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POSTED UNDER Liposuction Reviews

5'6 168 Lbs. Liposuction of the Upper Lower Abs and Flanks. Detailed Review. August 2016 - Lynnwood, WA

UPDATED FROM Samy4
9 days post

1 week post op appointment

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Samy4
WORTH IT$5,400
Due to it being a holiday weekend, I did not get into the Dr for my 1 week post op until today at 9 days post op. It felt so good to get my stitches out. Dr. Wortham likes the progress I am making and we are both happy with my skin retraction at this point. He said the first three weeks are the most important and to do these three things: 1. kneed the skin gently where there are those hard lumps and bumps but do not rub the skin horizontally back and forth because the skin is reattaching and this will hamper my progress and right now skin retraction is my priority. 2. Lay down when putting on my compression garment and LIFT any lose skin Upwards before the garment gets closed. 3. Keep some tissue in the belly button opening to keep it from closing in on itself as the skin has to go somewhere. Remember my waist was 40 inches before this procedure and ideally I would have gotten a tummy tuck but chose not to because I plan on having one more baby in a couple years. I am very happy with my results so far they are exceeding my expectations. I asked for a small refill of pain meds (hydrocodone) because I am still having significant pain after sitting for long periods of time and I have a burning sensation in my flanks that is very annoying and painful. Not out of this world unbearable pain by any means but its nice to know that I have a pain pill for backup after a long day if needed! Very nice! :)

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Dr. Donald Wortham

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I went to multiple consultations before I decided to go with Dr Wortham. It was the best decision I made. Going into this I had realistic and moderate expectations about what my results would be. I chose to go with just liposuction and not a tummy tuck because I plan on having another baby in the next couple of years. Wow is all I can say! My results have far exceeded my expectations. I am so happy with my results, just thrilled! I can wear a t-shirt without looking 7 months pregnant. I inherited an apple shape body with skinny legs and arms and huge stomach. Extra Large shirts and they had loose sleeves but tight on the mid section. Now I finally look height weight proportionate and I can look in the mirror and smile and feel a renewed sense of confidence. All of the staff at Cosmetic Arts and Surgical Center are warm, knowledgeable, and very compassionate. Especially Margo who took such great care of me before and after surgery when I was acting like a big baby. Her assistant Kristen is also great. The anesthesiologist Doctor has been working with Dr Wortham and the rest of the staff for years and you can tell. They seem to be a great team. All of the details and instructions from 1 week pre-op until 1 week post were printed out in a clear and easy to follow format. No detail was left out and the Doctor is a perfectionist and will stay late and take his time to get it right. He is there from the consultation until the last checkup post op. Thank you for the great experience Dr Wortham!

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October 11, 2016
Hey how r u getting on I'm due to have lipo of full ab & flanks what would you say is the most painful? And how r u feeling now?
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December 4, 2017
You before an after photos are pretty amazing.
January 18, 2018
Do you mind posting long term post op pictures. Our measurements are similar and I’d like to see how the lumps and bumps turned out.
UPDATED FROM Samy4
8 days post

1 week post op update

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So one week and half a day has gone by and I feel that day 3 and day 8 are the two days that I felt a breakthrough of sorts. I am swollen and have pockets of hard fluid especially on my left flank (note the photo) I will start massages after I get my stitches out tomorrow. Updated measurements
Natural waist: 34 1/2 inches
Over belly button 37 1/2 inches

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September 7, 2016
Samy....you are doing so well. I think we all have "that side"..mine is the right. I am at day day and feeling good.
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September 7, 2016
thank you taz1227 your support has meant a lot
September 7, 2016
We are a support team remember? To the end! We got this!
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September 7, 2016

That's so nice taz1227 -- I love seeing comments like yours in the community! 

September 7, 2016
Thank you Eva G...we are all here to support each other. We all have our individual journey but it always helps to have the extra support. Team Us!!
July 3, 2017
So what are the final results? ❤️
UPDATED FROM Samy4
4 days post

Day 4 post op

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First peek at my tummy and I am very happy! I can feel water squishing around and am very swollen like a stuffed sausage feel. That being said I am only day 4 and I have read thousands of reviews and seen hundreds of photos and I KNOW already that I am going to have results that have exceed my expectations. I am blessed truly blessed. Thank you Dr Wortham! Even though I am supper swollen I have already lost inches!
Today natural waist 35 inches
Today waist over belly button 38 inches!!!!
Lost 3 inches so far!

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September 2, 2016
I am SO excited for you!!! Congratulations you look great already!!
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September 2, 2016
Thank you
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September 2, 2016
Wow! Looking great already
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September 2, 2016
Thank you!