Underwent two rounds of subcision: first procedure in February, second in April. I think the smaller scars are virtually unnoticeable but I'm not quite sure about a significant improvement in the large clustering of the larger boxcar (?) scars on my cheek. Friends/family indicate a 30-60% improvement but the jury is still out (although I acknowledge that I focus on them much more heavily than outsiders). I tried my best to capture a variety of different angles and lighting (as you know these factors weigh heavily on how good you're feeling about your skin on any given day). I'm due for another consultation with the same dermatologic surgeon (whom I trust based on his initial conservative approach) next week--I want to explore additional rounds of subcision, perhaps combined with a temporary filler (e.g. Restalyne, Juvederm). Petrified of lasers, so that is out of the question for now. Does anyone with similar scarring have any advice/feedback? Has anyone had any positive results with different/similar modalities? Updated on 17 Nov 2015: Decided last minute to get one syringe of filler to see what it would do to my scars. Overall, I feel as if the area has lifted significantly (more dramatically so than after subcision). I do think that in some way it accentuates the textural problems which I think at this point are my biggest hurdles (very shallow, uneven, etc). One of the pictures below makes the scars look absolutely crazy--I don't think they look like this in normal lighting. Kind of unsure about next steps as I tend to overexamine and obsess over my skin to the point where I can't even tell if there's genuine improvement or my mind is playing tricks on me (I'm sure some of you can relate).
Today i decided to get my lips plumped up :) I am a Virgin to this But i decided i will try almost anything once. So Why not my lips?! lol. He used 2 needles to numb me,which did not hurt,no lie! Then 5 minutes later 1.0 of Restylane was injected in top of lip(border) top lip and bottom. It was not even painful. I was very relaxed. Easy peasy. I do not like the whole numb feeling,i am numb til my nose,lips,chin and nasolabial folds. I hope my ips are perfect by Thursday night,i have a dinner date. I have posted pics for your pleasure,lol. Thanks to the support i have received by a few women on here some used Juvederm&others Restylane. I did it! YAY! Updated on 29 Oct 2014: I just wanted to share my update on lips. They are HUGE! I know the Swelling will reduce each day so,i am not too worried. But after i had the treatment i went home and relaxed and today,i will not go out til night time,i do not want to be seen like this. I am so self conscious and embarrassed. My Ex said he loved them and my current bf said Wow you changed everything,lol. Men! What do they know? I go by my own opinion. Anyway,here are more pics of the UGLY Freak show. I guess Halloween came early after all. HAHAHAHA! This is what i get for dipping and dabbing,but it's al in fun and temporary. For your laughing pleasure and amusement on my behalf. Updated on 29 Oct 2014: Finally my lips look Perfect to me. I am a little bruised and sore but again nothing unbearable. Normally when i use Restylane for my nasolabial folds i get kinda sick. Not this time,thank GOD. If you ever get lips injected with 1.0 Restylane (1 syringe) keep in mind you need to wait at least 2 days to feel normal and go out and show em off. I do still have to use camouflage make-up on the top lip. Very bruised and border of lip. ;/ I may re-do them in May for my Birthday! Restylane is very Expensive to do twice a year $1,230.00 For those with lines above top lip this definitely works :) Updated on 30 Oct 2014: B4& after pics. Updated on 31 Oct 2014: Real quick update. My lips were back to normal 2 days after injection and have totally gone back down to my normal size minus the wrinkles. It helped the wrinkles on lips and above border of lip,but i didn't have much to begin with. I am still bruised so,i think it will take 1 week to clear up. If you ever decide to do this treatment expect them to be black/purplish. I most likely will NOT Waste $615 on this again! It was fun and i was curious but not much of a difference for that kind of $$. I say buy some jeans and shoes for $615.00! Have a fun safe Halloween! It is raining here :( UGH! Updated on 31 Oct 2014: Not much of a difference! Oh Well! Updated on 4 Nov 2014: My lips look GOOD! I saw my dermatologic surgeon today and he said my lips look good,so good he said it twice! LOL. I do have 2 papules on upper lip and 2 on bottom but you can't see them under skin. Here are pics. Updated on 8 Nov 2014: So,after time has passed,my lips are Super full&Plump on the top especially in the morning. Kinda like a sucked on a peach or something citrus and had an allergic reaction. It doesn't bother me,i like the pouty pucker. It looks like a pillow :). My bruising was gone in 1 week but i still have the 2 papules on bottom lip and 2 on top lip. What i didn't want to begin with but it's not noticeable,i can just feel then with my tongue,now i am always licking them,bad habit. Here are some pics. I was told to get half a syringe from Justenhanced because she thought my lips were injected when she saw my before pics and many women have complimented me by saying they already looked good. You guys are so sweet. The receptionist there had it done and said to do 1 syringe because it doesn't last and lips deflate asap,mine haven't though. Thank God. :) I appreciate the kind words,really. With that being said next time,if there is one,i will do half a syringe Munecas. :) Thanks and have a Blessed Saturday! Updated on 8 Nov 2014: Damn pics wouldn't upload! Updated on 8 Nov 2014: Updated on 8 Nov 2014: This crap is NOT working so i have to upload 1 by 1 Updated on 18 Nov 2014: The lips are still holding up!! YAY!
