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Not As Bad As I Expected - Atlanta, GA

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I am 39, 5'4" and weigh 135-140. I have 2...

LeighBApril 29, 2011
WORTH IT$5,000

I am 39, 5'4" and weigh 135-140. I have 2 children which I did loose the baby weight from both but never could get rid of the belly so that's why I had the smart lipo done on upper and lower abs and flanks.

I did not want to risk going under general for a tummy tuck, nor did I have time for the recovery. So I had the procedure done yesterday. Staff and doctor were very nice and helpful. Gave me quite a cocktail of meds about 20 minutes before the procedure and honestly I don't remember much of it! I remember slight pinches for the injections of lidocaine and I remember them telling me to turn on my sides during the procedure.

I don't recall pain during the procedure but I think it was a little uncomfortable near my ribs. The worst part was the nausea/hang over from the meds. The procedure was at 7am and by 7pm that wore off and I took regular Tylenol for some soreness.

Today I got up with the kids for school, made breakfast, picked up and washed sheets. It is sore but only took Advil for pain and am fine. The drainage was worse yesterday and only spotty so far today.

I have no idea what results I have because I have not taken off the compression garment and I don't remeber even putting it on after the procedure! I was a little bummed about not seeing the initial results but I was too drugged! Looking forward to taking this thing off for the first time today and shower! It is a bit uncomfortabe but only temporary. I slept fine last night, slept on my back with no problem. I am very happy at how well I feel today, hope it continues!

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Stanley Okoro, MD

Stanley Okoro, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 252 Reviews
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UPDATED FROM LeighB

Okay, took off the compression garment and loving...

LeighBApril 29, 2011
Okay, took off the compression garment and loving the results! I don't have any bruising so far and I can see a big difference in what used to be my belly! Can also see more of a waist too. Just putting on large bandaides over the incisions and Advil working well for the pain. Only pain I have is with bending over and if it's touched. Drinking lots of water and also did this starting a week before the procedure. Also taking arnica exactly as prescribed. I don't have any pics but will see if I can get them at my follow up next week.
Very glad I did it!

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Robinette
April 29, 2011
I am SO GLAD you wrote your review - I am scheduled to see Dr. Okoro two weeks from today for my Smartlipo! I am really excited but nervous about the procedure. Did you take the arnica before the procedure? How long before did you start? What else did you do to minimize pain/bruising?

Thanks!
LeighB
April 29, 2011
I started taking arnica 2 days before the procedure and will take it until I'm no longer sore. I still don't have any bruising and have only took Advil for pain. I ran errands and picked up kids from school and pain is only with bending or touching it. Pain is very similar to a bad sunburn. I am drinking A LOT of water and hoping that will help with any swelling. Also making sure I don't eat high sodium foods. I also started taking bromelain today, saw it posted in a few other comments, not sure if that's doing anything but thought it wouldn't hurt. I'm glad I posted my story, I was just like you and couldn't find many stories in the Atlanta area. Good Luck!
Robinette
May 2, 2011
Hi LeighB - I'm glad you are feeling much better today! It's great that your swelling and bruising is minimal! I'm crossing my fingers that mine will be the same....I'm counting down :) (12 days to go)...
LeighB
May 2, 2011
Remember to drink lots of water, eat low sodium foods, take the arnica! Hope it goes well!
UPDATED FROM LeighB

Day 3, I think I'm a little more sore today but...

LeighBApril 30, 2011
Day 3, I think I'm a little more sore today but still getting around, feels better to stand up and be walking than sitting. Compression garment starting to get a bit uncomfortable. I don't see any more swelling than yesterday but am still drinking a lot of water. Drainage has stopped. Still glad I did it, can't wait for the soreness to be over. Areas are still slightly numb but yet tender to touch, a weird feeling.

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