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Can I Really Wear Shorts Again? - Irving, TX
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I have been plagued with cellulite for the past 5...
ShortspleaseMay 8, 2012
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I have been plagued with cellulite for the past 5 years, and I haven't worn shorts since. I'm already pretty curvy, but after my baby came more dimples and stretch marks. Although my cellulite is not horrible, it has been a source of embarrassment for me. I even try to hide it from my husband. I will be having my procedure this weekend!|
I met with Dr. Powell and was instantly excited about the potential of having smooth thighs. After my one consultation with him, I really didn't want to go anywhere else. He seemed just as excited as I did. I love Dr. Powell and his staff. Courtney is such a doll! Dr. Powell explained everything to me very carefully and answered all my questions. I hope this works. I posted a few before pics.
Will post more after the procedure. And yes, the bum is kinda large...can't do much about that. LOL!
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Replies (3)
May 10, 2012
Can't wait to read about your procedure! I think you look great in the pics you posted, but I know we are our own worst enemy! I hope you get the results you're looking for!
May 10, 2012
I have to agree with juswannawearshorts, I don't see hardly any cellulite in your pictures, but I know how amazingly picky I am about my own stuff, so totally understand if it bothers you.
Are you going to be just treating the upper front legs, or are you having the backsides done as well?
Either way wishing you the absolute best results!!!
UPDATED FROM Shortsplease
Just had my procedure. I feel absolutely fine....
ShortspleaseMay 11, 2012
Just had my procedure. I feel absolutely fine. Still pretty numb, so I'm not feeling much at all. Dr. Powell was great. I can't say enough about him and his wonderful staff. The numbing process was a bit painful, but it was over before you know it. Now, I'm off to eat dinner with my hubby before the numbing meds wear off. Praying that the results go a smoothly as the procedure did!
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May 12, 2012
I know my problem is minimal, but trust me its there. Its harder to capture in a picture, but in a natural light, its definitely there. I treated the lower front of my legs, and a few dimples on my bum. You have to understand, I used to be a professional dancer. I was totally fine with the weight gain, but the cellulite was really hard for me. I'm sure there are plenty girls out there in my similar situation.
May 12, 2012
Yeah, I totally understand. I was never a professional dancer, but I did dance a little so I have a tiny taste for what that world is like. If nothing else I certainly understand how unsettling it can be when you have always kept yourself in shape... then, despite your best effort this stuff starts creeping up on you. Mine isn't severe either but I would still looove to have it gone! Keep us posted on how you are doing!
May 13, 2012
Hey Shortsplease I am dealing with a similar situation. My cellulite does not even show up in pictures at all..but in person and in the sunlight, the back of my leg looks like an 80 year old's leg or worse :(. It's embarrasing because my upper body is extremely toned from the weight training I do and generally speaking my body is in excellent shape...but I could never do anything about the cellulite on the back of my legs, from my knees all the way up to below my butt. I'm 5'4, 105 lbs as well :(
Thank you for posting about your experience..I go in Wed. to get mine done. We'll see how it goes :)
Thank you for posting about your experience..I go in Wed. to get mine done. We'll see how it goes :)
May 13, 2012
Dear shortsplease: congrats on it going smoothly! I am jealous haha. Keep us posted on how you're doing!!!
May 13, 2012
I'm doing really well. I got to take off the compression garment today when I showered. I don't have a lot a bruising at all. I feel like I see a bit of a difference in a couple of the dimples I had under my bum, but it's really hard to tell with all the markings, swelling and indentions from the bandages and garment. I promised myself not to really look until my post-op. I haven't had to take anything for pain. But this compression garment SUCKS! I have a post-op on Monday! I hope I see a difference then!
May 13, 2012
ihatecellulite, I'm so happy you are having your procedure. How nice will it be to be able to be fit and finally not have to hide your body under long skirts and jeans.
