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SmartLipo of Entire Abs, Flanks, and Bra Line - Leesburg, FL
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After months of using this site I went to meet...
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After months of using this site I went to meet with some doctors in my area. I decided on one pretty close to me because i liked his personality and office. He is also a board certified plastic surgeon with lots od smartliop experience. (He also had good reviews on realself a big plus) I will write a new review after my procedure June 24th, have my preop June 15th. I will take some pictures on my own soon and add them to this review. Just looking for some words of encouragement and tips for best results. I'm a pediatric nurse 23, 5'5'' 130 pounds. My stomach has been the bain of my existence after years of yo-yo dieting and disordered eating I've been trying to get recovered for the last year. In the process of recovering came a good 20 pounds and like always just in the waist. I believe I can truley accept a healthy frame on me if i can just look proportional. I will update along the way thanks for all the ideas and support so far!
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Silly thing to add but since my BF is totally not...
Silly thing to add but since my BF is totally not on board with this ( He thinks any cosmetic procedure is unecessary no matter what) I really appreciate the camaraderie here.
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June 14, 2010
Hey girl, I totally understand your motivation to have SmartLipo done. In fact, I just had mine done about 11 days ago and I have no regrets whatsoever. The recovery period is a little harder than they describe--lots of swelling and tenderness (and in my case, bruising), but certainly tolerable. As long as you have a good surgeon and feel confident in his skills, then you won't have any problems. Be sure not to drink any alcohol or to take any aspirin or blood thinners 1 week prior to the surgery. I wish I had also started taking Arnica tablets before going in because they are supposed to really prevent bruising. Stay hydrated and keep your compression garment on. It's tough to wear it when the weather is so hot, but it definitely keeps the edema down. I wish you all the best and I hope you get the phenomenal results you are looking for! Please feel free to ask me any questions!
June 14, 2010
I am having Lipo (not sure what kind) of the abdomen, flanks, braline in July. I too have a good build - curvy muscular shape... but the belly is my demise. It is all I see when I look in the mirror. What is worse is my pants fit so tight in my waist they hurt. But if I go one size up - they are falling off my legs and butt. So I know that this stomach is not proportional to the rest of me. Good luck. Please post your results. It really does help others going through the same thing! Thanks for sharing... you will look great!
June 17, 2010
i hear you, its not a silly thing to add that you're not getting support. i guess that's why i spend so much time on realself. it gives me a place where i see supportive messages, that i'm not crazy to be contemplating a procedure.
Just like lynn1978 says, pls do post more esp. pics!
June 19, 2010
Hiii,
I also live in Leesburg and Im also have Dr.Serra preform my Smartlipo, im having Abbs,Flanks,and upper back done.
The date today is Saturday June,19 2010 and i will be have my surgery preformed this Weds June 23,2010
I think i may have done wayyy to much researchinq and viewin a lot of before and afters pics. i guess im nervious because in some pics i dont see dramatic results as i would presume.
Over all, how do u feel about having smartlipo,did u see a improvement as soon as you got up from the table? lol
June 19, 2010
Hey I actually have my surgery the day after yours on the 24th. If your up for writing that day you have to tell me how it went. I had my pre-op on june 15th and took some personal/gross before pictures which I'll post once my friend gets them off her camera. I know how you feel about over reseraching some things I see are great some look awkward. I'm hoping since i'm young the skin will bounce back into shape. : )
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Here are my before pictures. I'm almost 3...
Here are my before pictures. I'm almost 3 weeks out now going to get pics taken soon.
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July 14, 2010
Yayyyyy you finally got some pics up! I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR AFTER PICS! but from the side view your soo tiny!honestly your problem areas just seem like your flanks and upper back[bra rolls]..so far how are you pleased with you results? cause i am VERY UNHAPPY! i saw him on tues for my 3week post up and he says i still have a lot of swelling still. but i just think that i should of been able to see a more visable results by now at least "a lil something" lol
KEEP POSTING doll, ill love to see your progress =]
November 9, 2010
I had my SmartLipo done 3weeks ago today on my abs and flanks. The recovery period has been hard for me. The 1st Four (4) days I had a great deal of pain. Starting on day Three (3) I have had a great deal of swelling and very large and hard lumps. I'm still wearing my compression garment 12hrs aday and I frimly rub the area aleast three times aday. I have had very little bruising due to the Arnica Tablets I took. I return to the Dr Wes ill let you know my udate.
I'll try and post my Pics.
I'll try and post my Pics.
January 20, 2011
Nope...the results is not what I expected, I am very disappointed. I had a follow up appt with the Dr and I express how I felt, what he advised me to do is another rounds of smartlipo at my expense or a tuck. I am so pissed is not funny.
January 20, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear that. That makes me think twice because I've been thinking about doing smart lipo myself.It's not like you were extremely overweight either just a little bit of belly fat like me. I thought that at least if you weren't satisfied he would do another at his own expense since you are not happy with the results and you're his client. I wish you the best of luck keep us updated please.
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