Everything was perfect from first consultation until now 7 days post op laser liposuction . So happy with results and the team . Biggest thank you for amazing Dr James Chen . Highly recommend this clinic.
Wow just wow 4 days out from my s lift mini face n neck lift and I look amazing !!!! But I still look like me ! Dr Chen is so talented and his staff go above and beyond , hardly any pain , minimal bruising and minimal stitching
i started my journey after a weight loss of around 30 kg a few years back. Getting to 49 recently, i lost most of the fat in my face, due to age and weight loss. I made a promise to myself i wasn't going to continue looking at the sagging face, so I spent many hours researching what treatment and DR was right for me. Dr Chen kept popping into my searches, and I couldn't find any negative reviews for him. I didn't find a lot of reviews on the S Lift, but assume this might be as this is the most popular surgery. His honest approach was a breathe of fresh air, and gave me realistic expectations on results. The S Lift is done under twilight sedation, and I have to say I don't remember a second of it. My pain has been managed with Panadol,so its not too bad. I had a decent amount of skin removed, and lipo under the chin, which i never realised was fat...i thought it was saggy skin. The day after my procedure he removed the bandages to reveal a new me! I am still in shock of the results, and currently have a decent amount of swelling, but cant wait for the final results...
My experience with the entire Ashbury clinic team was incredible. I came to Dr Chen for lipo revision after an unhappy result at another clinic. Dr Chen really took the time to listen to my concerns and provide realistic solutions. The ladies on the front counter kept in regular contact and were exceptionally helpful (and patient) while I asked questions back and forth on email. The day of my surgery I was actually excited as I knew I would have the same positive experience based on my interactions with the team leading up to. Again, Dr Chen kept me informed throughout the surgery, talking me through the steps and how I might feel etc Caitlin was the nurse on the day who made me feel at ease as soon as I was met with her warm smile. I left the clinic feeling great! And completely prepared for my recovery with no further questions. I am incredibly happy with the outcome and the experience with Dr Chen and the Ashbury team and would highly recommend them for anyone considering surgery!!!!
Cannot recommend Dr Chen enough. Although my procedure was only done last week and it’ll be sometime before I see results, I just wanted to say that I appreciate the careful follow up, the friendly staff, and after care provided. Updated on 19 Nov 2021: Before and after update I haven’t been taking many photos because the swelling is still quite present. But I’ve started to see quite a difference in my in the thighs and knees, per photo below. The recovering has been okay, each day is better but the swelling comes and goes. I have been getting a lymphatic drainage massage every other day. And I do the self in lymphatic drainage massage every day, as well as use the massaging gun every day for 20 minutes on each leg. I wore the compression garments for three weeks, 24/7. And now I’m only wearing it at night, and will continue to until week six post op. I haven’t had any pain, only some discomfort and a little bit of pain during the first weeks during the massage. Either than that I haven’t really had to take any pain medication. I have noticed though that my very regular period is late this month, I have been reading about it and apparently it’s pretty common to happen after such trauma.
I cannot recommend Dr Chen and staff at Ashbury high enough. From start to finish they were kind, patient and professional. I am thrilled once again with the result. I had next to no pain or discomfort and the result is excellent. Highly recommend.
Having exercised for years trying get rid of my saddlebags and chunky thighs, no amount of weight loss would help! I decided to do liposuction in order to remove my fat pockets. So far the results look amazing! I'm excited to see how they look after swelling has decreased and they are healed. I had an awesome experience with my doctor and clinic I attended. I'd 100% recommend getting liposuction if your fat won't budge but a healthy lifestyle is still necessary. Updated on 29 Jul 2017: The pain hasn't been too bad since the surgery. If feels like I've done a crazy workout and haven't stretched properly, leading to aching muscles. My incisions leaked on days 2 and 3 after surgery but that's stopped now. My legs are starting to swell and bruising is slowly developing. It's been an easy recovery so far, so I look forward to the final results!
