Mitchell Kim, MD

Always had pockets of fat on inner things, had this removed. I love seeing skinny jeans and feel comfortable in my own skin! I'm really happy with my results. This clinic is woderful with the work they do. Highly recommend

I’m turning 30 in July so what a better way to treat myself. I have already been for my consult and have the procedure booked for August 1st. I’ll be having a total of 7 areas done. The consult was a breeze . Paid $150 that is totally redeemed weather it’s in your procedure or other services like Botox.

Updated on 1 Aug 2018:
Today was the big day ! Fasted last night after dinner. Arrived 7am on the dot to the doc meeting and greeting me. Got started straight way. Posed for some before photos and placed some drawings on the areas being treated.

Updated on 1 Aug 2018:
They used twilight sedative and I couldn’t feel a thing was really comfortable the entire time. 4 hours in total but only felt like 1hour. Both the nurses were great also, so lovely and helpful.
After recovery I was feeling good. No to much pain but a really tight feeling where the garments are worn. It’s a little hard getting up and down but that’s about it so far.

Updated on 1 Aug 2018:
Had a pretty rough sleep woke up about every few hours from being really uncomfortable due to only being able to sleep in my back. Woken up thou now for today and feeling heaps better then yesterday. Here’s a couple of the before photos

Updated on 2 Aug 2018:
Just took the suit off for my first shower. Felt good. A little tender in spots where the drains are but other then that feels good. Took a few pics. So happy with the look of the results so far

Updated on 3 Aug 2018:
48hours after Vaser lipo photos

Updated on 3 Aug 2018:
Today marks day 3. I defs don’t feel like I’d be ready to go back to work tomorrow still prettty slow moving around... Havnt been to the toilet yet other either so will take some more meds for that tonight. My compression garments are really the only thing causing me discomfort where the zips cut into my sides. I Email the clinic with some photos to check it’s normal and Dr Kim replied right away assuring me it’s totally normal.

Updated on 7 Aug 2018:
Went back to work yesterday, no one even noticed the compression garments under my uniform.
Had a massage done today in clinic with the machine they use. Was a little tender in certain spots while having it done but overall felt good. Seeing more and more results as the days pass. One happy lady ????

Updated on 1 Sep 2018:
It’s been 5 weeks Noe since my procedure nd I’m loving the results!! Can’t wait to get back into the gym. 1 week to go

Updated on 3 Nov 2018:
Feel totally heeled now. No pain/ tightness anywhere. Just in time for summer !!!

Hi
So I have been diagnosed last year with PCOS and well i think I have tried every diet under the sun to help it. Finally I am working with an amazing PT and he has helped me lose 8 kg in total. Prior to PCOS I was a very lean person actually too lean and maybe on the unhealthy scale.
Earlier this year after lots of consideration about my confidence and unhappiness towards my legs I decided to seek out Vaser. I spoke to Dr Kim Mitchell at Cosmos Clinic and was very happy to proceed.
Last week Friday was the big day yah and I watched excitedly the fat being removed from my problem areas. I remembered staring at my lean legs think these look amazing after the surgery. The caring staff looked after me so well post op. Next few days were touch and go so painful, not going to lie I was very sick Saturday and didn't keep much food or water down even after been given nausea tablets.
Monday I was more actively walking around and eating better. By Wednesday I was back at work and it was struggle street, but I had my first massage with the clinic and felt amazing after, highly recommend them. My legs are still painful and rather black/blue from bruising.
Will update you on week two soon :)

Updated on 1 May 2017:


Updated on 1 May 2017:


Updated on 2 May 2017:
Well legs are coming along really well started walking around my block slowly and I mean slowly. Bruising is looking better each day thanks to arnica tablets and cream plus following my protein diet. Also pumping in the iron tablets. Had my third massage yesterday and nurse said I'm coming along well no scar tissue and legs are feeling great. Still swollen but seeing some small changes in glutes area already. Pays to massage each day 3 times plus have the Lipo massages.

Updated on 4 May 2017:
Less bruising thanks to arnica and starting to look great...

Updated on 11 May 2017:
Was rather sore almost felt like a stretching feeling when initially walking around after sitting down. Legs have no bruising and no scar tissue feeling very lovely but still swollen. But noticing all my once tight pants are now not tight ????????????. Started settling back into a walking routine and doing my home lymphatic exercises daily plus still having massages at Cosmos Clinic. So excited to see the end result. Tomorrow I get to start wearing the compressing for 12hrs a day ????

