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Smart Lipo on Stomach and Flanks, Mom of 2

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Hello! I have been lurking around this site for a...

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darlin08
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Hello! I have been lurking around this site for a few months now. I had a smart lipo consultation yesterday. Although my Dr was very nice and informative, he made me feel like I need to go with a tummy tuck rather than lipo. I absolutely do not want a tummy tuck. The reason he said this was because of my lower stretched out belly. He said it will look worse than it does and just hang over my underwear! I expected some hanging but he is making it seem like it's going to be horrible. I have seen and read many of the ladies on here's stories and my stomach is close to the ones who had kids and they all look amazing! I don't get it. So my question is for moms out there who had smart lipo. Is the extra stomach skin worse?

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Maakan Taghizadeh, MD

Maakan Taghizadeh, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 28, 2017
Hey hun. Everyone is different. I just think it depends on surgeon and your body's healing. I had that hanging over issue but now I'm flat as flat. A lot of doctors try and push the tummy tuck issue but I say follow your first mind because some of these tummy tucks aren't the greatest and there is an increased risk of infection. I saw some nice ones but I decided that isn't for me. Go with your heart hun
January 28, 2017
Totally agree with her!! :)
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January 28, 2017
Thanks so much for your kind words! I'm going in! Lol.
January 28, 2017
By the way...my stomach was bigger than yours so hopefully you will have even better results than me. Compression is everything though so make sure you get your own garment. The garment that I was given by doc was not the best. I personally like myd faja brand & the ones with the zipper in groin are most convenient. Check ebay and Amazon for deals but make sure you ready size info.
February 9, 2017
Same here
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February 13, 2017
My stomach was worse than yours. My Dr. Advise d the same thing. I wanted the Lipo. I did it....my stomach isn't perfectly flat, but its ok for me.
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March 6, 2017
Mine does not look worse im having swelling still im like 1 week out my stomach has a very tight feeling and itchy.
March 26, 2017
The same happened to me. Went in for a consultation and he recommended a tummy tuck. No way to I want that. I have a little hang over when my c-section was but I have no stretch marks and believe it'll tighten up somewhat. So I made another consultation with a doctor who does smart lipo.
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December 5, 2018
Can I ask what doctor ? I’m jut Starting my search now
UPDATED FROM darlin08

Scheduled!

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darlin08
Despite what the surgeon says I am
Going to go ahead and have smartlipo! I go in for my procedure February 9th. I'm
Suppose to get more information about it sometime soon. Not sure if I have to buy my own compression garment or they will supply one. Any specific kind I should look at?

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January 28, 2017
At my pre op appointment the nurse measured me for the compression garment. I'm sure they'll provide it since you wear it right out of the procedure! I'd definitely ask though. I'll be sure to continue posting the changes I'm seeing in my results but I think you're totally right for following your gut feeling on smart lipo! I think doctors are just so worried that we're going to expect some impossible pancake tummy result but most of us mommies with mommy bellies have realistic expectations! I didn't want a tummy tuck either because I can't say whether I'm done having children yet. You know what's best for you!
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January 28, 2017
Oh sweet. Hopefully they will do the same for me. I'm suppose to be emailed more information about what to do. I agree about the surgeon trying to be realistic. I also feel like he went a little overboard in his explanation of my deflated saggy tummy which did freak me out but I see so many wonderful results on this site, like yours, and I just don't see it being that bad.
February 1, 2017
Usually the ones that doc gives you aren't the greatest or most convenient. I personally like myd faja brand. I suggest no matter what brand u get that u get one that zips at bottom. It makes bathroom use less of a hassle.
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February 1, 2017
Thanks so much for the advice!
February 3, 2017
I think it's awesome that you're getting your procedure done, I think it will turn out just fine. Did you have to pay a deposit to hold the date? How much is your procedure in all?
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February 3, 2017
Thank you so much. As I get closer to my date I'm getting really excited and nervous. I didn't have to pay a deposit and total it's $3500
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February 11, 2017
Who's ur doctor. That's so great price
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February 12, 2017
Doctor Tag in Baltimore
February 13, 2017
We have had great success with people like yourself with our Smartlipo procedure getting rid of excess fat as well as gaining smoother and tighter results. You can call our contact for post procedure garments. His name is Gus from Taylor and Taylor creations: 702-568-4037
February 13, 2017
We have had great success with people like yourself with our Smartlipo procedure getting rid of excess fat as well as gaining smoother and tighter results. You can call our contact for post procedure garments. His name is Gus from Taylor and Taylor creations: 702-568-4037
UPDATED FROM darlin08

Some before pics

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darlin08
I'm 5ft 7in and weigh about 175-178 depending how I eat. I don't have measurements though.

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