I recently underwent Vaser Hi Def on by Abs and Flanks with Dr Bassi at Selston Cosmetic Clinic. I am currently at X weeks post procedures. My Abs were performed on the Saturday afternoon, Flanks on the Sunday morning. I am extremely happy with the results and the process. Very little pain and bruising (I strongly recommend arnica) and what lumps and bumps I did have are gone following 10 sessions of massage therapy and occasional self-massage. I only have positive things to say about Dr Bassi and his assistant Mags. They made me feel comfortable throughout the procedure and Dr Bassi has contacted me personally several times since the procedure to check on my progress. He is meticulous at getting the best results and also takes the time to educate you on how important the aftercare is. The only warning I have is to be prepared for the aftercare which requires a lot of diligence, particularly the compression which involves foam strips for the Abs with a 1 inch think foam on top covering the entire torso plus foam for the Flanks, plus a tight compression garment and two support belts. After week 1 it gets much easier. It just takes a little getting used to. The results are worth it in the end. Overall, I would highly recommend the procedure and Dr Bassi without hesitation. The procedure is perfect for anyone who eats healthy, works out hard but fails to achieve the desired amount definition they're after. Happy to answer any questions... Updated on 26 May 2015: Meant to write 11 weeks post procedure... Updated on 23 Aug 2015: I am now over 5 months post procedure. Couldn't be happier with the results. After a month off I got back to regular exercise and i've basically followed the same routine and eating habits as pre-procedure. Nothing but positives to say about Dr Bassi. Some before and after photos now attached. Any questions happy to answer
I know how difficult it can be trying to decide on a procedure and then choosing a surgeon. I have found blogs by others incredibly useful in my decision making process, so wanted to make write this post to help anyone else considering Vaser HD. I was a skinny kid until i got to secondary school where i ate chips for lunch every single day for 6 years! The Jamie Oliver revolution only happened in my last year at school, so was a little too late for me. As a result i finished school a lot fatter than before i started. In my late teens early 20's i lost a lot of weight but didnt do any exercise as a result i never lost the layer of fat covering my chest and abdomen. At one point i got so skinny people thought i might have an eating disorder, but even at this stage i still had a fat stomach. At around 24 i started working out and lifting weights. Three years later, im now 27, i have a much more "manly shape", i was never aiming for too much bulk, so overall i was pretty happy with my progress, but even 4 gym sessions a week couldnt shift the fat on my stomach. This is when i started to look in to Vaser HD. I chose Dr Bassi from Selston clinic in Nottingham because of the results posted on his blog as well as his competitiveness in comparison to other quotes i received. So far i have not regretted my decision in the slightest. Dr Bassi and Mags are 2 incredibly down to earth people who really understand why people opt for this surgery. As soon as i arrived for the procedure it felt like i was talking to friends. In an odd way i kind of enjoyed the procedure! Apart from the anaesthetic the procedure was completely painless, its not something i would worry about doing again. I felt very little pain post surgery and was back at work 2 days later. The most important thing i have learnt about this procedure is that it is in effect a two step process. Firstly you have the actual procedure but then there is your after care which is literally equally important. As soon as i stood up from the operating table i saw an incredibly lean torso and the outline of a 6 pack, exactly what i wanted, but without the right aftercare you can loose the definition completely. Its almost as if after with this procedure your body is like slowly setting clay. You have to massage and shape the definition daily to ensure it sets the way you want it. Ive been massaging myself with an ultrasound machine i got off Ebay and seeing a professional therapist 3 times a week. You can see from the pictures that i started to loose definition around a week after surgery, it was partly swelling, but also because i want being firm enough the massages. I had a follow up 1 1/2 weeks after surgery and the definition the next day after being massaged by Mags was unreal. So far ive managed to keep it up, it just shows how important the massages are. As they say if its nit hurting its mot working! Ill update more posts as i progress. Right now i cant wait to get in the gym to build on the results.
Hi, just to introduce myself a little, I am 34 years old, no kids, 5ft 7" and weigh just over 11 stone. I have been battling with my weight since I gave up smoking 3 and a half years ago. I train at the gym 3/4 times a week, run on the other days and also have a horse who keeps me fairly active - but no matter what I do I cannot shift my tummy. I have a muffin top over my jeans and I am finding it more and more difficult to get into my clothes! I have been considering Vaser Lipo for almost a year and have done lots of research - one name kept popping up with consistently good reviews - Dr Bassi at the Selston Clinic. I booked my consultation and went to see Dr Bassi last week, he instantly put my mind at rest and answered the questions I had, I had already one alot of research and Dr Bassi seemed pleased that I have done this before the consultation. He showed me some before and after pictures and realistically told me what results I could expect from the procedure. Dr Bassi will only perform vaser on two areas in one session, so I am having upper and lower abs done. He suggested I may want to look at having my back done in the future at a cost of £2500, but also that I may be able to lose some of my back fat from training in the gym. I have decided to go ahead with the vaser and I am booked in for Wednesday 2nd September. This was the first available slot Dr Bassi had in 5 weeks, the next available one after that date was October 15th. I think this is because the Dr only performs one vaser in a day and he only works on set days each week. I am waiting on speaking to Mags (Dr Bassi's asssitant) in the next few days who will be able to advise me on what preparation I need to do and what products I need to buy beforehand (massage machine, stay dry pads, garments etc) I will post another update once I have more information on these items. Updated on 10 Aug 2014: I've now had my information pack through from the clinic and it gives lots of clear information about what the procedure entails and pre and post op care required. I also emailed Mags at the clinic to confirm some other queries I had. I have been and bought 8 packs of Boots Stay Dry Extra pads - these were £2.29 each. I am in the process of ordering my garments, I have for one of each of the below: http://www.esshop.co.uk/female-zippered-abdominal-girdle - this one is £62.40 and http://www.esshop.co.uk/female-zippered-torso-brief - this one is £56.40 Mags confirmed that a garment with either a zip or a hook and eye fastening is best, preferably with an open crotch making it easier to go to the loo! With regards to the utrasound massager I have purchased one via ebay and again on Mags recommendation, I have gone for a 3 mhz one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221497252544?