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Vaser Lipo with Dr Mike Comins, Abs and Flanks - London, GB

UPDATED FROM Tarana25
1 year post

9 months since revision

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Tarana25
WORTH IT$6,973
I've been waiting to post as month on month the improvements are no longer easy to see month on month.
I'm now about 9 months since my revision and so far it's still looking good- bar the lump on the right above the belly button that just has never resolved since the first surgery. The doctor was looking at it and giving me some injections but it didn't do much and in the end I felt like I just didn't want to continue down that path. I stopped seeing the Dr by 6 months and went off to enjoy my new body :)
I've dropped down 2 sizes and I'm now a size 8 sometimes a 10 depending on the shop but I was a definate size 12 when I started this journey.
My shape has changed significantly! I'm very slim in the front but I do see that any weight I put on is being redistributed in the love handles and in the flanks... Something I hadn't seen before so feels weird to suddenly see a muffin top shape but all in all I am happy and absolutely loving the change in shape. I'm so confident and outgoing now and I'm making sure to enjoy it!
My only advice to those considering surgery is to really make sure you're committed to the long term upkeep. This isn't an easy fix at all and despite what the surgeons might tell you.. It most certainly does come back!! I can already see rolls when I neglect exercise and my diet hasn't been amazing in the last 3 months and it shows! I'm definitely "bigger" than months after the surgery. I have to really make the effort for the gym and particularly with my diet but that was a deal I made for spending the money and its a small price for how great I look now!
Now to continue the work! Hopefully the pics give you a good idea of the shape... Near in mind I have flexing somewhat.. My natural relaxed shape is a little more round. These were taken in Jan.

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E
September 10, 2020
Was the revision free or did you have to pay again?
UPDATED FROM Tarana25
9 months post

Week 3

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Tarana25
I've unfortunately been a little but lazy in documenting my progress this time around but I'm so happy to say that I'm absolutely thrilled with the results this time!
When I compare my pictures and feelings of this surgery to the previous, it's so hugely different!
My whole torso is flat! No belly rolls and actually when I bend I see no rolls then either. I actually can't stop looking in the mirror I can't believe its all disappeared!
I am still swollen but to look at it as it looks today is amazing. I've added some pics but I think they don't do justice to the result. It's better seen when I'm lying down I think so I've added that pic too!
So what's the not so good?
The incision marks... Now these haven't healed yet (its only week 3) but one on the back looks particularly large. I'm always conscious of the back ones because well... you can see them with most outfits and at the beach etc.
I brought some Obagi clear for the original marks from the first surgery and as soon as these recent ones are more healed I'll start using that on those too.
That lump that was there from the first time is still there... It's not hugely visible but I think because I know it's there it's glaringly obvious. I had some cortisone injections in there now so fingers crossed it all goes down!
Overall I am thrilled at the revision! I was not expecting it to be this great! I'm desperate for my skin to feel less tender and swelling subside a little so I can go compression garment free!
In other good news I can get back to the gym... I am starting to feel a bit lethargic as it's been weeks since I ran or worked out. Although low impact only... Cross trainer is the worst

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L
July 6, 2017
You look awesome. Well done you!
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July 6, 2017
Looks great, wish I had the courage to go again but it was too traumatic 1st time around, I only noticed the lumps and bumps about a month in the first time the Dr said I needed more massage, I dont think thats the reason as I was massaging 2 times daily, keep posting, it might change my mind about a second op :)
L
August 8, 2017
I second the traumatic experience. It was awful
F
July 23, 2017
The revision looks awesome. I also had Vaser done May '17 in Thailand with Dr Komwit @ Bumrungrad and was very pleased with the results. I also highly recommend him. I have 1 lump going sideways on my left side and then 1 more on each front side of the lower abs section. I did not have an ab board nor did I have access to one either. My location is rather remote...I am also contemplating a revision to get rid of the little fat pockets and get my belly button area tighten up. It seems a little loose and flabby around that section. How was your pain and healing the 2nd time around...more or less pain?
C
October 29, 2017
did you guys have to pay the same amount for a revision or is it on a discounted price? the results are amazing! x
S
March 12, 2018
did you have a mini tuck
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March 12, 2018
Nope just Vaser Liposuction on tummy and flanks... Although I think most of it was concentrated on tummy as flanks I feel are still wobbly.
S
March 12, 2018
your stomach is very flat , looks great! I literally have a pooch like yours in your before and was told a mini tummy tuck would be best.i def do not want to do that
T
March 12, 2018
The doctors know best but definitely shop around if you're not sure! You should feel confident and comfortable with your choice of Dr. Did you ask why or if you couldn't ld have vaser? I haven't had any pregnancies so maybe it was just fat and it was easier for vaser?
Good luck! :)
S
March 12, 2018
I’ve had two children and I’m 45 yo . yeah I have another appointment today wit WIFH let’s see.i was going to look into Sono Bello but the reviews are pretty bad.well thank again . I wil def post .
UPDATED FROM Tarana25
8 months post

So far it looks great!

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I'm done! .. And doing so much better than the first time around!
The Dr was very through in the pre prep, a lot more drawing on me than last time. I was concerned about additional incisions on my back which tend to leave a mark as they heal...I had two more in the bra line now which wasn't preferred but I wanted the best result this time around so I can deal with marks later!
The surgery went well, nothing to report...
I think less anesthetic was used so I was much less groggy afterwards. Compared to the first surgery where I slept 12 hours straight and felt just awful and foggy for days, I was quite awake, still very achey but managed a few vegetables for dinner and slept through the night relatively peacefully.
Today I had a shower and got to see the results and so far I am over the moon!!!
I have zero overhang... Nothing it's totally not there. The hubby is just astonished! The lump is also gone, the whole torso looks really smooth. I actually almost don't believe it, Just praying I bandaged it up again OK so that I don't create any bumps. Im quite paranoid now to keep it smooth!
I'm so relieved and happy and I'm pretty sure that's why I'm in good spirits and feeling better already! The day after the first surgery it was not pretty... I felt awful and it was terrible to look at and of course the end results were not as expected.
This time round I have the foam and I think that's helped a lot! I feel like it helped keep everything smooth and wrinkle free!
I also had drains left in... And boy did they drain... So much fluid but was really good that it did! The draining seems to have stopped now or at least it hasn't sunk through the new bandages.
MLD starts tomorrow and looking forward to getting another look!

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P
June 29, 2017
Good Luck with your healing. Looking forward to seeing the new revised you.
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April 8, 2019
Did you have to pay for your revision?
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October 14, 2022
No one seems to reply about paying for the revision. I’ve noticed this on 3 different people. Strange that people don’t like to answer that…