I am a 37yo Australian mum to 3 young children - 8yo, 3yo and 19 months. My breasts are deflated after pregnancies and breastfeeding. My breasts were so lovely and big and squishy when I was breastfeeding but since my youngest weaned at 12 months, my breasts depress me. I wont wear a swimsuit and hide them. Before children I was a B cup. I am currently a 34A looking to get a full C or small D cup. My surgery is Thursday (2 days away!!!) and I am super nervous and just want it over and done with. I still haven't decided upon 365cc or 385cc. I am going over the muscle and inframammary fold. I am having the surgery in his office/day centre under IV sedation. Although I would pick IV sedation over a general anesthetic, I am freaking out BIG TIME that I may wake up during the operation - which about 10% of patients do. He says I may even feel the local anesthetic nerve blockers going in. I guess the main thing I am worried about is waking and feeling pain. I am not so concerned about waking and just feeling a tiny bit of movement or hearing the Dr talking to a nurse etc. It's waking in pain and not being able to tell them that freaks me out. General anesthetic isn't an option for me because I do not cope afterwards with the wooziness and vomiting. Anyway, I will try to post a before pic today. Thanks for reading. It helps to write all of my feelings down to cope with the nerves. [RS bleep] Updated on 27 May 2015: Before children I had nice b cup boobies. This photo is with no bra. Updated on 27 May 2015: I have arrived for my BA and I am happy to report that I slept quite well last night. On Monday I was almost vomiting with nerves but as much as I am nervous today, I'm ok. The nurse say me down and we went thru the paperwork and consent forms. She took my BP and gave me two Valium. I really liked her. She put me at ease but was also really honest, which I respect. She is also an ER nurse so that put my mind at ease in case something went wrong. Then my surgeon came in and marked me up. He was so much more sweet and caring today and acknowledged how nervous I was. I decided upon 365cc and he agreed it was a great choice. I reiterated my fears and he said that I must trust him that I will be totally okay and went back over how they monitor me to make sure I am comfy. The nurse came back in to take my belongings while I popped into the loo for one last wee. I was quite woozy and relaxed from the Valium by this point. I entered the OT and they had a nice comfy OT bed for me and gave me a blanket and another nurse introduced herself. She was so sweet too. They then popped my IV in, which was the only painful bit. My arms had to be gently fixed to my sides incase I bumped my surgeon. They talked me thru each step as requested. First they put in a painkiller, then the sleepy stuff, then some more Valium. I felt the local going in as the surgeon blocked the nerves at each point but he told he before he was about to do the next one. It was all very respectful. The local anaesthetic reall wasn't painful - just like a tiny prick in several places around the breast. By the time he had finished giving me the local I was basically only waking and feeling no pain as I could just feel sensations. It was not scary or creepy. I kept talking quite a bit asking if they were doing this or that now. I talked so much the nurse had to tell me to just go back to sleep so the surgeon could concentrate as he was enjoying answering me. ???? it was so easy just to fall back asleep when I wanted to. I felt quite in control of the experience, it ended up being perfect to be honest. Waking up during the OP was my pre-surgery fear but it ended up being super cool. I woke up so easily and in no pain and the nurse helped me to dress and into a comfy chair for cheese, crackers and a glass of water and a coffee. The nurse came in every few mins to check on me and so did the surgeon. I went to the toilet unprompted and then I asked if I could ring my husband - which is what they usually do for you. He was shocked at my clarity. I left the OT at 12:30 and my husband, baby and I were walking out there front door at 1:00pm. I have started getting some pain at the top corners of my chest near my shoulders since about 2:30pm so have just taken pain meds. It just feels like I have done too many push ups. It is more sore to reach, push, pull down undies or pull them up. But I am pretty stoked. Now the next challenge is to keep my kids off me for 3 to 5 days as they are very loving with me physically but hubby is home from work for a week so he's my loving carer. Thanks for reading. Love to you all about to get new boobies or who are also recovering with me ???? Updated on 27 May 2015: Two hours before breast augmentation Updated on 28 May 2015: It's interesting thinking back on yesterday and how nervous I got over something that ended up being a walk in the park. I could almost laugh at myself for being so scared of the operation. The only thing I think that could have gone better (for the surgeon -not me) was that I warned him that I have a high tolerance of prescription drugs, local anesthetic and alcohol etc which is genetic on one side of my family. Mind you I didn't feel any surgery pain, but my 'awareness' was distracting him and I do remember him telling the nurse to give me more of this