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Arobinson - Hampton, VA

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Like many of you on here I have been dealing with...

amrobinson02
WORTH IT$3,800

Like many of you on here I have been dealing with my cellulite for about 8 years. I am 35 years old and prior service and when I got out of the Army I stop working out as much because I had to do it while in the Army. Not such a good idea... gain lots of weight. After loosing the weight I noticed that I had the cellulite. I had no idea how to deal with it, I used everything creams, pills etc. i was so glad to find out that there was something out there that would get rid of my cellulite with only one treatment. I am schduled for the cellulaze procedure on Monday the 16th at 8am. I will be posting my before and after pictures and posting progress pictures.

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Mark J. Kanter, MD

Mark J. Kanter, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 16, 2012

So your procedure should be done by now. When you are feeling up to it, please let us know how it went and how you are doing.

July 18, 2012
Well I had my procedure on Monday the 16th. I went in at 7:30am and the proceedure started on time! Everything went well the nurse gave mess Valium and motrin and aspirin before the proceedure! The doctor made sure I was comfortable before starting! He let me know every step of the way what he was about to do and how it should feel! The only painful part was the numbing medication! After that no pain far the most part, I even fell asleep until he hit a spot that wasn't completely numb! Others then that the surgery took about four hours to complete!! They put my garment on me and put the padding on the incisions! And they gave me o whole box of padding for the leakage! Im in no pain just sore kind of like a good lower body workout! The draining is stopping and I went back to the doctor's office the next day post op! There is no infection and everything looks good! I have a lot of swelling and bruising which he said would happen!! I'm not taking any pain meds just Motrin for any inflammation! I'm trying to post my before pictures and will post the during pictures soon!
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August 6, 2012
Hi Amrobinson,

Thank you for sharing your Cellulaze experience. Your photos are already showing nice improvement, and I am sure that you will continue to improvement as you heal over the 6 months following your treatment. I agree that patients should be well educated about what to expect with Cellulaze. Enjoy wearing your shorts again! Good luck and be well.

Dr. Persky
August 7, 2012
Thanks for responding to my post!! It nice to know that there are actual doctors on this forum!!! I will be posting updated pictures in a few days!!
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August 8, 2012
Hi Am,
Thank you, we learn from our patient's experiences.
Best,
Dr. P
UPDATED FROM amrobinson02

Hello its day six and I go back to the doctors on...

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Hello its day six and I go back to the doctors on Tuesday July 24th to have the stitches taken out. I'm excited to have that done and continuing to heal. I looked at my legs the other day and the bruising is pretty bad but I knew what to expect with that. I have not experience any pain at all just soreness. But I am experiencing the pulling in the front of my thigs when I get up from a lying or sitting position and then as I walk it goes away. I'm looking forward to working out again and seeing results hopefully before my husband comes back home from Korea in December for Christmas.

Oh and there is no more draining ( thank God ).....

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UPDATED FROM amrobinson02

Day seven and everyday is better then the day...

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Day seven and everyday is better then the day before. The bruising is not as bad as I thought took a better look today and also applied lotion for the first time since before the procedure. I'm seeing a little change in the appearance of the cellulite and my skin is so much smoother. I go back to the doctors tomorrow for the removal of my stitches and to see what the doctor says about the improvement. I will continue to keep everyone posted.... I have posted more pictures that I just took today for everyone to see the progress and the healing of the bruising.

Please I encourage you to ask me as many questions about the procedure as possible before you get it done if you haven't had it already.

