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Wish I Did It Sooner!

UPDATED FROM ashleydawn415
13 days post

2 weeks post op

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ashleydawn415
WORTH IT$4,800
Wanted to share an update about the recovery process and what I learned:
- recovery is pretty intense, pain peaked from days 3-8 and then started to reduce
- sleeping is really tough if you get your flanks done; there’s no good position to get comfortable
- heat is your enemy; we spent the weekend in 90 degree weather 5 days after and I had crazy swelling, discomfort and generally felt terrible
- I’m starting to notice fibrosis forming under my skin, so have been doing 20-30 mins of self massage every day to try and break up the tissue
Still happy with results. They aren’t super drastic but helped me achieve a better shape :)

ashleydawn415's provider

Sheena Kong, MD

Sheena Kong, MD

Board Certified Internist

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Replies (3)

C
May 14, 2021
would love to know how you're feeling now, with time for the swelling to go down more? how's the fibrosis situation? I live in SF and have the same issues you did.
A
November 2, 2021
Fibrosis seemed to totally resolve itself. Swelling took literally 6 months to really go down and I will still get some swelling in the area if I'm retaining water. It takes a full year apparently for 100% of the swelling to go away
L
June 25, 2021
I agree 100% with everything you just wrote. My exact experience.
Y
October 6, 2021
What did you have done? Smartlipo?
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Wish I Did It Sooner!

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ashleydawn415
No matter how fit I get, I’ve always struggled with big fat pockets on my flanks/love handle area. I have a short torso, so the extra bulk at my waist made me have a shape I never loved. Always felt uncomfortable in ANYTHING form fitting, even at my thinnest.
I chose Dr Kong based on a friends review, and that I wanted an option that was permanent/effective, but did not want to be put under.
Dr Kong was great. Kept me informed and comfortable the whole time!

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R
April 15, 2021
You have a cute cinched waistline now. SmartLipo was a great choice for you!! Congrats
A
April 21, 2021
Thank you! Super happy with it!
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R
April 21, 2021
As you should be!! Congrats.
N
April 25, 2021
How much did it cost you? You look great btw
A
April 25, 2021
It cost me $4800 all-in
A
April 25, 2021
Thank you! :)
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L
August 3, 2021
How many lbs did she suck out? Did you get the 4800 price after her discount 1k add? I think what I'm asking is did you get the summer 1k discount promotion ? I have your body basically and I want a more sgressive result... or does she limit how sgressive she can do?
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L
August 3, 2021
Wait did you do stomach area or only lower back love handles ?
A
November 2, 2021
She only did the lower back/love handles. Nothing was taken from the front of my stomach