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AirSculpt on Back Bra Roll
Location and Team:
DC
Surgical: Dr. Bhatt and nurse Sierra
Post Consult Contact: Monica
Everyone was so nice! Even with my nervous awkwardness lol
The Area: Back Bra Roll
I had a rather large bra roll that was unaffected by diet and exercise.
The Consult:
I chose to do virtual where you take pictures and submit online. Quick and easy! They email you an estimate a few days after. I originally wanted to do full abdomen, back bra roll and arms. The quote was about 21k including surgical fees. I decided to “start small” and only do the back bra roll for 7k plus 1.4K in fees. There was also a Halloween promotion running so I was able to get this area, plus fees for 6k. I swiped it on my CareCredit.
The Pre-Op:
My surgeon was running late after having a case at the nearby hospital. It wasn’t a big deal but definitely gave me enough time to sit there and get nervous.
When my surgeon arrived we talked about the areas I wasn’t done, he draw some markings and discussed possible outcomes like lose skin.
I was given some pain medication and medication to help ease nerves. They also give you a shot and anti-nausea medication. Once everything kicks in, they start with numbing the area with feels like a puff of air and a slight pinch.
The Procedure:
After the medications and numbing I felt pretty much nothing. There were a couple moments where I felt a pinch of pain and my surgeon adjusted. Airsculpt is a strange feeling but not painful!
After numbing shots, my surgeon worked in stages having me roll on my side (left side up, right side up) as he worked. After numbing there is liquifying the fat (left and right flip) and then the Lipo/AirSculpting (left and right flip).
They took out 1800cc which my surgeon was even impressed with! This made me so happy that I chose to start with my most troublesome section because there is only so much they can take out at once. I was at such a high volume just from one section.
The Post-Op:
My nurse helped me put on my pads and compression garment before I was taken to a recovery room while waiting for my ride. Not much goes on here. They have to run your vitals twice before you head out.
The Recovery:
I had about 24 intense hours of draining and from there the incision sites have healed quickly.
The only issue at this stage is the pain/discomfort in recovery. I denied the pain medication prescription which in hindsight was dumb. I made this decision based off of being in the MMJ program. Advil and MMJ has not been enough. I’m not sleeping a ton because finding a comfortable way to lay is nearly impossible. I will add that I consider myself to be “good with pain.” But this is again without the prescription. I have no pain when standing so I’ve been doing that and not even sitting a lot. After 4 full recovery days, I no longer felt pain or discomfort at my incisions and it was no longer tender to touch
THE SWELLING is wild! Yes I’m swollen in the actual site of surgery but my swelling has extended into my mid section and arms (just outside of compression garment). I cannot button jeans as of today. When the swelling is down my garment fits well but as the day goes on, my swelling increases and my garment rolls up when I sit.
Additionally, I would highlight that the 1-3 day downtime is only accurate to a limit. If you have a career that is sedentary (which I do) you’ll be good but give yourself the 3 days if possible. Otherwise you may need the full 2 weeks. I’m about 2hrs from the DC office. I stayed overnight in a hotel but the ride home the next day was tough. Definitely should’ve stayed at the hotel another night or 2.
At this stage I was really happy that the area looks smaller even with all of the swelling. I also was really pleased with the results so far and that I am already noting healing, decreased pain and more comfortable movement 4 days after surgery.
After the first week I was much less miserable. The only pain really occurred when I was sleeping or had direct pressure
During the second week things were really looking up!! Pain was lower and more of a feeling of tightness. The garment was more annoying than the actually surgical area. By the end of 2wks pain is nearly gone except of laying down discomfort! As this stage there is the healing itch! And continued decreased sensation. There is still a bit of swelling but not a lot!! Totally a guess but I think laying on my back has helped here is where I could really start to see the decrease in the area!
Current Thoughts:
As of right now this was a good investment. My plan was to start with something “small” and go back later for full abdomen, arms and maybe chin. So far it is a firm no about going back. Not because of quality or experience but just because recovery has been tough for me.