I always noticed the back of arms were bulky and fat in my opinion and i hated that when i saw myself in pics and they looked fat! As i got older like 38 i was convinced i did not like my arms but wasn't ready to go under the knife per se. I finally turned 43 and i did it for my Birthday,it was a gift from my dear friend. I had smartlipo done on June 18th 2014 at California Skin Institute in Mtn. view Ca. The procedure was somewhat painful,you get 1 valium and numbing with lidocaine and then some more numbing but,it literally feels like you're being embalmed with fluid with a cannula and this is just the numbing part. I was awake the entire time and i felt A lot of discomfort,pain and pressure. The arms are very sensitive to begin with and now extremely tender and SORE. I felt the jarring of the cannula moving back and forth. Anyway,i am 4 days post of my surgery and i felt the worst on thursday. I had been throwing up all day and night a total of 7 times. I NOTICED EVERY Ttime I take the 2 antibiotics a day which are 500MG of Cephalaxin. I would get nauseous and sometimes diarrhea but those are the side effects of this medication. I didn't need any pain meds and i was able to shower 2 days after and wash my hair with no problems. I am sore,itchy and swollen but that is to be expected. I'm not too sure about the itchy part but i have my post-op june 25th,so i'll discuss it with my doctor. I will say that i am anxious and i want instant gratification,however i was informed by my doctor,that i will see results in 3-6 mos,not overnight! Damn! lol. I am NOT patient and i am already tired of the soreness,swelling,itching and stinging in my right arm. I will ask doctor about stinging as well and why it only happens in my right arm. I don't have much bruising and i am able to raise my arms and text,type sleep on my left arm. I feel the procedure is fast and my recovery seems to be just as speedy. I will post pics tomorrow as it is early am right now. Updated on 23 Jun 2014: Here are the pics the night after surgery. i will post b4 pics when i can find the right ones,[lease bare with me. Updated on 23 Jun 2014: Updated on 23 Jun 2014: I have been lucky because i have No pain and i Have NOT needed to take any pain meds at all. Here are some pics 5 days after. I am still impatient and my arms look saggier but i do understand it's been 5 days and they are still pretty SWOLLEN,SORE and tender. I am able to resume my normal routine however,i have NOT driven due to my car being stick. I do not want to jeopardize the results of my arms. I am very fortunate i have not had any lumps,pain or any other complications. I read so many horror stories and it's scary and sad to hear about others ps gone so wrong. I do hope those who have had medical issues or other problems take matters into others hands and get a lawyer. Updated on 25 Jun 2014: my arms healing fast and progresing in the right direction without lumps,dimples,saggines,or the mashed potatoe look. I am happy and can't wait to see 3 month results. Updated on 27 Jun 2014: I found a before pic that i have and i'm in the same dress. which is good let's hope there is a difference in comparison,it was taken may 14,2014. Updated on 27 Jun 2014: Here are some pics,i know i still have to get my before and i promise i will. my next post-op appt is july 23,so i will ask for pics. Thanks for your patience for those who asked. Updated on 28 Jun 2014: The tiny incisions are micro mini under elbow and not as noticeable as the ones under the arm. I can notice a bigger scar that is more prominent under the arm area. elbows healed fast and not very prominent. Updated on 5 Jul 2014: NOT much of a difference but they are healing nicely. Updated on 6 Jul 2014: I wanted to run my usual 4 miles,That didn't happen,I had bad company,my tiny Chihuahua. It was stop and go all the way. Anyway,i will truck along the path Solo tomorrow. My arms burn like hell,like a stinging sensation,i can't explain it. I get that i am healing but,uncomfortable feeling. Bad enough i forgot how to use my darn legs,thank god for muscle memory. I am disciplined so i'll try again Monday night. It was hella hot out too. Like 79 i finished by 8:10 p.m. and it was still like 75. Well i put arnica on them and it soothed them. Happy Healing all of you and Good night. Sweet Dreams and pleasant thoughts to you getting surgery soon. Updated on 12 Jul 2014: Hello rs women. I am posting pics and i did notice my arms are getting tighter and leaner. Lovin' them. I still feel a little numbness in right arm by elbow but it is subsiding. I get this tingling stinging sensation when i put my hands over head but that too is diminishing with time. All in all,i'm doing well. Happy Healing to all of you who had procedures done the 10th and after. Updated on 16 Jul 2014: Hello RS women It's been 4 weeks and it feels like 4 months! I am still swollen and healing right along. I feel like time is moving like a slug and i want it to be like turbo the movie. I am Bored of waiting!!! My friends see the results and i do too but not a 6 month end result,that's what i'm waiting for. Updated on 16 Jul 2014: FO YOU JOANNE NOW I LOOK LIKE AN iDIOT! Updated on 18 Jul 2014: My right arm scars are faded and the left not so much. It's weird that one arm heals faster. He worked on my right arms more,how is it possible! I have no scars. The left is so noticeable. UGH! ;( Left is not fading fast enough. Oh well. It is what it is. I just have to wait it out. Updated on 23 Jul 2014: Hello RS women. I will see my doctor this afternoon and see how he thinks i am healing. Here are some pics to see the difference. Overall i am HAPPY and ready for my next procedure.LOL! Thank You to the women who have been supportive. Happy healing to everyone and best wishes to those getting sx done. Updated on 23 Jul 2014: It's all good and i am healing properly and as normal as can be. Left arm with prominent scar is normal& usually one arm heals faster than the other. No complications. Other than that,i'm all good!!! Now i can go to Cancun on the 1st and soak up the