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1st Ever Plastic Surgery (Outer Thigh Lipo) - Baltimore, MD
UPDATED FROM bbethh
13 days post
i think i forgot to upload the 4th picture
bbethhFebruary 16, 2014
WORTH IT$4,000
4. This is what the doc showed me was 800 cc's
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UPDATED FROM bbethh
13 days post
1 more before pic, and pics from 3 days post-op
bbethhFebruary 16, 2014
1. Here's a more accurate before pic with jeans on.
2. 3 days after. It is swollen of course but I can already see a difference!
3. 3 days after side view (hard to take a good pic of myself from the side). You cant really see a difference from the side but I wanted to show the damage. This was the worst of the bruising. Only got better from then on. Almost gone now (13 days post). I'm still wearing that tape (annoying) supposed to for 2 weeks. It holds your skin in place so it doesn't sag.
4. This is what the doc showed me was 800 cc's
I weighed myself yesterday (2 weeks post) and I am 3.5 lbs lighter.
(for reference, I am 5'6" heavy-ish build 155 lbs. My ideal weight is 150, and I'm 34 yrs old)
2. 3 days after. It is swollen of course but I can already see a difference!
3. 3 days after side view (hard to take a good pic of myself from the side). You cant really see a difference from the side but I wanted to show the damage. This was the worst of the bruising. Only got better from then on. Almost gone now (13 days post). I'm still wearing that tape (annoying) supposed to for 2 weeks. It holds your skin in place so it doesn't sag.
4. This is what the doc showed me was 800 cc's
I weighed myself yesterday (2 weeks post) and I am 3.5 lbs lighter.
(for reference, I am 5'6" heavy-ish build 155 lbs. My ideal weight is 150, and I'm 34 yrs old)
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UPDATED FROM bbethh
9 days post
ahem
bbethhFebruary 12, 2014
(i mean, its not a lot for liposuction in general, but it is a lot for 1 area.)
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February 13, 2014
Reading your update reminds me of my first surgery (medically necessary) and it's all very strange the first time around. They usually ask you a lot of redundant questions to make sure the medical documentation is sound and that they got all the details right. They verify your name/birthday as a part of standardized safe OR practice (right patient, right operative site, etc). The people in the room aside from the surgeon are his surgical assistant, a scrub nurse, the anesthesiologist or CRNA, and your recovery room nurse might have been there as well.
My back hurt too and it's because they have you lay on a very FIRM table for a couple of hours in a position you would not naturally assume for that long. Don't get bummed about the swelling! It's going to go on for a couple of months and it's totally normal. I have good days and bad days (5lbs worth of swelling in just one day -- that's about 2.3 liters!). Lipo is a test of pain tolerance and patience. I have a feeling you will do really well :)
February 14, 2014
This may sound weird.. But I kinda like your thighs! it gives that hourglass shape. :)
February 16, 2014
Thanks for saying that! Honestly that pic is a more flattering one since it's facing down. Haha
February 16, 2014
Thank you sooo much for your post. I'm having almost the same Feb21. I took in every word you wrote. I can't tell you how much you helped me... Even though I've had many surgeries, (mostly hernia), I'm still very nervous.
February 16, 2014
I was nervous too, but you'll forget all about that after a week! And the first week will fly by! Make sure you are able to get a lot of rest and relax. Its has been 2 weeks I'm feeling almost back to normal! I am sooo happy I did it, even though it's still swollen, I can see a huge difference. I'm actually excited for summer/shorts for the first time ever. Good luck, you will be fine!
February 16, 2014
Btw- I've heard many claims that ppl can go back to work after a few days. Don't do that. Yes everyone is different. But I think one week minimum to lounge around and take care of yourself. The more stuff you try to do, the more swollen you will be the next day. Also google anti-inflammatory foods and go buy them! I swear it has helped! Lots of berries and greens and I've been chugging decaf green tea. Hope this helps :)
February 16, 2014
Thanks for the advice! My surgery I'd on Fri and I'm taking the whole next week off. I'm telling them I hurt my back falling down stairs. I hate lying. You made me feel so much better. I'm having my bra roll done too. He said that will hurt more than my legs( burn). I will look up anti inflammatory foods. I've been making fruit protein shakes for a month so ill be in the habit. I had a panni muscle tighten and hernia repair in nov and u love my stomach. I am doing this in addition to flank scar repair , one side is noticeably bigger than the other. Do I figured while I'm under"""". I'm glad you're doing well. Thanks for the positive words. A lot of posts aren't.
February 16, 2014
Awesome that's exciting! Oh by the way if your dr hasn't already told you, get arnica supplements and gel! It made the bruises way way less. The vitamins I got was called "arnica forte" it has bromelaine in it too. He also gave me a list of other vitamins and such as B100 complex, Beta carotene, C with bioflavenoids (got that at whole foods), selenium, and zinc. Avoid E apparently. I started taking them 2 weeks prior. You prob already know this stuff ;). Also PROTEIN helps healing!! I dont eat much meat so I got soy protein powder for smoothies (I think whey protein powder makes you bloated)
ps I am going to post more pics soon
-Beth
February 17, 2014
Thanks! Ill get those items. Sounds like you have a good dr. How long do you take arnica pills for ?
February 16, 2014
bbethh, I believe you will be very, very happy with your results from Dr. Markmann. He is superb - skilled not only as a surgeon, but also warm, personable, honest & he really takes the time to listen. I went to him for a lipo revision almost a year ago, and during the consult he told me that post op I would feel like I had been hit by a truck. I totally dismissed this, as I had already had the experience with another PS - but boy, was he right ... as you now know! As much as I hated being in such pain, my respect for him grew because he had been truthful. As for my initial botched lipo, Dr. Markmann was also honest & straightforward about what he could & could not achieve - and he exceeded my expectations! Dr. Markmann's work speaks for itself, so I'm thrilled you've "joined the club"! Be well & enjoy the new you!
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