Just Turned 39....Time to Fix This Puffy Stomach!

I'm very close to finally taking the plunge! I'm 65 cm and approx. 69 kg. I've always had a flat stomach, smaller frame and shapely curves. However, over the past 3 years I have noticed the stomach fat accumulating and not going away! I think its here to stay...so time to finally do something about it.

I've done a ton of research on vaser lipo in Thailand, US and Australia and since I am currently living in Brisbane, decided to take the next step locally. I found Dr. Kim on realself and just went in for my consult last Wednesday.

In the consult he recommended lip for upper & lower abdomen as well as love handles. It's pricier in Aus than it would be in the US or (of course) Thailand, but one thing I love about Cosmos Clinic is that they include the post-surgery massages in the price. So its basically all-inclusive. I feel a lot better getting everything done in one place so they can keep track and ensure I am on track for the ideal results.

Dr. Kim answered my biggest question, which was around the liklihood of the fat returning in an abnormal area. I had read other reviewers state this happens, but Dr. Kim explained that fat won't come back in odd areas (such as armpits), people may just be more likely to notice the fat in other areas now that they are no longer concerned with their stomach (for example). I was happy with this response and it put my mind at ease.

The only thing I don't love is the $190 for each compression garment set- knowing I will need at least 2 sets! That almost $400 extra- I wish we could just borrow them for the 6 weeks. lol

Anyways, I have emailed the clinic back just to clarify what happens if I get abnormal results, such as lumpiness or a weird shape...hopefully a revision surgery wouldn't be full price again. Once I get that answer, I will decide for certain whether to proceed with the surgery next month or not.

Just wanted to share my experience with Dr. Kim & Cosmos Clinic Gold Coast to date. Will update with photos soon!

Wanted to update with my starting photos- hoping to see a big decrease in the roundness of my stomach- especially from the front view

Ok, so first I had a Bali vacation and then I came home and thought I should do my due diligence and go in for a consult with another local surgeon. I had my consult with Dr. Chen at Ashbury a little over a week ago. It was shocking how different his feedback was. He said vaser or laser was not required for me as I do not have loose skin and I could save some money by going the traditional route. He also said he would prescribe me an appetite suppressant so I could lose about 4 kg prior to the surgery.

I must admit it was tempting to save a few thousand dollars on the surgery, and I agonized over the decision for another week, but ultimately decided that I feel more comfortable with Dr. Kim and his clinic. They are always so responsive and the support staff are so genuinely helpful as well. They weren't overly friendly at Ashbury and I had trouble getting direct answers to any of my questions- so that just didn't sit well with me. Plus, cosmetic surgery isn't really something that you want to choose the cheapest surgeon for!

So, booked 30 April as the big day. So nervous & excited at the same time!