rays. SSSHHHHHH. My doc is a dermo & he told me to wear my sunscreen. He deals with mohs skin cancer 247. So i understand his concern. But for some reason when i glob on the sunscreen it makes me darker,i guess i just attract the heat,lol. Anyway back to my arms,I am pretty happy ladies. Updated on 27 Jul 2014: I took some pics of my fat arms. I still think they are BULKY!! Especially because my doc said he coulda did more on the outside,he said it will take 1 year for end result. WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will NOT get a revision. I'm so over these arms,they are back to where they were when i was 38 minus the saggy hanging loose skin underneath and no wiggle or jiggle,but now i am like the outside is still BIG!!!! could woulda shoulda,too late! I am Happy but i agree he shoulda did more. Check out my arms. NO BUENO!!! I'm just venting.I'm still taking my Happy PHAT @ss and arms to Cancun!! HA! Updated on 30 Jul 2014: Hello my Lovely RS women. I am finally at 6 weeks post-op. I need to clarify for some that i am HAPPY with my arms,but i was unhappy when i was told by doctor that "I coulda done more." My arms are pretty proportionate to my body size and i accept that and i am ready for my next journey. I know i still have more than 4 months to go for these arms to be totally healed but i was also told on the 23rd 1 year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On to the next,I am so angry because my Sunday was ruined,Monday&Tues&now Wednesday!!! My lil Simba (Chihuahua) has been sick throwing up an diarrhea since Sunday. I have to clean up the crap!!!! OMG!!!!! Anyway,i get home from the movies Tues night and barf by his bed and crap. Then i use the restroom and the B@#ch flo is here and 1 day early at that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what the hell. I am going to Cancun!!!!!!!!! Now i am just Pissed. This sux!!!!!!!!!!!! This is when i HATE being a woman. Really!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Had to vent and i Hate cussing. so excuse the profanity. Updated on 30 Jul 2014: I am Bummed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When it rains it pours. Best wishes to the ladies getting their sx soon and for those of us healing enjoy and cherish the moment. Rejoice in your new skin. Updated on 31 Jul 2014: What a difference a day makes. Thanks to the beautiful women here who helped me feel better. Thanks for your kindness and compliments. :) It goes a long way in my book. Happy Healing RS sisters. Quick question has anyone recently used Dr J Nejad,Dr Ghavami and Dr Bruno in LA? If so,Please reach out as i am consulting with all 3 for a bbl. I need to know the good,bad and the UGLY!!!!!! Keep it real. Thanks. I am doing as much research as i can. Updated on 1 Aug 2014: To all the DR Dolls going to get their bbl. I just want to say It is a 3rd world country and it is BEAUTIFUL! The water is turquoise and warm,the food is great,the men are handsome and the weather is HOTT!!!!!!!!! I am Biased because I LOVE MY Latinos from all Countries. Don't expect it it to be modern or like the USA,it is NOT! It's DR :). Those who never been can't speak about Dr,those who have may not share the same opinion. I know you can't drink alcohol but there is a drink called MAMAJUANA and it is so good,it is soaked in cinnamon sticks and some type of concoction that is Tasty!!! If you get a chance they have it bottled at the airport,so you can taste a bit of the DR and hopefully it leaves you with a good taste in your mouth and a BEAUTIFUL Bunda!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that means BUTT in Brazilian Portuguese. Me encanta La Rpublica Dominicana Y Mexico. Todas mis latinas q viajan alli para encontrar su cuerpo de nuevo les quiero felicitar. Cuidense MUCHO y q Dios Les Bendiga Updated on 6 Aug 2014: WOW!! I can't believe it's been 2 months!!! Damn time flies. I just got back from my Mini vacation. Like a 4 day trip around the world and back. I am EXHAUSTED!!! I Hate going through customs,it is a pain in the butt!! I wanted to post some pics soyou can see my arms. The pics aren't great because my phone broke and the camera i took had no battery,i thought i charged it ,NOT!!! The hits kept coming. I have pics in phone but have to get a new phone and then i will post them. It's all good mother nature did NOT follow me to Cancun,thank God,i think the HEAT scared her away!! I was able to get in the pool and the ocean. My arms were SWOLLEN due to all the traveling,heat,salt intake and alcohol. Peanuts or pretzels on the plane,Gotta love salt. Unfortunately i do. This new heart system i'm seeing is new?????????????????????? HUH???????????? Prayers to the ladies getting bbl's tomorrow and other ps done. ;) Updated on 10 Aug 2014: I just wanted to Congratulate those women/men who have had any ps or sx done. I NEVER want to offend anyone or insult anyone. I enjoy chatting it up with most people i have met on RS and i want to Thank Mzphatbooty and Redgoddess for ALWAYS keeping it REAL with me. I try to be supportive and informative but will stay in my lane and know my place. I understand most of you are grown and make your our own decisions,make our own $$$$$$$$$$$ and do what you want,so that being said,i will not interfere with the ps you choose or not. It's all up to you and i will just be positive and say prayers. Cheers to everyone :) Happy Healing Ladies!!!! Updated on 15 Aug 2014: Updated on 15 Aug 2014: Updated on 15 Aug 2014: Here are a couple of pics i posted for some dollies and Dolls! Here is Simba all in the Starbuck's cup!!! lol My arms are looking Fabulous and i feel Great on this TGIF! JR,Newshape 31and Carribeancubanese tell me if you honestly think i need a BBL and Or Restylane injected in the top lip? Thanks. Other women are welcomed to comment with your experience and or opinion. Thank you all and have a great weekend! Updated on 20 Aug 2014: This was for AMG408 for Taco Tuesday! mmmmmmmmmmmmm LOL! I woke up late&MISSED my post-op Tuesday so i'll be seeing Dr M on Aug 28th. I have been so lazy these past