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Lastly, I have also sorted out my initial MLD massages, Mags is going to do the first three for me during the first week of recovery while I am off work and I am still trying to locate someone local to me who I can have the massages with during weeks 2 & 3. That is all for now, I will update nearer the time of the procedure with some before pictures. Updated on 31 Aug 2014: Well, its three days away from my procedure. I'm not frightened, but I am anxious about it all! I am going to start taking my arnica tablets tomorrow and my prescribed medication from Dr Bassi on Tuesday. I will post some before pictures over the next couple of days and will try to update my review on Wednesday or Thursday. Updated on 3 Sep 2014: Well, today was D day! I am now at home - I went into the clinic today at 1pm and I was home by 6pm. When I got there I had lots of forms to fill in. The waiting room was nice, my husband took me and bought me home and the waiting room had a TV & DVD player which was ideal as it kept him entertained all afternoon! I was given some Diazapan after having my blood pressure taken and being weighed. This took after half an hour to take effect and I felt a little hazy and unsteady on my feet. I was then taken to the treatment room and Dr Bassi and Mags put me at ease straight away. Moving on to the treatment itself- anyone who said it doesn't hurt is lying!!! The treatment is in 3 stages - the first is when the anaesthetic is being administered - I found this incredibly painful - to the point where I was wimpering like a child! I gritted my teeth and gripped the side of the bed and got through it. The second stage was the fat being broken down - this was not painful at all, it is just a strange feeling, a little like being cheese grated from the inside! The third stage is the suction when the fat is removed - again this is not painful, just a strange unusual feeling. After the procedure, I stood up to let the liquid drain from the incisions, Dr Bassi then helped me into my compression garment and a large adult nappy! I have two packs of Boots Stay Dry Pads under my compression garment to absorb the liquid and Mags confirmed the majority of the liquid should have leaked out within 24 hours. Dr Bassi ended up doing medium to hi def in the end as he is a perfectionist and felt that this would give me the best results. I took a co-codamol painkiller as soon as I came out of the clinic and I have just taken another one 4 hours later. I have been lying on my stomach for the last 3/4 hours in my lounge and to be honest I am now in quite a lot of pain when I move, I can't bend down and sitting down is also uncomfortable. I am not looking forward to trying to sleep tonight! However, despite all of the above, when I looked down at my stomach after the procedure, there appeared to be a huge difference and it did look incredibly flat! I have uploaded some before pics and a pic of the fat removed and when I take a shower tomorrow I will take some after pics and upload them. Updated on 4 Sep 2014: Well, its 1 day past. I slept for a few hours last night ans have spent most of today on the sofa lying on my front trying to encourage as much leakage as possible! I will be honest, I am in pain. My ribs feel incredibly bruised and my lower abdomen feels like I've very badly pulled all my muscles. I am taking Co-codamol so doing my best to manage the pain. I am going to remove all the stay dry padding in about an hour and have a quick shower and I will then take a photo and upload it. Updated on 4 Sep 2014: Here are some pictures from last night after I had my first shower. I am going for my first MLD massage with Mags this morning so will post an update later on today. Updated on 5 Sep 2014: Had my first massage today with Mags, it hurt like hell! Dr Bassi was very pleased with the results so far, there was a lot of fluid which Mags massaged out. I have booked another one for Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I also need to start using my ultrasound massager for 15 minutes every day at home. Updated on 7 Sep 2014: Day 4 - feeling quite positive today. Had my first proper shower and washed my hair last night which was lovely. Over the last few days there has been quite a lot of things that have cropped up that I feel I need to document, so when others read these reviews they know what to expect! From the beginning I thought I would be wearing my compression garment for at least 4 weeks, what I didn't realise is that there would be a square of foam 1 inch thick down the front of it! I have put my garment on several times pre-op to try to get used to it, but this wasn't really beneficial as I won't be wearing it alone without the foam. Also, I have two black elasticated belts on over the top of the garment, (a bit like the belts weight lifters wear) and these make me sweat constantly. They have also made my back ache so much I have had to take them off at night as I cannot sleep with the back pain. The foam and belts makes life incredibly difficult - you cannot bend in it, getting in and out of a car is very problematic (as is driving) - I am very glad I booked 10 days off work after the procedure - I would not have liked to try to go back after 2/3 days (i.e today) Another big issue for me is that I cannot get into any of my clothes with the foam, garment and belts on. I literally look like I am pregnant and the only items of clothing I can get into are jogging bottoms - so this means when I go back to work next week I am going to have to go out and buy some trousers/skirt in a bigger size just the sake of two weeks. I work in an office so wearing jogging bottoms is out of the question. Also, there were some people I did not want to know I was having a procedure done, but again, I have found this impossible to hide due to the current size of me with all the stuff on. I don't want people to think I am moaning as such, these are all points that I did not know about beforehand and I think I would of found it useful to have known about them. I think a little more preparation would of been required. Despite all of this, I am pleased I have had the procedure done and the pictures of just after the MLD massage are already starting to show the definition. I am having another MLD massage tomorrow with Mags so will post another update later this week. Updated on 10 Sep 2014: I had my one week review today and another MLS massage with Mags. The review went well, Dr Bassi seemed pleased and I have uploaded some pictures that he took for me. The massage was still incredibly painful but I am hoping that Friday's one is not as bad. My stomach is turning yellow with the bruising so I am guessing that is only a good thing. I don't seem to have too much swelling and there is no more fluid leaking now so I