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33 Yr Old Smart Lipo Stomach, Flanks and Bra Roll - Atlanta, GA
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After months of research and multiple...
ChocolateblueskittlesSeptember 1, 2016
WORTH IT$3,750
After months of research and multiple consultations I decided to have Smart Lipo done at American Lipo Centers by Dr. Myla Bennett. I had my consultation with Dr. Lin who was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.
Within the past year I've gained weight around my stomach which I didn't have before so My goal is to get my stomach as flat as possible.
My procedure is tomorrow morning and I'm excited to see the results.
Within the past year I've gained weight around my stomach which I didn't have before so My goal is to get my stomach as flat as possible.
My procedure is tomorrow morning and I'm excited to see the results.
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Day of treatment
Surgery Day
ChocolateblueskittlesSeptember 3, 2016
Today was my surgery. I wasn't nervous more excited. Once I arrived I completed some paperwork and met with the nurse Monique. She took my vitals, explained the procedure and post care in great detail and took pictures. Then I met with Dr. Bennett who was very friendly. She examined me and asked more questions about my health history and gave me realistic expectations of my results. She made me feel very comfortable which kept me from getting nervous.
Next I took the medication and while we waited for it to kick in I ended up falling asleep. Then Dr. Bennett began numbing my stomach which was uncomfortable and caused sharp pain in certain spots. I did get a little nauseous because I hadn't ate much so they gave me some pretzels and I was fine.
Once she started the Lipo I didn't feel any pain at all, it kinda tickled. We talked throughout the whole procedure about where we were from and different things. Definitely was not what I expected.
Afterward Monique helped me in the compression garment and gave me a pain pill. It's now about 4 hours later and no pain and I'm still very numb. The drainage is a lot I've changed the pads twice mostly from the lower incisions.
I can't wait to see what I look like but for now I am happy I chose Dr. Bennett, she and her staff are amazing.
Next I took the medication and while we waited for it to kick in I ended up falling asleep. Then Dr. Bennett began numbing my stomach which was uncomfortable and caused sharp pain in certain spots. I did get a little nauseous because I hadn't ate much so they gave me some pretzels and I was fine.
Once she started the Lipo I didn't feel any pain at all, it kinda tickled. We talked throughout the whole procedure about where we were from and different things. Definitely was not what I expected.
Afterward Monique helped me in the compression garment and gave me a pain pill. It's now about 4 hours later and no pain and I'm still very numb. The drainage is a lot I've changed the pads twice mostly from the lower incisions.
I can't wait to see what I look like but for now I am happy I chose Dr. Bennett, she and her staff are amazing.
Replies (6)
September 3, 2016
Hey, chocolate, well the day you went in is the day I was doing my pre op. I'm so interested in your out come. I too am a brown girl. Your mid section resembles mine,but I think I have more flab. I pray you are doing well. Please post more pictures. ♡♡♡♡♡
September 5, 2016
Thank you ILondaS I'm feeling better, I'm really swill so I don't see much change so I'm hoping as the days go by. When is you surgery scheduled?
September 7, 2016
Thanks for your post. I'd seen some unhappy reviews about Bennett so that made me nervous, but your experience is much more recent and seems to be rather pleasant.
Any issue with getting the date/day you wanted?
September 17, 2016
No not at all. I went in for my consultation 8/24 and requested to have my surgery the following Friday which was over the holiday weekend. There was only one other person that day. I know they do a max of 4 per day.
UPDATED FROM Chocolateblueskittles
1 day post
Day 2
ChocolateblueskittlesSeptember 4, 2016
The drainage was a lot and it lasted about 12 hours. I used super overnight sanitary pads which worked better that the medical pads they give you and I used dog training pads to cover the bed. I had to changed them 3 times as everything was soaked. Outside of that the pain overnight wasn't too bad it felt like bad cramps but of course I was still numb and I took the pain medication as well.
I didn't sleep too well. Mostly uncomfortable from sleeping on my back, didn't sleep more than 3-4 hours at a time. I was able to walk around and go up and down the stairs in short spurts.
Didn't have much of an appetite but had to eat so I could take the medicine. As long also was laying down pain was minimal but moving around and sitting up brought it up to about a 5.
I did shower and wash my garment. I had another garment to wear while the one they gave me washed. And you can't dry them they must air dry.
The doctor said once the drainage stops I can lay on my side if it doesn't hurt so hopefully I'll sleep better tonight.
I didn't sleep too well. Mostly uncomfortable from sleeping on my back, didn't sleep more than 3-4 hours at a time. I was able to walk around and go up and down the stairs in short spurts.
Didn't have much of an appetite but had to eat so I could take the medicine. As long also was laying down pain was minimal but moving around and sitting up brought it up to about a 5.
I did shower and wash my garment. I had another garment to wear while the one they gave me washed. And you can't dry them they must air dry.
The doctor said once the drainage stops I can lay on my side if it doesn't hurt so hopefully I'll sleep better tonight.
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