months and fall is around the corner,yuk!! The only good thing about that is kids will be back in school by the 25th and my movie theatre's will be empty,YES!!!!! I have been OBSESSING about my abs lately and can't wait to get rid of them and get my 4 pack back! I pray for those getting surgery Thursday and wish everyone who is healing a HAPPY recovery and a BEAUTIFUL end result!! OXXO Updated on 20 Aug 2014: Here's a SMILE but NO guacamole!!!!!!! Got Chips? Updated on 24 Aug 2014: It's 3:24 an my bed was shaking and Home. the fan was moving. I have experienced plenty earth quakes and the BIG one in 89 Loma Prieta in Mtn.view,that was HELL!!!! Black outs and trafic and bridge collapsed near Watsonville. Hope all my Bay Area sisters are ok,maybe you slept through it or you felt it. However i hope everyone is safe!! It was scary but kinda fun,i was getting ready to go to bed and and it felt like i was one of the beds you put a quarter in and it freakin' shakes,lol. I was a youngin' then. Hope all is well!! Goodnight and Good morning! Updated on 29 Aug 2014: Hi RS sisters,brothers,dolls&dollets. I went in for my post-op on my arms. Everything is healing properly and i am very pleased. I did have my smart-lipo consult for abs and my surgeon had me put on a gown and i changed and i felt so embarrassed,he has NEVER seen my body,just my arms and face. His coordinator Melinda was in the room with him and then another trainee named Nicole. I was even more embarrassed and it felt demeaning. I was on display for all 3,so i was Worried they were going to criticize me harshly. I know i have flaws and was just shy. Dr M said "Drop the gown" UH YIKES!!! So, i did and kept saying i know i am fat! He asked "WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO WITH THESE FLAT ABS"?!!!!!! What! I SMILED in disbelief and said hold on,i leaned over & said this tire is due to 16 months after my car accident. They are far from flat! He stated due to my dark Hispanic skin&i corrected him& said Latina& so he said ok Is that what they are saying now? LOL. He thought i would not like the scars and knows i am picky,we have known each other for 3-4 years ,so yes,i am very picky. He continued and said you are a perfectionist and i am. Damn!! He knows me so well!!! I said yes,but far from perfect! I need a little maintenance. He recommended i am a good candidate for cool sculpting. HMMMMMMMM. He did say i probably may not like it but try it and if if i still want smart-lipo he'll do it and discount what i spent for cool sculpting. COOL :) He quoted $1500&it takes 1 hour. He also had this procedure done by a colleague &liked it,he is going to do it again when he can find 1 hour of time. This guy literally never sleeps! I have been checking out cool sculpting reviews and researching the technique. So,for now No smart-lipo on abs,but i will try the cool sculpting. I KNOW WHENI DID SMART-LIPO many said not so smart &now i'm sure i'll hear not so cool :0). It is what it is. I think Roman&Transformeplease called my ps&told him not to do smart-lipo on my abs!!!!!! HAHAHA! JK :) Thanks for everyone's support,encouragement and prayers for me&Pablo!!!!!!! More prayers are powerful*he need al the prayers he can get! My thoughts are also with Pattie68 and other ladies that have not had such a fortunate results either from smart-lipo,lipo,mini face lifts,bbl's,tt's,breast lifts,armlifts and cool sculpting. Yes,i get around. Prayers and Positive thoughts to all the women/men i have chatted with. Thanks again to everyone for cheering me up on a daily in my time of need. JR,AMG408,TRANSFORMMEPLEASE,ROMAN.NEWSHAPE(M),hecallsmebabydol,Pattie68,rayrai,etc This forum has been good to me :) I will start my cool sculpting journey soon. Updated on 29 Aug 2014: With all that being said i forgot to add my before pics. Not a drastic change but subtle and again,no jiggle or wiggle under my arms is always good!! I just needed some maintenance. I see it as an oil change. :0 ) Gotta laugh at the Dumb S..T! Updated on 29 Aug 2014: Same Maxi dress and now 2 months later. Updated on 4 Sep 2014: I just wanted to wish everyone having ps/sx a successful recovery! Prayers to all& those who who have not had such successful results. Happy Thoughts. Happy Thursday! Updated on 6 Sep 2014: Hi Dolls&Dollets Even with all that has happened today,i still feel good and got my hair done and look FAB!! You can H8TE ME NOW BUT I WON'T STOP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As i always been told and have told This too shall pass!!!!!!!!!!! I will NOT be held back,lied to or Humiliated for NO GOOD REASON. With that being said,i am here to make a difference and i have been told i am helpful and give good tips&advice but even with that being said everyone here is supposed to be an adult and mature who will make their own decisions regardless. So if my advice is not asked for NO WORRIES it won't be given But if you do i have the right and freedom of speech to give my opinion. I am sharing my 'TRUE SELF ON "REAL SELF". Updated on 9 Sep 2014: My Fun time away from STRESS! The New 49er Stadium,it opened in Aug. This was my first time and maybe my last!!! But my friend said we have to see at least 1 49er game! Eh! I was NOT IMPRESSED!!! NOT FOR $1.3 BILLION.GOTTA LOVE JERRY'S WORLD IN DALLAS!!!!! NOW THAT'S WORTH $1.3 BILLION AND IT'S A DOME AND HOLDS 110,000 FANS. I LOVED IT!! I MISS the historical Candle Stick! I enjoyed myself to the fullest :) It was Definitely all about MEXICO!!!! JUAJ!!!! I am a fan :) But the game stayed at 0/0 HAHAHAHAHA! Updated on 18 Sep 2014: Hi Hermosa Hermanas Beautiful Sisters I am 3 months post-op and doing well. I have another Consult Sept 25th for cool sculpting,because of the negative/mixed reviews on here about it. I definitely want all my questions answered. I hear it takes 2 treatments but if one doesn't work,i will take the plunge and do Smart-lipo on abs. Hope all are doing well and recovering/healing Great! Good luck to those of you getting ps/sx done. Updated on 24 Sep 2014: So i was watching the news and they have a new procedure and the surgeon was out of New York and he injects saline into the breast and it last for 24 hours and it costs $2500. