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34 Year Old Active Mother of 2 with Some Stubborn Fat That Would Not Go Away. - Foster City, CA

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From start to finish the process was over and...

princessln
WORTH IT$7,150
From start to finish the process was over and above what I had expected. Dr. Beck and his staff explained the procedure and side effects. I had the 1st procedure done a week ago on my abdomen and love handles. The 2nd, my flanks will be done on 5/8. The 1st day home I was able to move around, slowly! On the 2nd day I was the most uncomfortable, I was able to move around with some pain but the pain meds helped with that. Days 3, 4, 5 and 6 were fine. By day 3 I did not need any pain meds. Now I day 6 I still have some bruising but not much and still a little swollen in the abdomen area. My worst bruising was my lower abdomen area and pubic area. Love handles and upper abdominal area had very minimal bruising. As things progress I will continue to post updates.

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Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS

Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 9, 2014
Hello and welcome to the community!  And congratulations :).  I hope you'll post before/after pics so we can watch your progress unfurl.  SmartLipo is one of those procedures where there really is a transformation post-procedure that's not just stitches healing!

I live in Foster City, and looked up Dr. Beck when I was researching my procedures, but he wasn't located here back then.  I had no idea he'd opened a new office--or maybe my research was just shoddy! Do you happen to know if he's been in Foster City long?
May 9, 2014
I don't think he's been in Foster City that long. I will also post pictures soon!
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May 10, 2014
Always good to know one is not crazy ;).  I look forward to pictures!!!!  Dr. Beck has surprisingly few reviews on here!
UPDATED FROM princessln
14 days post

Week 2 for my abdomen & week 1 for my flanks

princessln
So this is week 2 for my abdominal area and some swelling still lingers around. I have some minor left over bruising but for the most part what is left is very faint. Pain is very minimal. My flanks are a little swollen and have some light bruising. Pain is very little! I continue to wear my compassion garment (even though I hate it). I have some hard bumps, mid-abdomen area, and massage them a few times a day.

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May 17, 2014
Are you massaging manually or using a massager?
May 17, 2014
I have been massaging manually multiple times a day.
July 18, 2014
Am looking to schedule with Dr. Beck next week to finalize my SL procedure. Am just curious about your pain during the actual procedure? Am wondering how uncomfortable it was? I know each person is different but really feel strongly that much of it comes from Dr.'s technique and gentleness.