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24 Year Old, No Kids Stubborn Fat Around Belly & Flank - New York, NY
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My surgery date was on 09/12/16 around 9am. I was...
lparmarOctober 26, 2016
WORTH IT$3,499
My surgery date was on 09/12/16 around 9am. I was told not take any medications as they would provide you with pain killers in the office. My procedure was smart lipo on the upper, lower abdomen and the flank area. I was explained the whole procedure on my consultation, including the exact price i would be spending. On the day of my procedure, they had taken before pictures and set me in a gown. I would recommend to wear long socks because the surgery room tends to get really cold. After the have covered me up with a drape in front of me so i won't see whats going on, they injected local anesthetic to all the parts they needed and i won't lie it hurt a lot, it was very very very uncomfortable. Once they numbed me I was good to go. In total they made 5 incisions but with the cannula so its really not an incision. At first when they inserted the cannula it felt fine, i was completely numb, after a while it got very uncomfortable as I couldn't take it. But that was towards the end, they were able to take a lot of fat out. I would recommend to keep a compression garment on the day of surgery, because you will leak a lot. After the procedure was done i was able to walk. When I got home I had to change the pads all over the incision areas. I was very nausea at that point because I was seeing my own blood and on top the pain killers were wearing off. The first 2 days were hell for me. I was constantly throwing up, I could not eat or drink anything because all I would do is vomit.After the second day, I started to feel much better and normal. You will see bruises all over your abdomen and flank area because thats the area where it was treated. Your stomach will feel hard and its normal. I was told to keep the compression garment on for 2 months straight because the results are more effective and so far I see such big difference. I had followed up with Dr. Singer on 10/24/16, so a little over a month after my surgery, and i cannot express how happy I am with my results. I have started the gym again, and it makes me more motivated than ever. Dr. Singer said I had amazing results for just one month, and I would see more difference in another 6 months to a year. If I were to recommend this to someone who has a little flabby stomach, and love handles, I can guarantee you, that you won't regret this choice. Its one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I feel much more comfortable in my body. I would definitely recommend Dr. Singer, he is an amazing surgeon, he knows what he is doing, and he is willing to hear you out with your concerns.
Replies (7)
November 1, 2016
I would love to see some pic. I am scheduled for Dec 10 but I'm on the fence because of the as the bad reviews I've been reading.
November 1, 2016
I just posted a picture up, you can check it out! I would tell you not to go by the bad reviews. To be honest like the pain from numbing and all was def worth it. Go for it!
November 4, 2016
I have had two babies. My stomach is very flabby ad stretched. Will this help me?
UPDATED FROM lparmar
2 months post
Update after a month and half!
lparmarNovember 1, 2016
This is an update of my abdomen an flanks after a month and half. Really excited, I've been hitting the gym 5 days a week so it's really helping a lot!
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November 2, 2016
What would you describe the recovery pain to? I have my surgery in less than 48 hrs!
November 2, 2016
Literally only feeling lightheadedness, nausea, fatigue & vomiting. I suggest have someone with you changing your dressing. I work in a medical field but seeing my own blood and incision will make you feel nausea, also as you change your dressings lay down and do it... don't stand!!! I felt like I was gonna faint. It's literally just the first 2 days, after that the pain is manageable and bearable. You will see bruising and your stomach will feel hard as rock and you may even look more bloated but that's just the recovery process. Best of luck! Hope this helps.
November 2, 2016
Yes it helps! Thanks a lot and I pray the rest of your recovery goes smoothly! I will have my mom and my fiance with me.
November 5, 2016
I fell asleep a few times during mine so it cant be that bad as far as pain goes. You should do just fine. I had upper & lower abs plus flanks done 7 weeks ago and the recovery is way more difficult than the actual procedure.
January 3, 2017
I believe this is the same doc who did my surgery I have no changes whatsoever in fact it made me gain weight and my boobs bigger. I looked better before I paid all that money to do stomach
June 19, 2017
Any more updates? Are you happy with the results?
August 23, 2017
Aww I'm sorry! May I ask why you are trying to get your money back? Did you have loose skin/rippling? Or did you feel not enough fat was taken out?
Welcome to the community! Thank so much for sharing your personal experience with us -- glad to hear everything went so well for you and that the numbing was the worst part, and you only had to deal with some pain towards the end. Will you be sharing before and progress photos with the community?
Have people noticed the difference in your appearance? How have they reacted?
You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing a photo.