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Trisculpt with Sono Bello Next Week - Portland, OR

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After gaining about 60 lbs in roughly 2 years and...

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After gaining about 60 lbs in roughly 2 years and getting married in July, I decided to go ahead and really look into liposuction. I had thought about it for the past few years but never thought I could afford it, then I saw an ad from a local office offering $1250 per area liposuction.

After reading reviews from patients, I went in for a consultation and decided to get my upper and lower abs, hips, chin, bra roll, and inner and outer thighs done. I just went to my preop appointment today and met with the Dr. and am definitely feeling nervous. A little about me, I am 37 yo, 5'3", 200 lbs...I have never had children but was told that I might expect to have some loose skin in my lower abdomen due to a slight overhang. I'm planning on taking a total of 7 days off, including the day of surgery.

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February 1, 2016
I love that you posted your experience I have been looking for someone that has done Sono Bello. I just had my upper & lower abdomen plus my hips. I had it done on the 22nd of Jan & cannot tell any difference I am so swollen in my lower abdomen & pubic area. Hopefully it'll change.
March 1, 2016
Has it changed any???
UPDATED FROM Catherine621
2 days pre

Surgery is on Wednesday morning and I've been very...

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Surgery is on Wednesday morning and I've been very conscious about making sure to drink alot of water, not take anything other than my approved medications, and I went ahead and started using a "firming" lotion all over my body. Did a little research on these lotions and from what I could find, the inexpensive versions from Jergins or Nivea work just great. Since I am getting my chin done, I went ahead and got Olay Pro-X hydra firming lotion, maybe it will help tighten things up a bit. I'm a little concerned about a possible area of loose skin on my lower abdomen, due to a slight overhang (says my doctor) so I just wanted to give myself some extra help in that area :) He also advised me that my cellulite on my thighs would not go away with this surgery...I am planning on using some leg exercises and my firming lotion to help with this. My expectations for all of this is to just have a better body shape and eliminate the fat rolls on my midsection and get rid of the double chin. I plan on continuing to lose weight until I reach my goal weight of 130 lbs, whenever that happens :)

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April 16, 2012

Thanks for sharing your journey with us and good luck with your procedure. Please keep us updated on your progress.

April 17, 2012
Good luck from rainy Portland! I'll be thinking about you on Wed!
UPDATED FROM Catherine621
1 day pre

Okay well its almost time for bed and surgery is...

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Okay well its almost time for bed and surgery is tomorrow...I picked up all my prescriptions the other day and also got some arnica montana, a homeopathic supplement that is an anti-inflammatory and can help with healing. It was suggested by the MD but I picked it up at a local health food store instead of at the clinic because who knows what they will charge there! :) Surgery is at 9:30am so I will post again when I am up to it!

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April 18, 2012
good luck today! all went well I hope :) thinking of you! speedy recovery
April 19, 2012
Good luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery! Please keep us posted. I'm looking into getting lipo done on myself as well.