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

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I have been patiently waiting for this moment. I...

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Samy4
WORTH IT$5,400
I have been patiently waiting for this moment. I have been reading the reviews on here for almost a year and have learned so much that I decided to pay back the favor to the next girl waiting. I will be providing a detailed review with pictures, prices of everything, and the overall experience of my liposuction procedure. I am scheduled for August 29 2016. My current stats is 168 lbs. 5'6. I am 36 years old.

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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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August 11, 2016

Welcome to the community! Thank you for paying it forward by sharing your story -- I look forward to your updates! Have you checked in here yet? Are you feeling more excited or nervous at this point? Are you all set for your recovery? Just in case you have more shopping to do, here's a list of essential post-op items you should know about. 

August 17, 2016
Hi..I am having my surgery 4 days after you. It looks like our stats are the same! I will start posting soon with pictures. Trying to lose some weight before the procedure. Good luck! You will do great and have fabulous results! I will be following! Oh, thanks for sharing your shopping list. :-)
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August 28, 2016
Hi taz1227! I am sure excited for tomorrow! and now you only have 5 days left?
August 29, 2016
Yes! You stay positive and let me know how you are doing. By the time I have my surgery, you will be full of so much information and lessons learned!
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August 29, 2016
I'm staying positive but it's hard as hell when I look at my pre-op pictures it's just like holy crap! I really let myself go and it's just embarrassing you know?
UPDATED FROM Samy4
11 days pre

Supplies have arrived !!

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Ordered everything from Amazon.com

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August 31, 2016
Hey Hun, I've never seen those ab boards before. How soon after surgery do they recommend using that? I had my surgery on flanks and abdomen 6 months ago and I'm soon to be scheduled for a correction surgery as I didn't quite get the results I was hoping for. They didn't take out enough fat from my abdomen, so maybe the ab board will help the second time round??
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August 31, 2016
I'm only 2 days post op and still have bandages on . After my first shower and when leakage stops I plan to use the ab board because it really helps to flatten the abs also the foam I have in right now seems to be keeping it really flat
October 4, 2016
Hey Hun!
so I've scheduled in my correction surgery for 3 weeks time. I'm going to order the abdominal board and possibly some foam sheets. How have you found using these?
It would be great to see an update on your results!
Speak to you soon.
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October 5, 2016
Hello vaser.girl. I have never used the ab board I bought. I have used the two pieces of foam that I bought. The foam the doctor put on me doesn't have the ability to breathe so it gets damp with perspiration after awhile. The medical grade foam I bought is very breathable and high quality. I still might try the ab board when I get a garment that zips up the middle instead of the sides.
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October 5, 2016
I will update soon. I am very happy with my results. measurements about the same.
October 5, 2016
What kind of foam?
UPDATED FROM Samy4
11 days pre

Sh*t just got REAL !!!!!!!!!

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So yesterday I had my pre-op appointment at the Cosmetic Arts Surgical Center with Dr. Wortham and his staff. It's very professional there and the facilities is top of the line. I received my instructions and my prescriptions. There is a lot of information. My prescriptions include anti-nausea, anti-bruising, and pain meds (percocet/vicodin)... I also have things I need to buy that are not prescription. This list includes Metamucil, Colace, multi-vitamin, vitamin C, iron, baby powder to help with my garment pulling up. This is new I have never read about powder but I will do it. I am following the instructions exactly as they say. I have to start the Metamucil 1 week pre-op. No Advil/ aspirin.

I feel really safe doing my surgery here. The Doctor has decades of experience doing liposuction. The staff and the Doctor are very friendly and very nice!

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August 17, 2016
I just saw the 'count down' thing on my profile said '7 days pre op' and had that 'oh man, this is happening!' moment. Eeeeeeeeee. Lots to do before then.
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August 18, 2016
I know it is so exciting I cannot wait to get this going!