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Finally went back to see the surgeon!
It's been well over a year now since the surgery, and I finally plucked up the courage to make an appointment to see the surgeon and discuss my concerns. I have been afraid to do so because I was sure he would tell me it looked fine and/or that I would have to pay for further surgery.
I was pleasantly surprised! He took a look at my legs and could see the problem straight away. He offered to do a "touch up" at no additional cost!
The options given for said touch up are:
A) revision liposuction, ie same again.
B) mesotherapy, ie fat dissolving injections!
Now I have to decide which option to take. He seemed to think option B would be best. I am unsure though, as I don't know what the outcome will be. Plus I have a fear of needles. And it required many sessions, about 7 trips I think.
Option A on the other hand is one single visit, over and done with. And I know what I'm in for with that at least....
Thinking time! But happy so far that I have options and won't have to pay any more $$$ ;)
I was pleasantly surprised! He took a look at my legs and could see the problem straight away. He offered to do a "touch up" at no additional cost!
The options given for said touch up are:
A) revision liposuction, ie same again.
B) mesotherapy, ie fat dissolving injections!
Now I have to decide which option to take. He seemed to think option B would be best. I am unsure though, as I don't know what the outcome will be. Plus I have a fear of needles. And it required many sessions, about 7 trips I think.
Option A on the other hand is one single visit, over and done with. And I know what I'm in for with that at least....
Thinking time! But happy so far that I have options and won't have to pay any more $$$ ;)
Four Month Update - Really Unhappy!
It has now been four months since my surgery. Unfortunately, I am now feeling really upset and distressed by the results. The most upsetting is the indentations that have become increasingly apparent, on the inside of the thighs, around the incision mark. Above the indentations, the skin is very lose, and the area has become very rounded and also bumpy. I have been trying to keep an open mind and hope that things will improve over time, but at this stage, it looks very unlikely. I have emailed the clinic to try and get an appointment to discuss my options, so hoping to get to see them as soon as possible, after the holiday period is over.
I'm not sure at this point what my options will be. I cannot afford to pay for further corrective surgery...
I'm not sure at this point what my options will be. I cannot afford to pay for further corrective surgery...
One Month Update
Time for an update! It's been just over 4 weeks. The good news: I am feeling a little better. The last 10 days or so, I have been able to go running at my regular pace, which has been great! My legs are feeling a little smaller which is good. And the lower half of the pubic area is a lot smaller, the difference is really noticeable in the picture.
The bad news, is that I still have some pain. Its mostly when sitting on the toilet (I have only just started to be able to sit down and stand up without having to put my hands on the toilet seat!), getting in and out of the car, and there's still some stretches that I cannot do which is annoying. I am still taking ibuprofen and paracetamol every day.
There is still a lot of swelling. The top of the pubic area I feel is the worst. I cannot wear certain clothes because of it as it really sticks out. And it hurts most of the time. You might be able to see in the photos, there is a quite firm area of swelling forming a ridge basically along the top of the hairline. It actually hurts, like a stinging/burning sensation, most of the time.
My thighs are really odd looking. I think it's mostly loose skin at this stage. There are significant bulges, but also indentation, just below the bulge. The indentation for me is the most concerning, it is right around the area where incisions were made. I'm worried too much fat was taken from that spot, and the skin will end up adhering on to the muscle. Or it could be scar tissue... who knows.
I had another post op appointment at the surgery yesterday, and raised the above concerns. Basically told that there was nothing to worry about, and to come back in a month or so. No infection, maybe a little swelling.... boring. So, all I can do is try not to worry and just see how it goes. But, I have to say I am not feeling very positive about the situation at this point...
To make it worse, I am due to go on a vacation to Thailand, in 10 days time. I am worried about this, because I will not be able to wear any compression garments at all, due to the heat. I will have to let all the loose skin just flap about in the breeze, so to speak! I am not to sure how this will go, because right now, I can not stand the sensation of having bare legs, there's a really strange tingling sensation and eventually an ache after about an hour. Putting pants back on fixes the problem and feels great.... but not going to be possible in the heat!
Sorry this update is a bit negative! Hope to have better news next time :)
The bad news, is that I still have some pain. Its mostly when sitting on the toilet (I have only just started to be able to sit down and stand up without having to put my hands on the toilet seat!), getting in and out of the car, and there's still some stretches that I cannot do which is annoying. I am still taking ibuprofen and paracetamol every day.
There is still a lot of swelling. The top of the pubic area I feel is the worst. I cannot wear certain clothes because of it as it really sticks out. And it hurts most of the time. You might be able to see in the photos, there is a quite firm area of swelling forming a ridge basically along the top of the hairline. It actually hurts, like a stinging/burning sensation, most of the time.
My thighs are really odd looking. I think it's mostly loose skin at this stage. There are significant bulges, but also indentation, just below the bulge. The indentation for me is the most concerning, it is right around the area where incisions were made. I'm worried too much fat was taken from that spot, and the skin will end up adhering on to the muscle. Or it could be scar tissue... who knows.
I had another post op appointment at the surgery yesterday, and raised the above concerns. Basically told that there was nothing to worry about, and to come back in a month or so. No infection, maybe a little swelling.... boring. So, all I can do is try not to worry and just see how it goes. But, I have to say I am not feeling very positive about the situation at this point...
To make it worse, I am due to go on a vacation to Thailand, in 10 days time. I am worried about this, because I will not be able to wear any compression garments at all, due to the heat. I will have to let all the loose skin just flap about in the breeze, so to speak! I am not to sure how this will go, because right now, I can not stand the sensation of having bare legs, there's a really strange tingling sensation and eventually an ache after about an hour. Putting pants back on fixes the problem and feels great.... but not going to be possible in the heat!
Sorry this update is a bit negative! Hope to have better news next time :)
Provider Review
Dr Dennis
Dr Dennis Nguyen was nice enough. He did not speak much, just said what was needed. I was so happy that he gave me that inhaler though! He was very kind and understanding of my fear of needles :) His nurse, Hannah, was also kind, and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived. I was given both their phone numbers when I left, and was told I could call either one of them at any time if I had any concerns.