Smart Lipo - Arms and Upper Back

Change - I was really nervous beforehand also, but it's really not that bad. I'll be honest, the first week was a bit of a pain, but it was more from the swelling discomfort and the compression garment than anything. Overall, I didn't have much pain at all (only took 2 of the prescribed codine pain meds and tylenol every once in a while). After the first week, the compression garment wasn't as bad since the swelling had subsided some. I did find that icing the areas 2-3 times per day in the first week really helped as did drinking lots of water. I'm just over two weeks out now and as of Tuesday went back to all of my regular routines - work, exercise (running and lifting weights), etc, and I feel really good. The areas are still numb, there is a bit of the "tearing" feeling every once in a while, and the lumps and bumps, but all of that is normal and is just going to take some time to heal completely - it really isn't too bothersome. I was really concerned about the loose skin as well (which the concern even continued through the first week because I was seeing all of the swelling). I am now starting to see the tightening begin (there is still some swelling also), and I'm feeling much more confident that my arms are going to look great and tighten up well. You can see in my pictures that there is also swelling in my back too, but even with the swelling it looks SOOO much better than it did post-op. I was assured that once the swelling goes away that it will look much more like the day after procedure picture (nice and smooth) where there wasn't much swelling yet. I'm more than happy to answer any other questions you may have, and I wish you the best of luck with your procedure - I'm sure you'll be very pleased with your results too!

Thank you! I had the procedure on Thursday so I am two days post op. I feel so much better today than I did the last 48 hours. I am very swollen and see loose skin right now but I am hopeful the heeling process will take care of most of that! Thanks again.

I'll keep you posted, kathi! Let me know if you have any questions.

Hmmm...good questions! I honestly don't know on either. I didn't ask how much was removed from each, and not positive on whether it included the solution or not, but I am assuming that it did since I saw the canisters and the 1900ccs is what was in them.

I got released from wearing my cg today as well as return to my regular activity. I'm pretty excited! Looking forward to getting back into my routine!