May 14, 2012
Shortsplease: just saw your update lol@ "get cellulaze friends!" you sound like a cellulaze infomercial haha. I'm so excited to see the positive news 2 days post procedure (how the heck do you have no bruising?!? do you eat anything special/take any supplements?). Can't wait for more of your updates..talk to you soon!
May 15, 2012
LOL!! I do sound like an infomercial, huh? What I should have said is, I have very minor bruising, but honestly I think its just that my darker skin helps to camouflage it a little better. I took Vitamin K and Arnica Montana as suggested by my doc.
UPDATED FROM Shortsplease
Woke up this morning to some pretty smooth legs. I...
ShortspleaseMay 13, 2012
Woke up this morning to some pretty smooth legs. I have no bruising, which is weird, but hey I'm ok with that. If my legs look this god already, I can imagine what they Will look like in a few weeks. I can't wait to work out. GET CELLULAZE FRIENDS!!!!
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May 13, 2012
Shortplease, great to hear that you are seeing results! How achy have you been this week? How long did the procedure take?
May 15, 2012
I've been most achy on the backs of my legs. But nothing too serious. My procedure was only about an 1 1/2 hours. It seem to go by really quickly.
May 14, 2012
Oh my gosh, your legs are already smooth?!!? It's only been about a week, right?!! Sooo happy for you! That is awesome you didn't bruise. Maybe because yours wasn't to severe so they didn't have to go as deep or something?? Doesn'matter I'm thrilled you are seeing results already!! :D
May 15, 2012
Not completely smooth and honestly it's quite the opposite of what I expected. The area that had the deeper dimples is where I see the results. My dimple is a lot more flush with my skin. But, I'm praying and patiently waiting :)
May 15, 2012
Hi Shorts,
I went for my pre-op consult today and I'm going Thursday,
I wanted to ask about the compresson garment because I do have a summer house so I am a bit concerned about the beach and clothes I need to wear. I can surely wear it 24/7 the first week but on Mememorial Day weekend (it will be my second week) I want to switch to Spanx just for a few hours on the weekend maybe?
Please let me know your experinece. The rude girl freaked me out about the swelling saying it might not ever go away if I don't wear it 24/7 for 4 weeks. I think she started to see me getting upset then changed her tone.
I'm just scared what kind of clothes I can wear, etc. I really like to go out on the weekends and I feel like they just treated me badly and made me feel scared about doing it.
Regardless I was SO upset.
How have you been showering? Was there any wound to keep clean? I'm just a little scared about infection but I know they haven't seen any in trials.
They told me I can't shower for 3 days after, I'm just confused. I just want to make sure everything is kept clean.
Every answer I got from the office was so vague.
Any help would be great, thank you much :)
I went for my pre-op consult today and I'm going Thursday,
I wanted to ask about the compresson garment because I do have a summer house so I am a bit concerned about the beach and clothes I need to wear. I can surely wear it 24/7 the first week but on Mememorial Day weekend (it will be my second week) I want to switch to Spanx just for a few hours on the weekend maybe?
Please let me know your experinece. The rude girl freaked me out about the swelling saying it might not ever go away if I don't wear it 24/7 for 4 weeks. I think she started to see me getting upset then changed her tone.
I'm just scared what kind of clothes I can wear, etc. I really like to go out on the weekends and I feel like they just treated me badly and made me feel scared about doing it.
Regardless I was SO upset.
How have you been showering? Was there any wound to keep clean? I'm just a little scared about infection but I know they haven't seen any in trials.
They told me I can't shower for 3 days after, I'm just confused. I just want to make sure everything is kept clean.
Every answer I got from the office was so vague.
Any help would be great, thank you much :)
May 15, 2012
AlmostFamous,
This is day three for me, and I have been wearing the garment 24-7. It has zippers on the side so it doesn't really look good in anything too fitted. My doctor said I should wear it for three weeks and then switch to the spanx. I actually bought a pair of spanx today and I do plan on switching to them for a few hours next week. I definitely think that it is important to be compliant, however I think I need a little break. I only plan on switching out for a couple hours a day and then back to the garment.