think I'm well on the way to healing now! I am also only taking painkillers before my massages, I don't need them at any other time. I drive again yesterday and once I was in the car it was much easier than before, but as I mentioned before, I am glad I booked a week and a half off work! I will keep updating with pics over the next couple of weeks into my run up to my week 4 review. Updated on 17 Sep 2014: Day 14 - 2 weeks in. Feels like forever since the procedure now, I am well and truly sick of wearing the compression garment - although when I take it off for showering etc it feels wrong without it! I am now doing daily ultrasound and massages at home which my husband helps me with. The skin feels hard in places and loose in others, there are also numb patches that itch like mad - all of this is apparently normal according to the post care document I received. I have also uploaded some more pics that were taken today - I am guessing there is still some swelling (or I am hoping!) to go down. Updated on 18 Sep 2014: Updated on 26 Sep 2014: Day 23 - I have now booked in for my next review with Dr Bassi - it is on the 9th October and I am hoping I will then be able to stop wearing the compression garment. I have uploaded some pictures I have taken today and tonight I also tried on some trousers that I couldn't get into pre op and I could easily fit into them and do them up! Really pleased with the overall result and I am getting much more feeling back in the skin as well as less tingling. Updated on 12 Oct 2014: Its now been 5 and a half weeks since my procedure. I went for my review meeting with Dr Bassi on Wednesday. He was very pleased with the results and took some photos and said he would be putting the before and after pics on the website. He also said he wouldn't need to see me again unless I had any queries. Overall - I do believe the procedure is probably the easiest part of this whole process. The aftercare really is the key to getting good results and this is entirely down to the individual. The last 5 weeks have been an experience and I am very pleased with the results. Anyone who is considering having this procedure must be aware that the compression garment and foam will probably need to be worn for anything up to 3 months and that any normal exercise (gym, horse riding etc) will be compromised during this time period. This procedure is not a 'quick' solution. I am going to wear my garment and foam for at least 12 hours a day for the next 8 weeks - this time period could be different for each person as the aftercare is tailored to each individual. I don't mean for the above information to sound negative, I would just like people to be aware of what its really like! I have no regrets about doing it and being able to get back into clothes I haven't worn for years is simply priceless!
After 10 years of working out, i never have seen sight of my six pack..... it only took me a few minutes to make my mind up after seeing Dr Bassi's consistent results. The highlight for me was the fact that i was operating on a Monday having had my Hi Def procedure on the Saturday evening. I had my aftercare in London and had my follow ups with Dr Bassi over the following weeks when i was doing procedures in Nottingham. Im back to my activities after 6 weeks of rigorous post op care. Updated on 7 Sep 2014: Since i completed my post op care i have been training at the gym very religiously. With Dr B's advice i have been working on my back, arms and pecs. My results have gone through the roof. I can not believe the transformation from pre lipo to now. I finally have the body i have been chasing for years!
Hello!! Firstly it would be rude not to finally introduce myself after around 2 years of stalking the vaser section every week hehe!!! Where to begin.... Well, my name is Rachel, I'm 24 years old and a mother to a beautiful, albeit cheeky, 2 year old little girl. I'll start from the beginning!! Why Vaser? I had been severely overweight my entire life. From around age 7 I was always a good 3 stone heavier than other children. I was a lazy child, I enjoyed sport but felt my weight got in the way so took a backseat due to very low confidence and bullying. This only added to my weight gain. By 18 I was finishing school and preparing to go to university. I knew I would be making new friends and could start a new fresh start with a new me, so I started my weight loss journey. From March 2009 to October 2009 I lost 5 stone, I weighed 240lb and dropped down to 165lb. I must add I am 5"11 so anything below 180 is a good healthy weight for me and my bmi. I was a new person, I had boys hounding me constantly and everyone wanting to know me, I'd never experienced that kind of attention in my life. Who knew what I was hiding for years beneath all that fat. In July during my transformation, I met my future husband. I maintained the weight loss for 3 years. Until..... Little miss 9lb7oz arrived. Pregnancy does wonderful things to our bodies. AND ALSO HORRIFIC ONES!!!! I had a tough pregnancy with a lot of complications and health issues, she arrived and I was 4 stone heavier. After her birth we realised there was something wrong with me. I was fainting daily, people were blaming post pregnancy and anxiety etc but we knew there was more. No doctor was able to help for almost a year following her birth and I had put on another stone since the 4 from pregnancy. Finally a year later I was diagnosed with a kidney disease affecting my immune system. Kidneys are primarily influenced by blood pressure which is affected by weight. So I knew to stop my kidneys from getting any worse I must keep myself fit and healthy. I began my journey again. Last year I lost 5 stone and I was back at my pre pregnancy weight. Love my size and feel great..... Except I have a horrible mummy belly that will not go. I exercise DAILY, HIT every morning for 30 mins 7 days a week... I'm a gym bunny, addicted to the buzz. A lot of people say oh yeah I love to work out, and they work out maybe 3 days a week... Not me.. I religiously stick at it every day!!! Yet there has been zero change in my stomach. So.... What was I supposed to do. I have my wedding coming up next August 2015 and want to b trying on my bridal dresses thinking wow I can pull this off. I have worked so hard my entire life to be at a good weight that I feel THIS is my treat to myself. After years of torture growing up and then saying a big screw you to everyone this is my final showdown. And so... To vaser. A tummy tuck was never an option for me, for one, I have an active two year old, yes I don't work I'm at home with her BUT with recovery etc I couldn't entertain the thought. So.. Other options. I had heard of Vaser around two years ago when the magazines started publishing the hype with celebs. I did a bit of research and at the time wanted it when I was 5 stone heavier. But after thinking a while I thought no, I will reach my goal weight and then look at getting it done to enhance and contour my own results. I stalked this site and reviews and pictures for the past two years looking at the best surgeons and doctors in the UK. Going ahead with it. February I decided it was time, my kidneys were in brilliant shape, I had lost