Updated on 17 May 2017:
Hit the four week mark.....
slowly started infiltrating the gym by enjoying a slow walk on the treadmill for 30mins each day. Legs are feeling amazing and I'm noticing a difference in my clothes each week. Today was the first day since 2015 I have felt my confidence slowly return. I'm blessed I was able to have the surgery and with such a great surgeon! Will update pics today ????

Updated on 25 May 2017:
Week 5 is done I now have jeans that are baggy and lose on me. People are commenting on how lean my legs look. My confidence is lifting substantially and I feel great. Still have a while to go before we see optimal results. On the other hand I'm walking 5 days a week on the treadmill obviously not at my old pass. I've been following a easy diet plan to help maintain my goals overall so far very happy.

Updated on 31 May 2017:


Updated on 10 Jun 2017:


Updated on 5 Jul 2017:

I am in my early 70's (male) not terribly vain and although I am slim and in fairly good shape I developed a "turkey neck". After the initial consultation Mitchell recommended the vaser treatment. Not at all pushy Mitchell went to great lengths to explain the potential pitfalls. I decided to have the procedure which Mitchell performed and his highly professional team provided the after care required (massages etc.). I had my 6 month review yesterday and I have to say I am delighted with the result and the whole experience. I have not posted a photo as I believe the before and after photos do not do the procedure justice. I have no hesitation in recommending Mitchell Kim and his team.

I waited years to take the plunge. Talk about time wasted. I ended booking my procedure with Dr Mitchell Kim from the Cosmos Clinic Gold Coast. I have never looked back. From start to finish, Dr Kim keeps you at ease. The whole staff have a friendly and nothing is ever a problem type attitude. Always polite and always helpful. As my moobs was so big, there were some internal lumps and scar tissue which is common after this procedure. Dr Kim went back in and cleaned it up at no extra charge a few weeks later. How often do you come across that. It shows the true integrity off Dr Kim and the cosmos Clinic Gold Coast. I will keep an update as time goes on as it is only early days. I will attach a current photo of before and after. Even this photo does not do it justice as it improves everyday. Thank you Cosmos Clinic GC

I'm a typical Asian woman - 165cm, 48kg and petite, but with heavy thighs and a pancake chest. I'd always joked it'd be great to transfer the fat from my thighs to my chest, and that's what I finally did!

I was lightly sedated throughout the procedure, and honestly, there was no pain at all. I even remember joking and exchanging recipes with the nurse!

I couldn't be more delighted - my thunder thighs are gone, and I finally have boobs! Not huge ones, but nice moderately sized ones. I went from a AA to an A+, about 1.5 cup sizes - which is perfect for my petite frame. Dresses fit much better now, both in the bust and around the thighs.

I only wish I'd done this years ago!

I had Vaser lip on the inner and back of my thighs yesterday at the Cosmos Clinic Gold Coast. I arrived at 9am, went straight in to see Dr Kim and talk through and sign any documents. He gave me a relaxing tablet to take the edge off the nerves and then i tried on my suit. The suit comes just below the knees and right up to below your chest with zips and clips down the sides. It has a hole underneath to allow you to go to the toilet without taking it off.

After trying this on, he drew on my legs with a marker pen the areas to be treated. Then i was taken into the theatre room and had an IV put in and had a mix of sedation solution injected into it. Dr Kim talked me through the process and said he would advise me at every step what he was doing. After the IV he numbed the area for the incision and then injected the local anaesthetic throughout the area of each thigh to be treated- front and back.

I was given Gas to take as and when i wanted. Once the area was numb he started with the vaser part where he melts the fat- I literally just felt a prodding but no pain. At one point i felt a little heat, but i was able to tell him and he sorted it quickly. This process was really comfortable. After the melting he said he was going to start the sucking machine. I could hear the machine, but i was in such a comfortable state i really didn't care what was happening lol. I remember feeling really happy that my annoying fat that never went was being sucked away for good! I could see the fat moving up into the container through the tube- fascinating really! At this point i remembered thinking how vaser is quite different to normal lipo as it really does remove the fat and limited other areas - tissues etc and blood. You can see the pure fat being suctioned.



After doing my front i was asked to stand and he marked up any further areas that needed treating- as gravity of course affects how our bodies look. Then i was asked to turn to do the back. The process was repeated, and again, there really was no discomfort that i recall, and at any point when i felt more pressure i just sucked the happy gas. :-)



All in all i think it took approx 45mins... then the nurses put on my compression garment and i walked into the recovery room where they gave me time to snooze and some tea and biscuits. I was feeling fine. I think overall i was at the clinic 3 hours and went home wrapped in 2 blues to soak up all the leakage as they leave the incisions open to all for the excess fluid to be naturally removed. I still couldn't really feel any discomfort, just a tightness. I went home and into bed for a few hours. When i got up my bluey wraps were soaked in fluid. I was fully aware of this happening so i was prepared mentally, so make sure you prepare yourself otherwise it can be a shock to see that amount! There are no pads underneath the garment as it can affect the compression of the suit, therefore the leaking does go over the suit and then onto the bog bluies... which is a little uncomfortable but you et use to it.



