After many consults in the Austin and San Antonio area, I’ve decided upon the Sonobello center to get this multi area lipo procedure. I decided I want to do the “awake” lipo even though I’m not a huge fan of it and prefer to be treated under general. I had my lower abdomen done in 2017 and the upper abdomen has not been looking so hot these days. Aside from working to manage my weight through diet and exercise ( I haven’t been doing so awesome in that regard obviously ). So the plan is to get the full abdomen and the waist done for evenness. I find that the lipo procedures are worthwhile even when my weight is up because my overall body shape holds up well. My weight is always fluctuating which is my fault and a huge hassle but having the body contouring has helped over the years. So here we go and I hope that the procedure will not be too bad and that my recovery is mild ! Updated on 7 Jun 2019: I’m the most ridiculous person on earth when it comes to any type of procedure. I’m nervous and anxious. I didn’t have a lot of lead time between my consult and the surgery date so I’m having a bit of a last minute scramble to prepare which does not help ! The worst part is that procedure is in the afternoon and not the morning ( tomorrow) so I will wake up and feel edgy all day until then! I prefer a morning appointment but in this case I’m happy to be getting in sooner. I hope that I’ll be sedated and loopy enough from the “cocktail” they give to calm you down. Would be nice to be knocked out completely —but I know I don’t want to pay for that . So no complaints! I have a long road ahead of me to get this midsection in shape . I have what’s called “visceral fat” in my tummy and they can’t be removed by liposuction ( of Course). So I am going into this knowing that I can’t expect a totally “flat” abdomen without continued diet and exercise. The lipo will give me the hourglass shape and a decent silhouette to work with while I get this “bad fat” knocked out. So I’ll take that. The doctor who will be working on me is Dr. Anire Okpaku and I’ve seen good reviews around the internet. I just always try to believe that abdomen lipo is like lipo 101 for surgeons so the likelihood of it turning out ok should be pretty good. If he can do his part then I will do mine with the diet and exercise and perhaps by my birthday In August , I’ll me be able to photographed from any angle. Well tomorrow is the day , so no backing out now ! Updated on 9 Jun 2019: So I’m Day after and still alive to talk about it. The “awake “ lipo is certainly interesting and not for the faint of heart. I was nervous and rightfully so. I wouldn’t say it was awful and painful but it was not easy. I had awake lipo before just for lower abdomen and i don’t have any real memory of it. However this time,I definitely recall every second. First let me say, this Dr. Okpaku is handsome. Like tv Doctor handsome and that did not help . Lmao ! Goodness. Anyway so they gave me the cocktail of pills to get me relaxed and they did work. However once I got on the table,I noticed I was way more cognizant than i was when I got my other awake lipo. They say the initial needles hurt cause they do have get the numbing solution in and the other chemicals - then they go in and do the actual liposuction. Let me tell you about the needle part. I felt a lot of pain . I was waiting for the part when I would stop feeling anything other than pressure (that part came but not until well after). I felt every needle and pinch for about 20 minutes. I didn’t feel like it was unbearable but I did cry. Not like boo-hoo cry, but tears coming out of eyes and feeling like I was praying for it to be over . I was afraid to make too much noise or squirm because I didn’t want him to be less aggressive with his work or to stop all together. The nurses gave me some more pills and held my hand and gave me a squeeze ball and that all helped. The staff and doctor was very good and helpful and I was truly proud of myself when I was done. I know my pain tolerance is super low and I’m a wimp , so i don’t want to make this claim that the lipo was “painful” but for me it was. Towards the last stretch I felt more comfortable so perhaps I needed the anesthetic to set in a little longer before we got started. From the looks of things, he did really go in there and get that fat . That’s what I paid for so I can give a good review on his work( and his good looking face did provide extra comfort ). Today I’ve got some swelling,bruising and pain but it’s all manageable this time. So far, so good. im still in the binder so I’ll get some photos shortly Updated on 9 Jun 2019: I’m obviously red and swelling but not draining or leaking much Anymore Here is a basic before and after. Updated on 9 Jun 2019: Side views of before and after. Only 1 day so I know it will look better as time goes . So far I think it looks great for just one day after Updated on 10 Jun 