all the weight I needed to and was getting my abs into the best condition in preparation for the surgery. I had two consultations. Firstly I contacted The Private Clinic. I met with their patient coordinator who was lovely and very informative, but informed me to meet with one of their surgeons I would have to travel down to London and then have the procedure in Birmingham. Also the procedure would cost £4000, without sedation. In my head I had budgeted around 3000 as I knew I had MLD massages and garments and care to pay after that initial fee so 4000 was a little extreme. I came home a little deflated and sat down and remembered I originally the last two years had also been stalking Selston Cosmetic Clinic's blog thoroughly but always felt disheartened knowing they were in Nottingham, 2 and a half hours drive away. This never seemed logical when I thought about massages etc and aftercare and was so disPpointed as I adored Dr Bassi's work. I loved his ethic behind vaser and he and right hand woman Mags are very result driven. Completing a procedure a day seemed right for me, knowing the would take time over me rather than being in a production line. So, I sat down with my partner and we researched after care and logistically how we would do it and it was easy! I found a woman specially trained in vaser MLD massage and she is extremely experienced in this area and only 20 minutes away and would come to my house for home visits each day following my procedure. So now to book a consultation. I emailed selston and I'd recieved a call back within 2 days and had an appt at the end of the week. I travelled down and met with Dr Bassi. He is a charming Doctor and I really noticed how confident he is with his work, pride is essential in this business. We talked it through and he tried to show me his blog when I interrupted to let him know I'm possibly his biggest follower! Seen every post from 4 years now! He marked me up and showed me what I could achieve. It's difficult to understand but he clearly knew himself exactly what he could get and seemed really enthusiastic and almost in his element when talking about it which made me very confident. Despite a big weight loss and having a large baby he said I had excellent skin laxity so should tighten well once more following vaser. On to price. He quoted me 3000 on the button for med def.... I had always wanted medium definition as simple vaser wasn't enough sculpting for me and hi def was too much in terms of recovery, so med def seemed the best option. Contouring without recovery. Now, it must be said that Dr Bassi is clearly less than other surgeons but his price does not reflect his skill, his skill is still far superior than other surgeons quoting double that, but they are london prices in swanky clinics. You arrive at Selston and it is a village surgery, a little dated but with the latest technologies. You aren't staying here for a holiday so who cares if the decor is slightly out of touch, you must remember a lot of these cosmetic surgeries lure you in with their fancy suites and offices,then feel it is acceptable to charge a ridiculous amount. Please, be kind and aware of this. Do not let this put you off. I was out the door within 15 mins after hearing all I needed to, and within two days I had rung the surgery with a request to book in. Mags herself called me a week later and secured my requested date. I always wanted the bank holiday in May as it means my partner will be around to look after me and take the baby away from me the following first two days. So I was booked in and ready to rock and roll on Saturday 24th May. It is now nearly two weeks until I'm due to have my procedure done, I booked this 10 weeks ago and it hs been a long wait!! I finally have all my vaser box ready to go. This box has everything I could possibly need!! I will take a photo and list the items if it helps anyone else. I hope this wasn't too long but I know how much others reviews have helped me over the last two years I want my own to inspire others. Toodles!!!! Updated on 10 May 2014: Ok. When I had been researching over the last two years I always kept a list of people's recommendations for after care and post op products needed. Luckily for me my doctor has provided me with a huge document of everything about the procedure and outlined everything I may possibly need. However this is everything I have right now for anyone it may help. Ok we have. 8 boxes of Boogs stay dry maxi pads.. My doctor uses 4 boxes to make almost like a top out of these to go under garment so 8 boxes seems a lot but needed for first few days. Waterproof bed pads. These are like leakage mats. I have about 20 of them as my MLD therapist is using these to roll up and place in my garment to add shape etc and prevent creases in garment leaving marks. I have a 10cm probe ultrasonic massager and gel. This is for home massage. This was recommended by my MLD therapist who told me the right size and hz needed. It's 15 minutes on a 10cm probe on continuous cycle on full power with 3mhz. Waterproof sheets. These are for the car and the bed. Just simple plastic sheets. Terry towelling mattress protector 3x 5 adhesive wound dressings Bromelain tablets. Natural bought from holland and Barrett Arnica gel Arnica tablets Paracetamol with codeine And simple paracetamol Cidal antibacterial soap Kirkby grips for hair Bobbles Contact lens eye drops for in surgery if sleepy Natural senna tablets for constipation Macom abdominal insert Now I have two garments. I originally bought the garment recommended from my doctor however as if am tall the womens girdle did not sit high enough on my ribs, same for Macom. So I finally found one that feels fantastic, double layered for extra compression and it zips to the side and comes up to my boobs perfect. This is a mariae fajas garment I bought from Jane at Bodyline garments the only UK stockist. She helped me pick the right size etc too very helpful. This is the garment I have: http://www.bodylineclothing.uk.com/index.php?nav=product_categories&product_categories_child=products&product_categories_id=1&view=21 It's a great garment I have it in black and nude. I will get a smaller one for the second stage. I think that's it for now. If I remember anything else I will add it in! Obviously I have things like dark loose joggers for on the day and flip flops not shoes etc and to bring chocolate and surgery drinks for after surgery to raise blood sugar again. This time in two weeks I will be in bed feeling sorry for myself BUT I will have this horrible fat GONEEEEEEEEEE. Aghhhhhh. Byeee for now chickaboo's!! X x Updated on 13 May 2014: I've been healthy eating and maintaining my weight with fitness and HIIT training daily since the beginning of the year. However I do still wish to lose another 10-14lbs to be at optimum. I am worrie about losing weight post procedure, should I be dieting now over the next week to lose even 3lb before my procedure or just not worry for now and just keep exercising. I know I'll put swelling weight on and I'm not bothered about the scales as I'm still only at 20 percent body fat but weigh 175lb at 5"11. I'd like to be 165 again as before I started training I was 30 percent bidy fat but 