I am on day 1 today, and i didn't sleep well i have to say... You are given anti sickness tablets, antibiotics and panadene forte to take when required and i felt fine until bed time last night then it felt sore and a slight burning sensation. I took panadene forte and it was fine. Its hard getting comfortable when you usually sleep on your side or front and this was a little uncomfortable. This morning i feel ok, just tight legs that feel like i have run a 20-50k marathon lol! But i can already see the nice curve he has created instead of the horrible bulge i had, so that exciting to see.



Apparently i had 375ml of fat- the same as a can of coke removed from each inner/back thigh area! Very exciting to know that horrible bulge is gone. I always had problems with trousers fitting me in this area and could never loose weight there- every where else but never there!



I will post my before pictures when i am able to get them off the doctor, as i stupidly didn't take any! so sorry... i will post some progress ones over the next few days though. I want to make sure i am informing anyone who is thinking of this as i was so reassured my members of the community on real self, and it really is great to have the real reviews.



Updated on 28 Jul 2016:
Ok, it has been a while since any updates as i had my surgery on July 1st. I am now almost 4 weeks post op. I have to be honest, i didn't want to post anything earlier of my step by step journey because i didn't really know what was happening to my body, and by me broadcasting the day by day journey i felt it may increase my anxiety, and possibly give you a bad impression of lipo. However, i must say i am still alive and absolutely fine! I :-)

On reflection its a funny thing because as i was reading the pre op contract thingy i signed, it stated ' You may become depressed...' i remember thinking, how on earth can getting skinnier make someone depressed! lol ... now i am able to reflect on the process of 4 weeks in recovery, i can honestly say i think that first and second week was pretty hard for me mentally. I just wasn't prepared for the weirdness that having lipo presented. The strange jelly/ swollen/ hard/lumpy/stiff/sensations that were all part of the recovery process. Even though you are told about them, i just really wasn't prepared...Each day presented different elements, ups and downs for me and some people may feel hardly any, and be able to go back to work asap however i found each change incredibly unusual- especially when i had a massive wedge like pouch under one of my thighs! This truly freaked me out. I was informed that post op massage was a crucial part of the recovery and i went into overdrive with my wedge pocket thats for sure! ...So here are my pointers i have learned thus far:

Week One= Traumatic, weirdness! ... Hobbled around, longed to sit on my butt, of which i most certainly could NOT do under any circumstances. It felt like i had a rope of tight, sore, swolleness wrapped around. Transitioning from lying to standing was painful, i remember describing it to the doctor as a skin ripping sensation ( i can be dramatic) however i was still in one piece lol! So week one, plan on doing nothing and howling around the house! You may need an emotional support person too to cry to every now and then!

Week 2= Back to work week! Eeeew, How was i going to go back to school and sit down and pretend to be fine?.. luckily i stand most of the day, but i planned many instances to avoid those sitting/meeting situations or in fact any social situation where people would question me. Even on the first day someone commented on my walk and asked if i was ok, i had to say yes I'm fine just pulled a muscle! lol Thinking it was only one person that noticed, then the next day another and another commented! Again, pulled muscle excuse, except one person was in fact a pe teacher who then continued to inform me of stretches and thing i could do to loosen and help my leg! By this time i was waiting for him to expect me to start doing them! and it was then i realised, nope! home it is for another few days.

Week 3= Normal!! Starting to feel human again. I can sit down, move around without any weird pain or ripping sensation. And even starting to walk normal! thank goodness, i really didn't think i could pull off the pulled muscle routine for a second week. I have been having 3 plus massages a week- 3 machine ones and massaging myself daily for a good half an hour. The bruising is still quite apparent, and the hardness is really coming to the surface with a few lumps and bumps too. I started to get some weird tugging sensations from the hardness swell, but by now i am mentally prepared for any weirdness so I'm used to it. I can also start to see a slight change, so I'm starting to feel more positive in the outcome. Whereas before my legs felt like aliens attached to me that i couldn't get rid of.

Week 4= NORMAL!!! Oh the relief. How you take simple things for granted is my week four lesson. Im now almost running around, transitions from any form of chair comfortably and having the occasionally weird twang and nerve pain from all the sensations coming back. Oh the nerve pain is very weird, but a good weird! the aliens are going, and your own legs are returning.. or should i say better legs.

