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Lipo and Butt Aug Jan 6th 2011 - Boston, MA

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I'm three days into recovery from Lipo to my...

LYNN42396January 9, 2011
$7,900

I'm three days into recovery from Lipo to my stomach, back and waist. I also had fat transferred to my hips and buttocks.

I have not had any adverse reaction to the surgery and I'm feeling surprisingly well considering that I've heard some horror stories. Other than some soreness and itchy tinglingly, I havent felt much pain. I have been taking my medication religiously as indicated.

I recommend purchasing two garments. The 1st day I drained alot and it got all stained and nasty. You are able to chg quickly after 48 hours and believe me, you'll want to. I am looking forward to tomorrow since I'll finally be able to take a full shower instead of sponge baths..thanks to all the family and friends who offered to wash my behind, thankfully it wasnt necessary!!!

Tuesday is my 1st post-op visit, where I hope my stitces will be removed. I am looking forward to the seeing the final results although as of right now I'm happy with what I see. The doctor was fine although I only heard from his secretary and it was two days after the surgery.

I will say that St. Elizabeth's where the procedure was done called the very next day to see how I was doing and to make sure I was treatly nicely, which I was.

LYNN42396's provider

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sharon at RealSelf
January 11, 2011

Hi Lynn -- Thanks for sharing your lipo experience with us. How are you feeling today?

LYNN42396
January 11, 2011
I feel great. I'm a lil worn out today, but it was my first day actually getting dressed and going outside. It was my 1st post op visit and the doctor is as happy as I am with the progress. Ill keep you guys posted.
Yahaira
April 5, 2011
Hi Lynn Im having liposuction tommorrow of the butt, hips and back. I was just wondering after a month how satisfied are you with the results?
LYNN42396
April 5, 2011
I'm very happy with the results.
JustJen2012
January 25, 2012
Are you still happy with the results from the procedure? how much was the pain when you were done? I am thinking of getting this done with him next month
LYNN42396
January 25, 2012
What a coincidence I was just at his office yesterday! I am planning on having my upper back done next month because now my upper back looks big compared to the lower back. I am very satisfied with the results except for the fact that my waist is not as small as I had hoped, but of course not dieting or excersizing for the last couple of months hasnt helped (damn those holidays). I was never in much pain but I think that all depends on the person. I was up and about the next day, not doing much but definitely not laid up. I was at work 3days later.
Here's what else I can tell you: 1)if you're doing ur butt - MORE is better you will lose ALOT of volume, so better to overstuff than under. DO NOT sit for the 3 weeks as indicated so ur butt stays full. Bring pics of what u want to look like so he know exactly what u want ur end result to be.
2)purchase two garments if you can - trust me you'll be wearing it 24 hours a day for at least 2 weeks before you can use a regular garment and wear ur garments for at least 8 wks! Its hard but worth it.
3)Vedette.com offers incredible post-surgery garments that will give u great support (with or without surgery). Finally - I wish you all the best and hope ur as happy with ur results as I am. Dr. D is a great doc ur in good hands.
JustJen2012
January 30, 2012
do you have any before and after pictures you can post, or email me?
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