165lb. I think I must have gained an awful lot of muscle weight for my BF percentage to be lower. Updated on 18 May 2014: So... This time next week I will probably be in bed, feeling very sorry for myself and maybe in quite a bit of pain... HOWEVER.. I WILL BE FAT_LESS!! Well on my tummy anyway! I have never been so excited for something in my entire life. The amount of holidays and graduations, results, proposals, wedding whatever nothing can beat how excited I am for this to happen for me. I told my partner earlier the thought of vaser is the only thing keeping me going right now as im so happy and excited for the change after working so hard my entire life to look even half ok naked... and his reply was.. "I'd be shitting myself". Which is true.. i am crapping it a little bit.. but i know the result will be worth it... i dont have high expectations, i know i wont come out looking like a victorias secret model.. but at the age of 24 all i want to be able to do is put on a pair of jeans and a top without knowing theres this huge bulge of fat sticking out... spanx be gone forever (well apart from the next 8 weeks id have never worn them so much in my life hahaha.. (OH THE IRONY!!) So.. this week what do I have planned to pass the time. Well tomorrow my last garment should arrive in the post. My MLD therapist is coming over to my house to discuss post op care with me and show me how to use my ultrasound machine and any other things i might need pre op. Tuesday im out all day with my family. And wednesday thursday im going to clean house from top to bottom so that when i come out on saturday evening there wont be anything to do or for me to worry about, even thought im pretty sure OH and LO will have messed it up by then. Friday is my partners birthday so i have decided to bake all day for him and we will both gorge on a very indulgent last supper on cakes pastries scones and goodies for his birthday before a few weeks of no gluten, lots of water, no alcohol etc. I have upped my training from yesterday to make sure im as tight in the abs as possible before the vaser as i wont be training for a few weeks which is going to be so tough. Ive added slendertone in the evenings too for an extra push. Ive rambled on AGAIN. I will be posting pictures friday morning of pre vaser. I am going to do some in the morning first thing when there is no bloat, and ones in natural lights, flash on, dark room, side angle, stomach held in and stomach pushed out... and I will also do one in the evening when bloats kicked in after a day of food. I want others to get full benefit of my review and pictures always help. So many peoples reviews I wish had better before pictures from all angles and leaning over, sitting etc as theyre some of the best photos to see the benefit after. IM GOING NOW! Hehe. Bye! Will pop in again mid week to discuss how im feeling. P.s Does anybody know if i should start taking arnica tablets yet? Or maybe two days before? Thanks xx Updated on 20 May 2014: I probably have way too many before pics but I wanted to show people my body at lots of angles and phases through day. These photos are different views and ones in natural light some in flash Etc and some sucking belly In and some pushing out for all to see lol. I just wanted different photos to have lots of comparisons. The ones sittin down are horrendous zoomed in. But this is the last week it'll ever look like this so whi cares!! As y can see, holding belly in I have definition there but this bely fat will not go. Mummy tummy ack. Hopefully skin will tighten a bit eventually. Updated on 21 May 2014: I had mentioned earlier about using Bodyline UK for my garments as they are the only UK stockist of Mariae Fajas Garments. I ordered a second garment from Jane and it hadn't arrived after 10 days and as it was getting close to surgery day i was getting concerned at previously it only took 48 hours to recieve the first garment. So i contacted her and shes had issues with Royal Mail and subsequently it looks as though my second garment was lost in the mail. But Jane was brilliant, rang me straight away and we emailed and she sent another out within a day AND she gave me a free 2nd stage corset!! Boned and structured will give an incredible shape. Hows that for service!! OVER THE MOON. THANKS JANE!! Maureen my MLD therapist just rang me to arrange all the final bits and pieces, shes one of the sweetest ladies ive ever met, so funny and relaxed she might fall off lol. Really enjoy speaking with her. Shes coming on Sunday at 1.30pm 24 hours after my procedure and will be the first one to take my garment off with me and help me shower etc and then will do ultrasound and massage therapy and told me about all the special tricks she uses etc. So glad i found her she is really good at post op care. She also recommended buying organic shea butter for restoring the fats and oils back into the skin otherwise ill end up like a prune so ive just ordered some now should arrive friday hopefully. She also told me to start taking my 30c arnica tablets now, so just had my first two and have to have 2 every 2 hours for the first 6 doses and then 4 times a day, so i have written and set alarms on my phone to get them into me throughout the night so have to take them until next wednesday :) It was only after talking to her i realised, god, this really IS happening. You wait around so long for something and it almost doesnt feel like it will ever happen... and then bang its 3 days away. Maureen was laughing at me on the phone saying I'm such a weirdo for being so excited but i really am! This is going to change my life forever. And ill end on that :) Updated on 23 May 2014: Well it definitely feels like Christmas Eve. I'm like a child at Christmas. I'm so excited, nervous, anxious all rolled into one. Can't sleep. I've been getting everything ready all evening, beds made, mattress protector on, old bedding, got my puppy pads at the ready and my plastic sheet too. I've cleaned the house from top to bottom and made sure all clothes cleaned and put away neatly ready for the next couple of weeks. I've just packed my daughters overnight bag as she will be staying with my parents tomorrow night until Sunday afternoon after my MLD massage my partner will go collect her. And now I'm just packing my own bag. I've packed my arnica tablets, my 4 boxes of maxi pads, garment, abdo foam, dressings, clothes for after, flip flops, pain meds, contact lens solution, towel, plastic sheets for the car and some puppy pads too. I thnk that's about it. Oh and I'm getting some choccy for after procedure and sugary drinks. I've had a big bath tonight and shaved everywhere as I won't be able to the next week or so and tomorrow morning I will wash with my Cidal antibacterial soap. I'm leaving here at 9am so won't update in the morning. I have to be in selston for 12am an hour before procedure so were dropping the little on off and then leaving around 9.20 as will take 2hr40 to get there. Hope I haven't forgotten anything. I'm going to take my antibiotic tomorrow morning before I leave. Not much else to say :) I have waited 12 weeks for this. And it is going to change my life forever. I don't care if I walk out of thre still with a bit of a