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28 Years Old, No Kids, Full Abs, Flanks, Waist, Small Back - ATL
UPDATED FROM mdenz
29 days post
4 weeks Post-Op
WORTH IT$6,500
So it's been 4 weeks since my procedure on 11/16. For the most part, I feel great! Im wearing tight jeans again without worrying they'll cut into my stomach and "ruin" my results! Ha Let's just say beforehand I was pushing size 16 jeans and now I'm fitting back into my size 14 jeans comfortably and they're loose.
I am still dealing with a lot of swelling (haven't been watching my diet too closely yet and I still eat high-salt foods) but I've noticed it's mainly in my upper abs right above my belly button. That area will swell right up and look like I had no work done and will kind of look like an "over hang" over my belly button. It's more noticeable I guess since my lower abs are pretty much flat!
It's possible less fat was taken out in the upper abs than the lower abs.
I am dealing with hard areas that I'm having to massage and worrying they'll be permanent but at this stage it's expected. I just don't want it to turn into permanent scar tissue. When I sit my stomach still creases in the middle so I worry about that leaving a permanent "line".
I do have some random moments of pain in the treated areas but nothing overly painful.
I also have two indents in my skin in my lower abs where they made incisions... not super happy about those but they can be covered.
All other things considered, in still pretty happy with my results. I had a lot of stomach fat before and my lower abs were the bane of my existence and now it's basically flat and I can button my jeans and they stay straight!!! Lol. It can only get better once I get on my low carb diet come Jan!
I am still dealing with a lot of swelling (haven't been watching my diet too closely yet and I still eat high-salt foods) but I've noticed it's mainly in my upper abs right above my belly button. That area will swell right up and look like I had no work done and will kind of look like an "over hang" over my belly button. It's more noticeable I guess since my lower abs are pretty much flat!
It's possible less fat was taken out in the upper abs than the lower abs.
I am dealing with hard areas that I'm having to massage and worrying they'll be permanent but at this stage it's expected. I just don't want it to turn into permanent scar tissue. When I sit my stomach still creases in the middle so I worry about that leaving a permanent "line".
I do have some random moments of pain in the treated areas but nothing overly painful.
I also have two indents in my skin in my lower abs where they made incisions... not super happy about those but they can be covered.
All other things considered, in still pretty happy with my results. I had a lot of stomach fat before and my lower abs were the bane of my existence and now it's basically flat and I can button my jeans and they stay straight!!! Lol. It can only get better once I get on my low carb diet come Jan!
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UPDATED FROM mdenz
22 days post
Form-fitting Holiday Dresses
Purchased some dresses for Christmas parties I will be attending and never in my life would I have picked these skin tight dresses!!!
I love how they show off my new curves and stomach!! It's the first time I actually like my pear-shape!
I love how they show off my new curves and stomach!! It's the first time I actually like my pear-shape!
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February 6, 2017
Where were you dress shopping out!!! I'd love to check them out, they fit you so well!!!
J
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UPDATED FROM mdenz
21 days post
3 Weeks Post Op
Feeing great! Basically back to normal.
Still wearing compression garment. Still use Arnica gel on the stomach to manage any swelling.
Swelling is still touch and go. It's More apparent in the evenings. Started to lightly massage areas with a hand held massager so that creates swelling and tenderness.
First professional massage is tomorrow!
Note: kinda wish I'd added on bra-rolls and small back but I'm just gonna have to do it the old fashioned way -- diet!!!
Still wearing compression garment. Still use Arnica gel on the stomach to manage any swelling.
Swelling is still touch and go. It's More apparent in the evenings. Started to lightly massage areas with a hand held massager so that creates swelling and tenderness.
First professional massage is tomorrow!
Note: kinda wish I'd added on bra-rolls and small back but I'm just gonna have to do it the old fashioned way -- diet!!!
Replies (4)
M
December 7, 2016
You look great! I get mine done this month. Going to follow your experience just to help give myself a heads up on what to expect. Thank you for sharing!
M
December 8, 2016
Woohoo! You'll do great! Just remember the first couple of days will be the roughest and after that, every day gets significantly better until you're back to your old self. I highly recommend Arnica Montana pills and Arnica gel to manage brushing and swelling and stiffness.
L
December 8, 2016
You look amazing and very inspiring because I have similar shape and needs. Thank you please continue to update in the coming months
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