A few extra things i have learned too:

1- Hand Lymphatic Drainage massage is great!
2- Machine one supplied by the clinic and the wonderful nurse Elle- Fantastic, she has truly supported my anxiety and weirdness the last few weeks!
3- Im living in my suits! fully, I'm wearing full time for 6 weeks and then i may contemplate 12 hours a day, but currently cannot imagine yet, as i am a bit of a perfectionist and want all my lumps and bumps to be fully evened out. Oh i have two, which means i am watching daily....
4- Arnica cream! helped no end with week 3/4 bruising.. almost completely gone, and when i post pictures soon you will see my incredible bruising! lol
5- Started using scar cream for the minuscule incisions... again, I'm being a perfectionist.
6-Epsom Baths! a whole 375gm per bath, soak in for 30-40mins twice a week and rub/soak the area.. this helps aid with the swelling.
7- Have it done in WINTER!!! not summer, I'm surviving, but would never be able to wear this suit in summer.
8- BUY Nappy rash cream!! you will figure out why...
9-... hmmmm I'm sure il thin of more soon, :-)
Updated on 5 Jun 2019:
Always had pockets of fat on inner thighs, had this removed. Nothing fitted properly and since.. I love seeing skinny jeans and feel comfortable in my own skin! Well worth it. There was a lot of healing time but worth it



Updated on 18 Jun 2019:
Apologies for the lack of update! I have had a few messaged regarding the process and how I am now three years on. I want to start with the fact that it was the best decision I ever made! and my legs are perfect now... no lumps, bumps or anything!! Dr Kim works magic. Some points I would highly recommend to ensure this is to massage the area twice daily and follow the instructions of the surgeon. It hurst but you have to! It dissolves all the fat and helps to eliminate the lumps and smooth it out.
I have attached some of my recovery photos to help others understand the possible effects.. everyone reacts and recovers in different ways, I seemed to bruise an incredible amount even though I took herbal anti bruising tablets lol.. but ah well. And I should add that moving is a must as well... gently though, but for me it felt like my skin was ripping off each time I moved lol... however, in saying all of this, I would do it again over and over, because I am so pleased with the results ,... flawless!

So I just booked in for my surgery with Dr Mitchell Kim. I had done loads of research and after receiving several quotes I decided to go with Cosmos. Although I had also been given his name by a friend who had just had the same procedure done by him.
I am nervous already even though the surgery is 5 weeks away but I thought I would start a review so I can look back on.

Updated on 22 Oct 2015:
So they were able to fit me in earlier due to a cancellation so I am now going in on Tuesday! I will post before pics over the weekend.
I haven't really had a chance to get too nervous but I am sure that on Tursday morning that will all change ????
Also I have started taking Arnica tablets to help minimise the bruising!

Updated on 27 Oct 2015:
It's the day after my Lopo and all things considered I'm not feeling too bad. The leakage has pretty much stopped (thankfully) and I'm looking forward to my shower tomorrow and getting into a fresh garment ????
I have posted some before pics and will post some after ones tomorrow when I have a shower!
One thing that made yesterday so much easier to cope with was the amazing nurses at Cosmos - they were all brilliant ????

Updated on 30 Oct 2015:
So the pain has been ok but the thing I have struggled with mostly is the leaking! I don't have a strong stomach and so that has made me a little nauseous ????????????
I had a shower which was that fantastic that I didn't want to get out!!!!!! Going for my first massage on day 4 so that should help with my swollen feet - I am still quite swollen but I am so happy with the results so far ??

Updated on 31 Oct 2015:
So still swollen even after the massage - I will need to up the water intake as I am back at work tomorrow and not sure how I am going to cope with the sitting down part for the best part of 10 hours....
Going to take it easy today and have another massage this afternoon so hopefully I can squeeze my feet into some heels for work....
Will post some more pics soon although I doubt there will be much difference from day 3 pics.

So I finally decided after years of hating my thighs to have lipo. I am 5"10 and weigh about 80 kilos. I have always hated my body, but it wasn't until after I had my son, that I looked back on my pics and was like - wow, I did look pretty good.
I'm very social, so while I can be good during week, it all turns to crap at the weekend. I also have had most of my right lung removed so I get out of breath really easy, so find it hard to exercise. Doesn't help also that I really hate it.
I have a lot of self confidence generally, but the minute I take off my clothes I hate the way I look. The pics I have attached are not done in a good light and several friends have said "you really don't look like that" but hey, bad pics can only mean the after ones look better right. You can see from my "fully dressed" pic that I look pretty ok with clothes on and have no shortage of self confidence. Clothes hide a multitude of sins as they say!
I originally wanted to go with Ashbury Clinic but was turned down for normal lipo due to my medical condition. Even though I had been cleared by my oncologist, they still said no. The appt was free with medicare and the doc was pretty good (even if he was running about 40 mins late). I left feeling happy enough. My mother wasn't too sure about the procedure given that it's twilight and he was administering it and observing me and doing the procedure but I was happy enough to go ahead - but was then told no...

