 31 Jan 2013:
18 wks post op as of Monday...still not happy with my upper abs...still protrude...but still have to wait it out...see doc April 1...will take from there...DEF happy in my new bod...just want tummy to go down...still can grab it...Hope u are all doing well...just wanted to check in...I know I need to put up new pics...just been lazy...will DEF try this weekend....HOPE U R ALL WELL!!!!

Updated on 14 Feb 2013:
HEY ALL....Just wanted to say hi to all my girls who have supported me from the start...still not feeling it...still UNHAPPY with upper abs...but doc said wont do anything till a year is up...I see April 1st...will c if I can change his mind...there hasnt been any changes since I started complaining about upper abs...SO I HAVE TO WAIT...I dont wanna go somewhere else because I dont feel I should have to pay again...so will wait it out... :(

Updated on 23 Feb 2013:
I am finally adding my latest pic's...still so very unhappy with my abs...mostly upper abs..still protrude sooo much....I see doc April 1st and will discuss again then.... :(

Updated on 15 Mar 2013:
Hey all....its been a while...I have been in a rut with these upper abs...ughhh...sent my dr a email two days ago telling him I am totally not happy with tummy....yet to hear back from him....I do see him April 1st...suppose to do my back flanks (bra area and down) next month...he wont touch my abs till one year mark...BUT I am gonna ask him if we can do my back and abs late july or august...thats close to a year mark. Had it done in Sept....its stupid for me too go thru the procedure two more times instead of doing all at once...so we shall see. I hope you are all doing well...stay in touch....Sharon

Updated on 27 Mar 2013:
Hey all...just checking in and I have been keeping up with u all thru the posts sent to my phone...glad alot of you are doing well and happy...AS FOR ME...SOO NOT HAPPY...I see doc on Monday, April 1...gonna be laying it out for him. I found out I have actually entered the Peri-Menopause stage..so I did not get a period this month and with that I am so bloated...pants feel tighter and I am so upset. Upper abs look horrible...protrudes alot but still did that months ago as well. As I said before I booked my back flanks (bra bulge area) for May and he has stated all along would not to retouch on my tummy till one yr mark...well im gonna ask him if I reset my back to late August will he do tummy at that time...get both done at once. I sent him email weeks ago and I probably pissed him off cuz havent heard back and thats on thing he was awesome about. When I was initially seen..it was by a assistant...I specifically asked would my stomach be flat enuf to wear tighter shirts and I was told yes...in my note to him I said maybe he should be looking at the patients prior to procedure so there is no questioning the outcome...I dont know...just so freaking miserable rite now..will keep u posted after Monday...WISH ME LUCK!!!

Updated on 1 Apr 2013:
HEY LADIES....back from doctors...he still knows how unhappy I am about my upper abs...he believes theres is fat under the organs and that u can not get at..BUT he wants me to be happy...he will redo whenever I want...he highly recommends not before a year...body still healing...so I will take his advice and wait...I was gonna to my back next month but will wait and do both at same time..dont wanna go thru it 2 more times...one more time is enuf...he is not charging me anything for my abs. So I am pleased to hear that...so I will wait and workout and eat healthier. But I have a great sense of CALMNESS knowing he will redo for 100% FREE...some docs dont do that..he said his goal is to make me happy and he will continue this journey until I am...so now I just have to play the waiting game. I believe I got my first vaser Sept 24, 2012...so Im thinking early to mid Sept so I can take time off from work before out busy season again. I manage the office alone and its hard to be out during our peak season....I work for a oil company....hope u r all doing well...I am curious as to those that got a revision earlier if they are now satisfied with their current results...or do you wish you waited as my doc has advised....talk soon...be well!

