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My Smart Lipo Before & After Pic's.....well Worth It!

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Reason I did it: Because no matter how much I...

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WORTH IT$4,700

Reason I did it: Because no matter how much I tried to diet or exercise (the lil I did) my lil pooch would NOT go away. I looked at my friends who had babies and it looked like I HAD AT least 1 kid. I am soo satisfied and I am not even completely healed! That extra skin flapping over my pants and panties is GONE.

Cost of procedure: $ 4700 if cash is paid and $5200 if you use a debit/credit card

Would I recommend this: Yes if you are tired of exercising. This procedure has been FDA approved and been out since 2006. I did A LOT of research and have read about minor problems. Most people go to a doctor that does not do a good job and they come out with lumpy skin. I personally believe wearing the girdle 24/7 afterwards plays a critical step in preventing that. Remember its only cosmetic surgery. I am not writing this to encourage or discourage you. Just do your research and don’t let anybody discourage you. It’s your body, and your money. Do what YOU want with it. Just do the research first! J The only reason I am writing and POSTING this is to share my progress because out of all the research I did I only came across a hand full of our people who actually did it. Color has nothing to do with it or the results but…..umm let me leave that alone. J

Pre- Op: I was given some prescriptions to get fill to begin taking some meds b/f the surgery. I was also given a pack of vitamins named Vita Medica to begin taking. I must admit I was not consistent with taking the pills because I was still in pain from getting my wisdom tooth removed.

Day of the surgery: I was getting very nervous. I asked a female (black) on YouTube about her procedure and all she responded with was save your money. I was like WTH? If you say something like that more details should follow. So that almost made me reconsider my decision. So I went in to the procedure room and the doc made about 6 small incisions on the sides of my stomach area. I was filled with fluid that was to numb me up really good before the actual doctor would begin the suctioning. That is about the worst part of the whole procedure. After the fluid starts numbing you, you just get this uncomfortable feeling. The funny feeling is due to your stomach blowing up like a balloon. You can actually fill some of the fluid leaking out of the incisions. YUCK!

Dr. Mickie (nickname) began the procedure and made it very relaxing. She talked to me, fed me crackers and PowerAde in between. The reason for the feeding was because I didn’t eat a full breakfast b4. My appointment was 0900 and I had to wake up early to drive the long trip to her office. Anyway I was in there crying like a lil baby because I don’t take well to anything dealing with doctors or needles! When I got my wisdom tooth pulled they had to spray som numbing spray on my arm to get me to calm down so they could get the IV started to put me to sleep. Anyway it was a not alot of unbearable pain but I felt the vibrations and pressure of the suctioning. I started stressing because I did too much research on the procedure and I knew exactly what was going on. I had an image in my head of her sticking the laser in and out of me melting the fat and the fat running through the tubes to the liter. I know… CRAZY! I guess it was my nerves. So the procedure took about 3-4 hours and she took out 3 ½ liters of fat out of me. YUCK. She said I had the most fat around my belly button. After they finished she wrapped me up real good but I still bleed through my gray sweats. I was scheduled to return in 2 days so she could take off all the wrapping/ bandages.

Night (After Surgery): There is no need to spend the night in the hospital or anything but you will need someone to drive you home. Don’t believe what they say on YouTube. You will NOT be able to do this on your lunch break. Mess around and get fired. LOL. Anyway that night I was drinking a lot of vitamin water, PowerAde and Gatorade as instructed by the doctor. I messed up and ate an ice cream stick and chicken noodles and threw it up. Yeah it was very stupid of me. When it was time to sleep, I couldn’t lie down, I feel asleep leaning on the headboard. If you normally sleep on your stomach…4 get it!

Day 1 (After Surgery): I spent it mostly at home and just relaxed. I did drive. It was hard to stand up straight and sit for long. I had to take a “wash up” because I couldn’t shower until she removed the bandages. They didn’t want me to remove them myself because it common for people to pass out after the bandages are removed.

Day 2: I returned to my appointment and she took off the bandages and that dried up blood smell was overwhelming. I wanted to pass out from that sticky azz tape she was struggling to get off! After she finished and dressed me up she gave me some instructions and sent me on my way.

Day 3-6: OMG, I can see a BIG difference. I am sooooo happy I took my own b4 pictures because the pictures prove it all. My stomach feels REALY funny. It’s this spongy like feeling. I can feel the tightening process going on too. Wearing the girdle helps you not to think or feel that funny feeling. The extra fluid I guess has settled down in my vagina area. So it’s sitting on swole, lol! When I say that I mean it. Its unbelievable how big your vagina area gets.

Day 7: I returned from yet another appointment and she stated that I am healing great. I told her that I am happy with the results so far and she said oh sweetie you are still swollen. You will be seeing A LOT more results. She said my waist hasn’t even begun to show because of the swelling. She said give it about week 3 b4 seeing any major results.

Day 8: I can maneuver a lot better now but I am still swollen. Its not that much uncomfortable anymore. I no longer feel like an 80-year-old woman trying to get out of the bed and car and I got a lil more “pep” in my step as my 86-year-old granddad said. LOL. I will continue to post updates. I will try to post the next one at the beginning or end of week 3.

Overall, I am VERY happy and positive about the results.

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October 31, 2017
Thank you. I needed to see someone with years of updated photos. This really has helped with my decision. I haven't been able to lose the pooch no matter working out and dieting. I pray for great results like yours.
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Update 20 Jan 2010 Update Pic;The red arrows are...

