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Belt Lipectomy, I Finally Did It - Wichita, KS

UPDATED FROM Katamac1
1 year post

1year post op

$13,900
My scars are barely noticeable! Love my stomach! I still struggle with the fat under my bra line but I am much happier! Dr. Poggi is the best!!

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Joseph Poggi, MD

Joseph Poggi, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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When I first met him, I hated him and said I would never to the belt lipectomy. It was too expensive and seemed really aggressive. I really liked his photo gallery though and could tell he does good work. Also had heard good things about him from others. Our second and third meeting were much better. I checked my ego at the door and learned to accept is brutal honesty. He is a very good surgeon. As for results... I am 2 days post op and still in a binder so don't really know. I saw a little yesterday when he came to check me. I get to shower tomorrow so I'll be eager to look it over. I was pretty uncomfortable yesterday after leaving the hospital. I stayed overnight and did well there with Iv pain meds but after they stopped those and had me up changing dressing before I left, I feel lightheaded and started swelling big time. That made the binder tighter and more uncomfortable. Then we had to go pick up my meds and that took forever. Once I was home and settled it was more manageable. I hear day three can be worse so crossing my fingers that it not! After pics to come!

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You look great!
UPDATED FROM Katamac1
4 days post

3.5

3.5 days post op. Getting around a little better. Still really swollen but here are a few pics. I have scoliosis and my pelvis is twisted slightly which makes my legs uneven. Therefore, my scar looks crooked but it's not.

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Thanks for the pictures,I love how your stomach looks
Hi,how are you doing,how is everything going? Are u able to stand straight yet? Can u post recent pictures? Thanks

Thanks for sharing your update. How are you doing now? 

Hi!! I hope you're feeling better:)
How are you feeling now? Do you have any updated progress pics?
Yes! It’s been a year! I’ll update my pics
UPDATED FROM Katamac1
4 days post

Beginning day 4

It hasn't been terrible, but I am hoping for continues improvement each day.

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I hope you heal soon