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49 Years Old; Upper and Lower Abs Plus Pubic - Roseville, CA
UPDATED FROM Sandy_03
8 months post
7 Days post revision - massage ouch
Sandy_03January 16, 2015
WORTH IT$4,300
Hi all. Since I didn't massage early enough with initial procedure I figured I would for the revision. All I can say is OUCH!! It hurt like heck doing it and this morning (although not real swollen) I am SORE! Part of me is thrilled because it means he really did do some removal. Wearing the binder to keep the swelling under control. When I woke up this morning I was swollen (some areas he didn't treat - which happened last time too) but even with the swelling I'm pleased with the results. I wish he would have gotten it all the first time but better late than ever. I will be going to the store today for arnica.
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January 16, 2015
I didnt massage till 1 month in and i dont have bumps or lumps.. Idk if it really helps. I know some ladies here swear by it. Sounds painful to do so early in..
September 26, 2016
How are things now? Are you still happy with the procedure? Did you drop pant sizes from the lipo?
UPDATED FROM Sandy_03
8 months post
Revision Update
Sandy_03January 15, 2015
Hi there it's 6 days post op and I'm still liking where this is going. Fingers crossed that he got it "all". Pain is minimal other than in the middle of the night. I am still wearing garment even tho doc said yesterday I could wear spanx. That's where I started to swell last time so I'm not taking any chances and I'm wearing it. I worked out the other night and ran a mile out of the 3 and I wasn't sore the next day so I can get back into my regular routine much sooner. (I need to do that since I have gained some weight since initial procedure which still blows me away). I haven't been eating so great due to stress so I'm anxious and aware I need to be careful.
Posting a few pics. Not sure if you'll be able to tell a huge difference but if you look at my belly button area and to my lower right you should notice less bulge than before the revision. I hate that I will have to go thru the swelling stage again and up and down so I'm going to try to relax and be patient (good luck with that right?!).
Hope you are all healing nicely and I will update again soon.
Posting a few pics. Not sure if you'll be able to tell a huge difference but if you look at my belly button area and to my lower right you should notice less bulge than before the revision. I hate that I will have to go thru the swelling stage again and up and down so I'm going to try to relax and be patient (good luck with that right?!).
Hope you are all healing nicely and I will update again soon.
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January 15, 2015
Definitely notice. Looking fantastic!
January 15, 2015
I see the difference already!! I think it looks better.. I heard some ladies say that wearing a binder over the garment helps the results. Idk if thats true.. Hmmm
January 15, 2015
Thank you!! I had a binder this time with the foam. I found it very hard to get it nice and tight to be completely honest. Now I'm wearing a squeem with the foam padding underneath and I'm using the fasteners that are not as tight. The foam adds a layer to keep it smooth. I'm comfortable and I don't think it's too much. I asked Dr Rasi and he said no problem. I think since it's such a small area he isn't concerned. However last time after a week he said I could get rid of the foam and wear spanx. Too soon for me. Who knows what truly makes a difference once it's done. I do feel it helps with swelling but not sure how it changes the end result. Many here would swear it does and I don't disagree. Who knows!! The main thing I think to remember is that the result is what the ps will give you. If it didn't turn out I would not blame it on yourself. (Unless of course there is significant weight gain. I'm talking 10+ pounds). Just my humble opinion!!
January 15, 2015
If he says u can do it and ppl on here swear by it i say do it lmaooo i will.. Second go round ill wear my binder on top of the garment.. Sounds like the recovery was much easier this time!! The gas didnt do much for me so im a lil nervous about no meds.. Did it hurt the same? I remember it took over 2 weeks to get out of my bed w little effort.
January 16, 2015
The laughing gas was good enough for me but there were a few times it hurt and I kept quiet because I didn't want him to stop. I didn't have much removed at all - there was fat in the cup but nothing to measure (kind of splattered around - sorry for the gory details). As far as after, I asked them if I would be in pain and at first he said I didn't need pain meds but I asked him to write the prescription just in case. I filled it and kind of glad I did but honestly the only pain I had was in the middle of the night and other times just burning and sore. Nothing like the first time!!! I just got home from work and took the squeem off because it was digging into my hip really badly. I was SO pleased at what I saw. I know there is some swelling but I am SO happy with the results. I feel like I have a "normal" belly!!!! I can work with this. I didn't want to expose my belly to my bf when getting undressed even after lipo (pre-revision). Now I feel totally normal. Not skinny mind you and my flanks could use some lipo (as well as my bra rolls, armpits, inner thighs...lol) but at least they are "normal" and not deformed. I'm excited. I just have to stay focused on my workouts and cut down on some bad eating. Way too many sweets left over the holidays!! Anyway... I'm sure it will depend on how much is removed but if he feels like you'll be ok then I would trust him. I will say it was nice not being knocked out for the day. I was productive. Keep that in mind - it's a plus. And it won't take long. I was there for maybe 45 minutes. Fingers crossed we will both be in a better place real soon. :)
January 16, 2015
Omg i can totally relate when u use the word deformed! Lol i feel deformed in my belly. like my upper belly is making a sad face. I showed mom and she was like u look like u just had a child. Lol my skin used to be tight not like it looks now. So i cant wait to feel normal like u. Lolll cant wait to get it done! Lll
January 16, 2015
Yes I honestly was deformed. I'm not just saying that. It was all uneven and blotchy and gross. I see hope and THIS is what I expected. I was ready to have a mini TT to fix it but Dr Rasi said he could. Without this revision I would have been very upset and wished I had gone thru with the TT instead. Now I have hope. I feel normal for the first time in 17 years. Today I have quite a bit of pain because I massaged the area last night with an electric massager. I didn't do that last time. Ouch!! Wearing the binder just in case. I am hoping I can wear the binder during the swelling phase. We shall see how I do. SO excited for you!!
