Leslie Smith, DO

I am a 24 year old Asian female who received tickle lipo with fat transfer to the buttocks on 11/12/2020. I'm currently 3 days post op and I'm hoping this review can help someone else out there who's considering this option. I've lost 30 pounds and thought this would be a great option to get rid of the stubborn fat like the lower abdomen and waist for a contoured look. I have hip dips so the fat transfer was what I truly desired. I will post photographs of my before, desired look and my progress so far.

Updated on 22 Jan 2021:
Hi guys! Sorry if you were a little confused on my last post, the second picture was enhanced to show my desired look. Here’s what I currently look like. I just had my official before and afters taken in the doctors office as well. Dr. Smith and I are very pleased with the results!

I’m a 154 lbs and 54 years old. I kept saying I was getting older, I should just accept and love my self. My husband loves me the way I am.
There were so many excuses I came up with.
I spent so much energy hating the way my body was changing because of hormones. I would spend time being disappointed in the way my clothes fit. It bothered me when the inside of my legs would touch.
Finally I made the decision to have Lipo done. It was such a burden lifted off my back. Dr Leslie was so confident in helping women achieve their body image. I booked my appointment the following week. I wish I had done it 20 years ago. I was sure it was going to be terribly painful. It did not hurt during the procedure or the day after. I have some leaking but no big deal. One thing I really appreciated with dr Leslie she guarantees her work I will include before photos and right after. Later I will include some after healing.

Hi, I am 45 and mother to a lovely 4 year old. It has been a year of healthy eating and hitting the gym. I lost 15lbs but my stubborn love hanndles wont diminish. Tickle lipo seemed like the perfect option. Local anesthesia, low cost, awake for it, and quicker recovery.

Recap of my day
6am had breakfas, antibiotic, and arnicare
8am arrived at Sapphire to fill out my paperwork
8:30am we fitted me for the compression garment, took measurements, weighed me, and took the ativan. I laid down for an hour and then I got another ativan. Promptly fell asleep on the heated table gfor a good hour. Then was woken up to have the Dr mark me and my pictures taken.

11:30am started the procedure. It was uncomfortable at times, eapecially near my ribs. However no real pain. I was texting my hubby, Mom, and friends during. We talked alot during it which made time go fast. Done by 2pm.

Watching the fat go through the tubes was really cool. I am incredibly bloated due to the numbing liquid. Cant wait to see after i pee it out. Here are some before puca in my goal bikini.

Updated on 13 Oct 2019:
Leakage stopped on one side and the other slowed down. Both are bruised and still swollen. My waist size and hips are the same as pre-lipo. I take that as a good sign that I will be smaller once the swelling goes down. The compression garment is okay during the day, but sleeping is rough. After 3-4 hours my ribs hurt and I need to be vertical. Somehow I then sleep sitting up on the couch. I plan to try one of my own compression garments at night. At least until the swelling goes down a bit more to wear the provided garment. I know how important it is and I want to get results. Surprised that tylenol is sufficient for the soreness and I went out for lunch with my hubby. I will provide weekly updates on my progress.

Updated on 8 Nov 2019:
Yesterday was my 4 weeks. Yay! No more compression garment and now just spanx for 2 weeks. Down 2.5" around my waist and 1" on my hips. Definitely noticing the difference in my clothes. Thank goodness for belts. Started back at the gym this week doing some modified in circuit and kickboxing. Also, down 2.5lbs. Hoping to lose another 5lbs and get back to my 3-4 workouts a week. Treadmill wasnt cutting it. Here are some before & 4 week photos.

I've been trying to lose weight after having baby #3 for almost 2 years and has not been in luck. I've done everything; changing my diet, signing up for food plan, daily workout, zumba, cardio mix, lifting weights, 8+ cups of water, green tea, no soft drinks, fiber drinks, whole30.. literally everything and I can't seem to lose weight. I've consulted with my doc just recently and it may be a thyroid issye but I'm still waiting for results. I recently got a consult for tickle lipo. It's 6k for the abdomen and back/flanks.

I really just want to be "normal" again and losing weight after this child hasn't been working. I mean the first two works magic and I bounced back to normal but this time I'm afraid I'll never be able to get back to normal. Should I follow through with this? My emotions are a roller coaster these days,.. I shouldn't spend money recklessly because I think of my children, but then, I just want everything back in place. The hub is super supportive but what do I do? Any suggestions? Any advice on what to try. I'm feeling like a lost soul... lol >_

Updated on 17 Jul 2017:
It's been a year post op since my tickle Lipo. Instead of getting my tummy and back/flanks, I opted for just my tummy. The healing process went well and I went to work with 48 hours, should've rested but I didn't. I've seen myself shrink and my tummy is not bulging as it used to. Of course, never the same prior to children but so much better than looking 8 months pregnant. Was it worth it? $2k for my tummy wasn't too bad. Lately though I've been considering a full mommy make over. I have extra skin and my boobs are flat like a pancake after breastfeeding and 2.5years postpartum. I'm really considering it but I'm not sure.