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I am currently on day 7 but will start back from the beginning!
So I am 32, no kids (yet), 5'5 and usually around 150 lbs. Not sure if it was a mix of the gym being shut down from quarantine and still continuing my normal eating/drinking habits or a series of changes with birth control but got to my heaviest of 170 the day of my procedure. I should mention I was working out at home but no real cardio. I got coolsculpting done in October on my abs but that was a temporary fix. I needed something permanent this time and after doing my research airsculpting was my decision.
I decided to get the up a cup procedure with the fat taken from my full abdomen, love handles, bra roll and arm pit fat. When I was younger I lost a lot of my "baby fat" right before high school so I lost my boobs. They've been a little saggy since then (which worked in my favor and made me a good candidate for the procedure). My arm pit fat has always bothered me whenever I wear tank tops. My lower abdomen hasn't been where I wanted since college no matter what my weight was. So that's the background of how I got to my consultation.
I did an online consultation and booked my appointment. I originally wanted the up a cup procedure with full abdomen and love handles but they said to add the back roll to have more fat for the transfer and complete the look. I realized that I'd feel more comfortable with an in person consultation before my procedure so I met with the doctor beforehand (which is when I added on the arm pit).
The day of the procedure I worked a 12 hour shift overnight so I was already a bit groggy. We took pics and drew all the lines. Took 2 Xanax, 4 antibiotics and one other pain pill that dissolves in your mouth before going on the table. There's a mandatory pregnancy test too. Once on the table they give you a shot in your arm to help with the pain. After awhile they start the procedure with the initial numbing tool. Kind of felt like a little prick but the other pricks in the area you can't feel. Then they come in with the numbing tool which wasn't fun. Some of it wasn't bad at all, some was a lot of pressure, some just hurt but nothing you can't handle. The armpit area was the toughest because it's such a small area. Then the actual airsculpting wasn't bad just a massage. They did my right side and arm pit. The next side and arm pit. My abs then the transfer. The transfer was only annoying because apparently my fat cells are more fibrous so it wasn't as easy for the doctor to get through. Then they put you in your compression suit and help you up to the next room. I left right after they gave me the post op instructions. Had about a hour and a half drive home with my dad but I pretty much slept the whole way.
It pretty much felt like a tough chest and ab workout. I leaked through on one side so had to change the pads before I went to bed. The morning after the pain was tolerable. I took my pills, had breakfast and was able to drive an hour to my house. Potholes are not your friend during this time! Most of day 2 I just rested besides to pick up a salad for dinner. Day 3 I was able to take a shower which was amazing! All the blood on my pads were dry so I only think I leaked the first day. I looked amazing! The foam pad was positioned weird so I kind of had an outline on my lower abdomen so after my shower I moved it down. I was able to go to brunch and shopping. It's hard to reach for things so the grocery store was a bit tough at times. Day 4-6 are about the same, you just feel stuffed and annoyed with the suit and bra. On day 6 I woke up with a heat rash on my right side where the compression bra is so I put some hydrocortisone on it. I cannot wait to get through today because I can remove the foam board and have some more room! I've read that people have ordered other suits on Amazon so may have to do that soon. I do have some bruising that seems to be getting uglier so that means it's trying to heal lol. The incisions seem to be healing really well so far and so happy with my results so far. Boobs are still tender but I'm sure that will last awhile. I will post after my first follow up appointment!
So I am 32, no kids (yet), 5'5 and usually around 150 lbs. Not sure if it was a mix of the gym being shut down from quarantine and still continuing my normal eating/drinking habits or a series of changes with birth control but got to my heaviest of 170 the day of my procedure. I should mention I was working out at home but no real cardio. I got coolsculpting done in October on my abs but that was a temporary fix. I needed something permanent this time and after doing my research airsculpting was my decision.
I decided to get the up a cup procedure with the fat taken from my full abdomen, love handles, bra roll and arm pit fat. When I was younger I lost a lot of my "baby fat" right before high school so I lost my boobs. They've been a little saggy since then (which worked in my favor and made me a good candidate for the procedure). My arm pit fat has always bothered me whenever I wear tank tops. My lower abdomen hasn't been where I wanted since college no matter what my weight was. So that's the background of how I got to my consultation.
I did an online consultation and booked my appointment. I originally wanted the up a cup procedure with full abdomen and love handles but they said to add the back roll to have more fat for the transfer and complete the look. I realized that I'd feel more comfortable with an in person consultation before my procedure so I met with the doctor beforehand (which is when I added on the arm pit).
The day of the procedure I worked a 12 hour shift overnight so I was already a bit groggy. We took pics and drew all the lines. Took 2 Xanax, 4 antibiotics and one other pain pill that dissolves in your mouth before going on the table. There's a mandatory pregnancy test too. Once on the table they give you a shot in your arm to help with the pain. After awhile they start the procedure with the initial numbing tool. Kind of felt like a little prick but the other pricks in the area you can't feel. Then they come in with the numbing tool which wasn't fun. Some of it wasn't bad at all, some was a lot of pressure, some just hurt but nothing you can't handle. The armpit area was the toughest because it's such a small area. Then the actual airsculpting wasn't bad just a massage. They did my right side and arm pit. The next side and arm pit. My abs then the transfer. The transfer was only annoying because apparently my fat cells are more fibrous so it wasn't as easy for the doctor to get through. Then they put you in your compression suit and help you up to the next room. I left right after they gave me the post op instructions. Had about a hour and a half drive home with my dad but I pretty much slept the whole way.
It pretty much felt like a tough chest and ab workout. I leaked through on one side so had to change the pads before I went to bed. The morning after the pain was tolerable. I took my pills, had breakfast and was able to drive an hour to my house. Potholes are not your friend during this time! Most of day 2 I just rested besides to pick up a salad for dinner. Day 3 I was able to take a shower which was amazing! All the blood on my pads were dry so I only think I leaked the first day. I looked amazing! The foam pad was positioned weird so I kind of had an outline on my lower abdomen so after my shower I moved it down. I was able to go to brunch and shopping. It's hard to reach for things so the grocery store was a bit tough at times. Day 4-6 are about the same, you just feel stuffed and annoyed with the suit and bra. On day 6 I woke up with a heat rash on my right side where the compression bra is so I put some hydrocortisone on it. I cannot wait to get through today because I can remove the foam board and have some more room! I've read that people have ordered other suits on Amazon so may have to do that soon. I do have some bruising that seems to be getting uglier so that means it's trying to heal lol. The incisions seem to be healing really well so far and so happy with my results so far. Boobs are still tender but I'm sure that will last awhile. I will post after my first follow up appointment!
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
490 Post St Penthouse Suite 1701, San Francisco, California