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Tumescent Liposuction- Upper and Lower Abs, flanks, lower back, BBL - Orange County, CA
UPDATED FROM OC4682
15 days post
I wanted to update because today was a big deal. I...
OC4682April 20, 2012
$4,500
I wanted to update because today was a big deal. I went to work out for the first time in a fitted tank top. I have never done that as everything I have worn in the past 10 years has been such that it masked my love handles and stomach. I really feel amazing today, confident even...that alone is worth every penny :)
UPDATED FROM OC4682
13 days post
Tomorrow will be two weeks since my surgery. On...
OC4682April 18, 2012
Tomorrow will be two weeks since my surgery.
On the Plus Side
1. A lot of the swelling has gone down
2. My bruising is almost completely gone- only experienced on my love handles
3. Pins and Needles/Numbness has reduced
4. The soreness/sensitivity has reduced.
5. My weight has stabilized a bit
6. Incisions are healing well and fading
7. Very happy with my butt- hoping the swelling does not go down further, like how it looks now.
8. Able to fit back into most of my clothes
Negative
1. Still wearing compression garment which leaves/left marks on hips and stomach
2. Lumps are visible- Front of stomach looks horrible, not flat and uneven below belly button- I am not sure if this is due to swelling or if will need to be corrected :(
3. There are weird indentations on my sides that will need to be corrected if they stay as is.
4. I don't know if I should expect the Dr. to offer to correct without payment? Any feed back on this would be great.
5. REALLY do not want to go through this post-op process again.
On the Plus Side
1. A lot of the swelling has gone down
2. My bruising is almost completely gone- only experienced on my love handles
3. Pins and Needles/Numbness has reduced
4. The soreness/sensitivity has reduced.
5. My weight has stabilized a bit
6. Incisions are healing well and fading
7. Very happy with my butt- hoping the swelling does not go down further, like how it looks now.
8. Able to fit back into most of my clothes
Negative
1. Still wearing compression garment which leaves/left marks on hips and stomach
2. Lumps are visible- Front of stomach looks horrible, not flat and uneven below belly button- I am not sure if this is due to swelling or if will need to be corrected :(
3. There are weird indentations on my sides that will need to be corrected if they stay as is.
4. I don't know if I should expect the Dr. to offer to correct without payment? Any feed back on this would be great.
5. REALLY do not want to go through this post-op process again.
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April 19, 2012
I think you're right on the money that the weight gain is solely fluid...you will get rid of it if you make sure that your diet is low to no salt so if you haven't tried that, just it a try and see how your results change. As for your question about whether they would "touchup" your results for free, I asked the consultant this question before the surgery and she said yes, as long as it was an area I paid for (in my case, I didn't pay for the waist area, but did pay for the bra roll and hips...so if I'm not satisfied with the waist, I have to pay to get it fixed). If you don't know the answer to this question, just call the office and ask. My opinion on that is that most of these doctors realize that their work is what gets them business...so if people love their work, they will tell their friends and vice versa, if they treat you poorly, they know you will tell people. You may also want to look into lymphatic massage (lots of videos on youtube) to help increase drainage of the excess fluid. Good luck!!
April 19, 2012
I had indents in my flanks & thighs after my lipo too. I'm now 5 weeks PO and they're gone. Once your skins starts forming to your new shape, they will diminish if not disappear. I used a cellulite roller (handheld paddle with metal ball bearings on it) and massaged every night. It hurt like hell but helped so much, especially with the hard knots!
Low sodium diet + tons of lemon water might help your swelling go down too. I couldn't even squeeze into my pants at 3 weeks PO, now I'm down 10lbs and 2 sizes!
Good luck!
Low sodium diet + tons of lemon water might help your swelling go down too. I couldn't even squeeze into my pants at 3 weeks PO, now I'm down 10lbs and 2 sizes!
Good luck!
April 20, 2012
Thank you all so much for your feedback, it is so helpful and really nice to be able to communicate with others going through the same process. My weight is down to 131, I feel a lot better and have been eating very healthy. I was able to work out today for the first time and it felt amazing. I really would like to continue towards my goal weight-120, but my doctor told me not to lose weight for 3 months!! I guess it would interfere with the fat transfer to my butt...Has anyone else been told this? Thanks again!
UPDATED FROM OC4682
7 days post
1 Week Post- I am feeling a little discouraged...
OC4682April 12, 2012
1 Week Post- I am feeling a little discouraged today, I was hoping the swelling would have gone down a bit more by now. As you can see from the photos on Day 4, my stomach now looks the way it did before the procedure, only worse because of the bruising and incisions. I have been wearing the chest to knee garment almost all day everyday. It is leaving indentations on my sides from the zippers that run all the way up the sides. I additionally wear the binder at night.
The doctor tole me not to try to lose weight for 3 months!!!! The main objective of getting this done was to fix the areas that I could not through diet and working out, but I still have weight to lose even though my shape has been impoved. Another item I wish I knew before the surgery. So basically I feel unattractve and uncomfortable The garment is a nuissance because it is so bulky in places. I will update with photos again soon but for now I look the same as day 4 but with less pain and the bruising has gone down a bit.
I am taking Arnica tablets and using the cream. I like to think it is helping but so far I can't tell. My pants still do not fit :(
The doctor tole me not to try to lose weight for 3 months!!!! The main objective of getting this done was to fix the areas that I could not through diet and working out, but I still have weight to lose even though my shape has been impoved. Another item I wish I knew before the surgery. So basically I feel unattractve and uncomfortable The garment is a nuissance because it is so bulky in places. I will update with photos again soon but for now I look the same as day 4 but with less pain and the bruising has gone down a bit.
I am taking Arnica tablets and using the cream. I like to think it is helping but so far I can't tell. My pants still do not fit :(
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April 17, 2012
You look amazing. You got a great result. I gained like 9 lbs for i think three weeks. It will go away. I'm now two months post op--still have some hard areas, still some swelling and still some soreness. I can't wait for it all to be done!
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Hey OC4682, how are you doing now it's been a couple of months since your procedure?