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Basil Pakeman, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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I started hiding my legs at the age of 25, I...

I started hiding my legs at the age of 25, I remember clear because I was surprised with a birthday pool party and it was then I noticed the difference in my legs, living in New jersey where we spend about 7 months out of the year covered up due to the weather a young woman is not thinking of cellulite. I put on my 2 piece bathing suite and looked in the mirror I was adorable in my 5'2" petite frame at 105 pounds with a flat belly I could not look any better I thought, as I kept turning in the mirror smiling making sure everything was a perfect 10 I noticed this jelly looking thing on my right side of my outer thigh toward the back of my leg, I remember being so freaked out about it that I called my mom up to my room so she could tell me that she had some type of home remedy for this, she minimized the entire situation by saying all women have it, and that she had a cream that helped with this. I ended up wearing the bikini with a pair of shorts over, I did go swimming however as soon as I got out of the pool I would cover up. I am now 35 with 3 children I dont wear a bikini and my cellulite got worse ! I take very good care of myself and my husband calls me a "hot mama" however If I could just wear shorts and a bathing suit and feel comfortable It would be a blessing, we travel alot and we love the tropical beach destinations so i have aquired a collection of exotic cover ups, however I dont want to cover up any more that's why I will be having my cellulaze treatment tomorrow. My girlfriend had hers done about 3 weeks ago and her legs look smoother than before and tight she still has a little bruising but it's SMOOTH. I walk over her house just about every other day to see how it's coming along and I am Impressed ! I chose the same surgeon as her in New York, Dr. Pakeman. I should be preparing for my BBQ this afternoon, I'm so exited about tomorrow that I wanted to share with the realself community,wish me luck and I will keep you posted ! Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day !

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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
240 E. 64th St., New York, New York
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I had the cellulite treatment this afternoon,I was bit scared when I walked in the office but the Doctor and his staff were very supportive and caring. The procedure took a little longer than I expected however I was explained that I had some really stuborn areas that required additional time. I would recommend this procedure to just about any one that is suffering with cellulite and I said suffering because it affects the selfsteem. Dr. Pakeman was very sweet and made sure I was comfortable thru out the entire treatment what I really liked about the entire experience was the fact I was not in any kind of pain during or after, I walked out of the office feeling ok. My husband couldn't believe how comfortable and aware I was right after having surgery. Some staff members were joking with my husband and reminded him how concern he was about me doing Celullaze, well ladies and gents my husband made an appointment with Dr. P. He wants to have his love handles taken care of. How about that ! I'm feeling a little sleepy now but I will keep you posted on my recovery. Thank you Dr. and staff you made this nervous Nelly very comfortable and relaxed ! See you tomorrow. Sophie