and that and they did have to tell me several times just to go back to sleep, which I happily and easily did. It was like floating on cloud nine and being happy drunk at the same time when I was awake. It felt really nice. But as I said, I would have been distracting them with all my running commentary of the procedure. And I cannot believe how easy it was to just sit up and help the nurse get all my normal clothes on after, walk to my recovery chair and chill out until my husband got there. :) I did look down at my boobs as we were putting my surgical bra on but I cant remember what they looked like. :( I am really happy with it all so far. My next hurdle is to recover well and not overdo it (I am stubborn and love looking after my family) and also to avoid any infection or other complications. I slept really well last night using one regular pillow upright, one feather-down pillow, one big U shaped pillow to keep me from rolling and a small square couch cushion inside the U pillow to support the lumbar area of my back. I slept from 8pm to 10pm then woke up to bring my husband to bed who was watching a 'man-flick' as I knew he'd be very tired tomorrow caring for our two little ones (19 months and 3.75 years). He works in an office in a stressful job but nothing can prepare you for the bone deep tiredness of caring for 3 young children, even though our oldest is at school. While I was up at 10pm I also grabbed our big long flexible ice pack, as the top outer corners were really starting to feel sore. The ice packs were utter BLISS I tell you. I then slept through from 10.00pm to 3.45am. I woke really comfortable until I tried to get out of bed, so my husband had to help me out of bed. I went to the toilet and I had more pain killers (panadeine forte - which is paracetamol with codeine). I am taking 2 every 5 to 6 hours. I woke for the day when our youngest woke at 6am. I couldn't even get out of bed at this point so my husband yet again had to assist. Today does hurt more. I feel pain not only in the same place in the upper outer corners of my chest but now also from the bottoms of my boobs to the bottoms of my ribs but from what I can see there is no bruising. I managed to fold a huge load of clean washing that I had washed the day before and I ate as much breakfast as I could (omelette) so I could have more pain killers at 9am. But that was it for me and I am back in bed feeling very tired and a little sore. More like an ache. I have my post op appointment today. Will be back with proper boobie photos and a photo of my bed/pillow arrangement that worked SO WELL last night. I only moved a little down the bed through the night - maybe 10cms, but still well over the recommended 45 degree angle that surgeons recommend. I cant fathom a shower today even though the nurse gave me the go ahead to have one before my post op today. It's Winter here so I should be fine with just a quick wash with a washer. I am shivering and shaking easily from the cold even though it isn't that cold. At 6am I think it was 14c. :) It must just be the meds. Love to you all and thanks for reading. I hope all my details help. Updated on 28 May 2015: Some day after surgery pics. The right one looks narrower and higher and the left one looks perfect. The right hurts more too. Any advice to help the right to round out??? The size is perfect on me though. I will get boob greed once they stop swelling. ???? Updated on 30 May 2015: Everything is changing and shifting today in terms of what hurts and aches and what is healing. I had another good sleep last night sitting upright. The fronts of my armpits hurt less today and it is easier to reach, pull and push, but when I stand for too long, my right nipple gets shooting pains and I get other shooting pains on that breast. I also have pains down the outer sides of my breasts but they are very bearable. It all just feels a bit bruised although there is hardly any bruising at all. This is probably from the arnica and icing that I have been doing. I assume that the swelling is subsiding from this too. It reminds me of the healing process after natural childbirth actually. As the tissue swelling subsides, the pain transfers to other areas. My family went out this morning and left me at home alone for 3 hours which was fine as I can do most things myself. When they got home I had my first shower and it was BLISSSSSSSSS. I noticed that the bra the nurse/surgeon gave me was a 12C and it is way too tight. Even the surgeon said something about it yesterday at my post op but said to keep wearing it anyway as it was good and supportive. I am predicting either a big 12C or small 12D outcome. In US sizing this is 34C or 34D. I very gently massaged my breasts in coconut oil which was soothing and of course coconut oil (butter) is also antibacteria, antifungal and antiviral. I also swallowed some for its amazing healing properties. I wasn't given my implant certificate when I left the surgery on op day so I had to ring yesterday to have the paperwork mailed through. I still don't know whether I got 365cc HP or 365cc Moderate or 365cc Moderate plus. When I asked the surgeon he said Moderate high.......? I have Allergan Inspira TSF if that makes any sense to anyone. They are round textured. Another curly one is that the nurse (and other well informed