January 16, 2015
I was thinking i need a TT now. My skin pre op was normal now i look like i had kids. Im praying my skin issues improve alot w the second session of lipo. Im happy to read you feel very happy and i hope to join u in that feeling soon. I have held off on writing a yelp review till the process is done. I want to be very fair. :)
UPDATED FROM Sandy_03
8 months post
Revision was yesterday
Sandy_03January 10, 2015
Hi all - I thought I would send a quick update on how things are going with me. As you all know (based on my updates) I'm at 8 months post op and wasn't completely happy with my results at 6 months so my doc agreed to do a revision on the spot I was most unhappy with. Even he felt it was needed. He wanted to wait a couple more months just so everything was more settled before he did the revision. The revision was yesterday. By the way not much changed since my last pic at all.
So... I went in yesterday morning expecting to go through the entire process again but he said it wasn't going to take long at all and not worth taking all the meds. So I didn't take any pain meds prior and he gave me some nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and obviously numbed me up. Wow that gas made me so dopey! Good stuff :). Anyway he did about 45 min worth of lipo and while I hoped he would do more, he concentrated on the belly button and lower right where the bulge was. Not much fat came out at all so I was really concerned I would still be unhappy.
They put on a diff "garment" this time. Foam (he said it will smooth out the area which is the main issue) covered with a "binder". I will wear the binder and foam for about 2 weeks.
Since the original procedure I have gained 4 pounds so I'm really upset and down with myself. I think the holidays I drank and ate way too much. :( I have been running 3 miles at least 3 times a week so I'm hoping to lose that 4 pounds and then some. Total downer though.
Anyway, I already see a difference although I'm swollen. I don't have a squished belly button!!! It doesn't look "flat" but looks better!! I'll post a pic when I can shower tomorrow. I had to take a peek. As far as the healing process it will be the same as the first time. It better turn out better after all this. That's all I can say!! I mean I'm still happy overall because the one area that was a huge bother is gone but I paid for more and I expect to get what I paid for!
I'll keep you all updated, will post pics soon and time will tell.
So... I went in yesterday morning expecting to go through the entire process again but he said it wasn't going to take long at all and not worth taking all the meds. So I didn't take any pain meds prior and he gave me some nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and obviously numbed me up. Wow that gas made me so dopey! Good stuff :). Anyway he did about 45 min worth of lipo and while I hoped he would do more, he concentrated on the belly button and lower right where the bulge was. Not much fat came out at all so I was really concerned I would still be unhappy.
They put on a diff "garment" this time. Foam (he said it will smooth out the area which is the main issue) covered with a "binder". I will wear the binder and foam for about 2 weeks.
Since the original procedure I have gained 4 pounds so I'm really upset and down with myself. I think the holidays I drank and ate way too much. :( I have been running 3 miles at least 3 times a week so I'm hoping to lose that 4 pounds and then some. Total downer though.
Anyway, I already see a difference although I'm swollen. I don't have a squished belly button!!! It doesn't look "flat" but looks better!! I'll post a pic when I can shower tomorrow. I had to take a peek. As far as the healing process it will be the same as the first time. It better turn out better after all this. That's all I can say!! I mean I'm still happy overall because the one area that was a huge bother is gone but I paid for more and I expect to get what I paid for!
I'll keep you all updated, will post pics soon and time will tell.
Replies (4)
January 11, 2015
Do you have to take another 6 weeks off working out after the touch up procedure?
January 11, 2015
Not sure. On one hand they said "same recovery" but on the other hand, he said I wouldn't need pain pills and the garment isn't as restrictive as the last one. I plan on going to the gym today to walk at least 3 miles. I plan on starting back up as soon as possible. I go back on Wednesday so I'll ask him then.
January 19, 2015
Oh okay! I'm curious to see what he says. I had traditional lipo done with a bbl and am contemplating a little smartlipo touch up but I hate that long recovery time so I'm curious. Thank you for you're reply :-)
January 19, 2015
I know what you're talking about with the belly button "lips". I see a little of this on myself, hence my desire for revision smart lipo.
January 11, 2015
Hey stranger. I hope you are feeling ok. I cant wait to see updated pics. Keep us posted and take it easy. Stop feeling down on yourself, you are human and everyone gains weight during the holidays. You look great...enjoy your new body and relax.
January 11, 2015
Hey there!!! Good to hear from you - think of you often. You made my day - thanks for the kind words. I stop beating myself up. Not worth the time or effort - it's just weight and it can come off. Right?! :)
January 12, 2015
Yay glad to hear u are already feeling better.. I have my 6 mo consult tuesday.. Im still not fully happy around my belly button so im hoping revision will be planned. :(
January 12, 2015
I'm sorry you're not happy but I totally understand. Let me know what he says on Tuesday. I'll keep you updated on my end. Good luck!!
I definitely could not massage anything right after the procedure. Wow--you have willpower! Happy healing :).