2019: Pain feels more pronounced when I move around but it’s not the end of the world. Pain pills work , thankfully . I did go walk on the treadmill today which wasn’t too bad . I know I have to go to work tomorrow so I’m trying to mentally and physically prepare for that. I don’t have any more time off this month so I pretty much have to go back . at work all I have I do to is sit down for the most part tomorrow so I don’t expect it to be too crazy. I’m definitely experiencing a lot of swelling this time as compared to my previous so I’m not able to see the final contours quite yet. I feel a bit boxy but I know time will tell . Fortunately I like to wear the garment nice and firm so whatever it takes. Also I’ve got the procedure done early enough on so I don’t have anything going on for a while . Looks like I’m gonna need some extra time for the puffy party to cease ???????????????? Updated on 11 Jun 2019: This is my third go -round with a liposuction procedure and this swelling is by far the most interesting and extensive I have experienced.I guess i should be glad because that shows that some actual work was done during the procedure. I look and feel like Humpty Dumpty around my midsection. I have no defined waist or midsection whatsoever. Not to worry as I’m sure It will eventually whittle down. I keep wearing my compression garment religiously and following all post op instructions. I know I need to be patient, I’m just accustomed to seeing a bit more contour right away. I will keep my eye on it and hope for a slow reducing in the swelling and perhaps the reveal of a slim waist in a week or two ! I’ve included some photos . I’m basically a balloon today Updated on 12 Jun 2019: I had my lipo procedure Saturday and today is Wednesday, I thought I would be ok to go in to work since my job is a “desk job”. I literally couldn’t deal . I’m in the phase of the healing process where gravity is pulling all the blood and bruises and pain downward and it’s all accumulated right under the belly button. it’s heavy and it’s painful and the only thing that helps is laying down. I’ve been working hard to not lay down too much but I feel like I have no choice today . I was hoping that since I did this liposuction under local versus general that the recovery would be faster. I believe it is faster but it just feels so much more uncomfortable and constantly painful than I recall. My lower back and lower abdomen are downright killing me Today . I came back home and today I am working from home so I can Atleast lay down. Even just sitting upright in my chair at work was more than I could manage . I wish there was some way I could just numb the lower abdomen area for few hours ? I’ve switched up garments as well , for added comfort and that has helped. I put some ice pack on it yesterday and that helped a lot. The documents say no Ice or heat but I mean I gotta do something. I’m just going to keep grinning and bearing and my post op appointment is next week so I’ll bring up any lingering concerns at that time Updated on 13 Jun 2019: Slowly but surely. I see some shape coming in . Some , not a ton. My pain is a high level . When I wake up in the morning it’s tough . I am just so thankful that I’ve been able to work from home this week or I would never have made it. I made myself anxious reading reviews on the internet from other patients who had the same thing at the same doctor and many seemed unhappy with their final result. I didn’t find any of those reviews before because I didn’t know the name of my doctor until the day before surgery and i could only look at reviews overall or the facility. I have seen some horror stories and I’m going to try to wipe my Mind of that and focus on my own personal journey. I’m posting a photo of what appears to be progress. The photos shows before , a day after and today( 5 days after). If I look closely I can see improvement. It’s still super early ( day 5 post ) so I know fully that it is unreasonable to expect anything close to final result at this point. I did the “awake liposuction” due To the faster recovery that has been advertised and less pain and less downtime. So I’ll know more about if this is true in a few weeks. I’m a good person to listen to on this because I’ve have Traditional liposuction before so I can directly compare and contrast. One thing I thought that would be a bigger difference was the cost. Sono Bello cost me about the same ( bottom line ) as when I got my other lipo done Under general anesthesia in a full surgery center. I got Lower back and flanks and it was about $6000 including garment and the full general etc . I paid about the same or more for Sono Bello. Sono Bello is a fine establishment but it’s not the same high level of private and special treatment you get at the non commercial facilities. The primary reason I went with Sono Bello is because I needed to get in during June and they accepted