belly, anything will make me feel better after how hard I've worked to battle this weight for years so anything will be a bonus for me. I can't wait to see Dr Bassi and Mags again, they're such warm and inviting people and I know they are going to take very good care of me. I will touch base tomorrow evening if I'm in the zone! Hopefully not too groggy :) I'm going to try take photos IN procedure... If it's possible, has anyone done a lipo selfie yet??. Hehe. I'll try anyway!!! Would be nice to have pics of fat for me to remember forever! I hope I get a decent chunk out of me, a good 2l would be nice!!!!!!! Anyway we will see. I'm not looking for perfection just an improvement of me :-) Thanks everyone for supporting me the last few weeks and the last two years everyone who has ever written a blog on Vaser, THANK YOU. See you all tomorrow.... Updated on 24 May 2014: Procedure Just taken me sedatives about twenty of em and have been marked up and ready to go!! Waiting a bit longer then we ready ton rock and roll. He convinced he can make quiet an improvement but worried about skin laxity so will have stricter post op care different to everyone else but worth it. I automatically felt insanely drunk after sedatives but wearing off a bit now wanted this feeling to stay a bit longer really. I'm all gowned up and I thought I wasn't supposed to eat before but got told off as I was so my BP was low but had two nitro grains now. Signed loads of oapers. Not nervous. Worried about pain still though. Will take photos mid procedure if I can He said it'll be 3 hours. Said I had lots of fat on ribs especially. Always my worst part of my body. I'm Gowned up and ready to Go anyway :) Sedative wore off already. Mid procedure I did really well. Flew through it everyone kept saying. Didn't find it painful until he reached my ribcage as the fat there was very tough and fibrous he really struggled a while but got at it eventually. I Will say to people. It is uncomfortable at times and the odd time it does scratch internally and you grip the sides of the bed but all in all I wouldn't hesitate in doing it again I felt fine after ok light headedness or anything. Dr bassi ended up being extra nice and got closer to hi def which now means I need stricter after care. Right now I'm wearing my vest of maxi pads, my garment and two hi def belts. I have a very strict after care plan to get skin to attach to muscles. He took 1.4ltrs out. Lots of skin at the moment but caught a glimpse and can already see definition. With all my after care it will look Incredible. I'm going to stick to my plan and have minimum 10 massages. Journey home was very difficult. I just have one incision that is constantly stinging. Very sore and can't get comfortable. All Worth it I keep telling myself. Took para and codeine mix at 6pm so will have another at 10 before bed. No massage tomorrow as too soon will be too sore e said as we were only done around 4.30. My worst part right now is my headache but drinking lots of water anyway. This migh be a bit messy as some of first party was written sedated and now last part I'm writing in bed very sleepy. All In all in confident I will have incredinle results. :) dr b a magician! Speak tomorrow fingers crossed I sleep well. Updated on 24 May 2014: Little update. Been sleeping on and off since 8 and feeling better than earlier. Incisions still stinging and can barely move but my partner being a star and lovely to me helping me all the time couldn't ask for more from him. I find I sleep for two hours after para codeine then I'm awake an hour and doze a bit. But feel slightly better than earlier :) Updated on 24 May 2014: When I was sedated I wrote that the sedation had worn off. This wasn't the case for anyone who reads and panics, I meant that I didn't feel that drunk out of it feeling I felt straight away I just felt quite relaxed and content :) and completely awake and awar chatting away the whole time [RS bleep] Updated on 24 May 2014: Updated on 25 May 2014: I slept relatively ok given the situation. I found I seemed to sleep two hours and turn then sleep another two then turn. I was awake on and off but all in all a fairly good sleep. Then I woke at 7 and took pain tabs at 8.45 and slept on my belly until 10. I was told to sleep on belly and tried my best but my own body must naturally of kept moving as id wake on my sides. All yesterday evening and this morning I've been alternating between belly left side right side. The pain is unbearable doing this but I can see leakage spots on my back which means I'm doing something right. Pain - I'm not gonna lie. I'm in pain. Only when I move or breathe in. When I need to take a big deep breath my ribs are unbearable. But once I get cmfortable in a lying position I am ok. It's just incisions stinging and bruised ribs. Belly feels fine. My ribcage is very Boney and sticks out so he struggled and really went rough on it so I expected it to be bad. I'm not very hungry. But my fiancé made me lovely yoghurt and granola and fresh strawberries and did exactly what I needed. I thought id be craving crappy food but all I want is light things for now. I've noticed all my maxi pads underneath are very creased now and creating indentations but will massage them out tonight when garment comes off and showered. I'm expecting quite a horrendous site given what I saw yesterday and what I can peep at under my ribs it's very rippled but dr bassi himself showed my after procedure there were no lumps bumps nothing so all this is my own swelling. Can't wait to get these pads off. For anyone who asks about my post op care my care is very very individual and very different to standard hi def or simple vaser procedure patients due to my skin laxity etc. So as much as I will help other people I do not wish to disclose my post op care plan as don't want others to copy it as it's tailored to me and might affect others results negatively. I will take a one day post op photo at 8pm tonight after my shower and partners massage. To summarise. I'm very uncomfortable but content that it should settle within a few days. Updated on 25 May 2014: So I have been fairly content all day, obviously sore but nothing I can't deal with. So we decided at 7pm it was time after over 24 hours for a dressing change shower etc. So I lay down with some sugary items at hand in case of faintness or lightheadedness. I lay down and started unravelling. I had leaked lots on the pads which I was glad to see. I was expecting the worst but in all honesty I looked pretty decent. No major swelling yet, not too any ripples, sleeping on my tummy has obviously helped. Yes I'm still swollen and bits of me don't look perfect but for 24 hours post I'm pretty impressed!! I had a shower and squeezed as much fluid as I could out, then dried and put on yesterday's underweR for the same pics and took them off and started the dressings. I felt great without gRment for a while. Skin doesn't feel like mine it's a strange feeling. Everything all back on now and can barely move again lol. Having the garment off for 30 mins was such a relief but will do it again tomorrow :) My MLD therapist arriving at 7am tomorrow so early start will let everyone know how that was and will take