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So Worth It. Be Patient!

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I had vaser combined with smart lipo to tighten...

yikesNovember 13, 2008
WORTH IT$3,000

I had vaser combined with smart lipo to tighten the skin after the fat was removed. Wow! What a difference! I started with upper and lower abs where I had a li8flong battle with a pooching stomach. The procedure itself hurt like hell but now at 4 weeks post-op, I am astounded at my body! I went back to get love handles and inner thighs done. I still have a lot of swelling but can see a huge difference. The flanks and thighs were way less painful than abs (which my surgeon had warned me about ahead of time).

If you are only a few days or even a couple of weeks post-op, please give it some time. And wear the compression garment ALL THE TIME. It makes a big difference in the shape your body will take ultimately on. When the money tree grows again I'm going back to have my upper arms and "Bra Bulge" area on my back done.

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Eleanor J. Barone, MD

Eleanor J. Barone, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (25)

gardencity_gal
November 18, 2008
Hi there. Thanks for your post! Did you get lumps as part of your recovery? I am in week 2 of recovery. So far I am happy about everything but get a little lumpy at the end of the day. Just wondering how long this stage of recovery lasted for you? When did you stop wearing your compression clothes. Today is day 15 post op and I feel like I should keep wearing them.
Sharon A Glass
November 21, 2008
Just had my upper and lower stomach and sides done yesterday. Feel pretty good considering the bruising. ( I bruise very easily ) My stomach feels sore like I was run over by a small motorcycle!I taken extra strength Tylenol for the pain just the pain meds. for sleeping. Not debilitating though. Wearing the compression garment seems to make it feel better...no jiggling and I have it off just long enough to rinse out the drainage spots while I am cleaning up and changing pads it is in the dryer and right back on. I see no problem with having to wear it for 6 weeks or my Dr. said longer would be best. Bending, reaching, coughing, laughing cause pain but am able to do most of my day to day activities. I am glad however to have a week off to recover. I see very little change but am abit swollen for sure. I know I am abit smaller as the garment went on abit easier after the procedure than before. Will check back in a week or so to update my progress. Best of health to all! Sharon
Sharon A Glass
November 28, 2008
A week has gone by and I am pretty much back to normal and see much improvement! All my incisions are healing well ( no band-aids)and the bruises are fading fast, and I am back to work and working out at more than my usual speed and incline on the treadmill! This may be due to the fact that my belly no longer hinders me..... I will be wearing the garment for at least 6 weeks...Dr. says the longer the better and will probably have to get a smaller one soon as I am dropping a pound a day!So far no regrets!
Marianne H.
February 15, 2009
I had my upper and lower stomach and sides done 3 days 2/11/09) ago. Reading your comments is comforting. I thought I was a wimp because I am pretty sore and the thought of resuming regular activiites (like some say they are doing) is a few days down the road I am sure. Thanks for your comments - I will hang in there.
sammy77
November 26, 2008
I just had this done as well, about a week post op I was curious as to how long you guys stayed numb. My cuts are closed (accept for one) but im still pretty numb and feels like I have a lot of anesthetic left under the skin. ( I had my back love handles and lower abdomen done) And before anyone ask I plan on writing a review a little later on when I am back to normal.
tummybegone
November 30, 2008
I just had my vaserliposelection done on Friday (11/28/08). i was asleep the whole time and when i woke up, i was in my garments and was ready to go home. when i got home, i was able to walk around with little soreness but nothing too bad. i noticed that my mons pubis area is a bit swollen like my lower abdomen. the doctor said this is normal. i don't feel too much pain at all. i walk around the house to keep the circulation of blood flowing. i stretch so that i don't get stiff. i took off my garments 24hrs after the procedure and rubbed some anti bruising creme on ALL my bruises. i rub my whole stomach so that maybe the numbness will subside. i feel great, but still swollen. i can see the contouring my dr. did on my sides and i love it so far (even though i'm swollen still ) i can see the difference. let's just all be patient and hope for the best! so far so good. keep wearing your garments! it really does help. i take mine off 3hrs before i go to bed then put them back on. i keep it on all day! it really does help with the healing. take your meds! happy healing!
bellyvanished
December 1, 2008
i am now in day 3 and i'm feeling great! i still have a little bruising but they are fading away as the days go by. if you're lower abdomen is swollen still, i took an empty wine bottle and filled it with lukewarm water. i placed it on my lower belly and then started to gently roll over my entire stomach. it helped so much with the swelling and lumpiness. i do it in the morning and at night. then i spread firming oil from the body shop and gently massage the lumpiness with my fingertips. it helps a lot too. i am still a bit swollen but that's so normal. i feel great and can't wait till i see the final results!
kinnykay
December 10, 2008
Do you have any before and after pics you would be willing to share or email me? I am trying to decide if I really want to do this, thank so much!!! Happy Holidays
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