the financing that I had (Alphaeon) also the office is less than 10 min from my house. The price “per area” is low but they add in a surgical fee that is rather high. So all in all it averages out the same. As long as my results are at least fair and reasonable, I won’t complain. The one thing I have not explained in detail was the actual pain during the procedure versus how it was advertised. Honestly I am not sure if people are just not be honest In their reviews or what ? My experience with the “awake lipo” was enough for me to have a bit of PTSD. It was painful . The entire time of except the last 20 minutes when the numbing solution finally took hold. Even with the sedative cocktail and the “squeeze ball” I was crying and sweating. It was tough. I decided to just try to be strong so the doctor wouldn’t end the process early or be less aggressive about the fat removal. Updated on 13 Jun 2019: Before , day 2 and day 5 Updated on 14 Jun 2019: I'm back to work- back to reality. I was able to reorganize my office space at the job to be where I could work in a more reclined position and be more comfortable. Before, I left for work, I woke up early today and also reordered my home space. I realized I had turned my apartment into an assisted living facility! I took out the trash, I put up the extra blankets and pillows, I packed up all the creams and pills and bandages ( leaving out what I would need). I moved the furniture back to a normal person's style, not so "institutional". I even opened all the black out curtains so it would no longer look like Dracula's lair!. So on today 6 after surgery, I feel the closest to normal that I have in ages. I wore my garment extra tight last night and this morning I saw some results of lower swelling. I am wondering now if perhaps I was putting my garment too loose. Never fear, i will keep it reasonable during the say in my full body spanx so I can manage at work, keep salt intake low and water high and then wear the super tight body garment at night. so lets give that a few days of a test run and see what happens. I posted some before and after photos so you can see what this Sono Bello abdomen lipo is looking like at Day 6. My goal is the hourglass figure, and we are still a far far cry from that. Updated on 15 Jun 2019: My tummy fat pinch test !! Ouch Updated on 17 Jun 2019: This weekend I had to go out of town for a family event and I tried to take it easy but it seems like maybe I didn’t. Today I was swelling and aching and all the fun stuff . I was so achy by the end of the day I left work right on time and went home to lay down. I know it’s still so early but I just have so much to do , I can’t afford to be handicapped. I meant to have the surgery later but I got a discount for taking someone else’s cancelled spot . Hard to say no to that ! I was able to grab a few photos this morning before the ballon festival began in my abdomen, and it appears that there is progress. I have no idea why I am so skeptical this time about the progress I’m seeing ( or not seeing). I know I’m definitely not as “small” as I was hoping but again ,it takes time. The final contour is “on the way”!. I know our own eye is very critical , more than others. I have 2 dresses that have always fit terrible and if I truly have made progress,those dresses will have to fit differently . I have not tried those dresses on because I will be so depressed if they fit the same. I know they say to manage your expectations but when you’re spending this kind of money, you need something to give you a spark of hope that all will be ok. I’ve had lipo before on other areas and i could see a pretty major difference right away , even with swelling . I think it’s my waist area that’s bugging me the most because I was originally just going to get the abdomen. So I paid like $1500 more for the waist area (and Sonobello includes the back area in the waist as well). I really am hoping to see that hourglass or a more Inward curve . Now it’s very straight and boxy, if not puffing outward !! I’m sure I’m being crazy and experiencing the standard “post lipo frenzy”. I guess I’m at a different point in my life now than when I had lipo before. I’m not just footloose and fancy-free, I’m more focused and I have things to take care of. Also any expense to the tune of $6,000 and up had better be worth it or discussions will be had. Ok I’ll shut up now but I’ll put up my morning photo that shows some progress!! Updated on 18 Jun 2019: OK so I wanted everyone to see how and why I am concerned about my swelling. I do know swelling is normal but my waist is super wide. I will confirm with the doctor tomorrow, but I have a feeling I know what he will say. See the photo comparing my 1st photo out of surgery to a current one- focusing mostly on the waist. Updated on 18 Jun 2019: I’ve been having a hard time , especially considering I had the “awake lipo”. The reason I chose