Updated on 23 Apr 2013:
Hey all...its been a while...but I have been keeping up with u all...Going back in on August 25th to get my abs redone and also adding my bra fat (back flanks)...doc wanted me to wait a year from first procedure so that's pretty close to it. I need to do when my work is slow. Still not happy with my belly...gonna try and loose some pounds prior to procedure too...think I put on alittle weight due to entering peri-menopause...IT SUCKS...nite sweats are horrific..lol...so hes doing abs for free and gave me great price on my back. He DEF wants me happy...hes making me wait because he feels healing still goes on for up to one year...I am cool with that since hes willing to go back in....I hope you are all doing well in your journey...I will probably make a new page for that procedure since this one is really filled up with everyone's journey...LOL...Im glad we can all come together and share what we are going thru on one page....so until then...STAY STRONG...that what we are doing here in BOSTON....its been crazy here!!!
Updated on 24 May 2013:
Hey all..been a while since i touched base...i am definetly going in the end of august for doc to redo my upper abs and also gonna have him do my bra bulge while im there also know as back flanks. i have been eating clean and working out with shawn t and drinking shakeology. gonna lose some pounds b4 procedure to get the best results. still unhappy with the upper abs...still protruding...if the fat is under my organs which is a good possibility theres nothing u can do but workout. time will tell..i hope you are all doing well and your happy....i will start a new review in august after my procedure and will post pic's before and after...allll ova again....take care...sharon

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Updated on 29 Jul 2013:
So looking forward to go back in and have touch up..not looking to swell up again thou...took so long for swelling to go down..hoping this time will be quicker healing with a lot less fat...my stomach is a far way from what it was. Gonna do my back too...get rid of those ugly back flanks. Hes not charging me for revision...will keep u posted....hope you are al doing well!! Sharon

Updated on 8 Aug 2014:
Just a comparison.....

I have always had heavy upper eyelids and as I passed 40 years old, they really started getting heavier and drooping. I found myself constantly lifting my brow to get my lids off of my eyes.

At 44 yrs old I had upper bleph. I am 5 weeks out and am so happy with the decision. The scars are still red and I have a little hypertrophic scarring on one side that seems to be getting better with silicone scar gel. Overall, the result is just what I wanted. I didn't tell anyone and nobody has questioned me, except for why I look so good! I told my surgeon I wanted a subtle change, very natural, but get the lids off of my eyes. He removed some fat, muscle & skin.

My lids were asymmetrical to begin with, and my surgeon did a phenomenal job making them better while still balancing my eyes, which are also not symmetrical. The bruising lasted for 3 weeks, which was longer than I thought. I only had uppers done, but the bruising was under my eyes. I still have a tiny bit of swelling, but it usually goes away by mid-day.

This surgeon is incredibly talented with a wonderful bedside manner and impeccable credentials. He also performed smartlipo on my chin and neck, which was immediately noticeable. At 5 weeks out, I'm ecstatic with the results. I can't believe I waited so long to do this.

I have no other ways to contact this person , so I will put it In this way: To whom it may concern; I've been Trying to contact Dr. Elliot office and the lady answer to me, she's been rude keep lying to me that Dr. Was alreDy send me an email. And most of the times she yells and hang up on my face . Most of Doctors I went for consultation is free and I walked out of thier office with satisfaction . Basically they didn't let me out the office without providing me with qoute, At this point since I didn't get anything from Dr. Elliot I just want him to return my Cash, I paid $100.00 cash to see him for nothing. He basically wasted my time and money for nothing. Calling him everyday is a waste of my time . All I need from him to give me my cash back. Trust is very imfortant, at this point I have no respect and Trust for this Dr. And his receptionist Dianne .

P.S. I have so much respect for my Friend , He referred me Dr. Elliot cuz he believes in him. But I guess he's wrong. I will bring this matter to court if I don't get my refund back! Thank you so kindly.s matter.
I tried to be patience , waiting for nothing.
It's been almost a month and I never heard from him.

Dr loch is amazing...He did my original vaser to abs, flanks and back~giving me a great deal on my tummy tuck! Lost 25lbs since the start of my whole journey. Working out 5 days a week...Lots of loose hanging skin....It gotta go!! Dr loch is incrediable...Always answers my questions, take his time with me...Hes unreal...So since he did everything else...He will also do my tt and even gave me a great price...Full tt with hernia removal in belly button area....And a new belly button along with muscle tightening. I am nervous....But i was with the vaser too and it wasnt sooo bad!!