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes!!! What next??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They make it seem like it's buying a wig or a filler. I think i will NOT touch this one and buy push up bras and padded,lol. I just wanted to share this. Happy Healing to all and Happy Hump Wednesday! :) Updated on 25 Sep 2014: So i was all Happy last night and started my new journey and i got a call about 2:27 a.m. My friend asked me if i watched the news tonight and i said yes,and when on about the 24 hour breasts. Making jokes saying i am gonna do it. :). He laughed but he told me,i need to share something on a serious note. His friend and friend's father were killed Tuesday night. I figured a drive by. This happened in South San Jose off Monterey Rd where my sister lives. I asked was it gang related? He said No one knows. His peeps were murdered in their own home shot to death at gun point. WHAT????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The SJPD is clueless with no suspects. How the hell does this happen?! In my opinion i believe it's definitely someone they knew. Also the girl friend was not killed hmmmmmmmmm suspect in my opinion. BTW:I majored in criminal justice. It's always someone you know,very rare that it's a complete stranger. You don't have to study this to have common sense. But i am very sad and need to pay my respects and put my own stuff on hold. I need to be there for my friend and go with him to the funeral prep etc. What the Hell! San Jose,EPA,Oakland,Richmond,Vallejo,Stockton,victorville&Sac Have Gone MAD to say the least. Prayers please ladies. :( Updated on 16 Oct 2014: Happy Thursday Dolls,Dollets&Dollies So,it's been a long time coming. The left arms is still not my Favorite and i do not like the white patches that are under my arm and i wish that tiny scar would go away. It feels like forever but i guess it takes years on my dark skin to fade,lol. :/ :? I just wanted to share some pics. To all those getting sx or recovering Best Wishes&Prayers. Updated on 16 Oct 2014: It was a Great Thursday and i get home and my friend texted me he has been bed ridden for the past 2 days. I was supposed to see him Tuesday night but he texted at 1:45 a.m.Wed and i was asleep and i texted him later and no reply. i texted today and sent pic of me in recliner and he told me he has been sick with a virus! My first thought was Ebola or Enterovirus d68. He said he can't breath and he is going to see the doctor tomorrow. I guess things do happen for a reason,although i hate that idiom. I prefer to say timing is everything. It wasn't meant for us to meet Tuesday night and THANK GOD! I have a weak immune system and there is no cure for either! ;( Prayers. AYE YAY YAY! My sister is leaving to Cancun on Saturday and a woman from Ohio is being treated in Atl for Ebola and she was on a flight. She is a nurse,they say it's not airborne but if someone coughs or sneezes you can get it to me that is airborne! I am just going to pray but this Virus just got more "REAL"! Prayers needed dolls On a good note GIANTS GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES :) Thanks. Updated on 17 Oct 2014: Looking for the perfect Costume :) Tell me which one you think is the Best? I am NOT liking this new RS look on the review :/ The Most Amazing Halloween Costume Party cruise on a Yacht. SF Haunting Titanic filled with over 300 ghosts and ghouls raised from the dead of the historic Titanic that sank hundred of years ago. 3 decks,2 DJ and 4 hour open bar. I'm so EXCITED :) Updated on 19 Oct 2014: Last night my first night with my nephew's&niece. I took 2 of the boys to Halloween Haunt at Great America traffic was horrific from great America exit til the entrance. I hate being in traffic due to my car accident 18 mos ago. MY nephew was saying anyone who rear ends you is responsible no matter what the cause. We were stopped in line waiting. All good then BAM! I was rear ended again! But this time in my sister's Mercedes! WHAT! And so it is,I am back where I was 18 months ago. My nephew who is 19 just rear ended someone last week in their suburban. I Have not told my sister yet because it's been 19 years since her&hubby been on a vacation together alone. Ladies I feel horrible. Any advice? When should I tell her? I am going to see my lawyer tomorrow because my 1st car accident is still open. This guy who hit me was Mexican,illegal Once Again! No CA License,car not in his name,car insurance in sister in laws name. WTF! Does it get any worse! yes,he was texting but my nephew heard him say drinking&he had 4 kidsin his escalade truck&I had 3 plus Simba who bashed his head in the steering wheel. texeando y pisteando sound the same but I heard texteando&nephew heard. pisteando. Who knows! I had a migraine after this&woke up today with my neck&waist in pain! :( UGH! :/ Updated on 18 Nov 2014: Not much to report or tell. Just living Mi vida LOCA! Here are some pics and i'm gonna try this video i made but it's SUPER fast! Talk about speedy Gonzales. lol. Love my arms,no dents,lumps or unevenness!! YAY!!!!! Updated on 18 Nov 2014: Okay i was on fire and i move fast as everyone knows with 10k plus comments in 5 months,lol. Here is the version of a snail's pace. Updated on 16 Dec 2014: Last thursday it rained 18 hours straight in MIlpitas/san Jose. Here comes the rain again! I just cut tree in time,thank GOD! My gardener found the tree broken and fell on another branch which saved my roof. All my bay area women be safe and take precautionary measures to stay safe. I had my home relevelled and fixed tree and bought several flameless led battery operated candles,like 9,lots of candles,batteries,water and 1 korean mink blanket,so LOVE it. it keeps you warm. for $100 bux it better and it lasts 20 years. I finally found it on Amazon,gotta love Amazon. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May we all prosper in 2015 in good health and great fortune. Updated on 18 Dec 2014: I am finally done with my arms and hit my 6 month mark. It seemed like forever. I can't wait to do more later in March or April,it all depends when i get my settlement from my car accident. I will definitely do smart-lipo on abs and NOT do Cool Sculpting. I can't wait! i been saying this forever but i've been waiting patiently for my $$$$$$$. :? :/ Happy Shopping,stay warm,safe,sane and no road rage,parking fights or line wars. Keep your cool in this CRAZY Holiday Madness!!!!! Amongst everything else going on in the world. Many blessings and Much love.