this method was for the easier recovery and downtime. For the life of me , I have not felt like it’s Been that much easier. Also my swelling has been really lingering . I’ve had many friends get the local lipo and were pretty solid after 3-5 days and had medium pain. Also , I noted earlier in my review, I felt a lot of pain during the procedure when everyone says the local lipo is pretty much pain free once the anesthetic takes hold. Im the type of person who has to get to the bottom of things when I feel something is off. So I went back to my paper work and I noted where I listed my previous lipo procedures( flanks and lower abdomen). The staff asked me when and where I got the prior lipo done . I gave them all the information an I told them I was now looking to get the upper abdomen done since it poofed out and the waist in order to create an “hourglass” body shape. They told me that it’s best to do the “3 areas” in order to get the best value and that we could do the lower abdomen too for balance. I agreed because my overall abdomen was not looking so hot anyway. So upper abdomen , lower abdomen and waist. I’ve learned that at different surgical facilities they can call different areas by various names. So I when I got my “flanks”’done in 2016 that also included the waist. So this meant that two areas I was getting done, had already been done or impacted before. My doctor told me to expect a longer recovery time on the areas that had been done before due to scar tissue. I figure that made sense and i could live with that. This healing process has been interesting so I went online to see wya I could find from surgeons blogs and articles. After about 30 minutes , I struck gold. I found that What wasn’t explained by my doctor is that doing lipo again to any area is considered to be a “revision” procedure which apparently opens a whole new can of worms. The medical doctors online explained that scar tissue build up from a previous surgery can make it sometimes impossible to perform a second surgery successfully unless performed by a specialist or a very very experienced surgeon who can handle the nuances of a revision. I also found several websites where expert stated that under no circumstances should a revision be performed under a local or “awake” lipo with the exception of a minor touch up. The scar tissues Have to navigated by the surgeon so more aggressive work has to be for to get the cannula though the tissues. Also some less experienced surgeons ( in revisions) aren’t able to determine if the cannula is hitting an out of Bounds area ( when they traditionally move the cannula away) or if its scar tissue they should keep working through Instead of moving the cannula. This bumping and firmly shoving the cannula through scar tissue is largely what cause me to be in such pain during the procured. If there is no scar tissue, the cannula glides easily through the fat making it more comfortable for the patient. So by doing my entire abdomen and waist , a great deal of that was pretty much “revision”. Based on what I’ve read on RealSelf and online , recovery is harder after revision ,also more pain , higher likelihood of many side effects and the amount of fat removed is going to be significantly less than you would expect ( especially if done under local). Technically this doctor should have turned me away and allowed me to go Find a surgeons specialized in revision . Or at the very least, been more specific about what this all really meant. So my upper abdomen and lateral sides feel almost no pain now at day 10. However my lower abdomen and lower back are killing me and swollen to high heavens. I have my first post op appointment tomorrow and I’m not yet sure of what I plan to say or ask but now that I understand more or what a revision surgery is all about , I fear my final result will take longer to be seen and there is a higher likelihood of bumps and lumps (which you can already see). Regardless of what I agreed to, the doctor should have spoken more in depth about the differences especially the pain I endured during the local lipo. On the revision surgeons sites they all sang the same tune : revision should not be done under local. Also, it is likely that he was not able to get as much fat out due to the barriers of the scar tissue. He may have known how to maneuver or not. I have no idea if my surgeon has a good history with revisions because I would not have had reason to research that given that I was not looking for revision . The “waist” part I can take some responsibility for because I should have checked my old records and recalled that the lower back waist area fell under the definition of “flanks” per my prior surgeons . Part of the Lower back is Included in the “waist” definition at Sonobello And is not called flanks! Anyway so technically the lower abdomen and the lower back were the true “revision” areas and it all is dawning on