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Smart Lipo on Hip Rolls, Stomach, Buttocks, Circum Thighs and Knees - Charlotte, NC

UPDATED FROM michelle5324

7 months post surgery

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michelle5324
WORTH IT$15,540
So I am 7 months out and my opinion on my surgery has changed a bit. First of all, I was extremely disappointed when I went for my 3 month follow up and Dr. K was not there to meet with me. I had to some questions and concerns but I had to meet with another doctor who I had never met before. Dr. K was out at a dentist appt. I wish I would have gotten a call so I could have resceduled. Now, present time....I never lost my 15pds that was taken off of me, I actually weigh the same. When I first took my garment off I went from a size 14 to almost a 10. Now I am back at the 14. Size 12 will fit but a little tight. I have exercised and diet on and off but haven't seen any results. Did alot of jogging and walking for about 2 months and really no results. I know I look better than I did before but by no means do I think my results are worth 15k!!! I know I do not look as good as I did when I first came out of surgery. My stomach and legs are not as small and tight and I know that it's not because I am pigging out eating. I am eating better, not great, but better. I would say I am disappointed of my outcome for the money that I paid.

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Bill Kortesis, MD

Bill Kortesis, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 5, 2013
Look at your after pic and you before pics, there is an amazing difference! You never lose the weight that they took out, it weighs differently in the form it is removed than how you carry it on your body. With all my procedures (5) I have probably had around 40#s removed from fat and skin and it does not and will not show on the scale. It takes a year to know where you really are but it is so much easier to gain weight in the areas that were not treated, or at least that is my experience. I really have to watch my diet/exercise or I feel bloated. Did you take measurements? Because your before and after pictures are proof that you look amazing!!!
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September 5, 2013
I wish I had taken measurements!! My husband wasn't too happy I got the surgery so I didn't do much on pre opp. I just feel so bloated all the time and my clothes are starting to feel snugger:( How are things with you? You loving your latest look:)
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September 5, 2013
Yes! I do love me latest surgeries! Thanks for asking!
September 10, 2013
You look amazing! It's just simple psychology, now you are looking at tiny imperfections which you would not have noticed prior to the surgery. Trust me you look hot!
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September 10, 2013
thank you so much!!
June 22, 2022
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UPDATED FROM michelle5324

3 month update

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michelle5324
so May 15 was my 3 month anniversay since my lipo. I don't feel as excited as I did earlier. I feel that I was smaller the first several weeks out of my surgery than what I am now. My co worker even said something to me about looking different. Before surgery i was a size 14, after surgery I had almost dropped down to a size 10. Now my 14's are a little loose and I can wear SOME 12's. I know my doctor said that my fluid would change from time to time but.... I went from feeling WOW to Okay, I am a little smaller. They took 15 pds but I have only lost 2 pds. Maybe over the next 3 months will be a good change for me.

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May 18, 2013
The same has happened to me. I went from a 10 down to a 6 but when I finally was able to stop wearing the garment , I've jumped back to a 10. I never lost any weight I even gained a few lbs. I dont like my results at all.
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September 5, 2013
so how have things been going? I updated my 7 month post. Not too happy, back in a 14 now. They are loose but not what I expected!! Stomach and legs are starting to get bigger now:(
September 5, 2013
I have absolutely horrible results. I am wearing a size 12 which is bigger than what I was before liposuction. My body still hurts so bad from what I've done. They say that the fat doesn't come back, but that's not true. I look terrible. I would never ever recommend this to anyone. I flushed $7 K down the drain only to have looked slimmer for about 2 months.
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September 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear that happen to you. I do think that I look better than before most defintely. I need to post my doctor's pre and post opp pics. But I am still discourage:(
UPDATED FROM michelle5324

Its been 2 months today. My skin and soreness is...

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michelle5324
its been 2 months today. My skin and soreness is feeling a lot better. Not really sore anymore. If i go for long periods of time (3-4 hours) without my garment on, my back and stomach start to ache. I haven't seen any change since a couple weeks after my surgery. I have lost down one size. Although my doctor says that I will be loosing more inches and weight over the next few months, I feel that I have reached my plateau. Hopefully I will loose more:) Still very happy I did this, I just hope I do loose more.

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April 15, 2013
Love your new after pics! You look great girl! AWESOME! Just look at the difference in the stomach and the hips! You will continue to have a more contoured body for months on end.....
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April 16, 2013
thank you!!! I am very happy!