So the hunt began for another doctor. I started looking at pics and after looking at pics from girls who had been to the Cosmos Clinic on the Gold Coast, to see Dr Mitchell Kim, I was pretty impressed by their pics so started making enquiries. I was up front about my medical condition and provided a letter from my oncologist. I sent pics to the doctor and before I knew it, I was "approved" and good to go. I was happy with the price and the details they provided to me. I hadn't met the Doctor in person but apparently this isn't such a big deal anyway. I have just had a Skype consult with the Doctor and feel so much more at ease. He has had this procedure himself which I thought was a really good advertisement for it. He had his procedure on the Friday and was back at work on the Monday. He ran through a whole lot of information and was very informative. He also answered my questions and really put my mind at ease. I'm really looking forward to the procedure now and can't wait for my "after" pics.

I am having my inner and outer thighs, my flanks, and lower and upper stomach done. I didn't really want to spend as much as it is costing (12,500 AUD) but I might as well do it properly, rather than regret it and have to go back and do the further areas.

I will update with pics etc once I have had the surgery!

Updated on 30 Aug 2015:
I'm pretty nervous now I must say. I can't imagine having the body I've always wanted. I know there will be a bit of recovery ahead but I'm still pretty excited about the results. I have had a friend show my bf how to do lymphatic massage on me, and I am ready with everything else I need.

I just want it over and done with. The Dr told me he would be standing me up to do the thighs which make me nervous... I can handle any of the yuckiness, just don't want to feel major pain!

Watch this space!

Updated on 2 Sep 2015:
So... yesterday was finally the big day. I slept ok the night before and we made our way down to the clinic for 8.30. Dr Kim was at reception when we got there and we went straight in. He got me to sign all the necessary documents before I stripped down so he could take pics and measurements. I also tried on my garment to made sure it fit, and had a lorazepam to chill me out a bit. From there my bf had to leave and I had to put my blue gown on and I was straight in. I had some oxygen and also some happy gas. I was pretty nervous and dreading the local but it wasn't that bad.
He then started numbing the areas. I feel like I remember the whole thing, but I was in there from 9 till 1, and it only felt like around 20 minutes. There were times I said ouch, but nothing I couldn't handle. That was my main fear, that it would be really painful, and it really wasn't. It was quite interesting to see stuff leaking out of me, and I could see the fat canisters filling up so that was cool. I think they took over 3 ltrs from me so that was good. I remember standing up while he did my thighs which was pretty cool.
Afterwards I went into recovery... but on sitting up I felt really sick (I always do with anaesthetic) so had to wait and see if I was going to spew. Thankfully I didn't and I made it to the recovery bed quite easily.
I chilled out in recovery for a few hours. My bf came in then and just sat with me. They gave me water and lemonade and biscuits and crackers which was nice. I didn't want to eat but made myself. They even gave my bf the same thing which I thought was nice. The nurses were lovely, making sure I was feeling ok, giving me some more meds through my cannula etc - I was v. impressed with how caring they were.
5pm it came and I realised I should probably go home. It was hard getting to the car as I felt sick, but once in the car we made it home fine. My bf helped me into bed. I remember my friend being there, telling me I looked pale, but all I wanted to do was sleep. My son kept asking what I had had done at the doctors but I was quite out of it and didn't really say much.
I slept till about 2am before I got up and had a wee and had a panadeine forte. I actually am not in much pain at all to be honest. Just feels like strong muscle ache. I slept really well considering I hate sleeping on my back.
I am wearing my garment plus a bluey from the clinic, plus my grey pjs, so I haven't even bothered to look at myself yet, and won't until I shower tomorrow before going back to see the doc. My friend and bf said I look slimmer so that's a good start.
Pics to come tomorrow when I have my first shower.
Overall, I feel much better than I thought I would at this point.