me. Those areas are in pain pretty much 24-7. Now there is no guarantee that this will all be a mess his revision technique may not have been so bad but it’s too soon to know . At my appointment tomorrow I will have him explain all this and give post op and expectations based on a “revision” patient because I found out that even post op care can be different . I’m definitely going to let him know ( In a Nice and kind way) that revision based pre op discussions would have let me know what i was getting into. The only credit I’ll give him is that He did say that “previously treated”areas would heal slower. What was further notable is that I was basically sweating and visibly anxious before the procedure and I kept saying I was never about the pain Under local . So he knew i was not the type of patient with a tolerance. For him to go in to the surgery knowing he would fighting through significant scar tissue meant that there would be greater than usual pain. So to me , that’s all I would have needed to know to call it all off or request some higher level of sedation Or to let the anesthetic sit longer to take a stronger hold. Ok enough of the lamenting . What’s done is done and all i can do is keep powering through the pain and do everything I can to ensure my stomach doesn’t end up in lumpy knots or take on an uneven look. I will need prayers. ????????????????????????????????? Updated on 19 Jun 2019: I’ll keep it Short. I’m lumpy . I look good from the side but not from the front. I have my stage 2 garment that I received today from the doctors office. I like it, it’s Marena ( my favorite). I got a few more pain pills rx and some Celebrex rx- this is all good. The doctor Verified that the areas that were included in any past lipo procedures are going to give me trouble for a while and I basically just have to deal. Nice. So I’ve been advised to do the massages, drink more water and move around more. So that’s fine. Included a photo of me actually looking decent from the side view . Also a photo of my “pet lump”. ???????????????????? I’m so happy I paid $6000 for this lump! What a great prize. Updated on 27 Jun 2019: I have had work travel as of late so I was not able to update, which is fine given that I was probably posting way too much anyway. I’ve been feeling better as time goes by , taking less medications ( expect Celebrex is still happening). The lumps and bumps are slowly decreasing. I’ve been massaging them daily and wearing compression 24-7. I wear a regular compression one piece or high waist spanx during the day and I wear the binder wrapped as tight as I can tolerate at night . So that’s really all I’m doing at this time. I’m seeing some changes and hoping for the best. I understand that changes take time but I still feel that other patients ( at other facilities) have seen better contours more quickly , even with swelling. I’m not giving a thumbs down just yet but it seems like the pain has been a lot to go through for what I perceive an “ok” quality result. When I contacted the center about my concerns ( lumps /bumps /lack of contours) they tried to tell me that the doctor took out tons of fat and that it will take time etc etc and when I told them I was in pain during the procedure their response was that they had me on the most pain pills and sedatives that they could safely give ( while I was on the surgery table). Basically I was dismissed as a self absorbed impatient whiny baby drug addict who needs to just deal with it. Nice To be honest , I’m ready to just live my life . I have a lot going on and the last thing I need to worry about is lipo recovery. As I’ve stated before , the whole reason I did the local lipo is to have a shorter recovery. If I need work in the future ( hopefully to God , I do not ) I will go under general anesthetic and that way I have no anxiety to worry about and the doctor can aggressively work at the area and I will be more likely to see a more dramatic result. The office keeps telling me to be realistic about the goal and results of lipo , but I’ve had it before and seen ridiculous change as early A day 2 or 3. I feel like they try to gaslight you and make you feel crazy. And honestly, yeah , you have to be a little crazy to even be getting liposuction in the first place but I don’t enjoy being condescended or spoken to like a child. I know exactly what this process is all about and the timelines that go with it. For anyone reading this review , just keep in mind that at these commercial lipo centers , the experience will not be as personalized or detailed for you than it would be at a private surgery practice. Some people may be fine with that , so just know what works best for you I’ve posted some progress photos for day 20 . Updated on 27 Jun 2019: I meant to add that I was able to put on one of my old dresses that I could never wear due to the “upper abdomen crisis of 2019). Overall silhouette looks better