Decided to do it

Nine months later, I don’t see that much of a difference in the side view (profile) of my abdomen—especially the lower abdomen. If you look at my photos from shortly after the procedure, my lower abdomen was very flat so I am assuming it is an accumulation of dead fat cells and/or scar tissue that developed post procedure.I massage my lower abs daily in the shower. Really hoping these go away at some point. I loved my results, but my healing process has not been as smooth as I would like.

I have not gained or lost any weight so my photos are pretty good reflection of the effectiveness of this procedure and how important the healing process is and getting good results.

I will say that I feel that my flanks look really good. There is a visible difference from before and after. I fit better into my clothes now with less of a muffin top. Overall, I’m not sure that the procedure on my abdomen was worth it, because I am not feeling as predicted. The work done on my sides (flanks) was 100% effective and I’m happy with them.

I might do cool sculpting, or something else less invasive for the “bra fat” area and a small area below my flanks on my hips. I don’t know that I can tolerate the painful recovery again.

These photos were taken one month and two days post procedure.

I included some photos of me and my compression garment. I have been wearing one 24/seven since the procedure. The only time I take it off is to shower daily.

As part of aftercare I am giving myself a gentle massage on my upper and lower abdomen and flanks in the shower every day. My doctor recommended massaging in a circular motion. Sometimes I also do a massage with vitamin E oil, especially around my scars, after my shower. I still have some lumps, but they are quickly dissolving.

I went in for my one month follow up two days ago and was impressed at the comparison in my front photos. I am still pretty swollen in my abdomen especially the lower area, but I know that is part of the healing process. I will go back in two months for more photos and I will update again to show my progress.

I have been wearing my compression garment 24 seven and drinking at least 80 ounces of water every day. Much of my bruising is faded. All of the tiny scabs from the micro needling are gone. Every day I use a sugar scrub in the shower to gently massage and exfoliate my abdomen and flanks. When I remember to, I rub a vitamin E oil on my tiny incisions, which I can already tell will be invisible. Suture removal happened on day nine and it was painless. There is still a scab on one of my incisions, but the rest are on their way to healing completely. I am swollen, but I am very happy with my results.