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Liposuction: Abdomen & Flanks. Edmonton, AB
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Hi there! I haven't had my liposuction yet, so I'm...
naturenatureMay 16, 2016
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Hi there! I haven't had my liposuction yet, so I'm hoping for people to share their experiences of the procedure. I am having the abdomen and flanks done with Dr. Chong in Edmonton, Alberta.
Things I'm wondering about:
Is one week off of work enough?
How long did you need to take post-op pain meds for?
Were there any permanent dents/contours left after the lipo?
How bad was bruising and swelling? Is it painful to move? Was the bruising so dark it was black?
I'm also wondering if it could be possible to be given a medication to help calm be the night before and day of the procedure.
Sorry for all the questions. Any info would be appreciated, especially if someone has had Dr. Chong as their surgeon!
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Replies (15)
May 18, 2016
Dr Chong did my BA and flank lipo this past summer. The flank lipo hurt the most far worse than the BA and for far longer (worth it though!) Lipo is for the most part, pretty painful. I was surprised at how bruised I was but took arnica and bromelian before and after. The swelling was pretty intense even with the binder. I wouldn't say a week would be enough, you don't realize how much you use your flanks and abdomen during the average day. Just getting out of bed was challenging. 10 days might be manageable, 2 weeks would probably be better.
May 21, 2016
I am thinking of getting flank lipo by Dr Chong as well. I would love to see your before and after photos!
June 6, 2016
If you mean me, I never took any flank pics, I was too obsessed with my boobs! I will be seeing him in the fall for my "official" afters so I can post them then. I didn't have anything extreme done, just streamlining the muffin top region. I recommend him, no bumps or lumps or unevenness. I'm looking into him doing my thighs and arms when I go back.
June 6, 2016
Also, I asked him about doing my stomach and he was honest and said he couldn't guarantee a good outcome so I decided to pass on that. I trust his judgement.
June 6, 2016
Thanks so much for your reply, Gingerviking! So sorry for my late reply. Dr. Chong also told me that he couldn't guarantee satisfaction for my stomach area. He was direct and said that a tummy tuck would probably best for me, but at this point, a tt is too soon. I want to have kids first! I'm still not decided if I'll go ahead with the stomach lipo. I wish I could see what others' results on abdo lipo looked like for Dr. Chong.
Thanks again for your reply :)
Thanks again for your reply :)
June 6, 2016
Its great that he was direct with you. Do you happen to have any before and after photos of the flank liposuction that you might be open to sharing? Not a problem at all if this is something you want to pass on!
I haven't had luck seeing strictly lipo photos of Dr. Chong's procedures. Would really like to see the flank and abdo areas.
I haven't had luck seeing strictly lipo photos of Dr. Chong's procedures. Would really like to see the flank and abdo areas.
June 6, 2016
Hi Jasmine, have you been able to find any before and after lipo pictures of Dr. Chong's work? I'm having a hard time locating any!
June 7, 2016
When I get my official ones in the fall, I'll post them on my profile. Just follow me to see the updates
June 7, 2016
I haven't! We're in the same boat! I believe he has some in his office that will be worth checking out.
June 13, 2016
Can't wait to see your results! Can you post your before and after? My consult is on the 27th!
June 20, 2016
Hi Jasmine, I've actually decided to have one more consult with another surgeon in town before committing. This is such a huge deal, so I want to be sure. Let me know how your consult goes :)
Welcome, I'm so glad that you found us and decided to start a review -- I hope that you find lots of support here. Have you checked in here yet? It's a great place to connect with others preparing for their big day. Here's some information that I thought you may find helpful:
Liposuction Recovery
How Long After Liposuction is Pain and Swelling Normal?
Does Liposculpture Always Make You Lumpy or Does It Depend on the Doctor?
Good luck!