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July 23, 2012
can you add new photos.. thnks ..
July 23, 2012
@ antilop... I will upload more pics tonight! I think the bruising is going away quite nicely. Still sore though.
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July 23, 2012
Thanx for ur feedback.....I wish u a speedy healing process n hope u get maximum results.....please continue to update us.....I'm looking forward to getting the procedure...3 questions for u.... Did ur doctor do ur buttocks area.....???.. is that he correct price paid in all....???...Is that the corret city and state where u got it........????....any info u can continue to give us will be helpful.....thanx
July 23, 2012
@ Undecided28....Yes he did the lower half of my buttocks area, front and back and saddlebag of thighs, Yes $3800.00 is the correct price for everything, Yes Hampton Va is the correct city and state where I had my procedure. I think when having this procedure people need to be clear about what they are going to experience. I did not have the pain like most people on here, which was great, but I did have the swelling in my ankles and feet for a few days. That is something they don't tell you that may happen. The draining lasted longer then 24 hours more like four days :( and it will be helpful to go buy an extra compression garment I suggest spanx's (capri). I was my garment everyday and dry it on low, but I wish I had gotten the spanx's before the procedure. Also don't be worried about all the bruising its normal and the numbing and pain will subside eventually. Be practical about the results you are looking for and know it will take awhile to see maximum results. I will be posting more pictures tonight :)
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July 23, 2012
@amrobinson02.....Thanks a bunch for responding....I think $3,800 is a good price for the areas u had done....compared to what I been seeing people pay for it....I live in New Jersey I have no problem with driving to VA... I can spend that extra money and have a lil vacation out there....before the procedure.... This cellulite thing as bothered the crap out of me every since I was like 20 years old....yes....20.... I'm 28 now...and I can only imagine what it would look like at 38 if I don't treat it now.....I'm a good size....5'8 inches...190 pounds...... I have a nice shape....just this cellulite...it's pretty bad for my age... I will try to post pics by the end of the week....(gotta get someone to take them for me)..it's like a curse......a tried working out.....but I don't see a change....like everyone else I wanna se fast results... At least if I get cellulaze it would give me a boost n I'm gonna want to keep it away.....so I will maintain a healthy diet and exercise.....I just let the gym take money from my account....I haven't even been going....shame on me.....I even went as far as wanted to get a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).... I thought liposuction would take my cellulite problem away....n I figure since they sucking the fat out of various areas....I might as well have them put it to good use n put it in my butt.....I see woman on here get BBL....but they have a ton of cellulite..... DEFINITELY A CHANGE OF PLANS...imma get cellulaze....I have a nice size butt...im happy with it....after reading the reviews of some of the woman.... They go through to much.....n I can't be off my butt for that long....im a working single parent....n I have yet to see some one on real self tell me their experience or post pics one year post op.... I guess everyone just forget after a few months...n even after a few months their results are not permanent.....okay I won't go on....lol....oh wait just one more thing.....ur pics are great for showing off ur cellulite....I can see it....a lot of people take pics in poor lighting so u can't see the cellulite in detail....I just be like it don't look like they have cellulite....WITH CELLULITE TAKING PICS IN A WELL LIGHT AREA IS ESSENTIAL....thanks again....I look forward to ur updates
July 23, 2012
@ Undecided28.... I'm also from NJ (neptune) what part are you from? Yes it is worth the trip because some of the people on here have spent a lot of money on this procedure. I'm 35 with three children one of which is five months old. I use to model and stopped last summer when I was about three months pregnant. I did the Vela shape thing to maintain the smooth appearance for photo shoots and fashion shows, but it was temporary this is permanent. So I'm glad I was able to do this for myself...
July 24, 2012
Who was your doctor? I'm also in NJ. Southern part near cherry hill . Thanks
July 24, 2012
Dr. Kanter was my doctor, Hampton Va
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July 24, 2012
Im from Newark, NJ....I also was gonna try velashape.....they say u don't see results til after several treatments.....I dont have that kinda money....n its per area...one place quoted me $250 n said an area is a lil bigger than my hand....n not permanent...no way...I will continue to follow u...most likely I will go to see u
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July 24, 2012
most likely I will go there*
July 24, 2012
Okay...you are right I spent more on that then I did on the Cellulaze so not worth it, but at the time that is all I had to keep the cellulite at bay. You will have to let me know when you are doing the proceedure and if I'm not busy or my husband isn't back home from Korea I will meet up with you before you go.