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Let the Countdown to Smartlipo Begin! 11/13/2015 - Lilburn, GA
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I'm very petite (119 lbs), workout 3 to 4 days a...
littlewaist2October 11, 2015
WORTH IT$3,944
I'm very petite (119 lbs), workout 3 to 4 days a week and in good shape; however, I cannot get rid of my tummy fat. I guess I could, but I would have to lose like 20 pounds and I dont want that because I love my size/weight. So I did some research and decided to go to Dr. Boutte's office; had my consultation on Nov 7th with Crystal. After she looked at my abdomen, she wanted to make sure I didn't have a condition called Diastasis which is when the abdomen muscles separate. She went to get a nurse, but guess who decided to see me instead? Yes, Dr. Boutte herself. She came in smiling and looking super fabulous (lol). She examined me and said I do not have Diastasis. She explained the Smartlipo procedure to me in detail and asked if I had any questions. She was so nice and friendly, so was Crystal. I felt like I was sitting there talking to family members, that's just how comfortable they made me feel. I knew right then and there this was the place for me. I had my blood work drawn. Wait a minute... Let me tell you I am TERRIFIED of needles, always have been!! HOWEVER, the young lady who drew my blood (forgot her name) WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! I DID NOT FEEL THE NEEDLE GO IN, GOD IS MY WITNESS! I asked her if she was going to be there the day of my surgery and she said she was. I was so happy to hear that because I now know the insertion of the IV should not be bad at all.
I forgot to mention the staff. Everyone I saw that day was very nice and professional. I got such a great vibe from everybody! There were no attitudes, no rudeness, nothing. Even though there were several people in the waiting area, I did not have a long wait time at all. The office was very neat and clean.
Looking forward to Nov 13th. :-)
I forgot to mention the staff. Everyone I saw that day was very nice and professional. I got such a great vibe from everybody! There were no attitudes, no rudeness, nothing. Even though there were several people in the waiting area, I did not have a long wait time at all. The office was very neat and clean.
Looking forward to Nov 13th. :-)
Replies (14)
November 3, 2015
How much will it cost for you.
November 3, 2015
$3977, I believe. I'll have to double check when I get home from work. :-)
November 27, 2015
Correction to a typo I made on my very first (Oct 11) post: My consultation was on Oct 7th not Nov 7th.
January 9, 2016
I've read so many horrible reviews on her. Good to finally get a good one!
January 9, 2016
Hello there. Total opposite for me. I've seen more good reviews than bad with pictures to substantiate the reviews on Dr. Boutte. She has more good reviews than any doctor in GA who performs Smartlipo.
I believe after doctors perform the surgery, it's up to the patient if he/she wants optimal results. Some don't follow the doctors' orders and then get mad because they end up looking bad. I'm not saying most patients don't follow instructions but some just simply do not. Dr. Boutte or any other doctor for that matter are not miracle worker. If they say you need a tummy tuck but you insists on lipo then one can't get mad if he/she don't get the results they were looking for. Also, half the time most people are told theyre not good candidates for whatever surgery but they want it anyway. Again, I do not think it's entirely a doctor's fault if things don't turn out right.
I believe after doctors perform the surgery, it's up to the patient if he/she wants optimal results. Some don't follow the doctors' orders and then get mad because they end up looking bad. I'm not saying most patients don't follow instructions but some just simply do not. Dr. Boutte or any other doctor for that matter are not miracle worker. If they say you need a tummy tuck but you insists on lipo then one can't get mad if he/she don't get the results they were looking for. Also, half the time most people are told theyre not good candidates for whatever surgery but they want it anyway. Again, I do not think it's entirely a doctor's fault if things don't turn out right.
