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26 Years Old, 116 Lbs, 5'3", Lipo for More Defined Waistline - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM New York7148
5 months post
Five month update
New York7148June 7, 2017
$7,000
The pics I attached to this review were taken May 17. I am 115 lbs in these pictures. I will say that I spent nearly everyday in April working out, doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred or doing strength training. My waist never went down lower than 27 inches, unfortunately.
I'm a little unhappy with the unevenness of the ab sculpting and don't like the obvious horizontal line above my belly button, but I'm nitpicking here. There's still some discoloration but not so much that I won't bare my midriff.
As of today (June 7), I'm 117 lbs and my waist is 27.5 inches. I also just came back from a two week vacation where I let go so I'm going to tighten up my diet. Now that I have a leaner base, I'm thinking about doing more resistance training and amping up my nutrition to really get shredded.
I'm a little unhappy with the unevenness of the ab sculpting and don't like the obvious horizontal line above my belly button, but I'm nitpicking here. There's still some discoloration but not so much that I won't bare my midriff.
As of today (June 7), I'm 117 lbs and my waist is 27.5 inches. I also just came back from a two week vacation where I let go so I'm going to tighten up my diet. Now that I have a leaner base, I'm thinking about doing more resistance training and amping up my nutrition to really get shredded.
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Replies (4)
July 7, 2017
I'm glad you are happy with your results. I feel like you could have gotten what you want with a stricter diet and exercise regimen. It feels like the physical and psychological recovery after surgery is way tougher. Anyways I hope your tightness and discoloration goes away real soon. Keep us updated.
UPDATED FROM New York7148
2 months post
Really noticing my love handles, or lack thereof
New York7148March 12, 2017
It's been 9 weeks out, and my results are settling in more and more. I find myself waking up and loving my morning body a great deal. I've been working out 3-4x a week doing calisthenics-type training. A few recovery things to note:
- When I do bouncy motions (e.g. running, jumping jacks, jump rope), my liposuctioned areas still feel a bit nervey/zingy. It feels slightly unpleasant, but not painful.
- I still experience intermittent swelling - I can usually tell because wearing waisted pants leaves an indentation on my bloated-feeling tummy.
Recovery aside, one thing I'm really loving is how my flanks look. They make such a big difference to my silhouette and flattering the shape of my butt. I also feel like my flanks are less prone to swelling than my abdomen, which goes through the changes wrought on by my period/food/digestion, and it can be hard to assess. I feel like my abdomen still looks a little uneven, and has some fluff below the belly button. I find myself pinching that fat when I'm seated, although I know it's much less than it was before.
- When I do bouncy motions (e.g. running, jumping jacks, jump rope), my liposuctioned areas still feel a bit nervey/zingy. It feels slightly unpleasant, but not painful.
- I still experience intermittent swelling - I can usually tell because wearing waisted pants leaves an indentation on my bloated-feeling tummy.
Recovery aside, one thing I'm really loving is how my flanks look. They make such a big difference to my silhouette and flattering the shape of my butt. I also feel like my flanks are less prone to swelling than my abdomen, which goes through the changes wrought on by my period/food/digestion, and it can be hard to assess. I feel like my abdomen still looks a little uneven, and has some fluff below the belly button. I find myself pinching that fat when I'm seated, although I know it's much less than it was before.
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March 14, 2017
Hi you look great, you should be getting lymphatic masssages, wearing compression daily including an abdomen board under your garnents ( American doctors say it isn't necessary but IT IS
March 14, 2017
I am 1 1/2 years post op and STILL do all of the above. We have the same exact body type. I'm from nyc also I can give you the info of some good lipo massage places if needed, xoxo
March 14, 2017
Really?! That's intense. I stopped wearing the garment as regularly when I noticed a horizontal divot across my waist. I didn't mind wearing the compression garment, but I'm glad to be out of that recovery routine.
March 14, 2017
Right which is why you wear an "abdominal board" under the garment. Look it up.. just giving some advice from personal experience of mine and many of my friends. My waist is super tiny now. Massage and compression make a huge diff. I'm a model was just offering an insider tip, but do whatever makes you happy of course! Take care xo
March 26, 2017
You look amazing both before and after but much more tone after. I would consider you as having the perfect body. Congrats
March 27, 2017
What is your waist measurement now?
June 7, 2017
My waist measurement right now is 27.5 inches. I'm 117 lbs now, 1 lb heavier than my pre-op weight. (two weeks of vacations undid me!)
June 7, 2017
But your waist is still smaller than previous even with the weight gain? Do you still feel the doctor could have taken more out of your waist? Your flanks look amazing though!! Have you noticed any lumps or loose skin?
June 7, 2017
Yes my waist is still smaller than previously. I feel like he could have taken out more in my pooch area. No lumps or loose skin but my skin has always been pretty firm.
June 7, 2017
Thanks! Your skin looks more firm than mine from your photos. If it makes you feel any better, I think u have a better shape even though your waist is thicker than mine. Mine is 26-26.5 inch naturally (and if I lose 10 more lbs it does go to 24 but I look like a skeleton). You're lucky you have thin legs and arms bc I don't and so it makes me look bigger even though my waist is small. I think I'm going to do flanks, arms, inner thighs. I'm debating ab as well but my skin is ok in that area. This is actually me here
https://www.realself.com/question/temecula-ca-areas-lipo-shape-thinking-arm-flanks-thighs-breast-fat-transfer?utm_content=noanswer&rsuid=3589526&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dr.author.answer-user_authored_question#4965470
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June 7, 2017
I took a look a your pics, I think doing circumferential torso and arms would look good on you. Despite my thicker waist, I do a fair amount of upper body strength training via pole dancing and have wider shoulders/upper back. If you work on your upper body and create that v taper, I'm sure it'll further accentuate your wait!
UPDATED FROM New York7148
1 month post
6.5 week update
New York7148February 21, 2017
I am loving my new body. For some reason I've been weighing 112-113 lbs the past week.. (pre-op me was 116-117, they took out 1000ccs or 2.2 lbs) I guess it's the working out! And maybe the switch in birth control from lolo to nuvaring?
I still have rippling when I arch my back, but it isn't visible head on. I've been working out twice weekly doing body weight conditioning, more calisthenics type training.
The stains/pigmentation aren't bothering me as much anymore (and are slowly fading.)
I still have rippling when I arch my back, but it isn't visible head on. I've been working out twice weekly doing body weight conditioning, more calisthenics type training.
The stains/pigmentation aren't bothering me as much anymore (and are slowly fading.)
Replies (2)
April 8, 2017
Glad it's working out for you. You look great. Granted, you looked great pre-op too.
Remember we aren't perfect and this is a little help to make us more content with ourselves ! you are beautiful embrace it GIRL !!!