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36 Year Old Mom to 3 Needs Some Work. - Maple Grove, MN
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I'm hoping to stop hiding behind baggy sweaters...
michellesauerFebruary 17, 2016
$7,200
I'm hoping to stop hiding behind baggy sweaters and yoga pants. I've been working my butt off with my trainer, eating healthy and seeing no change. I need some help to get to the point I am wishing for.
I go in for my pre-op tomorrow. I have confidence that Dr. Hogue will work his magic on March 1st.
I go in for my pre-op tomorrow. I have confidence that Dr. Hogue will work his magic on March 1st.
Replies (4)
March 24, 2021
I see this is from a few years ago. But I am scheduled in 4 weeks with Hogue. Just curious what is was like during and into the few days post-op. How did you bruise and how about the incisions.
UPDATED FROM michellesauer
6 days post
6 Days PO
michellesauerMarch 7, 2016
I had my tumescent lipo 6 days ago. I'm not gonna lie, the recovery has been much more awful than I imagined (and I had 3-sections). The swelling has been pretty significant since I woke up on the 2nd day. I have no results as of now as I'm still very swollen. I will post some pictures as the results start to file in...
Here are some things I really think it's important to know going into this procedure. The procedure itself isn't terribly. Some discomfort here and there, but really I didn't mind it. I was in for almost 6 hours and had my full abdomen done, parts of my flanks and my inner thighs. They put in 3 liters of tumescent solution and took out 2.5 liters of fat. WAHOO! My stomach was flat as I walked out of there. Amazing. The next day I woke up HUGE. To be expected. I was pretty sore like I had been hit by a car. The compression garments helped a ton.
Today, at day 6, I am still very swollen, tingly and pretty numb in the my legs and abdomen. I didn't wear my garment overnight, but will be wearing one today. It is getting uncomfortable now. The doctor said that after 6 days there really is no reason to wear it beyond comfort. I feel like it helps me feel not so numb.
I will update with some pictures soon, when I am starting to see the swelling go down. No point in showing you the train wreck of a body I have going on.
Here are some things I really think it's important to know going into this procedure. The procedure itself isn't terribly. Some discomfort here and there, but really I didn't mind it. I was in for almost 6 hours and had my full abdomen done, parts of my flanks and my inner thighs. They put in 3 liters of tumescent solution and took out 2.5 liters of fat. WAHOO! My stomach was flat as I walked out of there. Amazing. The next day I woke up HUGE. To be expected. I was pretty sore like I had been hit by a car. The compression garments helped a ton.
Today, at day 6, I am still very swollen, tingly and pretty numb in the my legs and abdomen. I didn't wear my garment overnight, but will be wearing one today. It is getting uncomfortable now. The doctor said that after 6 days there really is no reason to wear it beyond comfort. I feel like it helps me feel not so numb.
I will update with some pictures soon, when I am starting to see the swelling go down. No point in showing you the train wreck of a body I have going on.
UPDATED FROM michellesauer
13 days post
Day 13
michellesauerMarch 14, 2016
I am still very swollen, it is pretty rock hard to the touch. I am trying to massage the areas but I am very tender. I see no progress yet, I have faith but I am tired of being swollen. How long were other people swollen? The dr was pleased with my progress last week and assures me it is all normal, especially considering how much he took out of my belly. On we go with the healing.
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June 8, 2016
I'm seeing the same Doctor, just wondering what you thought?
June 9, 2016
He did my work too. My advice to you is to be VERY specific where you want the work done. If you have several areas be specific which is most important to you in case he runs out of time to do other areas.
June 10, 2016
Ok good advice. I had my pre-op today and was a little taken back by what he said today. We originally talked about several areas but today his wife asked a couple of times about the most important areas as its a possibility that we may run out of fluid and may not get everything we talked about. I was a little bothered by it but now I know why.....How did yours turn out?
June 10, 2016
He spent way too much effort on my upper back and in my armpit area. I wanted him to concentrate more on my stomach and flank areas. I think he starts up top to get you to come back for another procedure. My tummy is a little smaller but it was the last place he worked on before running out of fluid. All I can tell about my top portion is that my breasts appear WAY TOO LARGE now. Couldn't even come down a shirt size and my shirts hang funny due to the increased breast size. If you want your thighs done SAY SO! You will have paperwork to fill out prior to surgery. Mark only those areas you want done during the procedure on it! If you mark other areas he may not get to the important (to you) areas. Good luck!
June 20, 2016
I recently met with Dr. Hogue and am interested moving forward on several procedures. Did your results ever improve with your breast lift? I was very excited after I met with him and now that am on the verge of scheduling I am nervous. How did you choose him over other surgeons in the area?
June 20, 2016
I would love to hear more about your results. I have met with Dr. Hogue and liked him, but now that I am ready to book am getting nervous. How many others did you meet with in the Mpls area and what made you choose Dr. Hogue?
June 20, 2016
Hi Mandy3131, I met with Dr Hogue and I other Place. Sonobella. I felt comfortable with Dr Hogue right away where as the other place I was pushed to sign up NOW. I also had one other appointment that I cancelled, I just figured go with what feels good, plus he had good credentials and I honestly could not find anything bad about him. I was given some very specific advice concerning liposuction, which I followed and I got what I wanted. I loved his wife who is also his RN/assistant, she was terrific in helping me with explaining to him which areas I wanted done verses where he thought we should start. I had lipo of the stomach, flanks, and up into some bra rolls.
I'm only a few days out and still sore. I managed to take one picture which so far I'm pleased.
June 20, 2016
I met with Dr. Hogue and the Skin Rejuvenation clinic. I liked Dr. Hogues approach to focus on the overall sculpting vs. just treating individual areas. I am still researching his credentials. Did you have any concerns with him not being certified by the Board of Plastic Surgery vs. the American Board of Laser Surgery? Glad to hear you are pleased with your results so far. Are you planning future procedures?
June 20, 2016
Hi Mandy3131, no I was not bothered by that fact. I too liked his approach. Yes I do plan on having lipo to my hips and outer thighs to finish things off...
August 4, 2017
Mandy3131 did you have a procedure done by dr Hogue? I'm calling him to see how he can help me with my tummy, be more proportionate & wondering how it went?
December 30, 2019
Hello, I am wondering if you ever had lipo done with Dr. Hogue? If so, how was your experience?
October 20, 2016
How are your results? I am interested in having him do my procedure too. Good to note to be clear on my focus areas. We spoke about the laser for sculpting my breasts. Did you get this done too?
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