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Finally...... - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM dared1
6 months post
6 month update
dared1August 29, 2016
$4,500
I have updated my review to state that I dont think it was worth it. I had lipo with bbl in Feb. While my BBL is on point, I feel that more fat could have been removed from my sides and back. Dr Llorente said he had reached the maximum amount he could remove however I do believe I had more than 4liters of fat on me (see before pictures). The wrinkles on my stomach were not his fault. Aftercare is non existent. New Life gives the same post op instructions to all of their patients, they are not specific to the procedure that you had. They placed me in a faja that was too big and it created a wave pattern on my belly that later turned into fibrosis.
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UPDATED FROM dared1
27 days post
Help!!
dared1March 4, 2016
So tomorrow I will be 1 month post op and I can say that I am feeling pretty good most of the time. I am still very stiff in the mornings and I notice when I bend forward my lower back feels very tight. I am still sore on my sides and in one area on my butt. So far I have had 9 lymphatic massages and I started doing my own massages earlier this week twice a day after massaging with arnica oil. I have had my garments altered once and I wear my foam and ab board most of the time. I still have lumps which I am being told is normal but my concern is the creases in my stomach. Does anybody know if these are permanent? I know my doctor told me he recommended a TT but I didnt want to hear that. I am beginning to think I am going to need one to get rid of this skin :-(.
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March 4, 2016
Massage the creases out firmly as often as you can, several times a day if possible...imo
March 4, 2016
Hey I live around Stockbridge too- where are you going for you lymphatic massages
Your upper abs look great
March 4, 2016
Hello, you look great. Dr. Llorente told me the same thing about me having a TT to get rid of the skin. So I'm going to wait 3 months to 6 months to get my mommy makeover. You should take a look at my before pic I think my stomach looks worst. My bbl surgery is this Monday coming up. I'm excited but nervous.
March 4, 2016
Thanks but I really didnt want to have the TT scar. I will consider a mommy makeover later because I would like a BL but I will probably go to the DR for that. Good luck with your surgery! I will be following you.
March 4, 2016
Hi love!! You can cover it with a tatt lol I had 2 c-section so I already have a scar. I wish you good luck and thank you. :)
April 1, 2016
Hi darling!! How are you? How's your Lipo and bbl coming along ?how do you feel? Did you check my post op pics? I'm happy with my results compare how I use to look. Omg dr. Llorente did an amazing job. I have not got back to work as of yet and it's 3 months already..lol he says that I had restriction for 6weeks. Did he tell you that?
April 1, 2016
Hey. I saw your pics and you look amazing!! I am doing very well. I am just wanting the swelling and the lumpy stomach to go away. I went back to work 2.5 weeks after my surgery. I actually insisted, he would have given me more time if I had asked for it. I actually spoke with him the other day to ask why my bra rolls were not done. He said he had already taken 3800 off and 4000 was the limit. I'm not really believing that. I've ladies with much bigger bellies get their bellies and bra rolls done. I am 8 weeks post op today. I will wait another month before I say if it's worth it or not.
April 1, 2016
Omg really!! Huh but you look amazing. I'm sorry to ask you this how much did you weight before doing your surgery? That is crazy because it was a Lipo with 12 areas right? I see that he I don't have that much rolls in my back or in my bra rolls. I have to check again. Lol now did your stitches dissolved? Oh remember that they have to measure what they can take out because they just can't remove all of your fat that's what I heard before because it's dangerous..
April 1, 2016
I weighed 200lbs before surgery but keep in mind I am 5'11". And yes, it is lipo of 12 areas. I dont recall having any stitches but if I did, I guess they dissolved lol.
April 2, 2016
Oh okay! I still have my stitches and I'm almost 1 month they have not dissolved as of yet. Wierd. I'm going to speak to him about that . I lost like 10lb before I did Lipo but he pretty removed a lot of fat.
April 2, 2016
I pulled out the stitches that didn't dissolve myself and it didn't hurt. I did it to about 5 areas :)
March 4, 2016
The creases are temp, you can apply albolene (purchased from Walgreens) on your stomach to resolve them, it is best to wear a thin tank top under your garment (Forever 21 has them for $1.90), then apply your foam on top of the tank. Your skin will tighten by month 3, there is a possibility that not all skin will retract as I am still dealing with this with my stomach, so in the interim, I am still applying my Nivea Q10 skin tightening lotion and continuing to wear my garment 23 hours a day. I am no longer doing lymphatic massaging but still am having massages done with my therapist every Saturday (here in the Atlanta area). What skin doesn't retract, I will just working out at the gym now that I am 15 weeks post op. You are looking good and the back stiffness will resolve, mine did around month 3. Good luck doll.
April 12, 2016
I think your stomach will fine once swelling goes down and skin will shrink.
But I understand your concern, we all want to see what we had a dream of ...
I am having to dealing with my uneven body as well . I hope time will take care of me. Until then I am trying my best massage and wearing a garment everyday .
Are you doing any better! I hope .
But I understand your concern, we all want to see what we had a dream of ...
I am having to dealing with my uneven body as well . I hope time will take care of me. Until then I am trying my best massage and wearing a garment everyday .
Are you doing any better! I hope .
UPDATED FROM dared1
23 days post
Getting discouraged
dared1February 28, 2016
I am now 23 days post op and I am getting frustrated with the swelling and the lumps in my belly. I am trying to stay positive. I have swelling just about everywhere the faja isn't covering. My ankles are even swollen and I am wearing support socks. As far as the lumps go, I had been getting massages every 2-3 days and my last one was Tuesday. I bought my own massager to help cut some costs but I am not sure if that will be enough. Any suggestions? I am starting to get discouraged,,
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February 28, 2016
Where did you buy your massager thing?
February 29, 2016
Take the arnica, and drink lots of water with lemon. Do you normally have issues with swelling? I think the lumps are normal at this point. I got one of those massagers also, it's pretty uncomfortable tho...
February 29, 2016
Uggg I hate water. I usually have some swelling in my ankles but this is much worse. I will try harder to drink more water and definitely take the arnica pills.
February 29, 2016
Are you being careful with salt also? The swelling sounds miserable. I have some in my lower back/waist area and my abdomen, but that's about it. I feel for ya XO
February 29, 2016
I am three months post-op from smart-lipo on my abdomen and I still get lumps every here and there. Keep massaging especially the areas where you feel the lumps. It can be uncomfortable but you definitely need to break up those lumps so you don't develop a seroma. The heat component will also be very helpful.
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