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Update 20 Jan 2010 Update Pic;

The red arrows are pointing to the areas I want redone. Can you all see the roll above my belly button?

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January 22, 2010
hey, why are you getting it redone, do you think they didn't take enough the first time or maybe its because you gained weight?? i'm scared because i just got it done (jan 19)
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January 22, 2010
Hey Nat, I want 2 get it redone because I feel she concentrated on my bottom area more than she did my top. I have a roll above my belly button. That's what those red arrows are pointing to on my update pic. I havent gained any more weight.
January 25, 2010
i see, im so nervous because i got it done last tuesday jan 19, and well yeah i am thinner i see a difference but not like everyone else. im like 6 days post op and im still VERY sore, its hard for me to walk and stand straight and sit and so hard for me to get comfy when i sleep, pain killers they prescribed me dont help that much. when i go in the shower i try to massage the belly part but it hurts to much. is this normal? i dont really know anyone that got it i wasnt BAD before, im almost 5'6 and i weigh 137 lbs i had a little belly and love handels, so i see a difference but im still swollen and my sides still stick out. i hope that its just a slow recovery, but everything ive been reading like people see results 3 days after and is going back to work and everything. im going tomorrow morning for my post op appointment. i will see what he says, if he has to take more fat than ok because i want to be perfect i didnt pay $6500 for nothing you know what i mean i just really dont want to go through this procedure again. specially im in school now and i have a wedding soon (not my wedding) how did all the fluid come out?? did they just drain through the holes or did you pee it out or what lol. my friend that i talk to on this website said that he got it removed they stuck a needle and sucked out all the fluid because there was a lot of fluid in his belly area. i dont know :( im nervous
January 25, 2010
Hi, I had a consult wed 27th for smartlipo, I am happy you wrote all this, how long did it take for your stomach to go down? could you wear your jeans without fat hanging out, I know you know what I mean, and why are you having this done again? this makes me nerves now the cost will be almost 10 grand for smartlipo, that is way to much money, you could of had a full tummy tuck for that kind of money..so in all this does work???
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January 31, 2010
Welll I think it took almost 3 months for my stomach to go completely down without the swelling but a couple of days after the procedure I noticed how flat my stomach was. Before the procedure my fat would fall over my jeans. Maybe about a week later my stomach was flatter and I could see str8 down, lol. Yes,it worked for me and because of it I feel like a whole new sexier person, lol. I cant stay away from modeling in the mirror, lol.
January 26, 2010
do u think this will last long,do u have to be on a diet,i want to get this done so bad
January 26, 2010
i have to go for touch up since my lower abdomen (close to pelvis looked very fat compare with my upper abd( today is my 8 days) i m litle bit sweelling but i cas see the result already.. my doctor re-touch around my belly botton and close to pelvis
January 27, 2010
so i checked out my dr and everything and hes known to be really good, but i feel he didnt take enough fat out.. i want to get touched up even tho its to soon to tell.. but i paid like 6500 and thats expensive you know im only 23 years old i paid it for myself i feel like i still have love handels.. he said its the swelling but honestly yeah it could be swelling but i feel like its not. i do look thinner overall, but i paid to get my love handels done.. so they should be perfect right? did they charge you to do a touch up??? im really upset, because it hurt me alot and like i said it wasnt cheap. so i want to tell him that i want to touch it up , its only been 8 days since i got the procedure done but i see on other peoples pictures like you can see results within like 5 days and yeah ur a little swollen but you can still see results so yeah :(
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January 31, 2010
Yes, it was supposed to destroy the fat cells in that area. From my understanding the only way to gain weight in that area again is to get pregnant or if you start to eat alot.
February 2, 2010
Your after photos look great!! I'm surprised you're thinking about getting it touched up so soon. I see what you're saying though, where the arrows are pointing to. Did you by any chance gain any weight from the holidays? That's what happened to me and I had to get a smartlipo touch up. What does your MD think about it? Check out my post when you have a chance!! It's at the top of the Smart Lipo page. It should still be the most recent post. Hope to hear from you!! Let me know what happens...
February 10, 2010
Hi, just wanted to say that i don't think that you should get it touched up, your pics are great!!! I just had this procedure done myself and its exactly how you explained it, if you have any more info on this please let me know. Thanks.
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 06 March 2010: So I got my smart lipo update...

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 06 March 2010: So I got my smart lipo update on 22 Feb. The procedure was free but I had to pay $500 for use of the equipment. She did a touch up on my belly button and my sides. I am still swollen but I am DEFINTELY seeing a great difference now. I cant wait to see the final results. Here are the pictures: 

 

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March 21, 2010
so how do u feel after the touch up??
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April 14, 2010
Thanks so much for asking Nat... I feel great and alot better. My stomach has went down alot more and this time around people are really noticing the difference. Also I can fit into a size medium Veronique Design compression garnment. :)
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March 25, 2010
to the person who stated that they were not convinced it was the same person due to the belly button looking different, are you blind? first of all, it is the same person, its just that the belly button is changed due to the fat reduction in the area and if that doesnt convince you, just look at the tattoo on the lower leg, its the same tattoo. some people should think before they type.
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March 25, 2010
oh and btw, the reason the tattoo appears to be on the opposite leg is because one pic is taken in the mirror and the other taken without. mirrors ,ummmmm... mirror things. lol. some people.