Updated on 16 May 2014:


Updated on 16 May 2014:


Updated on 16 May 2014:
I am 48 years old...mom of 3 daughters. Time to get it right! I work out at least 5 days a week...I have lost 23 lbs to date...so I am about 143 lbs now and 5'4....I have learned that eating right and exercise is HUGE and maintaining the body. Now I have a lot of extra skin and need muscle tightening...right above my very ugly belly button is where I bulge out the most...doctor said there's a hernia there...which I was born with...(I knew about that) and he will also fix that for me and will be using a mesh to push it back in....Just waiting on a date...thanks for listening......Sharon

Updated on 28 May 2014:
Today is the day I go back to my awesome PS to set the date.....wee bit nervous...making it REAL!!

Updated on 3 Jun 2014:
Got my date for TT with MT and fix Hernia....it feels so real now. Went thru Vaser 3x.....but this one is more nerve wracking....will be out of work till July 28th....HOPE that's enuf time to feel some what NORMAL!! All 3 weeks of VACA dedicated to TT!! Let the countdown begin.....Hope everyone is doing well!

Updated on 3 Jun 2014:
These show better what needs to GO!

Updated on 10 Jun 2014:
JULY 3RD IS THE DATE....A LIL NERVOUS...BUT I HAD VASER LIPO DONE 3X WITH GREAT RESULTS....but....IT DOESNT TAKE AWAY ALL THIS EXTRA SKIN AND SINCE I LOST 25LBS SINCE THEN....THEIR IS EXTRA SKIN...AS U SEE FROM MY CURRENT PICS....THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

Updated on 11 Jun 2014:
Hi ladies. I'm trying to gather what I nd for the big day. Have my Arnica tabs. What else do I need to aide in recovery. Thanks for any help!!

Updated on 16 Jun 2014:
Coming fast and getting nervous...let the countdown begin....

Updated on 19 Jun 2014:
Getting closer....so excited...go for pre-op next Tuesday and then Im ready to do this...getting everything prepared.....Cant waist to be on the FLAT side....Hope u are all doing well....Happy healing to all who have reached the FLAT SIDE :)

Updated on 20 Jun 2014:
I am sooo ready for this......I THINK....lol...

Updated on 24 Jun 2014:
Pre Surgical check up with my primary doc today....they did a breathing test, EKG, and blood work.....so that's done. I cant believe its next week.....

Updated on 26 Jun 2014:
WOW...time is flying....I am getting a wee bit nervous....I am worried about pain level after....some on RS seem to do really well.....others not so much....I even questioned my decision once for the first time yesterday.....BUT....Im doing this for ME!!!

Updated on 29 Jun 2014:
Thursday morning is the big day. Yikes. Pls keep me in your prayers that all goes well. Ty sooo much!! Sharon

Updated on 2 Jul 2014:
Putting up pics from today for my own comparison. Tomorr big day. Nerves have set in.

Updated on 3 Jul 2014:
I am so freaking nervous right now. So thirsty too. No fluids. Ughhh. My brain us reeling with a hour drive in front if us. Surgery is 10:45. Pls say a prayer for me. See u all on the other side.

Updated on 5 Jul 2014:
Sorry u have not checked in. Feeling much better today. Doc said I can shower today. Still weak but Day 2 was by far the worst. Back killing me last nite. Awake Ova 30 plus hrs in recliner. Was soo tired. Pain meds and cold meds and me don't mix well. They tend to make me hyper. Last nite I actually has regret. Just so uncomfortable. I haven't seen my belly yet. Drains put out 25 on each side today. Talking to doc every day via text and phone call this morning. Will try and get my daughters to take pics today. I have been up walking a lot to empty my bladder. Thanks again for your kind words and thoughts. :)

Updated on 5 Jul 2014:
2 Days Post Op

Updated on 6 Jul 2014:
Comparison

Updated on 6 Jul 2014:
Front.

