All Over Smart Lipo...Hoping for the Best - Coral Gables, FL

OOPS! Its been seven months not six. As for the rest of the surgery, I am satisfied with the results, especially my waist and arms. ;-}

On Nov 25, almost six months after having the initial procedure of smart lipo on my flanks, inner thighs, inner arms, and back, I had the touch up procedure performed on my back. Some of the fat I wanted removed is still present, which I hope will go down once the swelling subsides. Today is day eighth day since I had the touch up under local anesthesia...which I do NOT recommend. Despite the anesthesia, it is extremely uncomfortable and painful. An anti-anxiety medication would have worked wonders. The procedure was quick, but very unpleasant. The surgeon first injects a shot of local anesthetic, in this case on each shoulder blade. Then he opens an incision and inserts a pump which distributes an anesthetic. The doctor told me that I would feel a burning sensation. I felt something dripping towards my breast and around my back. It felt warm; however, I did not feel the burning sensation. Afterwards, he inserted an ultrasonic cannula which is what extracts the fat and "tightens the skin." The jury is still out on that one. Anyhow, even though a local anesthetic has been inserted under the skin, I could still feel the cannula moving under my skin and it was painful, especially when the doctor would reach areas that weren't numbed. Then I would feel a pricking sensation. OUCH!!!! Like I said, I wasn't given a valium or anything which would have helped exponentially; therefore, all I could do was tightly squeeze the edge of the operating bed. Once the procedure was over, the doctor stitched the incisions. The total amount of fat and blood removed was about a pint. It took approximately 30 minutes. Thus far, I have been wearing a compression garment which I only remove to shower. I experienced some bruising on the tissue surrounding my under arms, but not on my back. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any changes yet. There's a "little" less fat, but the bulges are still there and this is an area where I really wanted "a lot" of fat removed to create a smoother silhouette. I will post an update around the one month mark. By then all of the swelling will be gone. Hopefully, the results are better than what I am expecting.

My skin feels like it has been burning for over four weeks.. I just put Maximum Strength Preparation H on all the areas where I had Smart Lipo, and what a RELIEF!!!!! I feel a lot more comfortable. I am going to try it before the lymphatic drainage massage, which is torturous on my thighs. Thank, God and Preparation H.