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28yrs Old. 70kg, 178cm.. Lipo to Upper and Lower Abdomen and Flanks - Brisbane, AU

UPDATED FROM cherrypop86
3 months post

Funny tummy

WORTH IT$7,300
Anyone got any advice on the shape of my tummy? I'm not a fan of it. Is it there to stay? I don't seem to swell much any more

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Dr James Chen

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I find Dr Chen to be very nice. I chose him due to seeing good reviews on him other places. He made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Every time i seen him while I was getting massages he'd call me by my name and ask me how I was. He must see tens of people a day so its good to know he puts time into remembering us all. His staff at the Mt Gravatt office are just delicious. Fantastic ladies who I'd recommend getting your non invasive treatments from They also give you courtesy calls the day before appointments as a reminder. This was invaluable to a scatter brain like myself

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Hi dear! You and I are having similar experiences. I've been having flank itches too! And I still feel like I'm swelling end of day and get funny shape in middle. Hopefully this is just the healing process. I'm really hoping I still get smaller. Not as confident as I thought I'd be at this point. But I'm hopeful !
Get a tighter compression garment. Alao, swelling is in the area for up to 6-12 weeks, so give it time. You look so great though!!!!!!
I honestly feel like i do not need to update mine cause you are expressing what i am going through to a T! I feel as though i may have some more lumpiness and swelling than you though :)
nice bra bae! haha
hey babe. hows it looking? are you back working now?
UPDATED FROM cherrypop86
3 months post

Update

I'm a few months gone now. Stopped wearing garments ages ago. Pains in my sides sometimes and my flanks are really itchy half the time! It's annoying. This only started recently so I'm sure it'll pass. Think I'm lucky I haven't had it throughout.
I went to see the doc. I'm annoyed about the shape of my tummy. It looks weird. Chen advised I lose more weight to sort it out and I won't see real results for up to 8 months. I've controlled my eating a bit and have lost weight. I will go go back to him in a few months if my stomach doesn't even out
Overall I'm happy. My flanks are amazing. He's done a great job

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I think you look amazing!
I'm having a tummy tuck at the end of this month and have just decided to add lipo to my flanks and outer thighs. I'm not using Dr Chen but have heard wonderful things about him and you're a fantastic example of his talent!
Good luck with your tummy settling down to the way you want it. I think we get very scrutinising of our bodies after these procedures - even when you point out your tummy shape in the photo it's hard to see.
Don't get me wrong I'm extremely happy with most of my results. I'm just concerned at the shape of my tummy. It's so odd. Oh well. I'll live :)
Oooer you must be so excited! Are you doing a review? [RS bleep]
I've changed my surgeon, but it's here.
No doubt I'll be the same as you and have aspects of my results that aren't exactly right - remind me when it happens! :)
My point wasn't to question the validity of your feelings but just to say - you look fantastic!
https://www.realself.com/review/brisbane-au-tummy-tuck-slim-previously-fit-woman-big-babies-abdominal-separation
Hi hun!! I got a tighter comoression garment from below my boobs all the way down with a panty like thing, and its wonderful. Beware of using short waist cinchers or anything like that cause it will create a dent on the skin... And thats not good
UPDATED FROM cherrypop86
2 months post

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You look great!!! Are you overall happy you did it?
Absolutely. I really am x
Your waist is looking tiny ! Even with swelling it's a huge difference. Hope the comparison got you excited
I am tiny! I'm very happy indeed. I'm extremely top heavy now though. Big arms and top of back. But I'm. Happier. X
Looking good girl. The front on pic looks great. I've been considering this treatment for a while. Saving the $$$ for it.
Fantastic Results! You're only 2 months out so your scar tissue will soften for sure. Well worth the hard work you look stunning!
AMAZING results! You look fantastic and should be super happy! THanks for sharing your journey and please keep posting progression photos!
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