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Lipo Calves and Ankles - Charlotte, NC
UPDATED FROM julzs33
1 year post
A year
julzs33December 10, 2015
WORTH IT$8,600
So things have still been going well.I'm still swelling some at the end of my day.I stand all day on the job.I am super happy with my results.I still have hemosiderin on one of my legs.It comes from your body overloading an area with iron after trama.I put a lil makeup on it.Other than that I've had no problems and the surgery is finally paid off too,yay!I hope this helps all of you who stop by my profile and read a page from my life :)
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Replies (5)
December 12, 2015
Thanks for the update. Your calves look amazing! Hopefully, my calves will look as good a year from now!
March 6, 2016
Thank you for all your posts!! Its almost impossible to find any information on this! Beautiful results :) I'm saving to get my own done!
March 10, 2016
Is it completely smooth? This is my biggest worry
March 10, 2016
I have a slight lump on the inside of one of my legs.I'm sure I'm the only one that notices.No one has ever said anything to me about it.It's very smooth other than that.
UPDATED FROM julzs33
8 months post
Pretty legs
julzs33May 13, 2015
I've had a life changing experience with this surgery.Most people get surgery to be noticed.I got this to be unnoticed.It's so nice to walk around in shorts and nobody points me out anymore.Oh my god look at that lady's legs,gross!I've heard this so many times and been so embarrassed over something I couldn't control.I've hidden my legs from the world.It's wonderful and freeing to be able to just average,now.
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May 14, 2015
I can so relate with you, I am scheduled at the end of May and can't wait!!
May 19, 2015
Thanks so much for the detailed review! I've been considering getting this for a while but you hear over and over how it won't make much difference. I think the key is that cankles/fat calves are the type of thing you get so hyper conscious about that it makes a huge difference even just to you. That said, I can totally see the difference in yours! They look amazing.
May 29, 2015
What didn't use for your compression garment? My doc has me using ace bandages and it just seems there is no conformity on the compression with me wrapping them
May 30, 2015
That's what I used too.I used those for about three weeks and then went to compression socks.I know when you wrap those bandages you see lines and swelling in the legs.This does go away,but I know its a little scary to look at..
May 30, 2015
Julz thank u so much for the reply! Yes the rolls they leave are scary but I can so see a difference already! I'm getting ready to write my review/story here, I'm just waiting to make sure all is well before I post, superstitious I guess! Thank u again for ur response! How long did it take u to not swell into hobbit feet after being on ur feet?
June 1, 2015
I still swell if I'm on them more than four hours.I notice it but I don't think anyone does.It was probably a good four months before the swelling was down most of the day.The hardness of my legs was about the same too.
May 30, 2015
Still wishing I could have this surgery. As summer is very hot and miserable time for me due to my embarrassment of my huge calves,cankles and flabby thighs. They just don't go with the rest of my body.:'(
June 12, 2015
Is it personal reasons you can not have the surgery or were told by a dr it won't work? I ask because I had read some people were told by dr's it won't work. Just wonder what the situation was to warrant it not working! I would be so upset if I hyped myself up to go and be told no!!
UPDATED FROM julzs33
7 months post
latest update
julzs33April 20, 2015
Still doing great.I am almost healed.I can stand for hours on my feet and legs don't feel sore or hard.I still have a little hardness on the inside of one ankle and calf.You can't tell by looking at it.I just wore my very first Capri workout pants to the gym.Yes in public finally!!!The only problem I had was major bruising that turned into hemosiderin. Its iron staining but takes awhile to go away.It is going away but I'm using some leg makeup in the meantime.I don't have to suffer in pants and jeans during the summers anymore,praise Jesus!
Replies (5)
April 24, 2015
What doctor did u go to for the surgery because I'm contemplating the same thing
April 24, 2015
How much in total did u pay for everything? And did u stay at a recovery house?
April 24, 2015
I payed about 9000 including meds,hotel.Did not stay in after recovery.I had a great helper at home.
May 1, 2015
You look amazing. Did you have this under general or local? I am having this done in June too for the exact same area. Hope my results are as good as yours!
June 26, 2016
How did you get rid of your scars from the incisions? I've tried merderma for 3 months, but it doesn't seem to help. I tried scar away but the little patches don't stay on. Looking for any suggestions that you or anyone has tried & had success with!!! Thanks!!
June 26, 2016
I bought that too.I just gave up with trying to make them go away.I use some Sally Hansen leg makeup and a coverup stick.You can still see there's a scar but the redness doesn't show as much.I'm just happy to be able to show some leg.I don't let it bother me considering how I use to feel.
June 27, 2016
I agree with being happy with the difference the surgery has made!!! I just have scars all the way up on both sides of my legs. I had my knees & inner/outer thighs done too. A lot more scars. LOL!! Mine are so dark. Very obvious. Thanks!!!
June 27, 2016
Oh I didn't realize.I have 2 small dots on each knee in the front.They cut 2 incisions on the back of each knee.It's in the crease of the knee but I notice it.Mine are red/pink.Try derma blend for scars.It's a waterproof makeup especially for scars.
August 3, 2016
You can try cutting the scar sheets and taping them on with medical paper tape - it sometimes gets sticky if under a compression garment tho
August 3, 2016
I once used them for a bad injury to my face and it worked. Using them now in lipo scars but only just started - will let you know!
August 8, 2016
I have been using Bio-life. It seems to working. Still have scars but they are getting better!
Thank you so much for always keeping us updated- it is so helpful to the community to hear the month by month progress. Â Congrats on getting it paid off- wohoo!Â