people on the internet) have told me that textured implants DO NOT need to be massaged, but the surgeon said that at our 2 week post op appointment, he will show me how to massage them.....and he said that YES I do have to massage them. Far out I hate conflicting information and lack of communication. I am still very happy and I am impressed at my body's ability to heal itself and I am amazed at how easy the whole process was. They seem so small to me but I know when they soften up and drop they will be a great size and no one will know. I have managed to keep it from my children. If they ask me when they are older I will tell them but for now they don't need to know. They just think I am sick with a belly virus or something. I did get up with my little toddler this morning and we had some cuddles on the sofa while my husband had a well deserved sleep in. I am down to 1 panadeine forte now every 5 hours but it only takes 10 mins of walking around for the shooting pain to start. I will have 2 before bed. The antibiotics are knocking me around too as I am not used to taking them. I think I have only had antibiotics 4 or 5 times in my entire life. I am also taking probiotics and eating lots of yoghurt to build back up my immune system as infection is my biggest fear. My family cannot afford for me to get an infection as we have no family support to help us out if I get sick from this. Thanks for listening to me rant. I have been told that day 3 is a bit of a hard one. Here's looking forward to waking tomorrow and putting up some more photos for you all - ooohhhh I will have to dig out some bikini tops that I have always been too ashamed to wear as I always thought I looked horrible in because I was so deflated. Lots of love to you all healing or about to start your own boobie journey. xxxx Updated on 31 May 2015: More movement in my arms today - I even made the kids lunches today for kindy/school with no pain. This is a huge overnight improvement as last night I tried to make an easy dinner and I couldn't stand for more than 10 mins without pain and cutting (pushing downwards) was a bit painful. My head feels really clear today. I feel really good. I am wishing I went a bit bigger - maybe somewhere between 385cc and 400cc but I will save that as an incentive if I need to have them done again in the future. Having 365cc implants means that my recovery is way easier and with 3 young children to run around after this is so important for my healing, to heal properly and for the running of the family. I didn't want this surgery and recovery to affect my little ones too much and I don't want anyone to notice I had this surgery. I look about the same as I did before with all my padding and bombshell bras. I just have a lovely upper pole now. I am also into running and lifting weights so this is much better for my lifestyle on that count too. My baby (19 months) and I had a big cuddly sleep on the couch together yesterday. He slept between my legs with his head on my belly. It was bliss. I miss his physical closeness so much. The hardest part so far is not being able to hold them close without worrying about being knocked on my new knockers. He accidentally head butted one of my boobs from underneath the day before, but it wasn't so bad. TMI alert - I finally went #2's on the loo today. Hallelujah! It had been 4 days. I have never had constipation so now I understand what all the fuss was about!!! Updated on 5 Jun 2015: Updated on 5 Jun 2015: My breasts are settling nicely. The discomfort I had in the days after surgery (muscular ache) has gone and so has all the tenderness. It has now been replaced with glorious nerve pain!!!! It's searing hot stabby awful pain but only occurs when I move in certain ways. Oh and my nipples burn if I stand up for too long, but that seems to be improving a little everyday. :) I can't wait until recovery and healing is over and I can resume a normal life again. yippee Size: I had a meltdown earlier in the week over size. I thought they were too small and regretted not going bigger. I was literally depressed for a couple of days. I am now so over that it's not funny!!!! I think the size is perfect. In fact I am going to have to hide them more than I realise while they settle. They will be nothing less than perfect - assuming I have no complications in the interim. Speaking of size, my surgeon and I initially decided upon Natrelle 330cc moderate profile implants, when I first met with him back in February. At out second meeting we realised that I was really wanting a bit more so we decided upon 365cc or 385cc. I assumed I would still be getting moderate profile. Just before the surgery last week I said "ok let's go 365cc". Lo and behold he actually put 365cc HIGH PROFILE (full projection) implants in me. I didn't find this out until my serial # specifications certificate came in the mail 5 days after surgery. I am not complaining at all - trust me! The width of my HP 365cc's are exactly the same as the Mod 330cc's. They just project about 1cm more. I am a details girl, however. And I think a lot of us like to know exactly what is being put in us. As much as this has been a lesson for me to trust someone else's expertise, it would have been nice to know exactly what I was getting. Knowing what profile you are getting is important.
