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Diet and Exercise are Key! - Oak Brook, IL

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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 :/

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ChiBunnyblonde
December 29, 2012
you definitely look still swollen. you may not THINK youre swollen but you def still are. I can see the line around where you wear your pants that only happens when you are swollen. you wont have that clear demarcation when you are unswollen. I think it sucks for it to take so long but im at 3 months and still swollen too
ChiBunnyblonde
December 29, 2012
Also I know from experience working out the area makes it more swollen for day if not a week afterwards so if you are constantly exercising its gonna stay swollen though its good youre working out. it just gonna take longer to level out to final result from my experience
daughtersgirl
December 29, 2012
I definitely agree with ChiBunnyblonde. I had TickleLipo done 2 weeks ago onmy bra line,upper and lower abs and hip rolls or as you call it..love handles.I swear that area swells the worse...I'm not sure why but it does.Even with no excercise.I still wear my compression garment but when it swell s like that I go for my super duper compression garment...a Squeem and that reduces the swelling alot.Just try to take it easy bc my PS told me that excercising will cause me to swell up quickly..even 4, 5 months later.We just got to let our bodies heal so we don't end up making anything worse. :) Best of luck to you!
amined
December 31, 2012
appreciate the positive feedback! i will do my best to remain patient and positive :) have a blessed new year.
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to be lili
December 31, 2012
Im new to this. I am depressed. I am only 2 weeks post op but i feel like this hardness should be gone. Yours is still there after 3 months. I hope it gets better.
amined
January 2, 2013
2 weeks is nothing babe. Don't get upset, call your plastic surgeon and be in constant communication with him.
Worrieddownunder
January 8, 2013
I am in the same boat – I’m 3 weeks out and I don’t think swelling is that bad, I’m all lumpy and hard : ( I am scared that I will end up looking like Tara Reid, as it’s how I look now…
mayakoba
June 5, 2015
DID IT RESOLVE ?... IM 3 WEEKS POST LOOKS AWFUL :(
SC lipo
January 2, 2013
Your still swollen. I'm a few days shy of 6 months post op and my swelling is just starting to level off. I workout 5 days a week and that contribute to some of my swelling.
amined
January 2, 2013
Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate that. May I ask do you do AB workouts and cardio? Since I have been advised I have refrained from ABS but now I am wondering if perhaps I should take a break from all working out.
40yearoldmom
January 8, 2013
ok.Reading your post makes me feel better. Right after my Lipo I could see there was going to be good results. I've been diligent with the compression garment. I've continued my basic decent diet regime but have lots of hardness, and I am worried. I'm four weeks in. I keep telling myself that I may need to wait the six months that I have read about for the final results.
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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00012321
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.
amined
February 11, 2013
I really appreciate the positive feedback. :) I just want a smooth hourglass figure, you know tiny waist. Thank you again.
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Spycegrl93
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.
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Spycegrl93
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.
amined
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.
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Spycegrl93
February 11, 2013
That's so sweet thanks!
Worrieddownunder
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
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Spycegrl93
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.
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Lovin13Me
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.
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Spycegrl93
February 12, 2013
We are here to support each other through recovery and to help make smart choices.
amined
February 13, 2013
Appreciate the positive feedback. Best of luck to you :)
amined
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! :)
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Spycegrl93
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.
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OREGONMADECALIGROWN
February 14, 2013
I was thinking the same thing
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trolla650
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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