DC
Surgical: Dr. Bhatt and nurse Sierra
Post Consult Contact: Monica
Everyone was so nice! Even with my nervous awkwardness lol
The Area: Back Bra Roll
I had a rather large bra roll that was unaffected by diet and exercise.
The Consult:
I chose to do virtual where you take pictures and submit online. Quick and easy! They email you an estimate a few days after. I originally wanted to do full abdomen, back bra roll and arms. The quote was about 21k including surgical fees. I decided to “start small” and only do the back bra roll for 7k plus 1.4K in fees. There was also a Halloween promotion running so I was able to get this area, plus fees for 6k. I swiped it on my CareCredit.
The Pre-Op:
My surgeon was running late after having a case at the nearby hospital. It wasn’t a big deal but definitely gave me enough time to sit there and get nervous.
When my surgeon arrived we talked about the areas I wasn’t done, he draw some markings and discussed possible outcomes like lose skin.
I was given some pain medication and medication to help ease nerves. They also give you a shot and anti-nausea medication. Once everything kicks in, they start with numbing the area with feels like a puff of air and a slight pinch.
The Procedure:
After the medications and numbing I felt pretty much nothing. There were a couple moments where I felt a pinch of pain and my surgeon adjusted. Airsculpt is a strange feeling but not painful!
After numbing shots, my surgeon worked in stages having me roll on my side (left side up, right side up) as he worked. After numbing there is liquifying the fat (left and right flip) and then the Lipo/AirSculpting (left and right flip).
They took out 1800cc which my surgeon was even impressed with! This made me so happy that I chose to start with my most troublesome section because there is only so much they can take out at once. I was at such a high volume just from one section.
The Post-Op:
My nurse helped me put on my pads and compression garment before I was taken to a recovery room while waiting for my ride. Not much goes on here. They have to run your vitals twice before you head out.
The Recovery:
I had about 24 intense hours of draining and from there the incision sites have healed quickly.
The only issue at this stage is the pain/discomfort in recovery. I denied the pain medication prescription which in hindsight was dumb. I made this decision based off of being in the MMJ program. Advil and MMJ has not been enough. I’m not sleeping a ton because finding a comfortable way to lay is nearly impossible. I will add that I consider myself to be “good with pain.” But this is again without the prescription. I have no pain when standing so I’ve been doing that and not even sitting a lot. After 4 full recovery days, I no longer felt pain or discomfort at my incisions and it was no longer tender to touch
THE SWELLING is wild! Yes I’m swollen in the actual site of surgery but my swelling has extended into my mid section and arms (just outside of compression garment). I cannot button jeans as of today. When the swelling is down my garment fits well but as the day goes on, my swelling increases and my garment rolls up when I sit.
Additionally, I would highlight that the 1-3 day downtime is only accurate to a limit. If you have a career that is sedentary (which I do) you’ll be good but give yourself the 3 days if possible. Otherwise you may need the full 2 weeks. I’m about 2hrs from the DC office. I stayed overnight in a hotel but the ride home the next day was tough. Definitely should’ve stayed at the hotel another night or 2.
At this stage I was really happy that the area looks smaller even with all of the swelling. I also was really pleased with the results so far and that I am already noting healing, decreased pain and more comfortable movement 4 days after surgery.
After the first week I was much less miserable. The only pain really occurred when I was sleeping or had direct pressure
During the second week things were really looking up!! Pain was lower and more of a feeling of tightness. The garment was more annoying than the actually surgical area. By the end of 2wks pain is nearly gone except of laying down discomfort! As this stage there is the healing itch! And continued decreased sensation. There is still a bit of swelling but not a lot!! Totally a guess but I think laying on my back has helped here is where I could really start to see the decrease in the area!
Current Thoughts:
As of right now this was a good investment. My plan was to start with something “small” and go back later for full abdomen, arms and maybe chin. So far it is a firm no about going back. Not because of quality or experience but just because recovery has been tough for me.
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