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I had liposuction done in the love handle area and...
aminedDecember 26, 2012
$5,300
I had liposuction done in the love handle area and lower stomach October 17th 2012 (I am 23 years old, 5'9" and about 155 pounds). I saw major results two days after the surgery yet as of today the love handles came back. I have read I need to wait up to 3 months for major results but the skin that is still swollen is hard. My love handle area is soft as if the swelling is done. I work out 5 days a week and maintain a healthy diet. Am I over reacting? Should I still wait a few more months for results? I paid nearly 5 grand for NO love handles :/
UPDATED FROM amined
4 months on the 17th, I don't see much change...
aminedFebruary 9, 2013
4 months on the 17th, I don't see much change still. He suggested a touch up for $400-450. Any suggestions guys? Should I take it to the higher Dr and voice my complaints or just pay that little amount and go with a touch up?
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February 10, 2013
I can definitely see a difference. You had minimal fat to begin with it seems. You have really defined hip bones now, and your flanks look great.
February 11, 2013
I really appreciate the positive feedback. :) I just want a smooth hourglass figure, you know tiny waist. Thank you again.
February 11, 2013
Trust me i know what you mean. I'd still like to get my flanks done though.
But I'm going to wait a while. I think you look great. Keep in mind That final results aren't seen for six months.
Even longer in some cases like mine.
February 10, 2013
I want to give you a compliment. I think your stomach is smaller- a lot. I can't see what's under the skin but the stomach is tiny. Taking a bit off the hips would balance it out. I'm thinking of getting flanks next year. My ps said ill look skinny like a boy but maybe that's what I want. Animed, what is the overall look you're going for? Your swelling is down and I see a tiny mid section. Meaning thin....defined hip bones is a good way to put it.
February 11, 2013
I really appreciate that. I would like a curvy look, nothing too unrealistic like Kim Kardashian but I would like an even coke bottle look. I am going to do the touch up in like 3 months and that's it, no more plastic surgery.
You have no flanks girl! Haha you have a great athletic figure.
February 12, 2013
I thought I would just quickly post that it has been about 8 weeks and I was absolutely freaking out at about 3 weeks that I looked like Tara Reid.. all hard, bumpy and wavy. But it has significantly improved since then. I wake up and my tummy is nice and smooth from laying down all night.. by the end of the day my tummy is a bit lumpy again due to sitting down at a desk and because the some swelling still present. But now I can see why panicking so early is a waste of time and energy.. I am feeling 110% better about my results and only hope they continue to improve.. So to all of you out there that may be scared that your results are far from what you were expecting, at least give it some time and see.. xx
February 12, 2013
There's a reason why we weigh up to 5 pounds less in the morning. Food in our bodies and fluids. Even at 8 months I see flaws one day but not the next. Clothes and sitting make skin wavy until the new collagen is fully formed. Don't be surprised to see improvement even up to one year.
February 12, 2013
Personally, I think your before pictures were better but I know that's not what you want to hear. I think a little curve is better and I definitely don't think you should have to pay for the touch up. If you aren't happy and need a touch up that should be part of the spendy procedure you ALREADY PAID FOR. Just my thoughts though. Good luck on your journey.
February 12, 2013
We are here to support each other through recovery and to help make smart choices.
February 14, 2013
Exactly. Thank you Spycegrl93. I feel like you always have some good advice and have an optimistic attitude. Good positive energy is what we need amongst us as women. Have a blessed day, and happy Valentine's Day! :)
February 14, 2013
And trust me there will be more improvement over the next 3 months. With me I had some scar tissue from getting surgery from the first procedure - the doc was not boarded in PS. Otherwise my results are good.
February 14, 2013
Dear Amined, your lower tummy is now much slimmer, my laser eyes could see that, don't worry, the love handles are gone but you can't see it because it's still swollen and you look GREAT girl
UPDATED FROM amined
So April 17th will officially be 6 months. After...
aminedMarch 29, 2013
So April 17th will officially be 6 months. After nearly 5 grand I have yet to receieve my hourglass figure. The Dr has insisted he can take more fat around my waist for $650.00 total. I am going to do it I have decided. I have attached some photos of my progress so far.
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