Updated on 4 Sep 2015:
So today is Friday. I had the procedure on Wednesday. I'm actually feeling really good. I had my first shower today which was wonderful. I washed out my garment in the shower which was gross lol and then spun it in the washing machine before drying it with a hairdryer - easy. I then went to the clinic and met with the nurse and had my first lymphatic drainage massage - it was pretty quick but she said it was just to get used to it. I picked up my second set of garments also - that way I don't have to keep washing and drying my other one with great haste.
I am really happy with how my stomach and flanks look so far but my thighs still look pretty big - but, and this is where I am at least sensible... I can see all the swelling in my legs - there is huge amounts - so I'm not freaking out by any means. I was told today they took 3.5 litres out which I'm happy about. I also remember the Doc putting some fat back in and mentioned this to the nurse today who said "that's why we stand you up, to make sure it's even" which I really actually quite like. It means the Doc is a perfectionist and makes sure everything looks right.
After the clinic visit I went to the mall and had sushi, then wandered round for a bit before picking my son up from school. Basically I was out from 9.30 till 3.30pm and I feel absolutely fine.
My partner did a bit more light massage on me when we got home and now I'm about to do dinner.
I'm no longer on the panadene forte, only pandadol, and to be honest I don't know if I even need that now. I actually feel pretty ok (surprisingly).
More photos to come in the next few days.

Updated on 4 Sep 2015:


Updated on 13 Sep 2015:
Sorry it's taken me a while to update... I kept meaning to do it then kept getting distracted.

So on Wednesday it will be two weeks. The pain has been fine. I stopped taking any form of pain killers on the Friday post op so on the pain front I'm all good.

I'm still really swollen. I can't work out how to do side by side comparison pics but I've attached what I hope is each pic next to each other of my latest pics and before. There is a HUGE difference in my stomach and flanks and I'm super happy with that. But my thighs are either still really swollen, or he didn't take enough out. They look bigger than before to me. I know they are still swollen but my thighs are the one thing I really wanted to get done (the rest was just a bonus) and I really wish I had the HUGE difference with my thighs before I had the difference with my stomach (if that makes sense).

I don't know what you guys see - but if you see something different, I'd love to hear it!

The people at the clinic told me they took out 3.4 litres. This broke down to 2 .2 litres off my stomach (upper and lower) and flanks. That means it was only 300ml outer and 300ml inner of each thigh, totalling 1.2 litres. I'm not sure if this was enough? I'm just not sure - maybe I'm just getting disheartened - which I told myself I wouldn't do... arrrrgghhhh - it's really annoying having to wait forever for results. I'm sure most of you are in the same position as me.

I feel a bit hard and a bit numb still in my stomach and flanks. They are the most sensitive as others have said and this is true. Sometimes I get a few stingy bits and I go "ouch" but mainly it's ok.

I had my first endermologie massage last week. I wore this super sexy white suit which made me laugh. It was really sore on my flanks but otherwise I didn't really feel a thing. Hopefully this week it will be better. I have some hard bits which we work on every night (my poor bf) and hopefully that will help.

Otherwise I'm all good. The binder is a pain in my ass, but when I'm in the car and I don't have it on, I feel quite vulnerable - good reason to wear it I guess. I don't mind the garment so much, it gives me nice lines lol.

That's about it for now I think :)

Updated on 13 Sep 2015:
I asked about the tape when I was having it removed last week (and boy did that hurt like a mother). They said they give it for extra support - not everyone has it - and that I was lucky to get it. I was like "oh, I'll be grateful then". I think it did help... maybe I had lots of extra saggy baggy skin to hold in lol. Anyway, it's gone now...

Updated on 14 Sep 2015:
I have just had some more pics taken and was feeling pretty positive. I can see the swelling has gone down a bit more and I'm a bit happier tonight. Well I was... until someone who hasn't posted anything before on my review felt the need to be nice and negative. So that's put me back into a bad shitty mood about it all.
Honestly, if people want to be negative, this is not the site for it.
I hope others can see the difference (which I'm finally starting to see).

Updated on 16 Sep 2015:
I think I'm finally starting to see some difference in my thighs. I have attached some more pics. Looking pretty good so far, hopefully there will be more results to come.
I feel fine, a little slow at times but generally back to normal. I still feel hard and lumpy in parts, but having a massage every day so that is helping.

Updated on 23 Sep 2015:
So it's been exactly 3 weeks since my surgery. And it feels every few days or so I get my ever so patient bf to take pics, then I screen shot them to get the previous one side by side and then scrutinise.

I'm happy to say that today I see a good difference - so it's a "good day".

My pain is nil now which is fantastic - I'm a little tender naturally if I get hit or bump into something but not in pain to move or sleep or anything like that. I must say the Doc wasn't lying when he said the recovery was not a big deal. it really has been way better than I thought.