I have genetically, disproportionately large tree-stump shaped thighs and I hate them. By the time I find pants to fit my thighs, they are a foot too long in the leg, or inches too long in the seat/rise, and huge around the waist. I hate the way they look and I hate having so much dead weight there. Apparently, it's genetically where I'm doomed to store my weight, especially since having children. In fact, my OB/GYN has told me that fat is more likely to store there because that's what my hormones are telling it to do. Great. So, I finally decided to take the plunge and look into lipo. I had traditional lipo on my thighs 15 years ago and had meager results and tremendous bruising and pain. But, procedures have come a long way, so I'm hopeful that tumescent lipo carries improved results. I hope to achieve a more contoured, slimmer looking leg when all is said and done. I'm nervous about the pain and bruising, but with tumescent, the recovery is a lot different than with the traditional lipo I had way back when. I'm going in on a Friday and will be back to work on the Monday. I had my pre-op appointment this afternoon and all seems to be in order. So, in about ten days, I hope to be on the recovery side and seeing obvious results. Since I've decided to go for it with the thighs, I've decided to add upper/lower abs, waist, hips and upper arms....spread out over two appointments. I'm hoping by the holidays, to have a more flattering contour and less stumpiness. Updated on 30 Oct 2012: The pricing is $3800 for the first area plus $1800 for each additional area. I'm having several areas done, so I'm planning to spend quite a bit. Updated on 5 Nov 2012: Just a few more days. Getting really nervous about how sore I will be and how bad the bruising will be. I'm doing upper arms, inner/outer thighs and knees on Friday...then back to work and at the end of next week, upper/lower abs, hips and waist. *gulp* I'm also currently recovering from a breast reduction. I hope it's all worth it in the end! While none of this is intended to make me skinny, I do hope it helps me feel healthier (less strain on my back, with the breast reduction) and more comfortable with my contour (not having such stumpy lines). Updated on 10 Nov 2012: I had my first of two lipo appointments yesterday. The procedure itself was a piece of cake. But the preparation was tough. First, they have me some oral pain meds and an injection in my butt cheek with something to help relax me. They also gave me an IV port in my hand, but I'm jot sure what it was for since they didn't end up using it. Next, the doctor came in to mark the areas (inner/outer thighs, knees, upper arms). By now, the pain meds has started kicking in. I was a little dizzy while he was marking me. After being marked, I laid back down on the table and they did an injection of something to numb my skin at each point that the doctor marked as an entry point. The needle was a very small guage, so that wasn't too bad. Now came the really hard part...the part of the lipo procedure that makes it "tumescent." With just local numbness, they inserted the long probe-thing to fill the areas with saline and lidocaine. THIS PART HURT. I was able to tolerate it, but it definitely did hurt. They told me they some people really cry or yell out during this part. I'm only mentioning that so give some perspective to anyone reading this...not to sound cool or brave for not crying myself. It definitely was uncomfortable. After the lidocaine kicked in, pretty much right swag, my legs felt humongous. It's like going to the dentist and getting Novocain and walking away feeling like your lip is huge and fat. My thighs felt like enormous balloons. They were enlarged because of all the fluid they'd inserted. It was just strange feeling. At this point, the doctor started the lipo. The machine sounds like a sewing machine. Not loud. And I could also see what he was suctioning out through a long hose attached to the probe thing. That was a little gross. I didn't look much. He was giving me updates throughout about how much was being removed. At the end, the total removed was 2400 cc (2.4 L or 5.3 Lbs). [1 L = 1 cc ; 454.5 cc = 1 Lb]. 5 Lbs of fat looks something like a loaf of bread. After the lipo was complete, they covered up all of the entry points with pads to absorb the drainage I'll have for the next few days. Then they put me into a compression garment and I was released. Today, I'm definitely tired, really dehydrated, and sore. I wouldn't say I'm in pain. It's just sore, like I'm bruised all over. Walking is uncomfortable because the pads are awkward and the incisions underneath them hurt. I took a shower today (doctor said to). I took the pads off in the shower (it's easier to get them off), but while I was doing that, I became very light headed, so I knelt down. A moment hater, I threw up. Probably from the pain meds combined with the changes in circulation from the lipo and from taking off the super tight compression garment. After throwing up (dry heaving, really, because nothing came up) I felt better and could finish removing the pads and showering. After drying off, I started putting on new pads. About half way through, I started to feel warm and light headed. I was going to faint. So I laid down for a couple of minutes. That helped. So I finished the pads and put the compression garment back on. I'm pretty sleepy from the Vicodin and sore enough to not want to move around much. Enough so that I got a babysitter for my 3 year