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In Lots of Pain...too Soon to Tell the Results

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I had read a lot about liposuction on this...

Just Me
WORTH IT$11,000
I had read a lot about liposuction on this website, and decided that I would post my experience for those of you thinking about getting it done as well.
I flew from North Carolina to Los Angeles to have my procedure done. Initially, I was looking into Smartlipo and had found a doctor in my town that I liked, but decided to go ahead with the doctor in LA after reviewing his website and watching his youtube videos. I am 25 years old, 5'7" and 128 lbs, so I am by no means overweight...I just wanted to be leaner and firmer with the body that I knew I was capable of having.
I ended up having my inner/outer thighs, entire abdomen area (I had the hi definition lipo done on my abdomen area), love handles, lower back, bra fat, armpit fat and my sides done. Basically, anywhere that you could pinch fat between my thighs and my breasts I had done. I also had the fat injected back into my rear (brazilian butt augmentation).
Everyone kept telling me that it was only going to feel like a hard workout after the surgery was over, and that was not the case. I threw up and was in awful pain all over. I am stiff and find that getting up and laying down is extremely uncomfortable, and I am itching like crazy from the percocet.
Also, the compression garment (I am wearing Spanx now instead of the one I had on immediately after surgery) is not comfortable. It contributes to the itching, and taking it on and off after showering or when I have to...go number 2...hurts really really bad (thank God I have my husband to help me out). Thus far, I am 5 days out from surgery, and every day is getting better.
My husband also had lipo done (he had his love handles, back, chest, and had the hi definition lipo done on his abdomen as well) and is healing about a day or two ahead of me (able to walk sooner, drive sooner, etc.). I am super swollen right now and can't tell how my results are going to be since I am bigger now than I was before surgery, but my husband is looking great and as soon as his swelling resides, he will be looking even better. My butt looks nice and plump so far with no increase in cellulite (I only had more shape added to my butt, not a J-Lo effect), but again, when the swelling goes down I will be able to tell for sure. Although the pain was not at all pleasant, so far I think it was worth it.
I had great doctors that were super advanced in their fields (I will be more than happy to give you their names if you message me) and made me feel at ease. I will update you on my results as the swelling goes down and the pain deadens. I am NOT looking forward to the massaging part since I am still achy/numbish all over.

Replies (37)

March 23, 2008
Just wanted to say that week two has finally passed, and the swelling has subsided minimally. I still can't see any definition, but you can tell that I have less fat in places like my love handles. I am currently going through my "disappointment" phase as my doctor predicted since I am still in compression garments and swollen. Since I am now massaging, I can feel the lumps that I always read people mentioning. The stitches are started to come up now also. I will continue to update my healing process for anyone interested.
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March 31, 2008
Hello Just Me, I am very curoius about the Dr since you mentioend his you tube video. I have a consultaion scheduled, and was wondering if it was the same office. I am very nervous. Would you mind sharing his name with me? Thanks, bella
March 3, 2009
how are you results now? are u satisfied with the procedure?
August 3, 2009
please give me the dr. name thank you.
January 25, 2010

Can I get the name of your doctor please. Thank you

April 29, 2008
I would also like to know the name of the doctor as well as an update on how you are doing. I'm assuming it's the same doctor I have been looking at, but would like to confirm. Thanks!
May 10, 2008
How did everything turn out? I am considering Lipo and have been for some time now..I am 5'4" and 110 lbs but I have stubborn areas after having three kids and am thiking of the following areas- love handles, inner/outer things and inner knees. I have heard stories of sagging skin and lumps, and fat going to other areas afterward...any insight would be so much appreciated. Thank you very much
May 30, 2008
Hello, my name is michelle and i'm 19 years old. I weight 197lbs and i'm thinking of getting lipo. I have a docotrs app. next week.... and i was wondering if anyone would tell me how much weight drops done. I know this is not a weight issue... its all about fat... but am curious. Thank-you very much for your time.
November 11, 2008
Hello Just Me I have an appt with DR Matlock for the BBlift. Is this the dr you used. If is not could you please let me know who you & your husband went to. I would also like to know how you are doing. Thank you for any info Kristen
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December 28, 2008
I was wondering if you went to the appt with Dr Matlock. I have talked with his office about getting the procedure done, I was just wondering if he is really as good as the TV makes him out to be. I am in the houston area and I also want to know how coming from out of state works and if it is worth it. thanks
March 3, 2009
did you have your appt w/ Dr. Matlock? If you did, how are your results. I am considering to have this procedure done but I wanted more insights about this.
April 9, 2010
Did you ever go through with the procedure?