I am quite hard and lumpy in places and am having massages everyday courtesy of my bf and I will be seeing the nurse tomorrow for my endermologie massage which I have weekly. I now get to wear the compression only part-time so that's great. I'm not sure exactly which "part" to wear it, so for now will continue to wear it constantly until I get clarified (tomorrow). I'm used to it now - but my binder has began to fold a bit, so rather over that.

Anyway, hope the pictures inspire!

Updated on 14 Oct 2015:
So it's been six weeks today since I had the procedure. I am currently in the Maldives so will do some more pics when I get back. I didn't wear my garment at nearly 5 weeks for one day... boy did I pay the price. The next day my leg was mega sore and mega swollen, with hard scar tissue. When I spoke to the clinic, they knew I was off on holiday and asked me to send pics whereby the Doc said it wasn't a major issue but to come in for a massage before I go, which I did... he also popped in to see me which was reassuring. The swelling has gone down but the hardness remains. I have however been having massages every day while I've been away and today the lady started to shift some of the scar tissue which is great.

I am feeling good, my flanks are still somewhat numb and my stomach is still somewhat tender, but apart from that, I'm fine.

I have noticed a bit of lumpiness in my stomach, not sure what that's about, but will show the Dr on my next visit. I am still wearing my garment every other night as it's super hot here!

Updated on 28 Oct 2015:
Just took a sneaky pic. Feeling pretty good right now about myself! A little concerned at lumpy stomach but won't stress too much. Loving my thigh gap, and back exercising which will help even further!

Updated on 20 Jan 2016:
So it's been ages since my last update and I thought I better post a couple of pictures.
I have been really happy with my results bar a couple of things. My stomach is a bit uneven and I don't like the way it looks. It's made me being too critical but hey, it's my body and I paid a lot of money for this! And secondly, I can not really see much difference in my thighs. The whole reason I wanted lipo was because of my thighs - I've hated them since I was 18. The size difference is 4cm, whereas my waist is 15cms.
I can also not attribute everything to the surgery... after the 6 week mark, I have worked my butt off at the gym, and have eaten really healthy, so I know that has a lot to do with the results.
Anyway, have a look and let me know what you think!

Updated on 21 Aug 2016:
So today was my touch up. I was very nervous because of feeling so sick afterwards last time... however, the Doc kindly kept the fentanyl away from me and I was given pethedene and gas instead. I always hate the cannulation, and it took 4 goes because of my terrible veins, but we got there in the end. It was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be so I'm pleased about that. And going into recovery I felt fine - no nausea or anything. I had a few biscuits and cheese and was looked after by the nurses nicely and then sent on my way. Entire thing was about 3.5 hours from woe to go.
Really impressed - he took another 500ml of fat out of my stomach and put some back into my thighs where there was a bit of a dent. Fingers crossed it will all look fantastic.
See pics attached!

Updated on 26 Aug 2016:
I'm feeling good. There's a little line on my tummy which I presume is from the garment, but apart from that, it's looking great. No real pain to be honest, just feels like i've done a heap of sit ups. I have a check up Monday - prob to remove stitches which I could no doubt do myself. Looking forward to final results!

Updated on 31 Aug 2016:
Attached is a pic of my post touch up lipo. I have a dent from the garment I think but other than that, it's coming along nicely.
I have a massive lump in my leg where some as put back in as I had a dent and it's hard as anything but I'm having more anti biotics and massaging it every day - so hopefully it will go soon.

I am 32 7'9 79kg with genetic fat areas which cause me to be an apple shape with big fat chunky arms, lovely breasts and nice butt, Just the arms and mid section I was not at all impressed with! I grew up being the tall slim athletic one and now, 2 kids and lots of junk food later, my genetics have finally shown their true colours! I am loving my new curves just not keen on the spare tire or the tuck shop lady arms! Ew is all I have to say! So about 18 months ago, in my spare time I would look at countless websites, youtube vidoes, before and after pictures, reviews etc etc... could not shake the desire to fix this new found problem of mine! So after all this research and website/review stalking I finally worked up the courage to go through with Vaser on my Upper lower abs, flanks and upper arms. I went with Dr Kim Mitchell at Cosmos Clinic on the Gold Coast and I am so super happy I did! He is a true artist and really listens to what you want :)

Updated on 2 Aug 2015:
ok well the night before I didn't really do anything different to any other night... besides not sleeping!!! Thank goodness Dr gave me 1mg Lorazepam for the night before so I managed some sleep (3hrs) woke up sleepy from lorazepam....
I live an hr drive away from where I was having surgery so I got my mum to drive me there... Doctors instructions. Surgery was at 8:30am so we left early.