old. Hope I feel better tomorrow! Updated on 12 Nov 2012: Day 3 and back to work. My inner thighs and knees are quite sore. But I don't feel like I was hit by a truck like I did on days one and two. I can already see a new contour to my legs which is like a dream come true for me. They aren't trying to flop over my knees anymore. I get to undergo round two in Thursday and hopefully eliminate the big layer on my tummy. I hear abs bring about much greater discomfort. We'll soon find out! Updated on 15 Nov 2012: I had my second lipo today. Upper/lower abs, waist, flanks. I feel very painful, but meds are helping. I'm also draining like a faucet, but the more that drains, the more I can see my new shape and I love it. My stats: 1200ccs breast reduction; 2400ccs inner/outer thighs, knees, arms; 3500ccs upper/lower abs, waist, flanks. So total is 6900ccs which translates roughly to 6.9 L or 14-15 Lbs. Wow! The prep for the second appointment was easier than the thighs, I thought. But the recovery will be harder, I think. Im still on day 0 and I can already see a tremendous improvement in my overall shape. :) Can't wait to see it without all of the pads. Updated on 17 Nov 2012: Day 8 legs/arms and day 3 abs...and VERY happy. I thought my legs were a lot harder than my abs in both prep and initial recovery. I have a ton of bruising on my inner thighs and very little everywhere else. Tumescent works! And my PS knows what he's doing! I was up and around much easier with the abs. It's tough to get up out of bed, but once I'm up, I'm more mobile than I was post-legs. And, so far, from what I can see in the mirror with all of the swelling (when I'm out of the compression garment after showering), I'm VERY, VERY, VERY happy with what he's accomplished on my torso. I can't wait for it to be all healed, but I'm already just so happy with it. The legs are great too...especially the knees. But, my tummy....wow. I have no regrets. None. Updated on 19 Nov 2012: Today is the first day back at work after abs/flanks/waist/hips. I feel pretty good. I'm a bit sore getting up and down, but overall, I'm in pretty great shape. I have almost no bruising on my mid section...just some seepage into the lower ab area that's a little yellowish/reddish (to be expected). I'm taking Arnica orally now and I'm not sure if it's helped or not, but the bruising to my thighs has really started to dissipate. But, I've also been up and about a lot in the last few days, and sleeping with my legs slightly elevated on a pillow. My whole-body compression garment is getting old. But, I think I'll want it for a while longer, so I'm thinking about a compression garment with a bra (legs, abs, bra, straps) that doesn't have arms, and doing the arms in a separate arms-only garment. I'm comfortably in a jacket and pants today (over my compression garment) that I haven't been able to wear in at least five years. My arms were way too large for this jacket, and they fit in as they did the day I bought it. And, the pants are knit, stretchy and comfortable, but I've been WAY too bulky for them in recent years. It feels so good to have smoother lines and a contour that works with pretty much anything in my closet. Jeans and heavy pants or belts are still too unforgiving for my abs procedure, especially when driving or sitting (I have a desk job)...but I can see that the fit better. In a month or so, I look forward to buying a few new staples for the wardrobe. Updated on 28 Nov 2012: I'm almost 3 weeks post op from the thighs and arms. Almost all of the severe bruising on the inner thighs is gone. Still blotchy reddish bruising near the knees and tops of the thighs, and faint brownish bruising on the entire inner thigh. Still swollen too. I can tell because it's difficult to squat or fold my legs. The bruising on my arms is almost gone too. Just a small patch of blotchy red is left. I am fitting into pants and jackets MUCH better. The really big difference is on my abs (upper/lower abs, flanks, waist). I have my hourglass figure back....I have a waist! And, I don't have a layer of hibernation fat on my entire torso anymore. I love that. But, I'm only 2 weeks out on this procedure, so I'm still swollen and very sensitive. Waist band pants like trousers or jeans are very uncomfortable and I'm having a lot of difficult sleeping because it's hard to get comfortable. When I finally get into a laying position I like, my flanks and waist feel like their aching/burning. I know they're just healing, and the skin is quite numb, but...I'm wishing I had more Vicodin to numb the zings and general discomfort. That aside, I have practically no bruising anywhere on my mid section, which is awesome. Updated on 30 Nov 2012: Today I turn 39...and I'm really happy I chose to give myself this big gift of a smoother contour! Thigh and arm bruising is almost completely gone. Maybe another week. The ab area is still very tender with a lot of lumps and bumps, but I'm starting to be able to bend, twist and move about with little discomfort, and to be able to get out of bed more easily. I am still wearing the full body compression garment most of the time (3 weeks PO from thighs/arms; 2 weeks PO from abs/waist/flanks), but I also invested in high-waisted Spanx capri leggings, tights and nylons so I'm able to comfortably wear fancier clothes for upcoming holiday events. Spanx is way too much money, despite having hit a sale and having some coupons for various stores...so when you're ready to start investigating post-compression garment goods, I suggest shopping around. Naturally, after buying the Spanx, I found high-waist boy shorts at Costco. Haha! Happy holidays, everyone. Updated on 11 Dec 2012: 4 1/2 weeks since the arms/legs and 3 1/2 weeks since the mid section.... Bruising is 99% gone. Inner thighs are still very tender and skin on my abdomen/flanks is hypersensitive. Still having some difficulty sleeping, but overall, looking and feeling very, very good. I'm thrilled to be in the "smaller wardrobe" in my closet and loving how I look in a couple of dresses I need for later this week.
