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STUBBORN FAT GONE! SMART LIPO ! BYE BYE FATTIE!!! 24 years old NO kids

UPDATED FROM Daniel Careaga BODY
3 months post

Belly button issue..

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WORTH IT$5,000
So yesterday I tried on a bathing suit for the first time. Ehhhhh..! Wasn't toooo happy about my shape.. everyone keeps telling me to chill because my sides are still swollen and it's only been two months.. i'm super happy with how much better I look but sometimes I wish the process would go faster.. still wearing the CG everyday 24 hours a day...

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Daniel Careaga, MD

Daniel Careaga, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 127 Reviews
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April 2, 2017
Count your blessings. We were the same size post & your surgery came out great. My doctor left me with a bottom pouch so disgusting & I was charged 8700!! :( I'm asking for revision but he telling me I have to wait a year!
April 2, 2017
Wow. I'm so so sorry that you had to go through that.. i'm praying for you !.. I hope your reversion comes you better.. are you doing your revision for free ? Or is he charging you???
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April 2, 2017
He won't even talk about it. He said we will discuss at 6 months post.
April 2, 2017
Wow that crazy.. have you flipped out ? I would be so so so upset ! I hope your revision goes better... have you lost any weight at all?
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April 6, 2017
I lost 5lbs but that could because I been working out like crazy. People are telling me I look smaller, But I was hoping to have your results! Do you mind if I repost your Before & after comparison pic for my next review (wish pics) ... its cause my doctor is following my review and he keep commenting that im buggin
April 6, 2017
Ofcorse you can, I do not mind at all. I'm very flattered that you even asked. Girl I know what you're going through. Keep pushing through. You GOT THIS... eat as healthy as possible. Get a trainer. I know you spent so much money, and I know you expected better results.. but make this make you push even harder. I saw your pictures and you are NOT FAT!
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April 6, 2017
Thank you so much!!!
April 6, 2017
Keep me posted on what is going to happen.. post your results as you keep losing ! I believe in you.
UPDATED FROM Daniel Careaga BODY
2 months post

2 months and one week UPDATE

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For some odd reason I've grown so much hair on my stomach. I've never had hair on my belly idk why but it's annoying me. I don't know whether I should shave it or wax it Idk. I read another review that a girl grew hair on her stomach too.. it makes me sad.. anyways i'm still a little swollen and a little bumpy. I'm going through no more pain. I kind of wish I would of gotten lipo on my arms. Lol but I won't go through this surgery [RS bleep] again. Anyways... still working out and eating as healthy as I can. Sometimes I slack.. also I hate this COMPRESSION GARMENT.. people are telling me to wear it for 6 months.. but I really don't want to anymore.. I need an option for something new ...

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March 30, 2017
You look great!
March 31, 2017
Thank you so much !! :) :)
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April 1, 2017
Girl your body is rockin! It's very good that you've been doing the massages. Typically most of the lumps resolve after 6 months. Part of the reason it's sort of difficult to get a straight answer about lumps is due to several causes for lumping and it's hard to tell exactly what's causing yours -- sometimes it's damaged tissues that are healing, sometimes it's swelling, fat necrosis, seromas and hematoma. I know it's agonizing but the best thing you can do is to continue what you're doing and definitely continue to wear the garment! Don't give up now! If you still notice lumpiness after 6 months, talk to your surgeon and another doctor to see what can be done about it. Excited to see your final results. :)
April 1, 2017
This was such an awesome post to read! Keeping me super motivated ! I see a lot of other girls after two months and the lumpiness is TOTALLY gone ! I'm worried its damaged tissue.. I hope after six months it's gone! Ahhhh thank you so much again for the motivation! Reading your comment made me day. Really!
April 1, 2017
I got my date! Going in on the 28th. Freaking out. I'm about to order a bunch of stuff. What compression garments do you recommend? Anything you absolutely couldn't do with out that I should add to my Amazon cart?! Lol
April 5, 2017
The compression garment was provided from my doctor ! You should ask if they are going to give you one !! I went crazy too.. I actually went to my nearest drug store and went nuts !! I recommend buying pads.. For your bed.. Bc the draining is so dirty
April 5, 2017
I am getting one from the doctor, but I heard that it's best to have multiple. Like while one is being washed or when you start to shrink down. Did you just use the one? Or did you buy another one for later?
April 5, 2017
I bought two.. the lady who did my massages recommend me to a place where I purchased the exact same one.. it's in Hialeah. Are You from Florida ??
April 7, 2017
Yep I'm from Florida! But I'm further north. Wouldn't mind making the trip since I have to be down there for pre-op in a couple days *freaks out*
April 7, 2017
Don't freak out ! Everything is going to go perfect ! What doctor are you picking ??
April 7, 2017
I went with dr careaga
April 7, 2017
Awesome he's amazing !!!! GOOOD LUCK ❤❤
April 7, 2017
I'm still deciding on areas. Although I paid my deposit to lock in the price, I need to decide ASAP. But since I will meet him for the first time for my pre op, I'll be able to decide (we did a virtual consultation). Thanks so much for your post and story! I'm super shy and private but I'm trying to work up the nerve to do a good post with pics for the other ladies looking
April 7, 2017
Well i'm telling you dr careaga is the best. He's done wonders for my body... seriously.. you won't be disappointed I promise..
UPDATED FROM Daniel Careaga BODY
2 months post

So I finally got my PRE OP & 1 month post op pictures !!!

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1st picture taken : Jan 13th
2nd picture taken: feb 14th
Still swollen but LOOOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE

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March 15, 2017
You look really good. Your before and after are amazing.
March 15, 2017
Thaaaanks so much darling.
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April 2, 2017
Try waist trainer instead
April 2, 2017
From where ?? Where do you think I could buy it at?
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April 2, 2017
Amazon. Ann cherry is a really good one. But check out the waist trainers on Amazon & check out size charts & reviews when shopping
April 2, 2017
Thank you so much i'm going to check it out
April 22, 2017
How did you get the burn?
April 22, 2017
One of the working put on my compression garment to tight right the day after surgery since I was swollen my skin rubbed against the compression garment and gave me blisters. Since I was on medication I didn't feel it rubbing.. the blisters popped after a while and they looked like that.
April 23, 2017
Oh wow
April 23, 2017
:(
August 26, 2018
Hey! Was just wondering what you did with the burn? Is it still there? Any laser treatments or creams? I had the same and I hate it still.
August 24, 2018
You look amazing. Your before is similar to mine. I’m scheduled to have smart lipo in October. I’m excited and nervous