Liposuction (Belly and Thighs); Fat Transfer (Face) - 46yo, No Kids, 6ft;, 193lbs. Paris, FR

Pulled the trigger after fighting stubborn fat and face droop that is likely due to genetics and years of high-stress job. About me: 46yo soon, 6ft tall, weighed 193lbs prior to surgery, considered myself in okay shape (more of an outdoor person than a gym person). Main body issue was large stomach and thighs. I am currently on Day 5 and in 'Recovery.' Prior to making this decision, I ruled out Cool Sculpt for several reasons: the amount of belly fat I wanted to remove; I met a doctor that could address both the body fat and aging face; CS cost was almost the same and lipo seems more permanent. Also, I caught a break in that my husband's employment moved us to Paris for a year and gave me a break from my job so I could take more downtime. My Fench is bad, so I was a little nervous about getting the surgery abroad. However, my doctor speaks English and between my French and their English, I was able to navigate the clinic. Pain: Let's not kid each other - it hurts. The worst was my third night. The anesthesia really messed my by digestive track and the gas was very painful. Gas X didn't help. I finally used some Vitamin C with Quecertin that I had on hand - a natural anti-inflammatory - and it helped. So night 3 was a combo of gas pain and sitting on the toilet trying to relieve that pain ..... On thighs that had been liposuctioned. My husband has had to help me several times get off the bed, toilet and out of car - you feel like a mule kicked you in the abs. However, the pain medicine helped. And sleeping pills. It wasn't intolerable....I would say an 8 on a scale of 1-10 at its worst. Today, Day 5, I would say it is a 4-5. My Fat: I am still swollen in the torso and thighs and wearing the garment .... so it's hard to tell. I haven't weighted myself and won't until later (other reviews I read said don't weigh yourself right after- the weight is artificial due to swelling and fluctuation). My goal wasn't to lose weight but to reduce by spare tire so clothes fit better. My belly bulge is definitely smoothed out and thighs look smaller. Watch for updates. My face: I had liposuction on my neck and fat transferred to my cheeks, chin, lips and nose. I know - my nose! I didn't expect that but, so far, that is my favorite part. My doctor smoothed out my bumpy bridge and somehow lifted the tip slightly. It looks cute! The rest: I have black eyes, my face is swollen, I look like I've been in a good fist fight. However, I expected this, am not going to freak out and will wait before judging results. Watch this space for updates.

Before photos taken day of surgery.

Day of surgery. Face wrapped up after lipo of neck and fat transfer to cheeks, chin, nose and temples. No body pics yet - basically am sucked into the sexy post-lipo garment.