My decision to go down the smart lipo path started when a friend shared a link for cool sculpting on facebook. She swore by it. I looked into that, but there are no practitioners where I live, and it sounds like you need multiple treatments to make a difference. Too much travel. And it seems like it works best for people who are pretty close to the shape they want to be (I'm not). One of the clinic websites I researched cool sculpting on also offers many other procedures. I had always thought that traditional lipo was too invasive, and was turned off by the downtime. Smart lipo sounded better with shorter recovery time, and I like the sound of the skin tightening side effect of the laser method. I read good reviews of Dr James Chen, and his clinic is not too hard for me to get to. So after a go ahead from my husband, and a preliminary appointment with Dr Chen, I felt good about booking the procedure. My date is set for June 1. Just over two weeks from now. (!!!) I will be staying alone in a hotel about 10 minutes drive from the clinic. I kind of wish I'd have someone with me, but I don't want anyone except my husband to know I'm doing this, and he needs to stay home with the kids. I think I'll be fine though. I've read a lot of reviews on this forum and I think I know what to expect. I expect to be very uncomfortable for those first few days, and honestly kind of like the idea of getting them over with in peace and solitude. Initially I didn't plan to do a review (I'm a bit of a private person) but since I'm not telling anyone about this, I feel like I will really appreciate some forum support through the whole experience! I will fly home on day 4. It's only a short flight. And go back to work on day 6. I'm equally excited and nervous! Has anyone got good tips on how best to prepare myself for a quick and smooth recovery? Updated on 30 May 2016: I know how helpful others photos have been to me! So adding a couple of my before pics. Feeling excitement mixed with trepidation! Updated on 1 Jun 2016: It's the middle of the night and I'm awake because I went to bed super early not because of discomfort. What better time to write up my surgery experience?! What a fascinating day! I arrived at the clinic at 7.30am. Filled out paper work and then the nurse gave me Valium to make sure I was calm. Dr Chen came in and did his lovely permanent marker artwork on my body. He's nice and I didn't feel uncomfortable. I asked him if this was the artistic fun part. He laughed and said it actually was :) I relaxed for a short while on the bed there in the nurse's room before they took me through to the theatre. After placing my cannula I was given the medication that put me under twilight anaesthesia. Beyond that my recollections are pretty sketchy. I heard quite a lot of interaction between Dr Chen and his nurse, but really don't recall any of it. There were a few times when the treatment was uncomfortable, but if I made any noise or squirmed at all they asked me if I was ok. I was awake enough to respond and they would top up the pain relief, which took effect immediately. After we were finished the Dr showed me 7 (!!!) bottles of fat that he took from my body. I could see that a bit of it was fluid (blood mixed with tumescent fluid?) but.... WOW! I am so impressed and can't wait to get a look at my results! I'm staying in a place with no full length mirror, so can't really check it out yet. I did see my reflection in a window though, and am very happy with the silhouette! My discomfort is quite manageable so far. I have taken 2 doses of Panadeine Forte, but the last one was 6 hours ago and I still feel ok. It's very much like others have said -- feels like I've done a massive workout. The garment is pretty full on. I don't mind it though (so far). It makes me move stiffly but I'm sure I'll get used to that. Honestly the ooze from the incisions is the main annoying thing. I was expecting it, and am only 12 hours out of surgery so it's way too early to expect it to stop, but it is very messy! I'm more conscious of it because I'm not at home making a mess of my own stuff! I'm staying with my sister in law and family, and don't want their kids to know, so pretty much have to stay in my room. I have a follow up appointment tomorrow, so will likely have more to say after that. Updated on 3 Jun 2016: Well day 2 after surgery was my most uncomfortable. Today I'm feeling pretty good. I flew home today, and it's great to be back with my husband and kids! I've decided that my garment doesn't fit me well enough. The tightness is fine, but I'm pretty short, so it's all bunchy and leaving lumps everywhere. At my follow up appointment with my Dr I asked if that would compromise my results and he said it would. He gave me the next size down to try, but that is just thinner, not shorter. So yesterday I went to a medical accessories place and got measured for a custom one, which should fit smoothly. Looking forward to receiving that in the post in a couple of days! Updated on 7 Jun 2016: So life goes on... and so I've been back to