January 9, 2016
Please excuse typos, grammatical errors... I'm using cell and i never spellcheck. :-)
January 9, 2016
Oh, I forgot to add. It only took me reading 3 reviews with pictures to make me want to go in for a consultation. And after meeting with doctor and her staff that very same day, I was sold; paid for surgery in full, scheduled date, the rest is history. :-)
UPDATED FROM littlewaist2
1 month pre
LOOKS LIKE IT'S A NO GO FOR SMARTLIPO!!
littlewaist2October 13, 2015
Just received word that I would have to have a catheter inserted! I would have to be on my death bed before I allow that to happen! Wish I was told this before I agreed to surgery and paid my money.
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October 13, 2015
Is there anybody else out there who has had Smartlipo in the Atlanta, GA area and had to have a catheter inserted? Please let me know. Thanks. :-(
October 13, 2015
Let us know what you decide to do.  You could always ask about the catheter being needed or not in our Doctor Q&A.
October 13, 2015
Thanks! I couldn't figure out where to ask, didn't see option. I know I'm not having it done if I must have catheter.
October 14, 2015
How do I revise a question? I need to indicate "urinary catheter". Thanks.
October 30, 2015
I actually had smart lipo done by Dr Boutte. I had the catheter inserted and it wasn't that bad!! It helps drain the bladder. This should be the least thing you should worry about!!
October 30, 2015
She's able to do it without the use of a carheter, thank goodness. I'm not concerned about the procedure and recovery at all. I'm in great health and shape (except for the tummy I can't get rid of). I have no doubt I will recover within days and most likely won't have too much swelling. It is my plan to be back in thr gym within a week post lipo but I won't overdo it.
How was your recovery? Did the surgery go well? What was your starting weight? Do you have before and after pics? I totally trust Dr. Boutte.
How was your recovery? Did the surgery go well? What was your starting weight? Do you have before and after pics? I totally trust Dr. Boutte.
October 30, 2015
I read on this very forum where one lady said insertion of the catheter was the worse part out of the whole thing. No, I'll pass on that.. I want the experience most of Dr. Boutte's patients had, waking up in the recovery without a clue what just happened. I want my cocktail as soon as I get out the car. LOL
November 26, 2015
Hi did you have to use the catheter? please let me know :)
November 26, 2015
No, they didn't put one in me. When nurse Lee called and told me I would be getting one, I called Ctystal to cancel; told her there was no way I was doing it. So she double checked with Dr. Boutte then called me back and said since I didn't have a whole lot of fat to remove, doctor said she will do it without one. A catheter was never inserted. 8-)
UPDATED FROM littlewaist2
18 days pre
Continue to Countdown (Before Smartlipo - Taken 10/25/15)
littlewaist2October 25, 2015
Looking forward to my surgery date.
Replies (35)
October 29, 2015
Starting my Clinical Support vitamins tomorrow; two weeks to go before Smartlipo. :-)
December 9, 2015
Massage Envy in Atlanta off Ponce de Leon. You have to ask specifically for the lymphatic massage because there are only a couple of people trained to do it.
December 9, 2015
One last question, how much does one massage cost, if you don't mind. Thanks
December 9, 2015
You're welcome. Ask as many questions as you like. I don't mind answering them at all. :)
December 9, 2015
It was only like $40 bucks for two sessions. They try to get you to buy a membership which you'll pay less and less each month. I didn't need all of that. Once you drain, you're good to go. I would suggest about 3 sessions then you can do them on your own or have a significant other do them. There are a couple of places in Norcross, GA but that's like way out there. Do a Google search for your area for lymphatic massages.
December 9, 2015
Oh ok. Have you gotten your vitamins yet? My one month post op is this Sunday! I can't wait to post updated pics. Most of my discoloration is gone and my stomach has really softened up.
December 14, 2015
I just put my down payment today and Imy expecting my surgery late January, early February. I haven't gotten any vitamins, I'm pretty lost as to what to do now before the surgery. What did you do a month prior?
