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SmartLipo on Abdomen and Flanks - Excited!

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!!!UPDATE!!! DECEMBER 2, 2010!!! Hey...

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HK02December 2, 2010
WORTH IT$4,000
!!!UPDATE!!! DECEMBER 2, 2010!!!

Hey everyone! I apologize for being MIA! I just want to say that things are going very well!!! I wake up every morning and admire my flat stomach! It's beautiful! It truly makes me so happy! The pain and swelling are gone and I honestly cant even see my scars anymore. Great job Dr. Pakeman and next time I have some extra cash I'm definitely going back for some thigh lipo! LOL. I have some great before and afters! If you're interested in seeing them please send me or post your email address :) As always, i welcome any questions you may have.

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Basil Pakeman, MD

Basil Pakeman, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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MrsTO
February 19, 2011
Hk02, I am glad that you had great results with you smart lipo. I will be undergoing the procedure March 3rd. Can you please send me pictures of your before and after. I am gettin really nervous and anxious all at the same time. Overall this site has been very helpful. I have done my research and I am positive it will turn out well being that 90% of the people here are happy with their results.

I will be getting my Upper and lower abs, flanks, bra fat and arms done.

Any other advise you can share with me will be helpful!
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HK02
February 23, 2011
Hi, I would love to send you the link to my photos. Please send me your email address. The only advise I can give is that this is not a quick fix. Take your procedure seriously and follow all the doctors instructions, as annoying as they may be. After you are done with the procedure you must stay on top of diet and exercise. Most unhappy clients are usually unhappy because the day after their lipo they continue living as if nothing ever changed and most of the time that means not eating healthy and not exercising. I have noticed when I do not take care of myself my abs will begin to accumulate fat. I quickly drop the muffin and hit the gym or my bike! Trust me, its not cheap, its not pain free, and I wanted a flat stomach all my life so lord knows I will take care of it. I wish you luck on the 3rd and let us know how it goes :)
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MrsTO
February 23, 2011
Hello HK02, I know that Smart lipo is just a quick fix and one has to be diligent in excercises and eating properly. I am willing to maintain these activities in order to keep my weight off. I would love to see your pictures, please email me at toniru1980@aim.com. Thank you so much for your advise and help.

How long were you down (physical constraints) when you first had the surgery?
Thinkingaboutit247
June 8, 2012
Hello HK02 thanks so much for sharing, i will be going to your doctor also, can you give us an update on how things are a year after? thanks!
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lovemybody27
June 5, 2014
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UPDATE! June 7, 2010 Hello! Thank you all for...

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HK02June 7, 2010
UPDATE! June 7, 2010 Hello! Thank you all for taking the time to write and ask questions. As always, it is my pleasure to help :) I'm very pleased to report that I am doing FABULOUS! I am still a bit swollen on my sides but each passing day gets better and I feel my healing process is coming to an end, my scars are tiny, and my confidence is sky high! I love it! I am currently attempting to work out more but since school is coming to an end I am hoping to spend much more time dedicated to sculpting my abs now that I can show them off! I have my last appointment with Dr. P on Wed! I'm excited to see what he says and I am looking forward to flaunting my hot body at the beach now! yay! As always, if you have any questions, please comment or PM me and before and after photos are available upon request. Thanks!

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dramaqueen700
June 9, 2010

I'd love to see your photos! Thanks!! I'm so pleased for your successes!

indecency89
June 12, 2010
i had a consult done with Dr. pakeman today, i was very impressed vwith his before and after pictures. he was very polite, however the lady who does the pricing is not very patient. i amk really considering using him, but oh my god he is very pricey. i do not know how you got those two areas for $4000, because she told me it is $4000 for the abdomen, and the flanks would be a $1000 less, totaling $7000, and you only get the discount if you do them together on the same day. i also wanted to do my back and arms, thats another $7000, again only if it is done same day. i am 139lbs, i just wanted to remove fat from those stubborn areas. does anyone know another doctor who does excellent work for less?
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Queteepye
June 16, 2010
after reading your comment I'm very interested in seeing your photos I'm very scared but I want to get the procedure done before my wedding even though it's in October I want to start finding out how soon I need to go so please send me a few pics thanks
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D5118
August 16, 2010
congrats to you and your success! i am 35yrs old and i've had traditional lipo done before, i wasn't pleased with the results, i had alot of unevenness and i didnt like the scars or the position of the scars, anyway i have recently been looking in to the smartlipo i been told that it is different from the traditional lipo and that there's less downtime and pain but when i stories like yours it sounds exactly the same. Please enlighten me. if don''t mind i would like to see pictures i looking for a doctor.
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HK02
December 2, 2010
Hello! I apologize for the late response. I'd be happy to send you photos. Please private message me your email address. Thank You :)
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[UPDATE 4/12/10] Hi everyone! I have been...