Got to the doctors office, we sat and Dr gave me some more pills, one lorazepam the other i am not sure what it was but within a few minutes I was feeling buzzy and calm.. hehe... Doctor took some very lovely (ew) before photos and then I went in and got dressed into my undies and a surgery cloak, which was then removed 1 minute later as I went into the surgery room and lay down on that wonderful hard stainless steel operating table!!!! I remember the doctor putting something into my arm and then me sucking on the happy gas and then I think I went to sleep for little bit..... And then I woke up to lots of vibrating and pulling and stuff and remember the nurse was holding my hand above my head "it's nice to have someone hold my hand while I am awake for this" I say to the nurse. Her reply was "I am mainly holding your hand because you keep touching the area and trying to sit up to have a look at what he is doing" oops my bad! I started to suck on the happy gas again and went back to sleep.... Then OMG I FELT MY NERVES BEING PULLED from beneath my skin!!! I start to cry from the fright more than the actual pain and the nurse gives me some more pain killers and I fall back to sleep..... then I wake up laughing because the doctor is doing my ribs and it really did tickle! He is getting me to go onto my sides to do my love chunks (flanks) then gets me to move my arms around in different positions for my arm suctioning.... He tells me he is done and the nurses take me to a bed to rest and I fall asleep for a few hours. Then they dress me into my sexy compression garments and wrap me up tight in a binder and send me home..... I do not remember much about the ride home or that night. All I remember was being wrapped up i those puppy training type pads and going to sleep.
Woke up the next morning felling pretty good... blood stained drainage everywhere!!!! I was happy to leak because that meant it was not staying under my skin. Stomach felt ok, felt like really really bad sunburn but thats about it. Really hurt getting up and down but besides that it seemed pretty good.

Updated on 2 Aug 2015:
I have uploaded a picture of compression garments and binder... I am meant to still be wearing my arm compression but it is too uncomfortable and causes massive swelling that is painful on my forearms so I do not wear it all the time... the binder is cool cause it has 4 separate elastic/velcro straps that you can adjust individually to suit the contour of your body. I personally have mine tighter around my hips and lower stomach.

Updated on 6 Aug 2015:
I'm not gonna lie, I am feeling very sorry for myself.....Not feeling any pain really, it's all gross swollen and lumpy, like so much scar tissue under my skin the majority of it is extremely hard, like massaging a brick wall and i am not talking about my abs, I am talki about the stupid amounts of scar tissue forming on my stomach and sides.... Dr has been great he has ordered endermologie twice a week now to break up the scar tissue and today I went for an MLD massage which felt amazing and helped the area to soften up quite a lot. Even tonight as I massage my stomach I can feel the scar tissue start to break up. The lovely Chinese lady who did my massage is worth her weight in gold! Going to be seeing her twice a week as well as getting the endermologie twice a week at the clinic so fingers crossed this approach will get rid of this horrible hardness and quickly! Photos uploaded are from today... looking pretty gross and lumpy and bumpy and super swollen right side after endermologie treatment.

Updated on 13 Aug 2015:
ok so the last week or so have been pretty good for me, i have found an amazing Lymphatic drainage massage lady who has worked wonders for my swelling and lumpiness..... have been exercising every couple of days and everything seems to be going ok, though I do notice more swelling after doing strenuous sorts of exercise. Saw Dr Kim on Tuesday. I thought I was just going in for routine endermologie session but instead, discovered i was getting PRP injections into the hard areas which are scar tissue forming, which I have been told is from me not wearing my garment 24/7 like I am supposed to.... Well let me tell you getting platelet rich plasma injected into newly formed scar tissue under the skin does not tickle!! Omg was uber painful and scary but I am so thankful for my Dr getting straight onto the issues so they go away as soon as possible and I get to heal nicely. Apparently it will take 6 weeks for the full effects of the PRP. I took some photos of myself after my massage and with the least amount of swelling... Still have that donut around my belly button which sticks out and is really weird.... that will go as it has been injected with the PRP

Updated on 13 Aug 2015:
Lets hope these will be able to be uploaded :)

Updated on 29 Aug 2015:
well things are starting to feel normal now, I can feel my skin on my stomach again and underneath where the injections were is nice and soft now.... Decided to ditch the horrible polyester compression suit that starts just above the knees and finishes at the elbows and replace it with a latex waist trainer. Well it is 5x more comfortable and nowhere near as bulky.... Though I dos wear it all day and I was on my feet running around and it has left some pretty large indents on my stomach which I am guessing is from swelling - which is what happens when you run around all day! Next week I have my 6 week checkup and maybe getting some more injections.... Most likely will be taking a lot of painkillers and maybe some Valium in preparation for this time since I know what I am in for!!! Yikes!