work for a couple of days now. I can't believe how much better I feel each day. The stiffness eases, and I don't have to brace myself for movement anymore. I notice a lot of inner thigh/inner knee swelling now, especially when after a day of work when I've been either at a desk, or on my feet (not able to put my feet up). And those areas have a weird numb sensation too, which I'd read about, and I think is normal, but it's just so interesting to experience it yourself. I still have heaps of micropore tape holding my abdomen/flanks taut. My Dr has asked me to leave that on till day 10 as he thinks it will help the skin to tighten. He took quite a lot of fat from those areas, and said he wasn't 100% happy with the tightening effect of the laser, so he wanted to keep extra compression on the area. I am reeeally looking forward to taking it off though! Only 4 more days. I've found my cg too big - mainly too tall for me actually (I'm short), and so it sits all bunched up which is uncomfortable, and I'm worried about not getting smooth compression. I asked my Dr about this at my review appointment, and he agreed that it would compromise my result, although not in the first couple of weeks. He gave me the next size down, which is better, but still not smooth. So I've found a place that custom makes them to your own measurements. I've ordered one and hope that it arrives in the post in the next day or two. I think I will order a stage 2 garment from the same place... something without zippers, hooks and eyes etc. that will be more comfortable, and compress smoothly. I know that you can get spanx and things like that, but they are all too tall through the waist for me, and most of them don't go below knee, which I think I will still need. Overall I am completely amazed! I cannot believe how big a difference there is already. I know it's still early days but am already so glad I did this! Tomorrow I am booked in for my first session of lymphatic drainage/deep tissue massage. Very much looking forward to that. Updated on 9 Jun 2016: I have to keep the tape on till day 10. I'll post more pics once that is off. Updated on 12 Jun 2016: Finally was allowed to remove the tape strapping yesterday. I've taken updated comparison photos, and I think my recovery is going well. I'm really quite swollen today, which is to be expected at this stage, but I think the difference is amazing even so. Especially from front and back view. Updated on 28 Jun 2016: Feeling almost back to normal now. Just a little remaining tightness and numbness at the inner knee and flank areas. Incisions fading nicely. Swelling very minimal - still get a bit at the knee area if I've been on my feet all day. I'm wearing my stage 2 garment most of the time, although I slept without it last night. My skin feels like it's properly attached to my body even without the garment now, so I think that's ok, especially if I'm laying down. No regrets. Very glad I've done this. I still expect to see some improvement over the next few weeks/months as others have said you don't know the final results till around 6 months out. But even if there is no further improvement I'm so much better than I was, I'd be fine with that. My skin quality is better also - tighter and smoother.
I’m scheduled for Feb 7 2018 and can’t wait! Thank you to all of you on here for your pictures and sharing your journeys! I’ve booked in with Dr Chen at the Ashbury Clinci here in Australia. I’m doing 5 areas upper & lower belly, flanks, upper back and under arm pit area. Dr Chen has been amazing in making sure he answers all my questions even when I repeat myself. I’ve gone in to see him 3 times now to triple check that we’re on the same page! His office staff ( especially on the Gold Coast ) has been thoughtful and helpful as well! I’ll post my before pics as I get closer to date. Updated on 24 Jan 2018: So being I’m over an hr away from my Dr’s office I’ve decided to get info on doing lymphatic massage closer to home. I’m calling around to I found a place that has a suit called hydroxy lymphatic.... what this does is acts like a compression garment where it “ sucks and compress’s your body.... then you work out for an hr w said suit on... has any one heard of this? Updated on 26 Jan 2018: So I’m in count down mode big time!!! I can’t wait till surgery date! Updated on 31 Jan 2018: So as I’m sure everyone else does I’m trolling even more obssevily thru RS as my time to surgery comes around. Has anyone gone thru looking in the mirror and thinking their getting bigger??? I’m not in a panic but I’m starting to get nervous that I’ve put more (fat) weight on ( even though I’m in the gym 5-7 days a week ) and I’m a little freaked I won’t get the results I’m so desperate to obtain! Updated on 4 Feb 2018: Well I’m down to last 48hrs... Went and bought some disposable shower linings to place on my bed and couch. Also picked up some Ancia lotion and tablets as well as some laxitives for pain meds... I can’t wait to get my waist!!!! Updated on 6 Feb 2018: Well by this time tomorrow I will be back home