Last year I had a tt with lipo from a surgeon and although I was happy with my tt results, I didn't feel like any lipo was done if it was it was very very little. I had a flat tummy but still had love handles no waist etc... essentially, when I looked in the mirror I still felt fat and felt like I had a Winnie the pooh body. Dr young came highly recommended and even though I spent so much $ last year and wasn't 100% happy I thought I'd make 1 last attempt. Scheduled my consult, very thorough staff made me feel very at ease. Dr young showed me what he could do so I scheduled my surgery. I was awake for the lipo, Dr made sure I was comfortable at all times. I am 1 week from lipo and am BEYOND satified! I finally feel like I was listen to! Dr young delivered on what I wanted accomplished he didn't make promises that were unattainable. Dr young and his staff at both iffices I've been to are so incredibly professional and friendly. This was such a positive experience for me and I highly recommend him.
I have least been self-conscious about my large upper arms. Even at my most physically fit and lifting 6 days a week, my arms have always been too large for my body. I decided to give BodyTite a try. The procedure wasn't as bad as I expected...no pain. Recovery not as bad as I thought either. I am 4 days post-op and still swollen and have crazy bruising. Can't tell much of a difference currently but I am hoping that changes in the next few weeks. I will post more pics in a week with another update. Updated on 16 Jun 2021: Updated on 4 Aug 2021:
I would strongly recommend services from Young Medical Spa to anyone!!! Finally found somewhere that I fully trust and love the outcome of the services provided. Staff is very thorough and answers any questions with full explanation. I have had Botox, lip injections and undereye filler done and couldn’t be happier!
This is an excellent Medical spa. The staff is always very friendly & attentive. I've received treatment for Botox and fillers over the past 4 months and I’m very satisfied with my results. I highly recommend.
Just had an IPL with their esthetician, she is very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable having her perform it. This is my first time receiving this procedure but have done several others to know disappointment. Thanks Again, Young’s!
Dr.Young really cares about his results and making his patients happy. I have a banana roll which is hard to get rid of, Dr. Young has been working hard to get rid of it. I will post my before and after pictures when done. Thanks Dr.Young for being a great Dr!
Everyone was kind and polite. I just felt that some veins were missed in the appointment. When I got home, there were several that could have been broken down. The other leg was not worked on because it was found to have some light reflux? I was charged 550.00 and my legs were not fully worked on. I just felt funny about the service. Can we please revisit the reflux issue and possibly work on some other spider veins in the front of the legs? I have follow up appointment in December. I just did not feel like it was a thorough job and appointment. I just want fair service for the amount I paid. Thank you, Lisa Gallagher Updated on 4 Dec 2020: After further communication from a previous appointment for sclerotherapy, Dr. Young and Judith Walls helped to clear up some further veins that needed attention. Thank you for helping me feel confident, and I am looking forward to summer when I can wear shorts and skirts with peace of mind that my legs are free of spider veins. I appreciate your work and support.
Excellent. Dr. Young explained everything he was going to do and I felt in a safe environment. It has only been 2 days since my procedures. They called twice to check on me. Also very attentive staff.
I didn’t see the doctor during this visit. But his staff was very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. I appreciate them making me feel comfortable. When I first arrived I was nervous about getting the treatment. But the girls made me feel very comfortable and relax.
Top notch professionals at the Lansdale office. I could not have been happier with the pleasant office staff or my treatment coordinator, Diana Sutton. Diana was so personable and caring. She listened to all my concerns with compassion and even shared her own personal “before and after” photos to help alleviate my fears of scheduling my procedure. I went from being “scared to death” to EXCITED! I highly HIGHLY recommend this office! Updated on 13 Oct 2020: Fantastic office. Friendly, professional and super efficient front office. The nurse, medical assistant and care coordinator made me feel at home. I was relaxed, completely comfortable and felt as if my procedures were being performed by my girlfriends! Such a great experience, I can't say enough about this practice! (I went to the Lansdale office only) Thank you to everyone at Young Medical Spa, you guys are awesome!!!
This is really up to your provider. It truly depends on how much fat was removed and what body areas were treated. I would say an average amount of time is six weeks. It is important to wear your garment because the top layer of skin was separated from the underlying fat layer so that the laser could melt the fat. The garment holds your skin down tightly in the right place so it can reattach smoothly without any folds or unevenness. Garments are a very important part of the whole SmartLipo process and your optimal outcome.
I can understand your frustration. This does happen often and these types of lumps can take months to go away. My recommendation is while lying on your back, perform deep circular massage with a body oil so your hand can glide easily as you make the circles. Start with light pressure then push harder until it is bearable. Do this multiple times a day. Continue to wear your garment. Lymphatic drainage massage and even ultrasound therapy can help to reduce the lumps.
You are correct that SmartLipo will not have an effect on your stretch marks. It will, however, help to reduce areas of fat that are bothering you. With that said, you can only have a few areas treated at a time due to the safety concerns of the local anesthesia that is used during the procedure. Ultimately you would have to consider multiple treatments over time. Most people start with what is bothering them the most. Typically it is the abdomen and waist. Seek out a provider who has performed many of these procedures and get a couple of consultations and opinions. I have performed well over 8,000 SmartLipo procedures to date, many on patients similar to your photos, and frequently have patients work on a few body areas at a time.
SmartLipo is a good option for the problem you are describing. It's best you seek out a physician who has a lot of experience with arms. One of the best benefits of SmartLipo, aside from the action of removing excess fat, is it's skin tightening abilities over the next few months following the procedure. External skin tightening devices can also be used post-SmartLipo to facilitate extra tightening of the skin.
In looking at the area you are describing on your abdomen, you would be a good candidate for either procedure. My recommendation would be for you to go to a practice that has done many procedures and possibly even provides both of these treatments. With CoolSculpting, you would need multiple applicators because there is not just one that covers that large of an area. You may or may not need a second treatment to get to your desired shape. You will have to wait at least three months after your first treatment before you would consider a second. While there is no downtime with CoolSculpting, there will be a period of sensitivity and numbness which dissipates after about a month. SmartLipo would reduce the are much faster, plus has the ability to tightening skin due to its technology. The downside is there will be puncture holes and draining of the tumescent anesthesia fluid for about 2-3 days. You also will be required to wear a compression garment for several weeks. After your consultations you will know how many CoolSculpting treatments you would need and compare that to the cost of the SmartLipo procedure. Your area of concern really isn't that large, so it truly is up to you to decide which treatment options fit your schedule, your finances and your downtime options. Good luck!