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HK02April 12, 2010

[UPDATE 4/12/10]

Hi everyone! I have been healing very well and some mornings I wake up with a very flat tummy and other mornings its a little swollen...but so far so good! I began massages on myself but I don't feel like I massaged hard enough. I developed a big lump under and around my belly button and a few smaller ones in my upper abs section. I decided to go get a professional massage and she did a great job. The only really really really painful area was around my belly button...she massaged that aggressively and all I could do was clench the sheets and take deep breaths....the rest was a bit painful but not excruciating. When I left my lump under my belly button was much softer but its still there. The other lumps feel like they're gone. I have taken advantage of spa week here in NYC to buy a package of 5, 45 min massages for 250 so I have decided to get a professional massage on my stomach once a week for the stubborn lumps that need to be treated aggressively and I continue to massage daily. I am using Arnica gel over my skin before massaging because since the professional massage I'm very tender again and the slightest touch hurts (feels like a sun burn). Again, to those interested in seeing pictures of my progress send me a private message!

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star68
April 13, 2010
I've had my smart lipo 21 days ago and I'm starting to see some lumps on my lower Abs, can u tell me what kind of massage are u getting and also can u send me some pics,.please?
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HK02
April 13, 2010
Hello star1968, I called a few spas in my area and luckily found someone who specializes in this type of massage. It really doesn't have a name but I've heard other places call it "Lymphatic drainage" massage. Its pretty much like getting a deep tissue massage on your stomach. I have to do this because I'm terrible at giving myself massages. I never have the time to sit for 20 min twice a day and massage. I get in what I can in the shower and while laying in bed but the quality is never as good as someone else doing it....that's just me though. send me your email so I can send you the link to my photo album! Thanks :)
star68
April 13, 2010

Thank you so much for your response!!!I feel the same way, I tried to massage the area my self but I know I'm not doing a good job. :-(. My abs are very sensitive right now to the touch, should I wait a little longer, does the massage hurt?

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HK02
April 20, 2010
Hi honey, well I know it hurts and its very tender but as you begin to rub gently the pain will subside a bit. I am almost 4 weeks post and I have my boyfriend massage me and he can get aggressive and yeah it hurts and all but the results are looking great and it's definitely a must to get those lumps outta there asap before they get too hard. That is one mistake I made. I was too scared to massage the lump I felt forming under my belly button because it really hurt but now the thing got rock hard and its taking aggressive daily massage to get it to break down. When you begin, I advice you lay relaxed and use some warm massage oil. I noticed that watching my fav episodes of sex and the city or family guy help me take the edge off and help me focus on something other than the massage. Its a huge help! I also have to thank my fabulous BF for always taking the time to massage me for an hour every day and being so sweet and caring <3 So get a friend or a loved one to help you and relax as you just imagine how great your results will be ;)
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HK02
May 13, 2010
Hey hun, how are you doing with your massages??? How are you feeling?
star68
May 13, 2010
Hi!!!, I am doing great! thank you so much for your advise regarding the massage.These had help me so much, my stomach looks soooo good and it's just getting better each day.thanks again!
MaraC
April 19, 2010
Hi! I'd be interested in seeing your pics. I'm in your size range (5'5 and 130) and my main concern is the unevenness some people have when they don't have a lot of fat to take off. I haven't decided whether or not to do the procedure, so your input would be helpful. Thanks Mara
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HK02
April 20, 2010
Sure darling, just send me a private message with your email address and I'll gladly send you the link to my album. Well, I'd say go see a few doctors first and see what they tell you but I think smartlipo is def the best bet for someone with small amounts of fat to lose ;)
lyvpurple
April 20, 2010
Hi, i am interested in seeing your before and after photos and i am considering going to Dr. P also.. thank you so much!!
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HK02
April 20, 2010
hi honey, please private message me your email and I'll gladly send over the link to my album :)
BebaBoop
April 26, 2010

Hello, I am researching doctors in the NY area and have seen 3 good reviews on this doctor but am a bit leary since he is listed as an opthalmologist. Can you email me before & after pics? I appreciate it. Would love to see your results. Thanks

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HK02
May 13, 2010
Sure! Send me a PM with your email and I will send you a link to my album :)
BebaBoop
May 13, 2010
I can't figure out how to send a PM to you. Thxs
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HK02
June 8, 2010
I need an email address to send you the link to my photo album ;)
NTC23
April 28, 2010
Simliar to urself and other posts I've read. I'm 5'2 and 120 pounds. I wear a size 1/2 or 3/4 depending on the cut. I have always struggled with my lower abbs I'm thin everywhere else! This has been very fustriaghting for me. I work out regularly and see results with the exception of my abbs.I'm in the ny area. Can you send me your pics and docs info? Thanks so much
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HK02
June 7, 2010
Sure, send me your email address :)
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