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Laser Lipo on Inner Thighs and Mons Pubis (Pubic Area) - Melbourne, AU
UPDATED FROM punky_b
1 year post
Finally went back to see the surgeon!
punky_bOctober 27, 2015
$4,300
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 $$$ ;)
I was pleasantly surprised! He took a look at my legs and could see the problem straight away. He offered to do a "touch up" at no additional cost!
The options given for said touch up are:
A) revision liposuction, ie same again.
B) mesotherapy, ie fat dissolving injections!
Now I have to decide which option to take. He seemed to think option B would be best. I am unsure though, as I don't know what the outcome will be. Plus I have a fear of needles. And it required many sessions, about 7 trips I think.
Option A on the other hand is one single visit, over and done with. And I know what I'm in for with that at least....
Thinking time! But happy so far that I have options and won't have to pay any more $$$ ;)
UPDATED FROM punky_b
4 months post
Four Month Update - Really Unhappy!
punky_bDecember 27, 2014
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...
Replies (2)
December 29, 2014
Since you go to a gym, try working with weights on your lower body. Take the approached from a bodybuilders' work out. Squats, dead lift (for the hamstring) and lounges. Go slow and light, till you can get form and more weight. This will tone and firm. You are brave and strong heart.
September 8, 2015
Are you still struggling with the loose skin and bumps? I had my procedure last year and my skin is back to normal. I have a few uneven spots that I'm working on trying to fix with ultrasonic sculpting
September 10, 2015
Yes still the same. Unfortunately no change since my last update. I have to make an appointment to go back to the surgeon to discuss, but been putting it off as I think it might be a difficult conversation. I have contact details of a law firm that I will call for legal advice re compensation. I can no longer confidently wear swimwear or any tight fitting pants, which is really upsetting. I still have a little discomfort when sitting as well. It's been a year now :(
September 18, 2015
ugh I feel you. My boobs came out way higher than I wanted but nipples lower then their original spot. My doctor kept blowing me off and telling me just give them time. Three years later he tells me that my nipples were lower on my breast to begin with, ummm no they actually were NOT because I am really hard on myself and I would have noticed since I wasn't flat chested to begin with! Anyways, he wanted to charge me 3 grans to fix his shity work which I refused. I plan on writing a bad review on Yelp one day. Anyways, as someone who discovered P90x and the body altering effects of weight lifting I am curious to know if you ever tried the weight lifting/quats and lunges route. Muscle totally takes a slim body and reshapes it into a sexy fit body. tour legs don't look very toned so I'm thinking some muscle would definitely not only lift and shape your thighs but since muscle needs energy to exist it would eat up whatever pockets of fat you have left. Either way, your legs look better then most of the female population in this fatty fat fat world we live in!
September 18, 2015
Definitely trying to build muscle in my legs. I suffer from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, which makes it really difficult and painful to do a lot of weight lifting. Before I got sick, I was doing a lot more weights than I do now, and unfortunately I have noticed my legs getting thinner and thinner as the years go by. :(
UPDATED FROM punky_b
1 month post
One Month Update
punky_bSeptember 27, 2014
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 :)
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September 29, 2014
Your results look good and i think it is just swelling since it's only been a month.
Try to stay positive and Have fun on your vacation. FYI:You will probably be even more SWOLLEN due to the plane ride,just know it is normal.
Happy Trails!
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