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My Lipo Experience - Parramatta, AU

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I have been researching and looking at liposuction...

elizanaomi
WORTH IT$3,990
I have been researching and looking at liposuction for a couple of years now. I am about 156cm and currently 63kgs and 20 years old. I have gotten down to 50kgs about 2 years ago but still did not see results that I was happy with, I still had those awful saddlebags and even my flanks were still quite large. Currently I go to the gym 4 times a week, doing mostly weight training. I am hoping that because I am very young and quite active my body will heal up alright and my skin elasticity wont be an issue, fingers crossed.
I have booked in for liposuction on December 3rd. My procedure is being done out of state and my consultation will be done the day before. I am down for liposuction of inner/outer thighs, upper/lower abdomen and flanks
Really my main concerns are my saddle bags which I have waited many years to be gone, cannot wait to actually wear jeans without feeling like a stuffed turkey!
I'm not entirely sure yet if I should get my inner knees done,I haven't seen too many people that have had this done so not sure if it is going to make much difference to the contour of my legs?
Not long to go now at all, it's all getting very real!

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Replies (9)

November 26, 2013
Youre very young, are you sure this will make you happy. I am 3mths post op and still trying to heal, I honestly think you have a beautiful waist, and I love saddlebags but I understand that everyones definition of beauty is different. Let me ask you this, do you have stretchmarks or skin that you can grab loosely? Lipo will actually make these things worse if you have it. Also remember that in time your body will try to gain back its fat but in your untreated areas. Just something to think about, you will sacrifice one thing for another. Ask questions to people that have had lipo and are at least 2 yrs out.
November 26, 2013
I've seen many people as young as myself undergo this procedure, things like this are hereditary so I don't see why I should wait until I'm older and spend those years being incredibly unhappy in my own skin. I see so many people whose only regret is that they didn't do it sooner. I'm young and healthy so I feel like I should be able to be happy with my body, and make the most of it while I am young instead of spending my youth covering up. I've researched it quite thoroughly and am well aware of the risks involved. I do not have stretch marks on the areas being treated and my skin elasticity is very good. I've seen 40 even 50 year old women look amazing after these procedures so I feel like at 20 years old my body should be able to bounce back pretty damn well. Obviously though it is different for everyone and only time will tell how my procedure goes. Thank you for your input, I do appreciate and am happy to listen to others opinions and concerns!
November 26, 2013
You are right, many of them, in fact, thousands, but like you said everyone is different, what worked for them might not work for you, what works for you might not work for them. Its just a roll of the dice, and time will tell. I'm glad you have done your research, and I'm sorry that you are very unhappy and insecure about your body. When I read your comment I could hear myself how I used to talk when I hated my arms, it was like nobody could tell me I shouldn't change anything about me because I wanted it bad. But anywho, check botched beauty and (i need a miracle) Ask a gazillion questions so you can prevent their results. Ill be thinking of you the day of surgery, how all goes well. And do you have someone to take care of you, the first week is really intense.
November 27, 2013
That is true, it is very sad to see people who are unhappy with their results or end up with a surgeon who does not really seem to care about the patients well being. I just read your reviews, I am very sorry to hear that you had such bad experiences with plastic surgery and understand that you are just trying to get people to look at the positives AND the negatives as well. I guess it's a gamble we all take not knowing exactly how our bodies will react. Thank you for your kind words. I have my lovely partner to look after me, don't think I could do it alone!
November 26, 2013
Hi - I too have the same "saddlebag" shape as you - I'm nearly 40 and desperately want to fix it- I look forward to your pics
November 27, 2013
It is a very unfortunate shape! If you feel like that is something that will make you happier then you should really look into it. I know results are slow but I'm looking forward to posting!
November 26, 2013
As long as you have a very good ps you will have fabulous results. Be patient because it takes a while for all the swelling to go away and see the final results. Good luck, I'm sure you will be thrilled with your new shape!
November 27, 2013
I've seen so many people have no change until the 1 month mark if not even longer, and then the results are very dramatic. Just have to remember that it is gradual process, and I'm not going to see the end result in a day!
November 27, 2013
Tell me about it! This is why I urge people to do thorough research and not only believe your Dr. since most seem to be in it for the money. This is a great website to understand what to expect so thats y I asked you if you have asked around. I know that we all want what we don't have so I believe communication is key so you don't end up dissatisfied. And yes its truly a gamble we have no idea how the body reacts but I'm glad that youre not alone in this and the best thing to do is prepare. Compression garment, arnica pills or tea for swelling, possibly a wedge pillow so your legs don't swell up, I would use almond oil as well since your skin becomes very dry, drink lots of water eat lots of protein for faster healing, you should ask your Dr how can yiu prevent scar tissue from forming, I'm almost sure you have all the things you need though. You can go to liposuction.com for more info.
UPDATED FROM elizanaomi
1 day pre