I had the perimeter of my face done two weeks ago and am very impressed with the results. Over the past 3 years I have lost 50lb and also hit 50 years so I started getting jowls! My chin and neck has really firmed up and there is a lift to my brow - eyes look more open and jaw line is more defined. I am thrilled with the look because it is very natural. I say I look like I did 10 years ago. It does hurt and I wouldn't even consider trying it without a pain block and Demerol. With the drugs I was fine and afterwards you only have a bit of soreness.
Very natural results, went back to work next day with no bruising. I had 2 treatments with 3 syringes of product each time.
I decided that at almost 48 I looked older than I felt. I wanted something non-surgical to firm, tighten and give my skin a lift. A consult confirmed that my skin had more laxity than is typical at my age. I went in June 2 for the procedure, which was helped by Valium and a painkiller. The most discomfort came around areas near the brow bone, jaw bone and that's where the tenderness remains a week out. No bruising or redness at all. Just a tiny bit of swelling the first day or so. I was back at work the next day. One week out and I'm seeing a noticeable "freshness." When I catch a look at myself in the mirror I'm surprised by how un-tired I look. The best part is the renewed confidence I feel. Each day I wake up and see myself looking a bit younger -- rather than a bit older. It's nice knowing my birthday this weekend will include a face that looks more the way I remember it. I was started to not recognize myself! Will update in a few weeks. Updated on 9 Sep 2011: I'm a believer! I had my formal three month check up yesterday. While I'd been happy over the summer with the steady progress I was seeing, it was in looking at back-to-back shots that I could validate the all-over tightening. It translates overall to a much fresher (less tired) appearance. In particular there was quite a bit of tightening around my jaw. Until I saw my before photo, I didn't fully appreciate just how "jowly" I was getting. Given how well my skin responded, I'm thinking of going back to to have another go at the jaw line. Updated on 7 Oct 2011: Went in today for "more lines" to address some areas around my jaw line. While the first visit in June resulted in some clear tightening and improvement, it wasn't yet as tight as I wanted. This visit was easier -- mostly because I knew what to expect and there was a bit more offered in the way of pain management. Will show a few more before and after pics in a few months.
I am staring a new journey come this October,i put the 7th but it's NOT definite yet. I have my 2nd consultation today with Dr Morganroth and i hope he can address my concerns about this NOT so cool sculpting. lol. I am not 100% sold on this cool sculpting. But i will give it a try. I have read so many reviews and i would say 80% are negative and or NOT Worth it. ;/ ;? Most say it is a gimmick and a waste of $$. I will stay positive,hopeful and optimistic this works for me .I am keeping my options open and will take the plunge into smart-lipo or vaser-lipo if this fails horribly. I am keeping an open-mind and think it can help by 20% so,we'll see. I chose cool sculpting because i didn't want more scars and i always liked my abs. I want to try something that isn't invasive. I got injured after my car accident 17 months ago and i gained 12 lbs.I have also got lazy but started running again. I will try to run 4-5 times a week. I posted pics and will post more positions and angles at a later date. This is just my beginning. BTW:I cut my hair and hi-lighted it. Please Don't judge Harshly! WARNING the material you are about to view is Graphic and contains Nudity! LOL :). Updated on 9 Oct 2014: I was supposed to do my cool sculpting but since i got back from Vegas i haven't stopped moving. My sister's 47th Birthday on Oct 8th etc. She is going to Cancun and i am taking care of 3 teens 15,17&19. They are all in school,high school and the oldest is in college plus a puppy bull dog. I will have a full house by myself :) 3 teens,puppy,chihuahua and myself! OMG!!!!! 9 days of NO SLEEP AYE YAY YAY! HAHAHAHA! But we'll have fun minus the Raging parties my Nephew would love to have if i weren't around! He did this 2 months ago and used mom's Mercedes! I caught him red handed. Boys!!!!! Not that smart. Updated on 16 Oct 2014: So i read ka2014 review and i am terrified about this not so cool sculpting. What to do?!!!!!! Does it cause nerve damage to everyone? I definitely don't want to deal with that crapor have ongoing cramps as if i am on my cycle 247/365! UH NO! UH UH UH! Advice??????????????????????? I have decided to do some leg work and clean eat and after 2 weeks i lost 1 inch and 2 more to go. So HAPPY i am doing this to achieve the BEST results whatever i choose to do CS or Lipo :? Happy Healing to all and prayers for those pre sx.
