Liposuction to thighs

After receiving revision lipo two years later (scheduling surgery during school holidays is almost impossible as surgeon seems to take these holidays too), I was still left with fat in the saddlebag areas and lumps and bumps all over. I tried to get another review, however, I was advised the surgeon was on sick leave so I could not book in for an appointment. I since learned that the clinic had issues picked up in my Health Improvement Scotland which I think led to its temporary closure.

Having consulted with other surgeons, I am advised that the saddlebag areas can have further fat removal, however, one surgeon suggested I may need fat transfer for some of the deeper grooves I have been left with... if I want to even my legs out. So basically, I would not be recommending this clinic or the smart lipo procedure

I thought I would show the before and afters as best I could. The photo on the left is the night before surgery and the left photo is exactly 6 weeks post surgery. If I was judging the success of the lipo at this stage based on the side profile then I would be ecstatic as I can clearly see the reduction in fat. I am least happy with the image from behind as I seem to have extra fat rolls underneath the buttock and clear saddlebags especially on my left leg.

I had my 6 week check up today at the clinic. I was checked over. Thankfully, the lumps and bumps I have are standard healing so I am hopeful these will cease to exist later. I explained I was upset my the obvious saddlebag, but Nurse Lisa explained that I am still very early in the healing process and final results are still a way off. She did comment on the clear reduction on the size of my thighs. I cannot disagree with this, but to be honest, diet alone will reduce the size of my thighs, however, has no effect on my saddlebags and is the reason I opted to have a second round of lipo.

I am not happy with the shape at present as I feel the saddlebags are very obvious. It is very disheartening, especially when I am still in pain (with my right leg mostly), sitting on the toilet seat is still very uncomfortable, lying on my bed is still uncomfortable and I have had to cope in the awful humidity whilst wearing the garment and compression socks. I can live with the lumps and bumps as I don't wear skirts, but the saddlebags need to go. I cannot believe they are still there. How is this even possible? Fat was removed from that area!!

Anyway, I have two complimentary I-Lipo XCell treatments to receive as part of the aftercare. This cannot happen at the moment due to the pain I am experiencing in my right leg. Hopefully I can have these treatments within the next couple of weeks. Lisa did tell me to be patient, there is further swelling to reduce and the I-Lipo treatments will help. It is hard to feel positive though when I am now going to have to continue to wear shaper underwear...