1 day to go

elizanaomi
So my partner and I flew into Sydney late last night, arrived at the hotel in parramatta at about 11 30pm. The hotel is very nice and even had our room upgraded for free because of my surgery.
I was going to have my consultation at 10am today, but received a call at 8am letting me know my doctor is sick and that we would have to reschedule my consult until tomorrow which is also the day of my surgery. A little bit disappointed about that. I was looking forward to having the consult today and then having a day to think about it and see if there were any other questions or concerns that I had. But instead straight from consult into surgery

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December 1, 2013
Good luck tomorrow!
December 2, 2013
Thank you! Feeling the nerves a bit now!
UPDATED FROM elizanaomi
Day of treatment

OPERATION DAY!

elizanaomi
So arrived at the institute at 2 30, had to hang around for about an hour before I got to see anyone as my surgeon was sick the previous day so was very busy today.
Went and got dressed into my sexy paper g-string and gown and waited for Dr Ali to come do my consult.
Got my partner to come in and listen as well in case he had any questions or concerns about the surgery. She was very kind and patient, and addressed all my concerns especially complications.
I went in wanting to have inner, outer thighs, upper, lower abdomen, hips and inner knees. She told me that I did not have enough fat on my abdomen to warrant liposuction given that complications could arise. And that my hip bones protrude quite a lot meaning that I just have very naturally wide hips and unfortunately that's just my bone shape!
We decided that sticking with inner and outer thighs would give me the best resulsts with the least amount of complications, especially saggy skin and dents.
So after that had a lady come in and take my blood pressure, said it was incredibly normal and I must not be nervous at all. I was! After that the anesthesiologist came in and put the drip in my hand and told me about any complications that could arise under sedation. After that headed on into the surgery room!
Laid down on the bed and had circulation pads wrapped around my calves and a heat blanket and a woollen blanket over me to keep cosy. A few seconds later the anesthesia was put in through my drip, it was only twilight sedation, but I literally remember nothing after 1min. I woke up in a chair in recovery, fully clothed and in my compression garment with my partner next to me. I had literally no recollection of the surgery (thankfully) apparently I had already come around 20 minutes before trying to feed my chin crackers and putting a straw on my face. Luckily my partner was there to help me out! He said I asked him about 4 times what he got up to while I was under, and a few more times at the hotel haha.
Tried to walk around for a bit with the help of the nurse but was very dizzy so we waited a bit longer and headed off to the taxi after about 10 minutes. I don't remember the taxi ride or getting up to the hotel room at all.
Curled up and slept for a while, had some dinner and felt pretty good. Just quite achy, nothing unbearable though really. At 10pm as instructed took some painkillers and antibiotics. I was prescribed 2 pain killers, one a bit stronger just in case the other wasnt helping. After that decided to have a bit of a look and change some dressings, the back of my left thigh was leaking like crazy! A lot more than i expected. And once the compression garment was off they ALL started leaking horribly, it looked like a crime scene. I had my partner run out earlier though and get some pads to put over the areas for through the night. The compression garment is very comfortable, zips on both side and clasps, and an open crotch thank god! I did not realise the benefit if that until after I took the garment off and struggled back into it and then needed to pee immediately!
Took some pictures as well, and I'm feeling really happy about my results so far. Feeling pretty grotty and have some bruising coming up but I'm not feeling too bad!

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December 3, 2013
I'm glad everything went well with your surgery and look forward to seeing more pictures.
December 3, 2013
Congratulations...you already look awesome & it's only going to get better with time. So with that said....just be patient for swelling & soreness to resolve completely. It's just the natural healing process & will take months to see the final results but will be well worth it :)