but I do have on the compression too . Once the swelling ever settles on the lower back , that curve will hopefully look like it used to Updated on 27 Jun 2019: Sorry I don’t have know how to edit a previous post to add photos Here is a before and after Day before surgery and then one from This morning Updated on 27 Jun 2019: Note: My prior update collage seemed to cut off the actual results of the photos. So here is my repost. Sorry I don’t have know how to edit a previous post to add photos Here is a before and after Day before surgery and then one from This morning Updated on 28 Jun 2019: Yesterday when I was taking my before and afters, I couldn't really get the positioning correct. I like to see a comparison of the exact same clothing, same lighting, same stance, etc. So here it is. I was sure that my results so far were so-so, BUT looking at a true "before and after', it is evident that I did have liposuction. Its only day 20 so I am hoping that with continued compression, massages, water and fairly cleaned up diet, I can look anti-wildebeestish. The upper abdomen was throwing off the balance in my midsection and making me look like an NFL player in all my clothes. I can already see a difference when I wear tshirts and slimmer cut dresses. I am going to keep a copy of my surgery invoice on the fridge, so if I ever feel like eating crappy, I can remember that thousands of dollars were spent to give me a "Fresh start". I hope that by 2 months, the tummy and waist are laid down nicely. Updated on 4 Jul 2019: The pain comes and goes but is leaps and bounds better. Not having to take pills much more , maybe the occasional Celebrex. When I get in and out of chairs or the bed, it feels a little tough. Stiffness will happen I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday and though he didn’t specify , I could tell he thought i was a bit more swollen than he expected at this stage. I am not even a month post surgery but I feel better. I do know I’m not as far a long in the healing as I should be because of my previous lipo. I’m making it but I still feel a little down and out about feeling puffy. I went to some events and had some photos taken and I was surprised at how large I looked in the photos . Not my stomach specifically but overall. I was so focused on my abdomen that I guess I failed to realize how my arms and legs are in terrible condition. Nothing can get me out of this except old fashioned diet and exercise. my doctor seemed to be a little odd and standoffish at my appointment yesterday. He was walking on eggshells a little but he kept pressing me about diet and exercise. That’s al good but it’s almost like he was trying to say that part of the reason I am still so puffy is due to diet and exercise. I don’t exercise a lot now but most post lipo patients do very little in the first 4 weeks . I told him I was doing 45 min walks in the treadmill and he basically told me that wasn’t enough! Then he told me i should be eating a plant based diet ( basically vegan). You can imagine how I felt pretty crappy after that. The last time I got lipo , I didn’t exercise until about 2 months after and I was eating lighter but still normally . My results were still good and my whole body shrunk from the lipo. Maybe I’m being ultra sensitive but if a doctor is pushing you hard to diet and exercise so fast after surgery it’s like they are admitting their lipo wasn’t sufficient so if you lose weight on your own of course you’re going to look better.then they can say “hey look ! I told you it would look better in a few months”. Part of me does not want to diet and exercise so I can see the true effects of the work. I don’t mean eat crap or have bad habits , but I’m not about to become a vegan and do 2 hour workouts and everyday . Of course I will lose a ton of weight and that will have nothing to do with the lipo. My weight ( on the scale) has not budged , not one ounce. I was 192 before and I am still 192. The last time I had work done, I lost about 5-7 lbs right after the surgery and then several lbs as time went on. ( no additional exercise or special diet required). This time has been unique and interesting. I’m disappointed, but not with Sonobello or the doctor but in myself. $6000 just so I can be told to diet and exercise. This is all my fault Updated on 28 Jul 2019: So I’ve been healing. However, I still have much swelling and discomfort especially when I am busy and “on the go”. It’s so strange . My stomach gets puffy in my clothes ( especially the Lower abdomen). So far I’m simply not sold on the Sonobello Austin and I feel as if I’ve wasted $6000. I know over time it will be better but the overall contour is nothing like I was aiming for. The final texture and contour so Far is off . I’ll get a few pics up in a day or two. My midsection is not tight and snatched up like I’ve seen other lipo patients. I look like I’ve lost some bulge in the upper abdomen but the waist and lower abdomen are not cooperating.
