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2 months Post Op
So it's been about two months since smart lipo. I am very happy with my results. I ended up gaining about 4 pounds shortly after the procedure. Mostly from traveling and eating everything! I wanted to lose the extra weight before making any judgments about the procedure. I am about 4 pounds less than pre-surgery, so I feel I can pretty much see my real results now.
I still have swelling in my love handles and flanks on and off, but it isn't noticeable or a big deal. The biggest change I have noticed is now my butt looks awesome. Taking the fat from the flanks makes a huge difference in contour. I have lost about 4 inches from that area. In the front i'm starting to see some definition in my abs and my stomach is super flat. And I can feel my hip bones for the first time in at least 6 years (before kids)!!
Over all I am happy! Although, I do wish there was a little more fat taken from my lovehandles. I can still pinch some there and if I wear something tight I get the hangover. I am hoping it's just swelling, but time will tell.
I still have swelling in my love handles and flanks on and off, but it isn't noticeable or a big deal. The biggest change I have noticed is now my butt looks awesome. Taking the fat from the flanks makes a huge difference in contour. I have lost about 4 inches from that area. In the front i'm starting to see some definition in my abs and my stomach is super flat. And I can feel my hip bones for the first time in at least 6 years (before kids)!!
Over all I am happy! Although, I do wish there was a little more fat taken from my lovehandles. I can still pinch some there and if I wear something tight I get the hangover. I am hoping it's just swelling, but time will tell.
Two weeks post op
These pics were taken last week. Late post.
Day 11
Hmmm... so today is day 11. This has been an interesting week. I have been in more pain this week than the first week. It's not unbearable pain, just REALLY sore. Not like sore muscles. More like a bruise.
Also, I have started getting the lumps and firmness that everyone talks about. If I massage it, I notice it will start to loosen up. But it comes back.
Another thing that is weird is that my result were more noticeable last week than this week. Im sure it's just swelling, but I still can't help but wonder about that. My diet has been great, so I know that is not a factor. I did workout today even though I am supposed to wait until Saturday. I took it super easy though. Just walking on an incline for 30 mins. Felt fine afterward.
I've been searching online for people that I can compare myself to for encouragement, but it has been hard to find.
Today i'm just feeling like I might not get the results I will looking for. I hope this is just the swelling playing tricks on me! I've been through this before and the swelling lasted 6 weeks, so must likely it's me wanting instant results!
Also, I have started getting the lumps and firmness that everyone talks about. If I massage it, I notice it will start to loosen up. But it comes back.
Another thing that is weird is that my result were more noticeable last week than this week. Im sure it's just swelling, but I still can't help but wonder about that. My diet has been great, so I know that is not a factor. I did workout today even though I am supposed to wait until Saturday. I took it super easy though. Just walking on an incline for 30 mins. Felt fine afterward.
I've been searching online for people that I can compare myself to for encouragement, but it has been hard to find.
Today i'm just feeling like I might not get the results I will looking for. I hope this is just the swelling playing tricks on me! I've been through this before and the swelling lasted 6 weeks, so must likely it's me wanting instant results!
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
9834 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, California