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Liposuction After 50 lb Weight Loss? - Bay Area, CA

Name: Liposuction After 50 lb Weight Loss? - Bay Area, CA
Item: George Commons, MD (retired)
Author: curvyandhealthy

ORIGINAL POST

I'm 5'-6" and about 153 lbs. I've lost about 50...

curvyandhealthySeptember 15, 2013

$15,000

I'm 5'-6" and about 153 lbs. I've lost about 50 lbs over 5 years through diet and exercise. I'm pretty happy with my overall hourglass shape, but, like most women, there are parts of my body that I'd like to smooth and tighten. Also, I'm excited about the potential metabolic boost that occurs after liposuction.

At this point, I'm researching my options and collecting pictures of healthy, curvy women to communicate my desired results with my surgeon.

Tomorrow I meet for a one hour consultation with Dr. Commons—I'm so excited!

curvyandhealthy's provider

George Commons, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (12)

MamaRomo

September 16, 2013

Tell me more about this metabolic boost from lipo.... have you had lipo before?

curvyandhealthy

September 16, 2013

I haven't had lipo before, but I read that on RealSelf in "20 Essential Questions About Liposuction Answered Here." Then I asked Dr. Commons about it in my consultation today and he says there's no real proof for that claim.

Sundogcoyote

September 29, 2013

True and in fact there is proof of the opposite.

Confused in California

September 29, 2013

Exactly. No one whose income in part depends on providing this procedure, will say it doesn't do whatever it is you want. Talk to the people who have had it done first; their testimony should be the gold standard. Not anecdotal stories from doctors. The weight distribution is so real and. so challenging. There is no way to compare it to anything but a physical deformity in the effects it leaves you with.

Marsupial Mom

September 17, 2013

Where are you planning to have lipo done on your body? I am also hoping to have it done so I appreciate you sharing your story and pictures! Good luck on your quest- that bikini will surely be rockin' for you!

curvyandhealthy

September 18, 2013

Hi! I'm pretty sure about a few places: upper and lower abdomen; waist; flanks; lateral, medial, and posterior thighs. Not decided yet: the tiniest bit under my chin and upper arms.

AnasScott

September 29, 2013

Hi Marsupial Mom, I've had lipo (water jet) an my abs, flanks, hips, thighs, and knees. Feel free to look at my reviews to see before and afters. I am only 2 days out from the thighs and knees so I don't have a lot there yet.

Eva J

September 17, 2013

Would love to see and hear more about your procedure

curvyandhealthy

September 18, 2013

That's the plan! I'll post more pictures and write as I get further along in the process. :-)

Confused in California

September 18, 2013

please read the thread about weight gain after lipo.

curvyandhealthy

September 18, 2013

Just read a bit of it. The doctors all agree that lipo is unrelated to weight gain. Any reason you wanted me to read it?

Sundogcoyote

September 21, 2013

Yes, that was/is an interesting thread.

UPDATED FROM curvyandhealthy

My First Surgical Consult

curvyandhealthySeptember 18, 2013

I met with Dr. Commons and he took the time to very thoroughly answer all my questions. I must've spoken with him for almost an hour and a half.

I'm very impressed with his bedside manner and the quality of his work. He sets realistic expectations and is very candid about what's possible and what's not.

I still need to do more research and get a second (and/or third opinion). I'll keep you posted!

Replies (2)

amined

September 19, 2013

You have a very womanly figure as it is and I definitely think lipo would be able to smooth out the stubborn areas. Don't even worry about weight gain after lipo, if you workout and eat right after your surgery I promsie you will continue to lose weight. I wish you the best! Keep us posted beautiful!

curvyandhealthy

September 19, 2013

Thanks, Amined!

UPDATED FROM curvyandhealthy

I've set a date: November 18.

curvyandhealthyNovember 11, 2013

I'll see you on the other side!

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amined

November 13, 2013

Hope you are doing well beautiful!

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