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Plagued with Cellulite Since I Was 12- HAD to Do This! – Mountain View, CA

UPDATED FROM AMFSF
2 months post

8 Weeks and thinking better thoughts...!!

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$6,000
So this is has been an incredibly difficult recovery at times, but I'm finally starting to feel like myself again...sans more cellulite on my legs!! :)
I went to my doc last week and had a great moment where he felt really great about the smoothness of my skin and certainly the less visible lines in my mid/upper leg area. After I look at my bumm over and over again I'm finally able to tell myself through his words as well, that I have/had a severe case of cellulite... they grade us on how bad it is.
So for me the lessening of the appearance in the leg where my skirts would hit is very exciting for me, the bumm area not so much as I have some crazy divots in my upper leg and in my "arse"... I get it and I was certainly not expecting a miracle.
The tenderness in my legs still is crazy, and the rubbing of oil every morning and night is such a relief and frankly should be helping the collagen rebuilding aspect of this procedure!
I still feel optimistic and can't wait to see the results at the 3-6 month timing.
It's finally easier to get in and out of the car but sitting on the toilet, and squatting is still difficult. I had 40 square units done and that's quite a bit I understand, so my recovery may be more lengthy than most others! I wasn't on the elliptical in three days, but after two weeks of garment wearing I was power walking and I'm doing about 23 miles a week and that helps mind and body!
Until next time,
here's thinking good thoughts!!

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Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD

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EG
April 19, 2014
Thrilled for you, what an inspiring update! Exercise sure is wonderful for both the body and mind - good for you!! Are you able to upload some updated pictures for us
EH
April 20, 2014
Hi. It's sounding a lot harder than you anticipated. Good luck with your recovery and any chance of an update photo?
N
May 3, 2014
You are looking really good. I am in the bay area too. Please keep us updated..
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DL
May 20, 2014
Hi AMF. I've followed your journey with interest as I am considering adding this procedure to my practice. Will you have any photos to show now that the swelling and bruising are getting better ? Thanks from Dr L and staff in Houston !
A
August 14, 2014
Hi- I will add some photos soon, I believe in this procedure but let your patients know that it is not a miracle drug so to speak.. I have a severe case of cellulite and wanted a miracle. I work out hard, the recovery was very difficult but I'm finally getting back to myself.
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DL
August 17, 2014
Thank you. Your experience is very helpful and photos would go a long way too.
UPDATED FROM AMFSF
22 days post

Three weeks done and ooooh so sore!

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AMFSF
Hi-
So the last week has been hard on the legs, I did start power walking and did 5 miles yesterday. I love walking and running and had missed it so I was glad to be cleared to get back to exercising lightly.
I have to tell you the pain in my legs is crazy... the collagen re-building is quite painful at times... like tears in my eyes painful. That being said, I'm still okay... I still believe in hope and I can't wait to see the results... like a kid asking about a present for XMAS in July... is it too early to ask for what I want? So I digress,
the swelling is coming down a bit...still very sore, painful to the touch in certain areas... I'm using the arnacare still every day and trying to do it at least twice a day to massage into the areas.
The lower buttocks was done on me as well and sitting down still is somewhat painful toilet, chairs etc...
I feel a sense of freedom without the compression garment, but I'm using leggings and my spins shorts at night a few nights a week to help with the swelling.
I will keep you updated, I'm a photog and had a shoot yesterday and the most challenging part of my life at this point is I can't squat down... feels like I'm pulling my skin off my legs... more tears :(... it's all good! I truly believe it's going to get better! Time heals all wounds!
I'm off to the islands out of country to work next time I post, hoping maybe to wear a bathing suit and not be scared... we shall see.
Still have swelling and bruising... but so much better each week and as the swelling is going down the pain comes in as I can feel the parts that were worked on!
Stay focused on the prize!
xx

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UPDATED FROM AMFSF
14 days post

Two WEEKS done! Taking that compression garment off and rejoicing!!

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AMFSF
So two week mark today! I'm feeling better, still sore for sure but had my first workout today as suggested/advised by my doc! (let the body heal properly)
I love to run and definitely missed it, but took my workout to the streets today and I'm feeling emotionally better for sure! I'm still sore for sure... the pain in my upper legs and lower buttocks is still tender and I'm still taking it slow.
I haven't shot any photos for a few days as the swelling is finally coming down and I may find myself defeated by looking at the legs at this point... so I'm staying positive and hopeful for sure!
I know as so many of you do that the true results will show within 3-6 months.
I didn't wear the compression garment for the first day and it was so liberating... like burning your BRAS so to speak! haha
I will keep you updated, and I love the contact with my doc and the advice he bestows upon me so I will wear SPANX during the night to continue the success of this surgery and the results I so desperately want to see!
Stay tuned!
So hopeful for less pain soon... I'll tell you as the adventure continues!

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EG
March 13, 2014
Glad you are healing well, thanks for the update!!
M
January 27, 2015
Update?