Updated on 7 Jul 2014:
Feeling better. Slow process for sure. Standing pretty straight for the most part. First thing in morning and by days end I do still nd a pain med. Tylenol during days works for days. My output on drains is about 10 on each side. Besides drains being a nuisance they don't hurt or bother me at all. Going to attempt another shower today. But on my own. Hubby has to work. Drains may come out tomorrow depending on drainage today. Will feel less cautious when there out. Swelling is mostly on incision line. My doc uses all internal stitches. The only stitches I have is where the drainage tubes are held in. BB looks good. Scabby. Yuck. Cleaned with peroxide last nite. Skin appears firm. Tight. And I don't see stretch marks. I haven't had a real good look. Can wait. No more bulging of hernia and it appears I no longer have a starfish for a belly button. When drain are out, I know I will get a much better look. Overall, I feel good. Just slow and out if breath easily. I have had 2 BM since procedure. Stool softerners DEF work. Use them. I will know tonite when I go back to c the doc. I hope u are all doing well and thanks so much for all the support. :D

Updated on 8 Jul 2014:
Hey all. Hope you are all doing well! Tomorrow I go and get these drains out. Yay!! They really haven't bothered me and have not hurt me at all. Lil worried how it will feel coming out. Been wearing summer dresses this whole time. Will b nice to put on yoga shorts. With the exception of Day 2. Not bad at all. Walking around quite a bit now. About 95% up right. My weight today is 138. Belly still appears swollen. Right at incision. When drains are out I will post more pics. Too much work rite now. Mostly using Tylenol with exception of one pain med at bed. Been sleeping well in my daughters bed. Been getting up and down and out of my recliner since day 2. And YES.....I too have the Ken doll going on. Lol. I will check in again tomorrow. My dr appt is at 10:45am tomorrow. I also showered all on my own yesterday. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Happy Healing! Positive thoughts. Xoxo. Sharon. :)

Updated on 10 Jul 2014:
Hey all. I have tried to update my review since yesterday when drains came out. Just never made it though it. Sooo here I go. Drains came out. Didn't really hurt just a WIGGY WIGGY feeling. Alien like if u will. Quite abit if tubing in there. He changed my dressing. Belly button exposed. He's very happy with how I'm looking. I'm DEF STILL SWOLLEN. Tummy still feels tight this morning. And still swollen. I will attach pic taken this morning. My doc differs on tight lcompression. He said not like Lipo where u want and nd to compress. He doesn't want binder tight. He stated it can kill the skin that's healing. I told him how on here that's all everyone talks about is compression. He doesn't agree. I'm gonna follow his instructions. I have all the compression garment from my 2 Vaser procedures last year. Marena Garments are awesome and comfy. I go back in 2 wKS. My weight is lower at 136 lbs. I will say my back is still sore. Sleeping in my own bed now. Totally upright walking. I get winded very easy and still feel weak. Can't wait to feel normal again but today only marks 1 week post-op. Hope you are all well. Happy healing. Take care!!

Updated on 10 Jul 2014:
I added pics from this morning.

Updated on 10 Jul 2014:
Pre Op to Day 7

Updated on 11 Jul 2014:
Still feel very drained and tired. I feel I look so boxy too. I know it's only 8 days out. Very swollen at incision. Tummy still feels sooo tight. I have been out of work since day of surgery. I did take the next two wKS off too. BUT I MAY GO BACK EARLY. Stay hope next wk for sure. Maybe go back the following. I'm going crazy. I hope you are all doing GREAT!! Take care......Sharon

Updated on 13 Jul 2014:
Still dealing with swell hell and my ugly KEN DOLL area and my SQUARE WAIST. BUT...WHO'S complaining. LOL. Tummy feels very tight in morning and nite. I can feel my muscles so tight underneath too. In my bed at night. Just hate sleeping on my back still but not comfy on side yet. Incision area still very swollen. Paper tape only on incision. My doc used only inside stitches. I changed the paper tape on my own. Was scary first time with the lifting off of tape. Change every couple of days. Have been only taking Tylenol for pain for days now. Will attach couple of pics from this morning. I don't really see a change. Tell me if u do. Hope everyone is doing well. Happy thoughts and prayers to you all!!

Updated on 14 Jul 2014:
Did any of you experience more swelling where the drains came out. Which was almost to my hip area ?? I'm swollen along whole incision area it I should say above incision area. But DEF lil bit more swelling where drains where taken out.

