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Skinniest Calves/Shins/Ankles, Underwent Fat Grafting Today! - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM Shwinnster
1 year post
Update
WORTH IT$10,500
Hey everyone. Ive been getting a lot of questions lately. And i wanted to give one last update before I retire my page here on realself. Its been 17 months since my original procedure, and 9 months since my touch up and i have to say i am 100% satisfied. A little bit of the fat does melt away but overall i would say 80-85% of the initial product has been retained, and this is a huge difference compared to my original skinny legs. This procedure was worth every penny! Since the two surgeries I have been to Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Florida, and been enjoying summertime in Chicago on Lake Michigan in SHORTS. I haven't gotten a single comment about my skinny legs and thats exactly what I want...to not stand out. Anyway, I would recommend Dr. G and the procedure for anyone considering it. See ya and good luck!
Overall Cost : 10,500
Total procedures: initial + one touch up of frozen fat
Estimated retained fat after 1 and a half years: 80-85%
Recovery/Pain: minimal
Satisfation: 100%!
Overall Cost : 10,500
Total procedures: initial + one touch up of frozen fat
Estimated retained fat after 1 and a half years: 80-85%
Recovery/Pain: minimal
Satisfation: 100%!
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UPDATED FROM Shwinnster
7 months post
Went for my touch up today! 7 months post
Hey guys, haven't updated in a while because not much has changed. Its been 7 months since my original surgery and the results were final so I decided to go for my touch up procedure to get the frozen 220 ccs of fat injected into my legs. I am THRILLED with the results and think that I've finally achieved the results I've been after for so long. On a side note, I ran into a girl at Dr. LG's office today who apparently was following my posts and decided to go through with the surgery. Im sure she'll be happy with her decision. Anyway, attached are some pics.
Hopefully the frozen fat survives just as well as the original fat. We'll have to wait and see!
Hopefully the frozen fat survives just as well as the original fat. We'll have to wait and see!
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Hi Aswin. So pleased you have updated. Great to see all is well with your FT, your photos look fantastic. I've had mine done now as I was so encouraged by your results and I'm really pleased so far. It's been 2.5 months now and all the swelling has disappeared. Would love to have more but don't have the spare fat! Thanks for posting and giving hope to others.
Faye can you please show your before and after results. Thank you.
Results are still great Aswin! $10,500- is an awful lot... was that only for fat transfer to the ankles or did you also add fat to your calves? Thanks!
OMG! And I thought I was the only other person who felt exactly as u did!
I never wore a bsuit either all of my growing up years! Constantly being made fun of- please keep me updated-happy for u !
It was so cool meeting you. I am wondering how is the fat from the 2nd time, is it staying good?
hi, my dear,im glad ur results came out good. i was wondering if u had to pay all at once, or did u have a payment plan?
UPDATED FROM Shwinnster
3 months post
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edit: i meant "the 3 month mark which is the point where they say the fat is NOW permanent"
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Hi Aswin. Thanks for updating. How does the area feel to touch. Are there any visible lumps or ridges between the ankle where it was injected and the area that was not? Does it blend well I mean? How long did your PS take to do the surgery? Anyone heard from Mr. Karma?
It feels the same as other fat on my body, there is no way anyone other than you can tell. There are no lumps or ridges. I'm actually not sure how long be procedure was. One second I was talking to the anesthesiologist and seemed like right after I was awakening.
So, did u have a general anaesthetic (tube down throat) or IV sedation? Sounds a weird question but I'm researching oxygen levels and how that effects blood flow to the extremities so could be very important. Thanks.
Thanks for updating. So, now you've reached the 3 month mark, it's all yours for keeps!! Fantastic. I was interested in the fact that you said more of the fat will show if it's on top of the muscle. I shall try and remember to ask my PS about that. I'm booked in now, but have to wait a while. Time can't go fast enough now. Can you tell me what they had you wearing after? Was it support socks (like those air flight socks) to help with circulation and to prevent swelling in feet, or did you have a garment that stopped at the ankles? Any compression or no compression? Any Manual Lymphatic Drainage offered after? Did they tell you not to massage yourself? Any other details please add. Thanks Aswin.
No compression for me. I asked my surgeon this and he told me he didn't like I use it because the fat is still fragile until it develops a blood supply so u don't want to put extra pressure and compress it. I had just 4 band aids, two on each leg where the needle was injected. I did have to wear pads at the lipo site on my flank lol. A lot of drainage in the first 24 hrs but that's normal. After the first two days I removed everything
Wow, no compression over your ankles! That's complete opposite of what I've been told. I'll have to discuss again with my doc. Funny how they all have such different opinions. I think mine is concerned with fluid build up at the ankles - it's feet up for a week for me! Did you get swelling in your feet/ankles, as you didn't wear a garment? What is your doc's opinion about swelling - does that not jeopardise the fat instead do you know? How long each day were you told to sit with feet up? Thanks for answering all my questions.
Could you tell me if where your lipo garment came down to? Was it just above the knee or high on thigh? How many days did you keep off your feet for at the start? Thanks.
Hey, I am thinking of doing this surgery too. I am tired of hiding in pants and long dresses. How is the fat transfer. It's June, did you lose any of the fat. Are you still loving the results!
I sent you a private message. I hope you can answer. Thanks. I wish I had wrote to you sooner.
Hi Aswin. Have you had your second lot of injections yet?
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Did you ever consider implants ? If you did why did you chose fat transfer? Just trying to figure out which is the best.
Do you have to go back again or this is it for a lifetime?
Thanks for the anticipated response.