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Smart Lipo on Abdominal, Flanks, Bra Roll, Arms, and Chin!

UPDATED FROM trudypam
1 month post

1 month post

trudypam
WORTH IT$7,000
Still looking and feeling better as the weeks go by. I wore my compression garments for two weeks religiously, but have take 3-4 days off since the 2week mark. I feel better with it on and I know wearing it will give me better results and help skin shrink. I'm going to try to do better and wear it as much as possible. I ordered a new garment one size smaller and in black. Feels good to be in the CG, just a pain getting in and out of it, using the bathroom, hot at night, etc. the black should be more versatile for day time wearing.

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David Dellinger, DO, FACOS

David Dellinger, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 24, 2015
You are looking great!! Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see your result in six months. Good for you.
October 24, 2015
Thank you!!
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October 24, 2015
You look great!
October 25, 2015
Thank you so much!
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October 25, 2015
everything is looking good but your back looKS really good
October 25, 2015
Thank you! I was thinking the same thing. results on my back are surprisingly good.
October 27, 2015
I ha e the same type of belly and they swear flabby skin is not good for lipo I wonder if can do it now that I see u
October 27, 2015
All I can say is the shape and silhouette of my body has changed and I feel better in clothing after smart lipo. I still have a (smaller) belly bump and I might have some loose skin when the swelling goes down. Your decision all depends on your expectations. If you expect to have a perfect, flat tummy and you have flabby skin then liop is not going to meet your expectations.

I am thrilled with the results so far because I knew it wasn't going to be perfect. Though, I feel like it would have taken me years and years maybe never being able to get rid of that back fat though haha! I eat right and work out 3x a week. I was not making progress on some of these areas with diet and exercise.
October 28, 2015
Did you go on any special diet or increase your exercise activity? Have you lost any lbs? You look amazing!
October 28, 2015
Before the smart lipo procedure, I was working out 3x a week HIIT and eating a super low carb "Paleo" diet. To be honest, I ditched my diet because I was nervous and ate poorly a few days before the procedure. However, after the procedure I went back on the "Paleo" diet. I really haven't returned to my 3x a week work outs yet (it's been a month). I'm only now getting back into working out. So, to answer your question, I really haven't seen much change on the scale - maybe I'm still swollen and retaining fluid? I know I look smaller and I know the doc took out 2700 CCs - 2200 of that was pure fat. So it seems I should have lost a few lbs , but the scale just doesn't show it (yet?).
October 28, 2015
Thanks for the comment and encouragement by the way :)
October 28, 2015
I'm currently 20 days post op! I had smart lipo on my upper lower and flanks....my results aren't nearly as good as yours. I've not been very active and my diet sucks. Day 1 is when I saw the most drastic change. I think I'm still swollen but your photos gAve me hope!
October 28, 2015
Oh good! You may still be swollen. Regardless, I cannot tell you how the paleo diet has helped me. I lost 50+ lbs easily AND helped me feel good- mentally, energy, everything. It's a great way to eat. Google "whole30" or "balancedbites.com" and try it for two weeks. Your body will work like it's supposed to. As for optimizing results, I think you should keep wearing your garment, chug chug chug water, and try paleo :) keep me posted on your results.
UPDATED FROM trudypam
24 days post

3 weeks post smart lipo.

trudypam
Feeling good! Made it through the annoying 2 weeks. Heeling well. Doc is pleased. Keeping up massages, clean eating and Epsom salt baths. Holding most of my swelling in my flanks. My arms are still a tiny but hard and lumpy but that gets better so I'm just going to keep going and be patient. Really happy with my back and abdominal fat reduction wow! I forgot to say that the doc got 2200 cc fat. That's like a 2 liter Coke bottle.

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October 20, 2015
Wow, looks great. I am considering this as well and would love to talk with you. Any chance you would be interested in speaking with me. I live in Elgin, near Austin and have had one consult so far, same thing recommended TT, but I just can't to that either right now. I will post my email if you are will to talk??
October 20, 2015
Just private message me or ask your questions right here in comments. They might help others.
October 20, 2015
I just replied to your private message. I will say that if you have received one TT recommendation, a second opinion would be worth your time. Dr. Dillenger is so experienced. If you're in Austin, you should make a consultation appointment with him -it's free. I will also say that he may also give you a TT recommendation. He will need to make the assessment. You'll just have to have realistic expectations if you choose smart lipo.
UPDATED FROM trudypam
8 days post

1 week post op

trudypam
Feeling good today. This week has been slow going. Recovery is annoying and a little painful, but not too bad and totally worth it. Scabs healing, flanks hard and sore, arms are sore and swollen, belly doing good, light bruising going away. Neck swollen and tender- but still not that bad.

Chugging water, eating super clean paleo, taking supplements including magnesium, getting good sleep and rest. Moving around keeps the dull pain away. Once a week lymphatic massage.

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October 1, 2015
I changed my review from "not sure" to totally "worth it!"
I'm currently happy and I'm staying positive I'll continue to see improvement.
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October 15, 2015
Wow! Your Doctor did a great job!! You look really good can't wait to see when you're all healed up!
October 15, 2015
Thank you. I need to take new pics. I'll post an update soon. Thanks again!
October 16, 2015
Wow! You look amazing! Great to hear that you had such great care. Makes me really want to get my procedures done asap!