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Surprisingly Pleased!! 2 Wks Post Op & Amazing Results - Philadelphia, PA

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Researched & shopped...set up a 'smart...

mich428October 12, 2011
WORTH IT$4,500

Researched & shopped...set up a 'smart lipo' procedure with dr I've used for botox, peels and my sis used for smart lipo of hips, back, arms, legs, chin & stomach!! 4 day pre op doc calls & cancels surgery...ugh! I called several area surgeons & chose a 'top doc'.....had "slim lipo" of upper & lower abdomen under general anastasia. Dr removed 2 liters of fat.....recovery was not as easy as would have been with local anastasia but the result IS AMAZING!! I had a raised csection & appendix scars with what I referred to as a "tire" around my mid section.....it's all gone!! The scars aren't raised and only 'faint lines'......I'm 46 yrs old & never thought I'd have this result!!

AMAZING......and only 2 wks post operative!!

Can't wait to see the final result....although, I'd be more than satisfied if "this was it"!!

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Paul M. Glat, MD

Paul M. Glat, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sharon at RealSelf
October 13, 2011

Welcome to RealSelf, Mich! It's great that you're up and about only 2 weeks post-op. Are you still swollen or anything?

mich428
October 22, 2011
It's now just over 3 weeks. I just start seeing a wave across my stomach but I read up on this and it's normal. I continue to wear compression garment & even have compliments on my "weight loss"! Soo far just minor swelling & healing.....still very satisfied :)
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5 and a half weeks post surgery & results are only...

mich428November 4, 2011
5 and a half weeks post surgery & results are only getting better (I am watching what I eat ~ want to protect my investment)!!
Going to doc for follow up visit in a few days but as of now all is well, down a pant size :)
Still wearing compression garment & I prefer it on rather than off. Everyone asking "how much weight have you lost" when it was never about the weight for me in the beginning...it was about having my pants fit better across my stomach. I actually got on the scale out of curiosity & was surprised to see I'm down 12 lbs!!

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Well, it's just over 3 mons post op & every day is...

mich428January 9, 2012
Well, it's just over 3 mons post op & every day is better results!! Just amazing...people continue to compliment me on how much younger (yes, younger) I look along with the difference in my size overall!!!
I continue to watch what I eat; I don't over indulge.
My expectations weren't unrealistic to begin with but this is just "too good to be true"!!

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EL Girl
March 23, 2012
I had slim lipo last week along with breast augmentation. I am barely one week out and I am still up 10 lbs from my pre-surgery weight. Do you remember retaining water after your surgery?
mich428
March 23, 2012
No retaining water...the first couple days swelling but never water weight gain. I had a general anesthetic and with a local you may have water retention? I'd ask your doctor. Good Luck.

I'm just about 6 mons post op & down 2 pants sizes & still VERY HAPPY & would do it again tomorrow :)
madana
June 3, 2012
I just had Lipotherme on May 24th, and I am now one week post op. I see some changes but not HUGE, and my lower abs feels hard, and still sore. Is this normal? I am hoping to see more changes, please! I am 48. I guess I just need to be patient. I keep reminding myself it has only been one week. Just looking for some reassurance and some signs to look for or helpful tips. Thanks!
mich428
June 3, 2012
I'm not sure what the difference is between lipotherme & slim lipo, but 1 week out it's unusual to have the results that I did. I know several others who had slim lipo & they didn't see results for months. So, I'd suggest to keep wearing compression garments as long as you can & watch what you eat (protect your investment)!! I recently had slim lipo on my neck & arms (3 wks post op) and see results in my neck but not arms & am told that's typical!! Good luck & you must watch what you eat or it will all be for nothing! I'm down 2 pant sizes & am very happy with my results, hope you wind up the same!!
delovely21
March 3, 2014
Hey, where did you go for Lipo in your arms. That is def my next area I am thinking about.
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