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Lipo with Renuvion - Will It Be Enough?
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Lipo with Renuvion - Will It Be Enough?
namenloseblondeOctober 22, 2020
$17,385
I was obese as a child and lost approximately 100 pounds in my late teens/early 20s. I have always had some remaining pockets of fat and loose skin, but found those issues mostly tolerable when I was younger. However, the skin laxity has become more of a concern as I have entered my 40s. I have also gained some of the weight back, and although I don't mind some of the extra curves, some of them are in all the wrong places!
I initially went to see Dr. Nemeth (along with a few other doctors) to discuss the possibility of a tummy tuck and liposuction of the upper arms and back. I have some loose skin on the arms and back as well, but I wasn't willing to accept scars in those areas. Most of the other doctors simply said they would do the tummy tuck, but after taking a look at my skin, Dr. Nemeth recommended the Renuvion procedure, with which I was previously unfamiliar. I decided immediately that whatever I chose to do, I wanted Dr. Nemeth to be my surgeon - she was incredibly patient and kind, and took her time explaining all of the various options and answering all of my millions of questions. I came away from our first meeting with a plan to do the TT and lipo with Renuvion on my upper arms and flanks, but I wanted to research Renuvion further before making a commitment.
Upon researching Renuvion I was extremely impressed by the skin tightening results in before-and-after photos, and not just those from the company's website. I had previously researched procedures like Bodytite, etc., but hadn't found anything that really gave the results I was hoping for. I was still torn between trying Renuvion and going ahead with the full tummy tuck, so I scheduled a second meeting with Dr. Nemeth to discuss my options. She explained that without the TT, she could do much more in terms of lipo, and could address other areas of concern that I previously thought I would just have to live with if I wasn't willing to accept a scar (my inner thighs, for instance, where I have large pockets of fat and quite a bit of loose skin). She also said that if she did lipo of the belly areas first, the outcome of a TT later would be better (but that I may find it unnecessary if the Renuvion results are good). Obviously, Renuvion is much less predictable than a skin tightening surgery, but she felt that in my case it was worth trying first, in the hope of avoiding the longer recovery and scarring from a TT (or thigh lift, etc.).
The recovery has always been a sticking point for me with the TT, so I decided to follow her advice and try the lipo-Renuvion combo. I figured it would make sense to have as many areas as possible addressed in one go, so I will be having my upper arms, back (bra line/axial), flanks, belly and inner thighs treated, along with my chin/neck (I don't have much excess fat there but I do have sagging skin, which she thinks Renuvion can help address). I am nervous, but very excited! My surgery is scheduled for 11/16 - will update with pics as things progress.
I initially went to see Dr. Nemeth (along with a few other doctors) to discuss the possibility of a tummy tuck and liposuction of the upper arms and back. I have some loose skin on the arms and back as well, but I wasn't willing to accept scars in those areas. Most of the other doctors simply said they would do the tummy tuck, but after taking a look at my skin, Dr. Nemeth recommended the Renuvion procedure, with which I was previously unfamiliar. I decided immediately that whatever I chose to do, I wanted Dr. Nemeth to be my surgeon - she was incredibly patient and kind, and took her time explaining all of the various options and answering all of my millions of questions. I came away from our first meeting with a plan to do the TT and lipo with Renuvion on my upper arms and flanks, but I wanted to research Renuvion further before making a commitment.
Upon researching Renuvion I was extremely impressed by the skin tightening results in before-and-after photos, and not just those from the company's website. I had previously researched procedures like Bodytite, etc., but hadn't found anything that really gave the results I was hoping for. I was still torn between trying Renuvion and going ahead with the full tummy tuck, so I scheduled a second meeting with Dr. Nemeth to discuss my options. She explained that without the TT, she could do much more in terms of lipo, and could address other areas of concern that I previously thought I would just have to live with if I wasn't willing to accept a scar (my inner thighs, for instance, where I have large pockets of fat and quite a bit of loose skin). She also said that if she did lipo of the belly areas first, the outcome of a TT later would be better (but that I may find it unnecessary if the Renuvion results are good). Obviously, Renuvion is much less predictable than a skin tightening surgery, but she felt that in my case it was worth trying first, in the hope of avoiding the longer recovery and scarring from a TT (or thigh lift, etc.).
