Stomach, Flanks and Chin Laser Lipolysis/Liposuction - Schaumburg, IL

I am updating my post with current status, a couple of lessons learned and one potential area of improvement.

Status:
At the 7 month mark I continue to be extremely satisfied with my results. My stomach now measures about 35" as does my waist. I continue to maintain a 183-188 lbs weight which is 25-30 lbs lighter than my pre-op weight.

While my weight has fluctuated a few times due to vacations and holidays, my waist/stomach size did not really change. I noticed a tightness in the areas treated including the jowls but from a tape measure perspective not more than a 1/2" change upwards.

More importantly, I have not experienced any adverse effects from the procedures.

Lessons Learned
1) Plan/budget to purchase new clothes

2) Wait 5-6 months+ post-op to buy any significant amount of clothes since you continue to lose size

Area for improvement
1) Potential lack of skin elasticity requiring in some skin folding if a significant amount is removed/lost

I'm going to sound like some cheesy infomercial but is absolutely true and noted by a friend of mine when discussing the procedure, my results and costs.

One of the unanticipated costs of the surgery coupled with my diet and exercise regimen is that I literally needed a whole new wardrobe. Depending on your work wardrobe requirements this can be rather steep. Kohls got quite a bit of business from me the last few months as did Express.

I had 1 pair of jeans that fit right (not falling off) about 1 month post op but then quickly had to buy more at the 3 month mark and then others at the 4-5 month mark since I lost ~inch. Since my job requires business casual attire this resulted in new dress pants and jeans.

Due to overall weight/size loss I also had to buy a lot of new dress shirts in fitted or slim sizes because I was "swimming" in my old dress shirts especially in the stomach/waist. Similar issue here as well where I had bought some shirts 1 month out but then 4-5 months post op bought yet another smaller size. Sure...I could have just kept wearing my existing dress shirts but they were not only baggy as noted but the other aspect was psychologically I wanted to wear shirts that "showcased" my new trim physique.

The only slightly negative thing I have to say re: my results is that I either have some excess skin or remaining fat that causes sort of a fold/crease ~2" up from my belly button that seems to separate the upper abdominal region from the lower abdominal region. I will give myself another 2-3 months and if still present will consult Dr. Joffrey if a second procedure would correct or worsen this. I had a lot of fat removed and subsequent size lost so I would not be surprised if it's excess skin.

I want to reiterate that I am extremely happy with my results and will take these "problems" any minute any day over putting 7" circumference back on my stomach!