I had my procedure a little less than a month ago, but before I did a lot of research during my thought process because this is a big decision to make with my body and most importantly my self-esteem and I could not have been happier with choosing Sono Bello in Austin. Austin Sono Bello has THE BEST staff. My surgeon was Dr. Kunasz, meeting with him I was a little nervous at first but after talking to him I felt at ease with going forward with this procedure. He truly does everything he can do to make the patient feel the most comfortable before and during my procedure. The day of my procedure Dr. Kunasz asked me multiple times if I was feeling any pain so he could make me comfortable, luckily I was really comfortable I did not feel anything, honestly. My nurses Kattie, Lindsey, and Michael were very attentive as well making sure I was comfortable and checking up with me the following day. I even returned back to work the following day!! I am not in any pain currently that eased up two days after my procedure, other than a slight itch here and there from the areas I had my procedure on, which is normal. I LOVE MY GARMENT its my best friend, keeping me compressed and showing off my contour. Having gone through this procedure I am extremely confident in wearing dresses without feeling like my back bra rolls or waist is popping through my dresses. I have slimmed down TWO pant sizes and a dress size!! I now feel like dressing up everyday. I eat healthier now, LOL just to keep this beautiful body looking so good! I have my second surgery next week, and I am by far excited!!
I've always had a rounded face and a double chin that has ranged from very slight (in my skinny teenager days) to obnoxious-in-every-picture-I-take (now lol). I decided to take the plunge and look into getting a liposuction procedure. My mother had Kybella done with little and disappointing results which was why I figured liposuction would be the smarter choice for me. After doing some research, I decided to schedule a smart liposuction surgery through SonoBello. While there were times I did not like their methods (mostly with how obvious it is that they are only in it for the money), I'm still happy I went through with it. It's been three weeks after my surgery now and I can say I'm already starting to see some good results! I still have to wear the face compression mask every night and some slight tenderness is still there but I'm glad I decided to go through with it. I feel so much more confident in wearing my hair up in a pony tail and these are supposedly not even my full results yet! I'm excited to see how it will turn out in another month. My doctor told me my full results will show around 6 months to a year but I'm already impressed with my results now!
This isn’t about the doctor but the whole experience overall. I had my procedure last week. 1. My surgery was a bit rush.long story short after a lot of research. I had time off, so I booked at Sonobello on a Monday and I was to meet the Doctor on Friday, my appointment was changed for Monday without consulting me. After I took time off to go on Monday. 2. I arrived and checked in, filled out the paperwork pre surgery . Sat there for over half an hour, then I got a called from the receptionist asking me if I was coming in for my appointment. I went to the front desk and explained, I had checked in 35 min ago. I finally went in to see te doctor. 3 . The nurse and the doctor were nice. The nurse was great at explaining the procedure, the doctor was in a rush. 4. My medication was never called in by the doctor or the nurse. I had to call and ask for the to send my medication to the pharmacy a day before my procedure. 5. I was asked to show up at 11:30 on the day of the procedure. I was asked to undressed, my blood pressure and vitals were taken and the nurse got a catheter in. The I waited for over 2.5 hours in a cold room. The doctor finally came in and apologized. Asked me to wait a bit longer . That’s when I asked to be in a less cold room. 6. After they were done. I was quickly rushed out. I asked the nurse to give me a few minutes because I was not feeling great. I was still rushed out and semiconscious. Today , I went for my 1 week post opt. I wasn’t looked at by the doctor, only a nurse. I was supposed to meet with the clinical manager today after my appointment .Her receptionist told me that she could see me in 15 min. I left and she called 5 minutes later. I explain how I had felt like a number in a butchery. No real humanity, I was just a number. They wouldn’t even look at my chart for the correct name. She made excuses for every single situation. I understand human error but I can’t understand incompetence from a whole team. I wouldn’t recommend this place, go check a surgeon and people who make your experience enjoyable. This isn’t the place for that.