Updated on 15 Jul 2014:
Just popping in to say. Today has been the absolute worse day of swelling. I feel horrible. Like I'm going to burst. Ughhh. Just needed to vent.

Updated on 16 Jul 2014:
Just adding some pics. Tomorr will b 2 weeks post op. That flew by.

Updated on 21 Jul 2014:
Hey all. Feeling so much better. Thank The Lord. Tummy still swollen at incision. Still flatter in morning. About 3/4 of BB SCAB fell off. I still tire easily. I'm glad I took 3 wKS vaca time from work. On top of it, I got my monthly friend so I know swelling will go down more. I really bloat about a week before. I go back to work next Monday. It will be interesting to see what I will b able to wear. I do have yoga pants and dresses. I usually wear jeans to work. Don't know if that will help only because I don't want any pressure on my waist yet. I see my PS on Friday. I will post new pics by mid week. Just not in mood to take them. Lol. Happy Healing to all. Hope you all are well. Thanks for the continued support.

Updated on 22 Jul 2014:
I have attached new pics from 6 am this morning. Not sure why I was awake.

Updated on 26 Jul 2014:
Had my 3 wk post op check up on this past Thursday. Doc very happy with my progress. I feel good. Still dealing with the swelling. Belly button looks great. Dr said one more week of paper tape on incision and then scar treatment begins. Already started scar treatment on belly button. The only thing I dislike at this time is small dog ear on left side. He brought it up on his own if it doesn't flatten out he wants to fix it. I have been off from work since surgery. I actually return to work on Monday. Hope everyone is doing well!! Continued HAPPY HEALING!

Updated on 29 Jul 2014:
I had my first day back at work yesterday. I manage a office so I am mostly at my desk but do get up to walk around and stretch out. I was off since July 3rd the day of my surgery. The day started out fine but by 1pm I could feel the swelling in my tummy along the whole incision line and above....by the end of the day I could wait to get home and put my legs up and lay down. I was very swollen and tight in the tummy by days end....swelling was done again this morning....Ughhhhh....already sick of SWELL HELL...back at work again today and already wishing for the weekend.....other than that I felt normal and productive....we shall see how the week goessss :/ HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL!!!!

Updated on 31 Jul 2014:
Hey all...I hope everyone is doing well! I cant believe its already been ONE MONTH. The time has flown by. Overall I am doing great. SWELL HELL is the worst part. Yesterday I felt like a balloon ready to burst and today I feel great. Its crazy. I have been doing scar treatment on my BB for a week now per my doc. Looking better already. I can start scar treatment for the incision as of today. The lil dog ear in my last photos has DEF gone down. I will take pic's and get them up as soon as I can. HAPPY HEALING!! Try not to beat yourselves tooo much with the SWELL HELL....I am telling myself this every day...lol...it is a MAJOR surgery. Talk soon friends! :D

Updated on 1 Aug 2014:
I just realized I have been on this site for 3 yrs....started with Vaser Lipo to my Upper and Lower Abs (or lack of) and my flanks....felt he didn't take enuf and he re-did my tummy and I figured I would add on my back (huge difference there)...then I started working out with my Beachbody coach...and I lost 25lbs...which left lots of loose, ugly, hanging skin....then I decided on my Tummy Tuck...and here I still am...after lots of pain and trials and tribulation I can finally say Im happy where I am at. DEF have the swelling...but I realized today I can actually feel my hip bones again....Im glad I did the vaser's first....I remember how sore and uncomfortable and also swollen I was with that...it took almost 4 months to get into my "regular" clothes again...with just VASER. When I focus on that part of my journey I then realize that its only been a month since TT and I am expecting way tooo much tooo soon....like I said...took a whole 4 month of yoga pant wearing days at work till I could get back into "normal" clothes. Having a tummy tuck was major surgery, which I never had before...so I am raising my white flag and try to stop being so hard on myself....hope this helps anyone out who is experiencing SWELL HELL and hating it.....IT HAS TO GET BETTER...think of the trauma our bodies went thru....YIKES....continued HAPPY HEALING friends! I will post my one month pics tomorrow...... :D

