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My immediate concern is that I am hyper allergic...

BH
Barbara in Houston
WORTH IT$7,500

My immediate concern is that I am hyper allergic to so many medications---and I have a very low pain threshold. I also suffer from ulcerative colitis so I was worried about any potential complications from the procedure.

Truly, honestly, I had no problems w/ the procedure, overall experience and the before and after photos I posted really do not do justice w/ how I look in person. I'm currently on steroids for UC so will look better in the near future.

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SR
April 5, 2011

Welcome to RealSelf, Barbara, and thanks for sharing your story. Your pics look incredible - what a great result! You look fabulous. :)

BH
September 4, 2011
Thank you. I feel great! The cool and odd thing is while I'm on steroids for ulcerative colitis (not cool) and have gained some weight (it's temporary-almost off steroids) the weight I did gain did not go to my tummy area (thank god!), it went to my butt. Which is GREAT as I never had a butt. Who would have thunk it. Don't get me wrong, I'm anxious to lose the weight so I can get back into my new clothes...just thought it's nice to have a butt and not always look 3 mos pregnant as my fat was always tummy centered.
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B
August 20, 2011
You look great! How long after was your after pictures taken.
BH
September 4, 2011
It's hard to remember exactly...I would say 6-8 weeks; however, I did see results immediately. I may be unusual but I did not swell that much. Even though I was a bit swollen at first, it was obvious I had "lost" a lot of weight fast. It was very weird the results were immediate. I would not believe had it not happen to me.
A
September 4, 2011
you are so lucky.
i just had laser lipo on chest and belly 8 days ago, and i barely see anything on my chest, and the belly is completely the same
BH
September 4, 2011
Wow, I am so sorry as I know the procedure is expensive. I wore the compression garment religiously and I always drink lots of water daily. Don't know if that has anything to do w. it. Maybe you will get great results after a while. Everyone is different. The odd thing is I'm not a healer so I was surprised how quickly I bounced back. If you're not happy or have concerned after reasonable time, see your doctor. I don't know who you saw but I totally recommend mine. Best of luck, don't give up and I'm sure you'll be pleased with your results. Stay strong!
A
September 4, 2011
i did it in romania, since i am romanian
just to mention i only had little fat to take out since i wasn't too fat, i wanted like a body sculpture, but i guess i have to wait.
thanks for your replies, best of wishes!
A
September 4, 2011
after how long did you take the after pictures??
BH
September 4, 2011
Plz see comment above.
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O
October 8, 2011
Freaking awesome after shots. Your doctor did a great job. You looked like you had a good deal of fat prior. I'm surprised at how well it turned out. It's as if you had a tummy tuck.
BH
March 27, 2014
Nope, not at all. He's just that good.
BH
March 27, 2014
Nope, honestly, no tummy tuck. He's just that good.