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SmartLipo Upper and Lower Abdominals - Chevy Chase, MD
UPDATED FROM Mdmom07
1 year post
Revision Today
WORTH IT$3,500
After a year, I went in for a touch up today. I needed to because the lump on my upper left hand side and it was quite visible. Trust me, this time I didn't want to have surgery again, but it was necessary to be symmetrical.
Dr. k was kind and professional as ever. He always makes me feel very comfortable. I was extremely nervous because I know what to expect and I felt lots of pain last time.
The worse part was the numbing. I cried like a baby but once that was done, the procedure was quick, maybe 20 minutes.
I am in a pain, but nothing like my first surgery. I was able to make dinner for my family. Let's see how the next few days go.
Dr. k was kind and professional as ever. He always makes me feel very comfortable. I was extremely nervous because I know what to expect and I felt lots of pain last time.
The worse part was the numbing. I cried like a baby but once that was done, the procedure was quick, maybe 20 minutes.
I am in a pain, but nothing like my first surgery. I was able to make dinner for my family. Let's see how the next few days go.
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UPDATED FROM Mdmom07
10 months post
Revision Needed
I haven't updated because I was hoping not to. The lump that I had under my left rib was fat that wasn't taken out. Although I feel a lot more confident, I still have a lump that's visible and noticeable. I wear a light compression garment or tank because you can see the lump if I wear a tight shirt. I went to visit the doc for a 9month follow up and he recommended that I get a revision. I will be back in September to get it done.
I've been working out a lot and see great results but I also notice that I have a front muffin top that I never had before. When I wear pants my waist has more fat than the rest of my tummy. Maybe getting some extra fat removed from there will make me look more even. I'm not a perfectionist but I just want even results. I want to be able to wear a form fitting tshirt without extra lumps and bumps. Hopefully, the revision will get me there.
I've been working out a lot and see great results but I also notice that I have a front muffin top that I never had before. When I wear pants my waist has more fat than the rest of my tummy. Maybe getting some extra fat removed from there will make me look more even. I'm not a perfectionist but I just want even results. I want to be able to wear a form fitting tshirt without extra lumps and bumps. Hopefully, the revision will get me there.
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July 4, 2014
Hi Mdmom07
I hope you get the results you expect when he does the revision?
Is your doctor charging you for the touch-up? I have read a lot of reviews and most say that hey gain weight right away even during the healing period. To me this seems rare and extremely fast,that the fat would goes elsewhere immediately. I had traditional lipo 18 years ago and it came back somewhat on legs but it took years. i have worked out my whole life until last 14 mos due to a car accident,i was rear ended. I pray after doing my arm lipo i don't get fat elsewhere in 2 weeks
or 1 month. This is discouraging because i am getting abs done in October.
Keep me posted.
Thanks
Happy 4th of July
Bella
UPDATED FROM Mdmom07
4 months post
Almost 4 months
This has been an crazy journey. I think that about 80-85 percent of my swelling and discomfort are gone, but I still have a few lumps and my lower abs are swollen and hard. I still have a hard time wearing pants with buttons or anything too tight around my abdominal area. I can wear my skinny jeans for a half hour before I have to unbutton them because it is too much pressure on my lower abs. I am able to work out hard like I used to an can finally do some ab exercises with modifications.
I am happy with my shape and can wear form fitting clothes again without being so self conscious. I am still waiting for the final results and didn't think that it would take so long. Like I mentioned, my lower abs still stick out and without a light compression garment, I wouldn't look right.
I have a follow-up appointment soon and will post once I get some more answers. It seems that many people stop posting once they are a few months post op.
I am happy with my shape and can wear form fitting clothes again without being so self conscious. I am still waiting for the final results and didn't think that it would take so long. Like I mentioned, my lower abs still stick out and without a light compression garment, I wouldn't look right.
I have a follow-up appointment soon and will post once I get some more answers. It seems that many people stop posting once they are a few months post op.
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