Updated on 1 Aug 2014:
Okay here are my one month (4 wKS) photos. I do see a difference. This is on a good day!! I see I'm still swollen on each hip area at incision. My dog ear went down from pic I posted last. Time will tell

Updated on 2 Aug 2014:
Review pic

Updated on 3 Aug 2014:
Ck them out

Updated on 8 Aug 2014:
Feeling stronger and better. Still have SWELL HELL AT TIMES. DEF.....still swollen at hips as u can c fr pics. Love my BB for sure. Still dog ear on my left side. Ughhh. Does anyone know how the handle a revision of dog ear which doc already mentioned at first post op. Do they do in the office? The thought of bring cut again doesn't thrill me. Overall I am very happy. Came soooo far in ugly tummy land. 2 Vasor procedures and TT. Still doing silicone scar treatments daily. A bit ropey on incision line. That about SUMS it up. Thanks and HAPPY HEALING TO ALL!!

Updated on 8 Aug 2014:
One think I want to address since I see soo many of you unhappy with or dealing with uncomfortable compression garment. Since I also had Vaser Lipo over a year ago I feel your pain with comfy compression. I got mine from MARENA.COM. UNBELIEVABLY COMFORTABLE. I have the body suit with hook n eye crotch and suspenders on front. To wear your own bra. I prefer my own bra so the boobies are not mushed down. Lol. I paid $90 each and have 2. A bit pricey but for the $$ I already spent its a drop in the bucket and so worth the level comfort. Hope that helps anyone of u out. I can't say enough about them from my personal experience of 2 Vaser Lipo procedures last year and now at 5 wKS into my TT. :D

Updated on 8 Aug 2014:
This shows 1st PRE OP and two post op. Biggest pic is today

Updated on 14 Aug 2014:
Today is week 6 Post Op for me. Im feeling a lot more like my old self but without that luggage of a belly...Starting next Monday I am going back to my workouts...I have been doing BeachBody work outs for well over a year....that's how I lost 26lbs before surgery. Going to start PiYo with Chalene. Check it out on utube. I do swell up still...other days not so much...all depends on what I do, etc. I have been staying healthy with my eating as well and lots of water. Starting to feel my tummy a lil bit again too...Have been doing scar therapy and I don't see my doc again until mid Sept....I hope your all doing well!! I will get new pic's up no later than Sat. morning....want to take in the morning and that's tough during the work week....TAKE CARE ALL!! :)

Updated on 16 Aug 2014:
Some pics for my 6 wk mark. Still swelling at each end of incision at hips. One small dog ear on left hip. Feeling great.

Updated on 16 Aug 2014:
Forgot to add the pic. :(

Updated on 28 Aug 2014:
WOWZER...time has flown. I feel good and I am very glad I went with the TT. The only issue I still have that I DISLIKE is the very ends of my incision on each hip...I know for certain L/S is a dog ear but not sure what the R/S is...if that's a dog ear too...or skin that was left there that should of been pulled tighter. I just send this morning's pic to my PS now. My scar is healing nicely but its not smooth yet. I have been using Scar Gel and alternating with Silicone strips. I do LOVE my belly button since it really didn't exist b4 surgery. I am back to working out and hope this will help define my body more. I have been walking completely upright for a while now. I do still experience swell hell...especially after walking too much or doing too much...like going school shopping with my daughter and walking the mall. It swells and still gets tight...DISLIKE that feeling. I can only HOPE and PRAY that it will continue to look better...but at the very least...I look a hell of a lot better than I do prior to TT. I don't regret doing it at all. I see the dr. again late Sept and see what he has to say or waiting for him to text me back regarding the pic I just sent. One thing is for sure....we DEF are our own WORST CRITICS!! I will attach pic's next...HOPE you are all healing well....TAKE CARE!!

Updated on 28 Aug 2014:


Updated on 4 Sep 2014:
Hey all...I am 9 wks post op today...I don't have pic's yet but I have been super swollen and/or tummy feels bloated with muscle spasms and tender. Not sure whats going on but DEF...NOT LIKING THIS....I see my PS again in 2 wks. We will discuss the dog ear's and I am hoping this puffy crap goes away....lol....NO PUN intended but I have been constipated last few days...so not sure if that has something to do with it.....Have not felt like this since prob wk 2....HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED this???? Arghhh...feeling discouraged....I stopped working out cuz I was told to listen to my body....Im listening!! ANYONE????

