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Vaser Lipo of Inner and Outer Thighs, Hips and Lower Back + Fat Graft - Montclair, NJ

Name: Vaser Lipo of Inner and Outer Thighs, Hips and Lower Back + Fat Graft - Montclair, NJ
Item: Barry E. DiBernardo, MD
Author: firethorn

ORIGINAL POST

Since I hit puberty my body slowly morphed into a...

firethornDecember 11, 2013

$12,000

Since I hit puberty my body slowly morphed into a rather weird, disproportionate shape; very round hips and extreme (well at least to me) saddlebags with a lack of any fat between the two (hence the fat graft),essentially giving me what I call a double hourglass look. Since I was 18 I have been dreaming about getting lipo to fix the disproportion.

I am 32, 5'11, weigh about 160 lbs, no kids. I work out about 5 times a week and eat a healthy diet. I have been the same height and around the same weight since I was in the 6th grade.

I was really happy to stumble upon this site! I feel better about my decision now that I have read so many reviews though I am not going to lie I am still very nervous. I have never experienced general anesthesia and I am worried about the recovery and pain. I am trying not to dwell on it so I don't freak myself out.

The day after Christmas I go for my medical clearance then on to my surgery on January 7th...which is only 3 1/2 weeks away. I will post pre-op photos closer to the surgery.

Any tips are welcomed!

firethorn's provider

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (4)

Trav2

December 12, 2013

Hi Missy and greetings from the United Kingdom :-) I had vaser to abs/flanks nearly 5 weeks ago so I know you'll be getting more and more excited as each day passes! This site is great for tips and for support too :-) A couple of tips I had which have proved to be really helpful are: Get an additional compression garment a size smaller as in the second/third week most of your swelling should have gone down and the smaller size will keep everything nice n tight Buy a plastic mattress protector as a precaution- you ooze loads in the first few days Get stocked up on something to keep you 'regular' as the effects of pain meds will cause you really uncomfortable constipation Dont skip on the post procedure therapy - go for more not less - you feel much better afterwards plus any seromas will be detected early Do daily massage yourself -deep n hard If possible buy a 3mhz ultrasound machine - i swear by mine and have used it daily since my procedure I found sleeping on my tummy helped with the drainage of the fluid they insert during the procedure - plus it helped with my snoring! Lol Buy a couple of pairs of cheap jogging pants - and avoid tight belts which may affect your end result Well, thats about it from me for tips :-) I hope you find them useful and i look forward to hearing how you get on x

firethorn

December 12, 2013

Thanks so much for the tips Trav :) I read your story and your results look amazing! It's really nice to find the community here. I have only told a couple of friends and while my husband is super supportive about my choice it's not the same thing as getting support from someone that has had an experience with the vaser procedure. You are right about getting more excited as each day passes. It's about 3 1/2 weeks away and with the holidays the time will certainly fly!

Soon2bskinny

December 27, 2013

Where do you get the ultrasound? I checked eBay but I want to be sure I get the right one. What does it do? How does it help ?

Trav2

December 28, 2013

Hi @Soon2bSkinny, i was recommended by my doctor to buy a "3mhz device" and to use before i did my daily self massage. Im not sure of the technicalities of exactly how it works except that it promotes a better outcome and skin firmness. Ive used mine everyday more or less since ive had it and, touch wood, ive healed well without complications. It is to be used in conjunction with the self massage routine.....a bit of a drag at times but i feel well worth the effort. Checking this site some people buy and some not. What i have noticed though is that many people (not all) who end up with lumps, bumps, seromas or flabby skin post vaser had just the 'bare minimum' of therapy sessions. Ive had 15 now plus my daily self sessions and my results are really good (check out my review). FYI i paid approx GBP40 for my device on ebay. Please pvt msg me if you need any more info/help buying

UPDATED FROM firethorn

11 days pre

Medical Clearance

firethornDecember 26, 2013

Today I had my appointment for my medical clearance and I passed. I received my details on surgery time and hospital info...this is all feeling so real now and the nerves are starting to go. I am trying not to dwell on it so I don't freak myself out. I am doing my best to stay positive and focus on my excitement.

It's been crazy busy with the holidays but I promise I will get around to getting a before picture up prior to the day of the procedure.

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UPDATED FROM firethorn

1 day pre

Before Photos

firethornJanuary 5, 2014

I finally got around to taking some before photos. Looking at them helps to reinforce my decision to go for my procedure. I am getting very nervous with only one more day to go. Though I am excited for the change in my body so I am trying to focus on the positives.

Replies (4)

Trav2

January 5, 2014

Good luck for tomorrow! You look v hot already and I'm loving the ink ;-) Dont forget to keep drinking plenty today as you will lose lots of fluid tomorrow. Be prepared to feel less than 100% of your normal self in the first 48-72hours and dont be rushing to overdo things. Nice n gentle does it missy xo

firethorn

January 5, 2014

Thanks Trav for your encouragement and advice. I really appreciate it as I am sure you know from being on this side of things. Glad you like my ink too ;) after this procedure I am thinking that new ink will be a walk in the park haha! Well I better go get working on drinking a lot of water. XoXo

Soon2bskinny

January 7, 2014

Hey firethorn! Wanted to check in on you. How do you feel? How did it go?

firethorn

January 7, 2014

My procedure is today. I will let you know how everything went hopefully tonight. Thanks for checking in!

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