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I recently had SmartLipo done about three weeks...

TapdnsOctober 9, 2007
WORTH IT$5,500

I recently had SmartLipo done about three weeks ago. And I have to admit that my first laser hair removal treatment hurt more. I had a painfree SmartLipo procedure. I immediately saw results b/c the physician performing my procedure also used suction. Initially he used the laser on my lower stomach and hips. Then he suctioned and after that he lasered again to help tighten the skin. I am VERY happy with my results. I was a bit tender the first day... but it wasn't awful. The worst part of the procedure is wearing the garment.

Replies (59)

(unregistered guest)
December 11, 2007
Question had smartlipo 12 day ago still very swollen and numb is this normal?
(unregistered guest)
December 17, 2007
Liposuction may be a temporary fix to weight loss but the most effective way to lose weight is to eat a healthy diet rich in complex carbohydrates, healthy protein, and healthy fats. Also, exercise is important in weight loss as well but not as important as a healthy diet. So instead of spending thousands of dollars to get the fat out of your body temporarily you should ask yourself the question "how did I become obese in the first place?" and make dietary changes in order to maintain your lean figure. If you do not learn from your dietary mistakes then it is just a matter of time before all the fat you spent thousands of dollars to be removed to return.
(unregistered guest)
December 30, 2007
Hmm of course a MAN would say that- it's much easier for men to lose weight than women, biologically speaking. Women are predispositioned to carrying excess weight in hips/thighs/abs area and no amount of diet/exercise can get rid of it for most women completely. I have exercised (pilates, cardio, abs classes and weight training) about 5x a week for almost 2 years in addition to changing my eating habits drastically as prescribed, thank you very much. I have lost close to 50 lbs, and am at a very healthy weight, but no surprise, my stubborn belly is still (altho much smaller than it was) disproportionate to the rest of my body. It's a little something I have noticed among my fellow weight loss compatriates called "post weight loss body." Sometimes dramatic procedures are all that's left. I would NEVER recommend someone obese getting liposuction, and any doctor worth seeing would not perform this procedure on someone obese. It is specifically for people who are moderately overweight or with stubborn fat deposits. You can't exercise away genetics/biology and years of stretched skin- thanks to all the LADIES who posted their experiences.
(unregistered guest)
February 23, 2008
I have not had lipo, but I am looking into it. I work out 4 times a week for at least an hour at a time. I have a personal trainer for one session per week, and I maintain a strict healthy diet... not a trendy fad, but healthy foods rich in lean meat and good protiens and veggies. I still have problem areas. It's impossible to target areas to lose weight. I have larger upper arms, and no amount of tricep excersise will make them go completely down. THey get smaller and more toned, but I still have a bunch of extra fat covering the very tone muscle. People have predispositions for where they carry weight. I think that if someone wants to get a little sculpting done it's a great idea. I certainly don't think it's your job to belittle them or to assume they are obese.
(unregistered guest)
March 12, 2008
Mr. Steve, I believe if someone were to make such an adamant comment such as yours they would educate themselves before they speak. The procedure of the topic is called SmartLipo. This produce is done with a laser that actually removes all the fat cells in the location being treated. Adults are unable to recreate fat cells so the patent will not regenerate fat in this area. Smart Lipo is not a weight loss procedure it is a body sculpting procedure. This procedure is only good for people of good health, low weight and has minor fat deposits that they would like to get rid of. I am in great shape and eat very well. I have lost 60 pound through diet and exercise and wanted a flat stomach to go along with my toned arms and legs. So I paid to make myself “perfect.” If you are someone that works out, you know that a person can not spot train so if I want a flat stomach I have to lose fat evenly (or where my body chooses) before I could rid the belly fat, which in most cases is not going to happen if you have been over weight. I don’t see why you would make such a smug comment without having any information to back it up. In my opinion, your comments are not welcome in the blog due to the fact that they are neither informative nor helpful. If someone decides to do one on the safest procedures out there to spoil themselves than who are you to tell them that it is not right. You do not pay any of our bills so the cost should not be a concern to you either.
(unregistered guest)
April 24, 2008
Ok, let me start by saying some fat can NOT be removed through diet and excersize!!! I am a vegetarian (bordering vegan), I eat very healthy and in small portions, I workout and have for years, but I have children and have stubborn fat that will NOT dissapear with my strict health routine. Now I am hardly obese or even overweight, I weigh 125 but I have fat pockets around my thighs, butt and belley, all the excersize, target training, and healthy diet choices in the world will NOT reduce it! So stop assuming that people are considering or having this procedure done because they are unhealthy or overweight.
happychik
April 26, 2008
let me guess, you never pay attention to those victoria secret ads either. well when you men stop thinking that skinny is beautiful and gawking over every little perfect model then you can have a say to those of us who want to look and feel better about ourselves
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Tamela
May 22, 2008
I agree 100% with your statement to Mr. Steve. I have a personal trainer that works with me sometimes twice aday 5 days a week. Most of body is toned and very musculer, even my stomach, but still have fat deposits on the sides of my waist. I write down everything I eat and she tracks. Lots of protein and water all day. I've made my appointment today to have the perfect body also Melic. No matter male or female weight training, dieting, gym nut or other it is very rare for someone not to have some fat somewhere they perfer it not to be. I can't wait for the outcome. As I see it 95% of the candidates that had this performed wished that it was available before now.
