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Smart Lipo! - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM Brunette7

Be careful with Smart Lipo

Brunette7
$6,000
Here I am updating my profile about a year and six months later. I have gained 30 pounds since then and all the fat went back to the same areas now my arms look like my legs. I have been eating normal but again to the high stress of my job, I am looking a new one. Ca't handle the stress, thought the surgery would help
But nope.The weight all came back, I suffer from IBS. So ladies unless you really diet afterwards and hit the gym, the weight will come back and with a force. They told me with smart lipo it wouldnt but definitely did, trying to
Start a low carb diet and no sugars hopefully my life can get back on track and my
Breasts that were already big and deformed are now a 38 DDD, so more surgeries for me
Except a breast reduction and healthy eating.

Brunette7's provider

Daniel Careaga, MD

Daniel Careaga, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 127 Reviews
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January 23, 2018
don’t be discouraged , you can still work it off. there’s always hope .
UPDATED FROM Brunette7

10 days post op

Brunette7
Well as you can see in the pics not much of a difference yet. Have lots and lots of swelling, the biggest difference I've seen so far is the back area, I am going to continue my massages again today as the pain has subdided and am walking about 20 min a day. I'm going to amp up my water intake and start eating healthier, this recovery was much worse than I thought and have gotten a little depressed am going that with the massages the swelling will go down and I can start to see the results : ( The back is where I see the best results

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June 26, 2016
Hang in there. The swelling can be horrible. I also got a little depressed because I had so much swelling at first and my legs looked like balloons at the end of the day. But it takes time and patience. I would highly recommend eating as clean as possible. Keeping a low sodium diet. Increasing your fresh fruits and veggies and staying away from as much processed foods as you can. Drink at least 1-2 liters of water per day. I'm going into my 7 week now. I'm choosing to continue to wear my garment. I started out wearing a large garment and now I'm down to a small. So the results will come. Good luck!!
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June 27, 2016
Hang in there! I'm st 12 weeks PO TT w/lipo. It's a whole new world once you're on the other side. I still swell and totally notice a difference when I have too much salt. I wore my compression garment until about week 9. And the I flip flopped not wearing it, then needing to wear it again. Listen to your body and drink lots of water. Make sure you're getting enough protein as well. Good luck, I'm rooting for you! :-)
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June 27, 2016
I should add that I'm 51. I did this late, just like you. Wish I did it 15 years ago.
UPDATED FROM Brunette7

Happy with my results

Brunette7
So far I am happy with my results, the doctor really is gifted. The pain and swelling are still horrible but it is to be expected for this type of surgery. I have had feelings of remorse and a bit depressed but they say that is normal too. I am hoping the liquids will be removed today at the doctors office, it is the most painful part of this process. The nurse I called yesterday was super sweet and told me she would help me put on my garment which has been my biggest challenge especially to sleep at night. Overall, I have about 8 days post op and think the worst has passed. They say about about two weeks things get better. Good luck to all of you on your surgeries. : )

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