As far as what I'm wearing. I stick to sundresses. The garment comes below the knee so most of my dress are long or Tea length.
I showered 24 hours after my procedure. When it's time to shower, I take the garment off and shower as normal. There is no wound to really keep clean. I have a tiny tiny little incision in which I apply a little neosporin.
I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you need anything else.
This is day three for me, and I have been wearing the garment 24-7. It has zippers on the side so it doesn't really look good in anything too fitted. My doctor said I should wear it for three weeks and then switch to the spanx. I actually bought a pair of spanx today and I do plan on switching to them for a few hours next week. I definitely think that it is important to be compliant, however I think I need a little break. I only plan on switching out for a couple hours a day and then back to the garment.
As far as what I'm wearing. I stick to sundresses. The garment comes below the knee so most of my dress are long or Tea length.
I showered 24 hours after my procedure. When it's time to shower, I take the garment off and shower as normal. There is no wound to really keep clean. I have a tiny tiny little incision in which I apply a little neosporin.
I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you need anything else.
May 15, 2012
AlmostFamous,
This is day three for me, and I have been wearing the garment 24-7. It has zippers on the side so it doesn't really look good in anything too fitted. My doctor said I should wear it for three weeks and then switch to the spanx. I actually bought a pair of spanx today and I do plan on switching to them for a few hours next week. I definitely think that it is important to be compliant, however I think I need a little break. I only plan on switching out for a couple hours a day and then back to the garment.
As far as what I'm wearing. I stick to sundresses. The garment comes below the knee so most of my dress are long or Tea length.
I showered 24 hours after my procedure. When it's time to shower, I take the garment off and shower as normal. There is no wound to really keep clean. I have a tiny tiny little incision in which I apply a little neosporin.
I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you need anything else.
This is day three for me, and I have been wearing the garment 24-7. It has zippers on the side so it doesn't really look good in anything too fitted. My doctor said I should wear it for three weeks and then switch to the spanx. I actually bought a pair of spanx today and I do plan on switching to them for a few hours next week. I definitely think that it is important to be compliant, however I think I need a little break. I only plan on switching out for a couple hours a day and then back to the garment.
As far as what I'm wearing. I stick to sundresses. The garment comes below the knee so most of my dress are long or Tea length.
I showered 24 hours after my procedure. When it's time to shower, I take the garment off and shower as normal. There is no wound to really keep clean. I have a tiny tiny little incision in which I apply a little neosporin.
I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you need anything else.
May 15, 2012
Thank you so much Shorts,
It's so nice to hear everyone's difference opinions. I'm in sales so I need to dress up during the day but I can stick to black dress pants or loose dresses for the 3 weeks.
I totally can wear the compression garment 24/7 Monday- Friday but switch to Spanx Friday night and Saturday night and put it back on Sunday.
My main concerns are of course Friday nights if I wear shorts, but mostly Saturday during the day I'd like to catch a couple rays with my friends on the beach ... do you think that would be so bad just during the day? I can try to get some sheer beach pants. I'll do the best I can but like I said it's mainly this one day of the week.
I started taking the bromelin and arnica so I hope that helps the bruising as well and swelling.
Glad to here there are no large incisions either, I honestly didn't know what to expect
It's so nice to hear everyone's difference opinions. I'm in sales so I need to dress up during the day but I can stick to black dress pants or loose dresses for the 3 weeks.
I totally can wear the compression garment 24/7 Monday- Friday but switch to Spanx Friday night and Saturday night and put it back on Sunday.
My main concerns are of course Friday nights if I wear shorts, but mostly Saturday during the day I'd like to catch a couple rays with my friends on the beach ... do you think that would be so bad just during the day? I can try to get some sheer beach pants. I'll do the best I can but like I said it's mainly this one day of the week.
I started taking the bromelin and arnica so I hope that helps the bruising as well and swelling.
Glad to here there are no large incisions either, I honestly didn't know what to expect
I think you look great in your "before" shots.