December 14, 2015
Ok coooool. I'm on my way home. As soon as I get there, I'll let you know exactly. I wrote everything down I did before and after; don't want to leave anything out. Lol
December 15, 2015
Just got home; traffic was terrible. Anyway, to answer your question, hun, I stopped drinking alcoholic beverages a month before surgery, I continued to workout, and I increased my water intake. In order to not get stressed out weeks before surgery, I avoided certain people including some family members. I purchased my post surgery items early. When I received my bag of vitamins, etc from the doc's office, I read through how and when to take everything then wrote it down in detail starting on a notepad from what vitamins to take and when, kept detailed list on my dresser. I did this because I knew once surgery was over, I wasn't going to feel like reading bottles and all that. It helped tremendously. I ordered my second garment in advance. Let's see... That's about it. Oh, I put the dates I was to start Bromelin and antibiotics, and when I was to start washing with liquid soap they give you, on my cell phone calendar. This really helped because I get sidetracked quick.
December 15, 2015
Oh, whatever you do, do not take asprin, Advil, Aleve, none of that stuff prior to or after surgery for at least two weeks. I stopped taking all of that a month before surgery, even my multivitamins; only took the ones my doc gave me.
December 15, 2015
OMG!! Thank you soo much, I want to follow whatever you did because you look phenomenal already at 1 month! Did you purchase your own foam garment and binder?
December 15, 2015
Thanks doll. They give you your first garment and you get a binder as well. I had to go back and get binder.
December 15, 2015
Which website did you use? and did you buy the Epi foam or the foam that you put inside the garment?
December 15, 2015
I bought topifoam, forgot where I got it. Google "topifoam" and you'll find company. You want to buy 2 pieces.
December 10, 2015
Hey there. I'm going to be having my procedure on 9 January. I hope all goes well. Looking forward to my beach body for my 46th birthday.
December 10, 2015
Did you have a lot of pain during the procedure? How did it take and I don't remember if you said you had to get a catheter.
December 10, 2015
The only thing I felt was the IV. I slept through the entire procedure. It felt as if I went to sleep and woke up 2 minutes later. Everything happened so quickly to me, THANK GOODNESS!! It went exactly how I wanted it to go, except for that darn first attempt with IV insertion. I did NOT get catheter. I was going through surgery if they had to use one on me; made that clear 2 weeks before procedure.
December 10, 2015
Are you going to Dr. Boutte for your surgery? I wasn't sure if you were going somewhere in NY or NJ.
December 10, 2015
Dr. Boutte. Did you have pain during your procedure. Were u awake? How long did the procedure take. Were you able to drive afterwards. I'm coming from Columbia sc
December 10, 2015
I had no pain whatsoever, but keep in mind, everybody is different. I can't even tell you how long it took but I don't think it was that long. I stayed in hotel up the street. They had a courtesy driver (female) take me to hotel. She went through Burger King driveway to get me something to eat. The next day I drove home with no pain, no problem. I basically relaxed that day then went to mall the next day, drove over an hour. Still to this day I never had pain only a little discomfort.
December 10, 2015
I cannot remember the procedure because I was knocked out. If I woke up during the procedure, I don't remember. Only that IV in my hand is what I remember.
December 10, 2015
You're welcome. Will you be traveling alone? Are you planning on going back to SC same day?
December 13, 2015
Were you on local Anestisia ??? I think I spelled it wrong sorry
December 13, 2015
Yes. They gave me what's called a twilight cocktail and I think it was through the IV. It's supposed to wipe out your memory of the procedure which it did work for me. I remember everything that happened before and after procedure but not during. They gave me pills and syrup stuff to calm my nerves and lower my blood pressure, but all of it wore off (completely lost my buzz) once doctor's assistant jacked me up with IV. lol
December 15, 2015
I received my bag of vitamins, etc the day of my consult maybe because I paid for surgery in full that day.
December 15, 2015
I received my bag of vitamins, etc the day of my consult maybe because I paid for surgery in full that day.
Keep us posted!