pics post massage :) I'm doing really well though. :) Updated on 25 May 2014: Updated on 26 May 2014: Gooood morning! Slept really well last night only woke up three times. Was up at half 6 though as Maureen my MLD was here at 7 with her huge bed and big machine. She was BRILLIANT. She worked so hard to get all the definition pressing as hard as she could. She was so impressed with my incisions couldn't believe how neat dr B had them and she said I had no swelling or lumps or bumps doing brilliant just need to get all that high def out of me so she worked her magic with the funny machine that makes your skin buzz. And I'm not gonna lie. It bloody hurts. We got a bit more fluid out one bottom left still leaking so we cleaned me up re dressed everywhere and then she cut all my foam better for me so now it's bang on all my lines of definition so gonna make massive difference she said. She put Shea butter on, bio oil and arnica gel. :) And she's back again tomorrow evening :) Feeling good. Still very sore on bruising but she said I must have been taking my arnica religiously (which I have since Wednesday!) as I've little to no bruising or swelling just the odd scratch line internally. No pics today maybe later when I have shower :) Here's to day 2 :) Updated on 26 May 2014: Itch itch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch itch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch itch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch itch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch itch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch itch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch tch itch itch. :'( rather have the pain than this itchiness. Updated on 26 May 2014: Didn't sleep that well was so itchy all night all the tickles are doing my head in. Foam starting to get to that annoying stage but I know it's worth it and I'm following after care to a tee so another few weeks and I'll think why did I ever moan. Here's a day 3 pic. Definition starting to form now. Will get better each day I hear day 3 usually worst for swelling. My second MLD at 6.30pm this evening. Also one incision still leaking overnight. Updated on 27 May 2014: I have a home ultrasound machine and just used it for 15 mind continuous cycle full power to knead out any lumps or bumps. I really pressed hard and it did hurt but don't know if I made a difference. Hope I did. Swollen today look the same as pre, well not the same but I'm not as tight as day one. But I expected it :) anyway onwards and upwards! Updated on 27 May 2014: Second MLD was far less painful. She said everything is looking brilliant and I'm going to get an incredible result. Very little swelling. Definition forming. Love the massages always lumpless after. Everything is going brilliant. Following after care to a tee which is the best advice I could give anyone. If you pay to get the best garments you can. Best after care service and as many massages from a trained MLD therapist then you will get the very best results. That's all from me today not much more news. No photos until Maybe Thursday as I'm going to be keeping my garment on now Until tomorrow evenings massage now as she wants to hold her rolled up pads in place to create shape on my ab lines and hip bones to dig into the definition so can't take garment off until next massage. So will be a bit of a bed bath tomorrow I think! Had no pain relief today apart from two before massage. Only pain is where foam is digging into rib bruising. No bowel movement since Saturday... Having my herbal nighttime tea tonight usually gives a good detox. Fingers crossed. Sweet dreams dolls. Updated on 28 May 2014: Loving everything right now. Love Maureen my MLD she says all my arnica and bromelain has made huge difference she says my bruising and healing is incredible and my shape dr b has made is fantastic. She said without a doubt the best work she's seen very neat incisions and definition on hips especially looks unbelievable, so much she is now contemplating using him for herself!! Bruising going completely yellow now. Skin looking tight. Still some swelling but getting better daily. I'd be happy the way I am now so to know this is only day 4akes me so so excited! Can't even imagine where I will be in 4 weeks time let alone 6 months. Wow. Updated on 30 May 2014: Travelled the 3 hour journey to selston yesterday for my one week review. Looking good just need to start popping the little balls every night myself. I was sat down in the car for around 8 hours apart from the odd 15 min break and came home really unwell. Banging headache. I was the most swollen I've been since day 1 so swollen I was easily back at pre op size no exaggeration. Was sore all over and shakey and light headed. Went to bed and woken up a bit better today. Don't know if swellings gone down yet so will see after massage. Will try get a one week photo today but will see after. Updated on 31 May 2014: Blogs are about honesty. So I'll be honest. Had a crap day. I'm massively swollen. I know it's to be expected. Don't feel very well since yesterday's long 7 hour round trip in the car. Massive migraine. Been a bit upset not like me. Just very sore swelling. First time I've had swelling like this. It's tender too. I've added another compression garment on the top of my other to get this foam to really stick down to my skin as right now it just feels like it's completely missing my middle tummy section as my ribs so high the foam doesn't sit on stomach. I dunno Bad day. I know they're expected so will just take each day as it comes now. Chin up. Updated on 1 Jun 2014: Feeling better and more positive today. Each day has ups and downs. Swelling still very bad today but Maureen got everything out and down again. Fingers crossed this time next week I will have wondered what I even worried about :) Day 8. Massage 7. Here's to tomorrow xx Updated on 1 Jun 2014: Severely swollen at the moment. Yet surprisingly pleased with the photo. Considering this swelling is going to be gone soon I can't imagine how happy I will be in 3 months time. :) Hope the next week is a good one. Still sore. Stings every so often. Still sore moving around. Bruising virtually gone though. But just so fluidy and podgy with swelling that gets very sore. But no lumps or bumps :) Peace xx Updated on 2 Jun 2014: I'm sounding like a broken record now. I'm gonna say the S word again. Here it comes SWELLING I'm still in swell hell. Wearing everything as tight as can be. Foam is in perfectly. Wrapped as tight with belts. But yup. Swelling is a [RS bleep]. But id rather have swelling than lumpy pumpy balls of fluid so thankfully I'm good on that point. More photos. Not real change. I like day 1-4 best as had virtually no swelling. Have a belly of swelling at the moment so just wanting a nice flat tum in a couple of weeks :) Still uncomfortable so those expecting quick recovery - it's manageable but don't expect to be keeping this a secret from people. When you're padded and foamed and strapped up people do suspect something. I'm lucky I don't work so haven't had to explain to anyone yet. However those who work you would definitely need to say something. But pain wise it's doable. It's just