Smart Lipo Triplex on Lower Abs and Flanks - Las Vegas, NV

I'm 33 years old and very athletic. I work out all the time and most people would describe me as very fit, but I have ALWAYS hated my stomach. No matter how much I worked out, there was this pooch that would never go away. It was like a thick piece of fat that has stayed the same my entire adult life. I don't eat the healthiest and I know if I maybe at only carrots and cottage cheese, it would eventually go away, but realistically, who can do that?? Certainly not me. Even with running 5 days a week and lifting weights 3 days a week, every part of me is toned except that one part. I decided finally to just take the easy route and get smart lipo. I had gotten breast implants 5 years ago and loved my doctor. After doing a lot of research, I saw that he was one of the only doctors in Las Vegas board certified to do the smart lipo triplex, so I decided to go with him since I trust him. He is an amazing doctor. I read a thousand reviews and watched hundreds of Youtube videos. My best friend and I discussed it at length and she actually decided to do it before I committed to it, which finalized my decision for me. Sh did hers one week before I did. She did upper, lower abs and flanks. Her experience was painless and recovery was nothing! So I wasn't too nervous when I went in to do mine this past Friday.

I went in, they took my vitals, then prepped me for the procedure. I tried listening to my ipod on my ear buds but it made me nervous not to be able to hear what was going on because they cover your eyes. The doctors and nurses were all really nice and caring.

To start, the administering of the anesthesia was the only painful part. It feels like severe stinging that lasts for a few seconds and its in several parts of your abdomen or wherever they are going to do the lipo. On a scale of 1-10, maybe a 6. It's definitely bearable, but you will cringe and grit your teeth. It lasts only a few seconds. Then the lipo starts and I couldn't feel anything except tugging here and there. There were a few times where I felt that same stinging and I would say "Ow ow ow" and he would stop and put more anesthesia in that part before finishing.

I only did lower abs and flanks, but he went a little into upper abs just to blend it in. The entire procedure took about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Then they cleaned me up and I got dressed and laid there until my ride picked me up. I was really loopy from the pain meds but didn't feel any pain as my stomach was still completely numb. I was starving so I ate right away when I got home and slept on and off. I probably didn't need to, but the next day I took a couple more pain meds. Honestly, recovery was SO EASY. I got it done Friday afternoon and by Saturday night I was off pain meds, and didn't even need tylenol. Sunday I went out to eat with friends, took a shower, and went about my normal business! The worst part of all of it is the stupid compression garment. It creases so your skin will crease along with it. I turned mine around and upside down every 6 hours or so to make sure my skin doesn't crease there permanently. I'd recommend getting a really good quality stiffer compression suit like a bathing suit so that it stays in place and doesn't crease. The doctor said they removed 1/2 liter of fat, which is less than I thought or wanted, but he knows best. I can tell the difference in my photos, which I will post for you to see!

So it is now day 6 post-op and I feel like the results are up and down. My best friend is in her 2nd week and she said the same thing. I'm still a bit swollen and tender but nothing major. I really think that the confusion in the results is that you swell on and off per day while you're healing. I bought a better compression suit that is like a bathing suit. It's SO tight but the creasing issue is gone and the more I wear it the less uncomfortable it is. Other than feeling SO impatient about 6 weeks being up, I feel great! I am freaking out about not being able to go to the gym, but this is wel worth it. All I ever wanted was that pooch to be gone, and once I can hit the gym again, I will be on my way to that 6-pack!!

I went in to see the Doc for my 1 week follow-up and to get my stiches out. The puncture wounds/slits are SO TINY! I am so relieved and really think they will heal and just disappear so no one will ever even ask questions. He told me I could start light exercise next week, which was a huge relief because I thought he had told my friend 4-6 weeks. He also said I was at my highest point of swelling which is why I felt the results were going up and down. He said the best indication of what I will look like is the very first day after the procedure before you start swelling, which I loved, so I am just excited to continue healing and get there.