Updated on 6 Sep 2014:
No change really. Def feel swollen and bloated. 2 wKS till PS appt.

Updated on 18 Sep 2014:
Hey all...sorry I haven't been on....11 wks out already...feels longer....I still having numbing in my tummy and swelling here and there...but I am HAPPY!! Dog ear has DEF went down but def a issue to address when I see PS. I will attach pic's this weekend. Hope u are all doing well....

Updated on 27 Sep 2014:
Sorry for delay. Here are my pcs from today. Still have the dog ears hanging on. Lol. See my doc on Oct 31. Had to cxl Sept appt. Family emerg. Still working out. Still numbness on tummy. Love my BB. hope u r all doing well.

Updated on 26 Oct 2014:
Sorry for the long delay in posting. Life has been chaotic. Overall I am happy with my progress. The only think I'm still not happy with is the dog ears on each end. One side is DEF extra skin that should of been removed. Other side is a obvious dog ear. I see doc Friday and will address this. Lov my new BB so much thou. Will post again when I see doc on Friday. I'm considering Botox at my visit. Crows feet looking nasty. ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BOTOX. I JUST DONT WANNA LOOK FREAKISH. I WILL B 49. Sooo their creepy in.

Updated on 26 Oct 2014:
Changes.

Updated on 1 Mar 2015:
Sorry so long. 8 months out. Daily work outs. But going back in Tues for dig ears. Overall. THRILLED!!!

Updated on 1 Mar 2015:
Pics of changes. Been doing the 21 Day Fix and now on to 21 Day Fix EXTREME

Updated on 10 Mar 2015:
I am one week out from correcting the dog ears...he did it right in the office...with Lidocaine (not sure of spellin..LOL)...I had about 5 shots on each side...that hurt more than anything else...looks a lot better but one side still looks bigger than other...I am swollen so I will give it some time. Back in yoga pants since jeans would put too much pressure on stiches...all my nerves were for nothing...easy peasy!! I will post pic's as soon as I get a chance....finger crossed lil bit of swelling goes down quick....

I am 44 years old and had sagging and heaviness under my chin and along my jawline. This bothered me every time I looked in the mirror. I am 5'7" and weigh about 135 lbs. I don't have a problem with weight, but this would not go away on my face. I didn't know exactly what I needed to do, so I consulted a Plastic/Cosmetic surgeon.

We decided on the Smartlipo, and I am so glad I did. I was awake during the procedure and felt nothing. The only pain was with the injection to numb the area. I had approximately 3 tbs. removed from the area. I was bruised for about a week, not much pain, just felt bruised.

I am 5 weeks out and still have a slight feeling of bruising. I was numb for about a month, and just about all of the feeling has returned now. What a nice, natural look. I won't really see the full result for several months, from what I am told, but even if I stay like this, I'm thrilled! The area was hard for about three weeks.

I wore my compression wrap 24/7 for about 1 1/2 weeks, then just to bed for another week. I was very worried about loose skin, lumpiness and changed skin texture. I have none of this. I'm amazed at the immediate retraction of the skin. I didn't look this good 10 years ago, and again, I'm only 5 weeks out! Absolutely 100% happy.

So my 29th birthday was rolling around, and because of recent success in my sales job I had some extra dough coming my way. I'm 5"5' and about 145-150 pounds. I would describe myself as quite athletic, and skinny but after 25 by metabolism slammed on the brakes and it was a lot harder for me to get rid of the jelly here and there. I spent a lot of time stressing and bitching about it so I finally decided that as a birthday present to myself I would do smart lipo. Initially, I was at first interested in some of the cellulite treatments but those cost $2,000+, wasn't permanent, and from the feedback on this site, seems like it barely worked. I decided why not spend a few thousand more and get something almost permanent. I probably spent a good 20% of my week obsessing about how to lose weight, what I did or didn’t eat, or going to the gym so to find a solution that could relieve some of that stress and time seemed like a good gift to myself.

