New Curves Ahead - Atlanta, GA

In one week 4/23/14 I will be under construction for 'New Curves". Smart Lipo of Upper and Lower Abdomen, Love handle, Bra Roll and Lower Back. Over the last 3 years I have lurked this website viewing others reviews and pictures. Finally Im going to go for it...! I'm a 40 years old African American Female, who have had fluctuated weight over the years but mostly of the time I was please with my body. Only recently have I notice more stubborn fat Its seems fat just "SNEAKS" up on you and attaches to you stomach,love handles and back. During 2013 For Sister Only I got a chance to met Dr. Boutte in person, along with her staff and she was patient in asking questions, so along with this brief meeting and her reviews, I decided to call for a consultation. My initial consultation with the office of Premiere Aesthetic Center was a pleasant but a long process. My pre-op appointment was just as pleasant, the staff was friendly and able to ask any question or concerns. I will add pictures and measurements before surgery next week. I'm opened to any suggestion or maybe its a item I need to purchase for post-op to ease the healing process and time....

Today 4/23/14 is my Procedure Day....Yeaaaaah.Im so excite.,. My weight 180lbs,(never weight this much in my life even with pregnancy)I gain 20 pounds in 6 months after I stop excersing and increase my unhealthy eating habits but im back on track so hopefully in another 6 months I will be 20 pounds lighter. My pre -procedure measurements are Upper Waist 35 1/2
Natural Waist 36
Lower Waist 38
My procedure consist of Smart Lipo of Upper&Lower Abdomen, Love Handles, Bra Roll, Lower Back.I understand this procedure isn't an answer weight loss but an enhancement of ones own beauty.So stay tune to my New Curves...

Once I was taking upstairs to the Procedure area I was given surgical feet and head cover. Carol checked to make sure I brought my medication along. One thing I didn't do because I'm so use to being told not to eat after 12midnight the night before. I didn't eat anything and I was suppose to eat a light snack before arriving. Carol save the day, she gave me a Granola bar and water. I had already taking my antibiotics before arriving. After that, my weight and vital signs were taking I was giving my cocktail of Valium ,clonidine, loratab. We then moved into the procedure area where pre-op photos and measurement were taking along with my body markings .After that I received a Hibiclens wash down. Due to reading another patient's of Dr. Boutte post I was prepared to get the catheter. Believe me the catheter is a great ideal because through out the procedure you are going to have the urge to urinate but the catheter eliminates that problem. Ok lets talk pain...First of all my procedure started about 40 minutes after I was giving my cocktail of valium and pain medicine which was right on time because I was feeling good. Dr. Boutte and Lee started on my abdomen first. Lee is in training and I was OK with her assisting Dr. Boutte. The injection of the numbing medication is pain like a hard pinch. Once the area was numb the probes were inserted into the areas and the fat removal process begin. I didn't feel any pain in area that was numb but every now and then an area that wasn't numb would be touch and I would let Dr. Boutte know and the area would be numb. Over all Its not pain I would feel its more of and pressure. I really appreciated that Dr.Boutte made sure I had minimal pain .My pain level through out the procedure was never over a 3, if you were doing a pain level chart of 1-10 then 3 would be my number...She was very aggressive on my upper and lower abdomen and I could see results still laying on the table. Dr. Boutte was very pleasant to talk to during the procedure. Her staff also was easy to communicate with during the procedure ,we had humorous moments through out the procedure which ease my anxiety. Dr. Boutte and Lee spent close to 3 hours on my abdomen alone and around 2 hours on flank, bra roll and lower back. I have very tough skin along with scar tissue in some of these area and they were patience in making sure I receive the maximum result. After the procedure was over my pain level was more of an ache feeling. My ride home was comfortable, by the time I got home I still wasn't experiencing any pain only a minimal ache. I took two pain pills before any pain could kick in. Around 11pm I noticed I had bleed through my bandages and clothing. My daughter assisted me in changing my bandages. I love my results already .Pictures coming soon. I slept all night with no pain but when I got up first time in the morning I could feel some soreness but not pain. Its the kind of soreness from excising the day before. I took one pain pill and my antibiotics and later on my Vitamins .Its later in evening and its been 8 hours since my last pain pill and I'm not in any pain just little soreness but I'm going to take one now so I can continue to be pain free days. I don't know if anyone has tried this but the gauze bandages are not holding up so I decided to use overnight maxi pads that are unscented super absorbent and they absorbent more and don't leak..(.LOL) I sound like a feminine hygiene commercial but it works. I don't like sleeping in the compression garment and abdominal binder but doctors orders. Everyone pain level is different and my pain level has been very low and tolerable during the procedure and post-procedure but who knows what tomorrow will bring. I hope I answered your questions if not I will reply to any question the community may have .First day post procedure pictures will be uploaded tonight. While writing this I received my call from Dr.Boutte's staff ,inquiring about my health status after the next day after my procedure. She was pleased to hear I'm having minimal pain and discomfort.
My Pre-measurement was
Upper Waist 35 1/2
Natural Waist 36
Lower Waist 38
1900 ml of fat was removed