The recovery has always been a sticking point for me with the TT, so I decided to follow her advice and try the lipo-Renuvion combo. I figured it would make sense to have as many areas as possible addressed in one go, so I will be having my upper arms, back (bra line/axial), flanks, belly and inner thighs treated, along with my chin/neck (I don't have much excess fat there but I do have sagging skin, which she thinks Renuvion can help address). I am nervous, but very excited! My surgery is scheduled for 11/16 - will update with pics as things progress.
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UPDATED FROM namenloseblonde
1 day pre
Pre-op photos and stats
namenloseblondeNovember 15, 2020
Had a quick pre-op with Dr. Nemeth and her team on Thursday - they are all such lovely people. Dr. Nemeth addressed the concerns I had about the chin/neck treatment and I decided to go ahead with it. I understand the risks but I think they are worth the potential reward in my case. I started taking arnica on Thursday as well, and now I'm just resting and hydrating for Monday!
I took measurements and photos this morning - THAT was an eye-opener (especially the back view, yikes!). I am 5'11.5" tall and weighed 213.5 lbs today. The lowest weight I have ever really been able to maintain (in my late 20s-early 30s) is around 180-185, but now that I'm in my 40s I think 190-195 is a more realistic goal, especially since I now lift weights and carry quite a bit more muscle than I used to (not that you would know it from looking at the photos, oy). I plan to try to lose an additional 15-20 pounds post-surgery, depending upon the results and the look of my breasts and face (my breasts get extremely saggy when I get under 200 pounds and my face has started doing the same as I have gotten older). My measurements (taken in the pictured undergarments) were as follows:
Waist (low-navel-narrow): 40-37-33.5
Hips (widest area): 45
Underbust (not expanded/expanded): 34.5/36
Full Bust (not expanded/expanded): 43/45
Overbust (not expanded/expanded): 42/44
Overbust including upper arms/shoulders: 53
Upper thigh (thickest area): 27
Upper arm (thickest area): 15
I took measurements and photos this morning - THAT was an eye-opener (especially the back view, yikes!). I am 5'11.5" tall and weighed 213.5 lbs today. The lowest weight I have ever really been able to maintain (in my late 20s-early 30s) is around 180-185, but now that I'm in my 40s I think 190-195 is a more realistic goal, especially since I now lift weights and carry quite a bit more muscle than I used to (not that you would know it from looking at the photos, oy). I plan to try to lose an additional 15-20 pounds post-surgery, depending upon the results and the look of my breasts and face (my breasts get extremely saggy when I get under 200 pounds and my face has started doing the same as I have gotten older). My measurements (taken in the pictured undergarments) were as follows:
Waist (low-navel-narrow): 40-37-33.5
Hips (widest area): 45
Underbust (not expanded/expanded): 34.5/36
Full Bust (not expanded/expanded): 43/45
Overbust (not expanded/expanded): 42/44
Overbust including upper arms/shoulders: 53
Upper thigh (thickest area): 27
Upper arm (thickest area): 15
Replies (2)
December 11, 2020
OMG- you are like my BODY TWIN!! I have almost the same measurements and want improvement in almost every area you mentioned! I actually went to see Dr. Nemeth today and really liked her (she's the 6th surgeon I have been too) and she too recommended Lipo with Renuvion rather than a tummy tuck. I was on the fence with the tummy tuck due to the large scar and recovery so was happy to hear there could be a less invasive procedure that could give me the results I want. I am still doing research and hoping this is the way to go. I truly hope you post an update with what you decided to do. Thank you soooo much for this info!
December 13, 2020
Hi Mimi, I am about to post 4-week update pics. Dr. Nemeth and her staff are FANTASTIC - I couldn't be happier with my choice! I hope my photos are helpful. :)
UPDATED FROM namenloseblonde
2 days post
Procedure done!
namenloseblondeNovember 18, 2020
I survived the procedure and everything seems to have gone well! I'm very bruised and sore, though not as much so as I was anticipating. My chin actually doesn't hurt at all, although the head wrap I am wearing is incredibly annoying. Arms and legs aren't too painful either - back/torso is definitely the worst. I took percocet for the first 24 hours afterwards but I don't think I will need it today. Going in tomorrow for my first post-op!
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