garment problems so pressure on swelling or bruising that hurts. All in all it's not painful now. Just very very uncomfortable!! :) Updated on 5 Jun 2014: Feeling more normal now. I had my garment off for an hour last night massaging and couldn't wait to get it back on. Hated having it off that long. I can't describe the feeling it's like there is pockets of hard sandbags trying to push out of you even though I'm smooth and massage any lumps out but you can literally FEEL the swelling form. It's a bizarre feeling. But after having my garment and foams back on overnight swelling looking better now. Still very much there but better than a few days ago :) Pics taken yesterday. Definition coming in nicely from the foam. But most importantly in in Zero pain or discomfort now. Sleeping normally and doing things normally. Updated on 9 Jun 2014: I will be brutally honest. I knew to expect swelling and give it the four weeks. But I really expected to see a dramatic result after two weeks and due to swelling feel almost the same as pre. I'm wearing foam 24 hours all three pieces of it and my garment and my belts. So much. And massaging hard daily and I've had 10 MLD sessions and feel crap. I know it's gonna improve and I look at my before pics and see where I've come from as I forget but at the same time I thought I'd look a but better by now. Dr B has still done an incredible job it's my own fault for expecting so much so early. I know to take each day as it comes now, I have good days and bad days. Still getting uncomfortable pains and the sensation of numbness and nerves kind of knitting together is very uncomfortable but manageable. It is all the foams belts and garments that are difficult. I'm very lumpy bumpy, I'm trying to pop them all but more form daily. Updated on 12 Jun 2014: 10th massage today and shape really forming. Have great definition on sides where abs form. Can imagine what it will be like :) will get photos shortly. Updated on 14 Jun 2014: Turned a massive corner since Thursday. Everything looks completely different skin so tight and stretch marks barely visible. Everything looking great. Promise to get pcos tonight but been so busy recently. Updated on 20 Jun 2014: Been very ill since last satirday with a cold and kidney infection and my kidneys are quite bad right now so not been able to come on here much but I promised photos for ages so here are a few. Still swollen and still a long way to go but for 4 weeks I'm insanely pleased from where I came from :) Sometimes it's hard with things like this as you actually become adjusted to how you currently look and forget where you came from. I constantly need to look back at old photos to remember the incredible difference and job dr bassi has done. So hats off to the man - he is the best without a doubt. No pain at all anymore just discomfort when garment off - nobody understands that horrible feeling of swelling popping up under your skin when the garment is off until you have it done. It's a strange sensation but not a nice one too. Followed his post op plan to the letter literally. So I hope when I see him next week he will be pleased. I definitely need the garment and foam on for 3 months but I've become so adjusted to it watcging how it slowly is tightening and flattening my skin that I don't find it an issue in te slightest. Definition comes and goes. One morning I wake and do ultrasound and I'm like wow look at those lines. And then some mornings it's podgy and wobbly flabby. So it's a waiting game right now but I know what's hiding underneath :) Hope everyone is well. Updated on 1 Jul 2014: How is everyone? Hope everyone is doing as well as I am these days! So on saturday I had my 4 week check at Selston and safe to say Dr Bassi was as impressed with the results so far as I am!!! He thought it was looking fantastic, and it really is. I cant explain how wonderful it all looks right now. I am going to get my partner to take some proper photos this weekend of me. I went swimming after my appt and for the first time in my life wore a bikini and felt a million bucks. No holding in or sucking the belly in, wonderful feeling. I am allowed to exercise now and on monday i started one hour of HIIT again and did the second set today and can barely walk. Taking it easy on ab movements though, and i have to wear foam during workout so its very tough but im so glad to be back working out again and ever improving the whole result. I am still swollen, which is crazy as I cant even imagine in 2 months time where I will be if im so pleased with it now. No pain apart from nerves knitting back together, odd sharp scratches internally. Only pain i get if if garments are off for more than 15 mintes and pouches of fluid start forming and it gets very heavy and painful but as soon as foam strapped on again im great. The one thing i would recommend to everyone having such a sculpting procedure Hi def like me is to persevere with the garments and follow all after care put in place to a tee. My results have been so good due to all of this. If you have paid for a treatment why ruin it, pay the extra for decent garments, get a bat vest from macom and PLEASEEE ultrasound. And you need minimum 10 massages. I have had 11 and finished my last one today with Maureen who im going to miss massively as she became such a part of my life during all of this. Now onwards its just a case of keeping on track with diet, fitness and wearing all foam and garments for the next 2 months.. 1/3 of the way there! [RS bleep]
I've been thinking about this procedure for a long time and have read the reviews on this site a million times especially the reviews for dr Bassi at Nottingham's selston cosmetic clinic. It was these reviews that helped me choose this particular doctor to perform the procedure. When I visited Dr B for the initial consultation, I was really impressed that there was no hard sell and I liked the fact that the clinic is based in the village GP surgery. I immediately felt at ease there. Dr Bassi advised I have a tummy tuck due to loose skin ( not something they perform at this clinic) I appreciated his honesty and explained that this is not an option for me. He was confident he could get a good result despite the skin laxity and that was good enough for me. Mags, Dr B's assistant was lovely too and answered all of my questions. I left knowing that this was the place I would have the procedure done and a few weeks later I rang to book in. As mentioned in other reviews, this clinic does one procedure a day so you solely have their attention. I booked the procedure 6 weeks ago and the wait has been unbearable. I can't believe the day is finally here. I don't feel nervous as I know it is the right thing to do, I don't think it's actually sunk in. Once I get there I am sure I will be feeling much more nervous. I've got all my bits sorted for the procedure and I keep reading the information the clinic sent me at least once a day. I wasn't sure if I would write a review but from my own research, I know how important all of the reviews and photos are. They have been instrumental in me making my decision to have this done. I hope that you will find this helpful. I shall try to update regularly and add pics too.
