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Smart Lipo - The Importance of Wearing Compression Garments! - Seguin, TX

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I've been reading everyone's testimony on this...

shestarrNovember 25, 2009
$8,000

I've been reading everyone's testimony on this smart lipo topic; both good and bad. I've seen a lot of concerns regarding the compression garments we've been told to wear. I personally, have had smart lipo last week and I will post my full-blown story and pics hopefully by tomorrow.

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Dr. Melanie Carreon

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Professional and informative, but the smart lipo procedure was simply not thorough enough because that machine leaves so much of your fat in your body, leaving your body to flush the rest out (which happens either very slowly, or not at all).

Replies (1)

thalassak
August 14, 2016
how long were you stiff n sore? I too had the procedure with Dr. Carreon need to do a whole write up on her.
UPDATED FROM shestarr

OK, I've finally had the chance to take pictures...

shestarrNovember 25, 2009

OK, I've finally had the chance to take pictures. A little a$$-backwards, I will post my before pics as soon as I retrieve them from my doc, sorry. But I forgot to take some B4 pics with my phone prior to procedure.  I had my arms, upper/lower back and thighs done on 09NOV12 and then I had my upper/lower abs and love handles done on 09NOV19. I'm in the Army, so this helps A LOT with my tape. I normally work out, but after I had my daughter 3 yrs ago, it's been seemingly impossible to work off these areas in a decent amount of time. 

Dr. C and her staff are the sweetest to deal with. Mary the consultant is also a joy, as well as Lindsey and the others. They answer all of your questions and even the Doctor herself comes in to greet you and answer any more questions you may have.

During the procedure I felt absolutely NOTHING but a comfortable massage feeling... However, after the local anesthesia and drugs wore off I was in a world of pain until I controlled it with Percocet (I have a high tolerance and Tylenol just wasn't cutting it for me).

I cannot stress how much better I feel with the garments on (as opposed to off).  It certainly feels as though the garments are supporting me and holding me together. But at the same time I cannot WAIT to be able to take them off and KEEP them off.

I am still swelling, but feeling much much better than a week ago and two weeks ago. I can see immediate results but I am expecting my back and arms to look way more sculpted than this. Also, I am waiting for my waist to shrink a LOT more than it has so far. I will keep you posted!


Replies (16)

jplily
December 1, 2009
Hi.. I just read your blog.. I just had my consult today in Boston.... I am planning to do this procedure in January.. not to nervous but I am curious to see how much your tummy goes down.. I am planning upper and lower abdomin...I had a c-section with my 11.6oz daughter so I am assuming the recovery pain is similiar? Can Anyone confirm that?
shestarr
December 3, 2009
Not at all. With the C-Section; keep in mind that a KNIFE cuts through more than 5 layers of tissue to get to the fetus. And besides depth, the cut is about 8 or more inches wide. With the smartlipo, they take a long but needle-sized thing ONLY aiming toward the FAT cells between the layer of skin (dermis I believe) and your muscle... HUGE difference trauma-wise, so naturally I would imagine the recovery to be far less painful than a C-section. If I were to to describe it, it feels like a HARDCORE "muscle-failure" workout for the first week or two and after that, the pain begins to subside, making it possible to go on without any more pain meds.
Luna1975
April 24, 2010
I have had two c-sections....all I can say is that from my experience, pain depend on the area you are getting done. There were times that I felt that the pain was worse than my c-sections-on my lower back and butt. It hurt while sitting, standing up, and while laying down. Could no sleep, etc....
jplily
December 1, 2009
How much was your surgeory? I was quoted $2965 today..
shestarr
December 3, 2009
Hi, Jplily. I had my arms, inner thighs, upper back, lower back, upper abs, lower abs and last but not least, I had my love handles done. That was 7 areas for a total of 8500.00 and some change...
Baddie loading
December 5, 2009
I posted side pics up! Maybe they well be approved by tomorrow!
MorenitaLuvlie
December 13, 2009
Hi. Do you have any updated picks now that the swelling has gone down? Did you have any darkening of skin in certain areas? My complexion is brown and I too am considering taking on this procedure. I have read articles that talk about possible burning from the inside out. It makes me a lil scared. None the less, I see its way safer than lipdissolve where some ppl nearly died of staph. Now I really want to know how effective results can be. I used to weigh 340pds. My doctor has me on suppliments, hunger suppresents, and b12 shots. From this I have developed a change in eating habits (low carb) and regular exercise, 5days a week. I now weigh 214pds. with a desire to be 170pds at 5'7. I am hoping this procedure will get me where i want to be. :)
shestarr
February 21, 2011
Hi, Morenita. I did have some dark marks from the needles. These can be prevented by using hydroquinone 4% Obagi's 'Clear' does the trick. Apply as soon as your spots heal.
texandude
February 1, 2010
I also went to Dr. Carreon and had great results. My swelling came down even More in 3-6 months. She takes her time during the procedure and very compassionate. The staff is the best also. You look great!
UPDATED FROM shestarr

UPDATE: 2011FEB20:::::::::::::::: So now,...

shestarrFebruary 20, 2011
UPDATE: 2011FEB20::::::::::::::::

So now, it's been over a year and a half since I did this... The most noticeable are my rolls. Although, my upper abs, I notice no difference at all... Neither do I notice any difference on my right arm. My left arm shows difference, though and is actually noticeably smaller than my right arm...

My suggestion would be to not do too many areas at once. This way, they Dr. can focus more on your desired areas (as opposed to spreading his/her time between the areas before the anesthesia wears out...

If I were ever to do this Smart Lipo again, I would not ask Dr. Carreon to do more than 2 areas at once and most importantly, I would ask her to use more of the vaser and to actually suck more of the fat out.

Replies (3)

lLondaS
September 8, 2016
What is the vaser, or laser do we have a choice.
shestarr
September 7, 2018
Baser is the traditional regular (and bigger) liposuction tool.
shestarr
September 7, 2018
Yes, you have a choice.
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