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Smart Lipo to arms...I had higher expectations

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Hello, I'm desperately wanting smart lipo done on...

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Tonibaby
Hello, I'm desperately wanting smart lipo done on my arms. I was blessed with a small waist, midsection but Large arms run in my family, on my moms side, we have these fat elbows that I hate!! ever since I gave birth to my kids (youngest is 13) I've been extremely self conscious of my fat arms. I have to buy larger size jackets, tops to accommodate my arms and later have the waist altered snakler because it's too big! And I Will not wear sleeveless tops or anything under a 1/4 length sleeve because I'm too embarrassed to show my arms!! :'(
The one thing holding me back from Smart lipo is I'm really nervous because I've read negative reviews from people in other states...the arms turn out really saggy, lumpy, bumpy, a lot of burning, regret etc etc.
I went to a consultation at Sono bello here in Utah and I felt like the "sales lady" was like a car dealer. She said my arms would be fine, they wouldn't sag and they could get 70% of the fat.
I wanted to see pictures of actual Utah patients but they only have pictures of patients from their other facilities around the country! :-/ Why??
I want this procedure so bad but I'm very apprehensive.
Is there any one who has had experience with Sono Bello here in Utah?

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Imad Aziz El-Asmar, MD

Imad Aziz El-Asmar, MD

Board Certified Internist

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April 11, 2015
do you have the name of the doctors that work thru SonoBello? These docs have a practice elsewhere, so going through their name you may be able to see more of their work. best of luck, and keep us posted!
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April 12, 2015
Great idea!! I'll look into it! Thanks!
June 23, 2015
Dr. Miller is awesome. He gives you a pre-op and discusses what is realistic. Never was I mislead. I was awake through whole procedure and it is rough for the first 2 days, then gets much better. I was treated like crap from Dr. Moore at Just the Right Curves and told I needed a diet....I had just lost 53lbs! Sonobello Salt Lake treated me with respect and my nurse Becky was the best. I like everybody there.
June 23, 2015
If you want more info, private message me and I will answer all of your questions. I am from Salt Lake.
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July 2, 2015
Hi I messaged you. :)
November 2, 2015
Please let us know if you did Smart Lipo on your arms? I am also interested in doing this but am scared of the flabby leftover skin. Maybe just a skin tighting treatment?
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April 7, 2016
Hello, No I haven't yet. I have been interviewing dr.s where I live. So far I have had 2 consultations and both dr.s feel optimistic I'll have a good result. Im hoping I will have the smart lipo procedure within the next few months.
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Smart Lipo of my Upper Arms!!

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Tonibaby

I have large upper arms due to genetics. Thanks mom!
I literally hide them even during summer months. right now it's in the 90's-100's and I still wear cardi's, boleros, cropped denim jackets etc. I will not wear sleeveless or anything shorter than 3/4 length sleeve shirts. I have to alter my jackets or tops in the waist because I have to buy Larger sizes to accommodate my arms.
I'm hoping to have this procedure done very soon and I think I'm close to picking my doctor but I want to make one last consultation with him before i make my final decision.
Its been difficult to find pics, reviews of others who have had the arm area done because it's not as common as stomach, thighs, flanks etc.
I'm excited to think Theres a possibility I may finally feel free to wear whatever I Wsnt and on the other hand I'm scared that the doctor won't take out enough fat or that I'll be botched with lumpy, loose wrinkled skin! Fingers crossed!

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I was cursed with large upper arms from my mothers...

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I was cursed with large upper arms from my mothers side. We have these huge arms and fat above our elbows. My arms don't match my body. I have curvy figure but my arms make me appear fat. I do everything to hide them, cropped cardi's, Bolero jackets, shrugs, every type of denim jackets, nothing shorter than 1/4 length sleeves shirts, even in summer time! here in Utah it gets upto 100+ degrees.

I have been procrastinating because I'm scared I won't get the result I'm looking for. I'm a perfectionist and I wont be happy with so so.
I've consulted with different dr.s and I think I have narrowed my decision down to Dr. Joseph Jensen. I've had two consultations with him so far. He's honest, caring and confident in his abilities. He made me feel very comfortable. He took time to talk to my Husband and I, I never felt rushed Even though I was late to my appt. I always left his office feeling positive. He said he believes I will have a great result. I hope this is true! Fingers crossed! I'm going next week to put deposit and schedule my surgery.

One thing I didn't like is, they want me to buy two compression garments from their office at $150 each but I don't really like them.
While Online I seen another lipo arm sleeve garment at lipogarments.com that I like way better. This particular garment has adjustment on sleeves to tighten or loosen to your arms as they swell or go down and you can wear your own bra underneath. Plus, it's way less, only $48 each.
I wonder if It is an absolute requirement to purchase from the office? The office lady seemed to be pushing it on me. I told her I seen another I like better and she said I would need to call "this number" to see what they say about that And she handed me their CG brochure.

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July 11, 2016
Just got out of surgery on my arms couple hours ago. I am going to post pics of my results when I am able to take the CG off. I did buy the garment they recommended because I was getting more work done on other areas. I will follow you to see how you are.
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July 12, 2016
Good luck! I'm following you as well. Not many reviews on here regarding arm lipo.
I hope you get the results you're looking for.
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July 12, 2016
Ok. You should look at MinnesotanMom too her profile and story helped me a lot. The arms do ooze a lot. So thats a heads up.