kristi Paras
May 25, 2008
Steve, if you are not already suffering from male pattern baldness, may you. .... couldn't resist!
Tracyk9935
June 3, 2008
LOL Kristi
(unregistered guest)
January 10, 2008
stevi, stevi, stevi...are you quoting from a nutritionist's book? Ofcourse you are a man so you could never understand a woman's body, the way i don't understand how men lose their fat from the areas that need losing??? After having my 2 children and losing my baby weight and going back to my original 56kg - like i was in highschool, i had pockets of fat that could not budge from exercise as i do that and eat healthy (complex carbs, protein). I had liposculpture on my hips, love handles, inner and outer thighs and butt - 2.5 years ago. I didn't touch my stomach as it is very flat considering i have had two children but my weight goes in my butt etc. The only bit that hurt was the initial needle to sedate me. I was fully awake throughout the procedure and even stood up because i requested my thighs not to join together. After the procedure i was uncomfortable from all the padding and only took some mild painkillers, not because it hurt me but i was afraid that i would be in pain. I was not. The following morning i got up and took the padding off, had a shower and i could smell the antiseptic oozing out of me (LOL) and then went for a brisk walk for 45mins up hills!!!! It only hurt a bit when i sat on the toilet because of the bruising. I have to say I have a better figure now than before I had my children. I am down to 52kg and a size 8 (4 in the US i think??)all over!!! So Steve, no amount of diet and exercise would have gotten rid of my thunder thighs!!! So watch out smartlipo for maintenance when i'm nearing 40!!! (ofcourse i will exercise)
(unregistered guest)
February 7, 2008
I am scheduled to have Smart Lipo in a couple of weeks and an really nervous. I am paying alot of money and am concerned that I am not going to see that big of a difference and be out alot of money. Could you tell me how many sizes you went down? The doctor told me that you do not lose the weight but you do notice a size difference. He did not inform me of any pre-injection shots. Are they painful?? Thanks in advance, Linda
(unregistered guest)
February 15, 2008
Linda, It has been exactly 2 weeks since I had SmartLipo on my belly. I am very active and slim, but my belly was full of fat that would not go away. The doc told me he removed about 2 pounds of fat and when I weighed this morning I am two pounds lighter, but I mostly see it in inches. I am still swollen, but even with the swelling, my tummy is much flatter than it was before the surgery. My belly finally matches the rest of my body! It took about a week and a half before bending over was comfortable and they say I will be swollen for another couple of weeks. The anxiety before the surgery is definitely the worst part of the whole experience. I was so nervous before that I was queasy. I barely felt the shot to numb me (it wasn't even as bad as a shot at the dentist). I quit taking the pain meds about 12 hours after the surgery because they made me feel sick. The pain I felt in my belly was just like the time I did way too many sit-ups in college. I had it done on a Friday and was back to work on Monday. I do recommend elastic waist pants and skirts because your skin will be tender. I am so happy with the results and I am sure that you will be too. I know it is hard not to be anxious before the surgery, but that anxiety really is the worst part.
(unregistered guest)
February 21, 2008
Linda- First off - GOOD LUCK (Unless you already had the procedure). You will see an immediate difference as long as the MD uses suction along with the laser. I had my lower abdomen and love handles done. I am an avid runner and tap dancer and could just not get rid of those areas. The laser procedure helped to sculpt those areas and give me more of a shape. Personally I am the same weight as when I had hte procedure (he only took about about 3/4 of a pound), but I went from a size 7/8 to a size 4 within a few weeks. I didn't have any issues with the shots that are used to numb the area. I just tried to ignore it. I was talking and joking around during the entire procedure. The worst part was wearing the garment for 2 weeks and no exercise. I was sore (but it was bearable) for another couple of weeks but it was well worth it.
dmn7656
March 5, 2008
HI there, I just had my upper and lower abs and flanks done yesterday. There are two shots that you get that are sedatives and anti nausea. I must admit both shots hurt. However, once that sedative kicked in..............I was floating on cloud 9! I removed my compression garments today to wash them because I drained alot over night, and Im feeling very good. Not much pain at all. If the result are anything like the recovery, I think I will be very pleased.
(unregistered guest)
March 6, 2008
i was wondering how much the cost is for your procedure and where are you from or where is your doctor located? thank you
Tapdns
March 20, 2008
The cost for my procedure was $5500 - I had my lower abs and love handles done. The procedure was done in Glastonbury,CT.
(unregistered guest)
April 21, 2008
Could you please let me know the name of your doctor? Mine is much more expensive. Thanks
(unregistered guest)
February 11, 2008
just about every physician I know who has invested the vast sums of money into the purchase/lease of the machine has taken the time to get themselves appropriately trained. There is a learning curve. Some will be better than others but expect to see a distinctly noticeable change in your body shape and size after the treatment. How many sizes one goes down depends on one's starting point. Remember some people are doing this just as a sculpting procedure to refine their shape. They are already in shape and at or near their ideal body weight. Not much change in size there. Those that start with more do lose several sizes. I know someone who's down 5 inches in the waist at 4 weeks. The shots you get before they infuse the large volume anesthesia are to anesthetize the insertion sites for the needle. Those shots will feel like a bee sting. rather like the shots at the dentist's.
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