and have a waist!! Will be posting weekly photos so stay tuned! Updated on 6 Feb 2018: Wow what a great experience! So I went in this morning and everyone was so great! I have yet to feel any pain but I am still a bit dopey???? During the procedur I only felt discomfort once and it seems like a dream. I have a faint memory of Dr Chen talking to me to readjust to get to my flanks and hips but again very dream like! My nurse Maureen helped me into my garments with foam and made sure I was feeling ok before my partner took me home. Yes I am leaking like a sieve but feel fine! Have already gone up and down stairs cleaned kitchen up... We'll see tomorrow???? the dog seems way more concerned then I do! Will post again in a week w photo and any up dates. Updated on 7 Feb 2018: So I had a lot of drainage last night! But really that is if! I got up every 30 mins and walked around with no issues. I have a little tightness under my arms and very mild tenderness hips and abs. I felt worse after a good HIIT or hard Pilates class!!! I have been taking pain relief a mixture of 500 mg Panasonic 30 mg codine. I’m not sure as to how much Dr took out yesterday because I didn’t get a chance to speak with him directly. My first post op is on the 12th. But I did see 2 Full containers with the 3 only having only a tiny bit of fluid. I can’t wait to take a shower today! I find squaring to pick things up a lot easier then trying to bend at waist so hopefully I can work my booty till I get ok to go back to gym ( 9 more days ) I’ll take my guy (dog) for a walk today to see how I go! My appetite is fine and was able to get soup down and some watermelon plus 1/2 a protein bar. Actually hungery this morning so I’ll make my usual protein shake this morning to take first round of meds! Updated on 7 Feb 2018: So the only issue I’ve found is I can’t sleep... I’m like a kid I get so wound up I can’t shut down???????????? after 3 hrs of sleep I was up at 5 and cleaned the house and spent the day in and out of my home office! I find it easier for me to sit for no more then 1/2 hr and then get up and move around! Only 9 more days till I’m back on the boat and in the gym!!!! I was able to take a sponge day which was Very nice and able to rinse my suit. My wonderful partner was able to dry it w my dryer while I washed and he help reapply my bandages! So far I LOVE my results!!!!! Dr Chen is absolutely amazing!!!! Updated on 12 Feb 2018: Wow it’s already been 1 wk. I really have to say this has been a breeze... the hardest thing has been not working out... yes I feel bruised but I have had worse feelings of being bruised from hard work outs... Yes my Lipo areas are very tender ( did my first self massage today) and yes the compression garment can be a pain in the ass ( but after paying what I did for procedure I’d wear a damn iron lung if needed????) But over all I can’t believe how I look... I can envision how good I’ll look once swelling is gone and I’m back in gym... Also I realise that to achieve my best results it’s gonna have to be eating changes as well... so happy I did this and so amazed at my results... Dr Chen is a fantastic Dr and I will be going back to him to do my Breast lift next yr! Updated on 26 Feb 2018: Well it’s been 3 wks and everything is going along great! I have had 6 G5 treatments (2xwk) and have started the Venus treatment for any crepey loose skin ($1500) For what I spent to have Lipo I want to make sure I do all I can do to make sure this looks great! I’m going to have to buy all new clothes because even my “skinny” clothes no longer fit!!! Updated on 6 Mar 2018: Well it’s officially week 4 today! I’m fully back to work on boat and back in gym doing spin and body pump! I’m done a full 10lbs and wearing CG unless I’m gym and then I’m wearing my spanks. I have final round of G5 tomorrow and on my 2nd round of Venus Legacy. It seems like after I work out I get a bit of a shelf and swell up so I’ll need to call PS and ask if I’m healing ok! Here’s some updates pics Updated on 6 Mar 2018: Updated on 20 May 2018: I’m at 15.5 weeks post lipo these photos aren’t the best but gives you an ideal. Back in gym ( work permitting) and have just started Keto 8 days. Updated on 12 Jul 2018: So its been 5 months and a week since my lipo... I'm at the stage that I'm now sitting on the fence in regards of if it was worth it! I have gone completely Keto in the last 2 months and I've always been a gym junkie but in the last 2 months I've switched my routine to actually build more muscle. Would I be so focused on my eating and lifting if I had not done the surgery??? There lies the question! I'm concerned about ALL the excess skin I have as when I was originally talking to my surgeon he stated that I did not need a tummy tuck... Well as you can see from the photos it looks like I'll be getting a consult for a TT and will go to a different Dr as my surgeon once I did my 1 and only post op visit told me to only come in if I have issues... WTF... Also there still seems to be a fair bit of unevenness on my lower right side on abdomin.