Sooo anyways, I did the research, picked the place and got it done. After reading all the reviews on here I was really expecting a lot more fuss and muss. I had the procedure at 2:00 on Wednesday and I'm now typing away on my computer about it on Friday night feeling great. I almost feel like I had a different procedure than other people or that people were exaggerating because it was kinda (I hate to say it) easy.

Like I said I went in on Wednesday to {edited - provider information is located above the review for registered users}. My doctor, {edited - provider information is located above the review for registered users} (Harvard Resident, and Pres of the Massachusetts Plastic Surgery Association) performed the surgery. Here is the play by play for those who are curious:

They had me eat a big lunch, and not drink a ton of water so I wouldn't have to pee during the procedure. I put on a johnny and the doctor drew markings in a sort of pyramid shaped on my upper and lower abs marking where he would be doing his work. He also asked why my perfect abdomen would need work. I'm not fat but the chub pooch was obvious. The sentiment was nice though.

From there they moved me to the operating room and had my lay down. The doctor pinches the skin and gives you the pain shots all over the tummy. Then the put in i think IVs and filled the whole section of my upper and lower abs under the skin with lytocaine and saline. Your whole belly area fills way up. You feel pregnant or like you are going to pop. This section is the only part with pain, but it’s mostly just pinchy. I have to admit, I am pretty good with pain and tend not to get nervous or freak myself out with this kind of stuff so other people might have other experiences.

After this they leave the room and let you relax for about 10 minutes or so, so that the lyodcaine can work at numbing the whole section. I put my Ipod on and just chilled. The doctor and nurse came back and the doctor got to work on the laser portion. He threaded the laser into a long instrument about the length of your arm. This is the probe he then uses to probe all the areas of your stomach being treated. This took the longest. About an hour, and he really was going to work jabbing under the skin but I felt no pain.

Once this is completed they then lipo out the displaced fat. It only looked like about a cup and a half worth taken out, but they said the rest you just pee out. They finished that in about 15 minutes and I was done. The whole thing took less than 2 hours. The nursed showed me how to dress the drainage spots with pads, and then helped me put my compression garment on and I was out the door. I drove myself home and felt fine. I was even considered meeting my friend out for dinner but decided against it because even with the compression garment on you look about 4-5 months pregnant because of all the saline they fill you up with. She said that might also be the case for work the next day.

For the night, I took the Vicodin that was prescribed, lied on my stomach on my bed to help the drainage, chugged water, watched movies and was happy as a clam. When I woke up in the morning my stomach had drained enough that I just wore a normal shirt that flowed away from my stomach over my compression garment and went to work as normal. Bending and picking things up were kind of hard, but I just sit at my desk most of the day so it was no biggie. I took the train into work, walked to lunch and took the train home with no problem.

The look of my stomach is a little weird. It has a jigglie looseness but my skin already seems smoother (no cellulite bumps.) It's still swollen, but flat. I used to have what I called my loaf of bread, a section along my middle that stuck out and that's gone. There's no bruising or redness, but there is some pooling of blood in my pelvic area. I think because I wore my compression garment too tight, but the nurse said that was fine.

Basically, I am very happy. I feel fine. I see flatness and smoothness already, and I am just waiting on the final result. For me it seems to be a good choice. I believe i was probably a best candidate though because I'm in good shape, am fairly young and had some small pouching. I can't say that the same result would be true for someone older or with more of a problem.

Unfortunately I don't have before and after pics but I do have two from right after. You can see the red spots from where they put in the pain killer shots, and some of the marker.

Feel free to ask me any questions. I was happy to find info here when I was initially looking so I am happy to give others info.



Updated on Sep 8, 2008:
Hi!! Posted pics of me a month after my surgery.  My upper abs seem all healed.  There is no pain and I can see a difference.  The contrast between my upper abs and my bust is greater-making my boobs look bigger and my upper waist smaller (yah!!)  I believe my lower abs are still healing because they have tenderness when I push on my pooch area. I hope this is causing them to still be swollen since you can see that it still looks a little chubby/round in that section.

I am working out as normal now except I am not able to run because the bouncing is painful on the lower abs.  I will post more pics as I progress.