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Vaser Lipo on my Back - South Africa, ZA

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I had vaser lipo done on my back on the 2/4/12 in...

Thandi
WORTH IT$3,200

I had vaser lipo done on my back on the 2/4/12 in CapeTown South Africa..I am writing this review as i did not read any reviews about dr's in Cape Town that did vaser. It will be monday 14/05/12 6 weeks post op and i am feeling fantastic.The procedure was done in the dr's clinic.I was stiff afterwards,but otherwise fine.I went for aftercare every day for 1 week and will recommend it as well as wearing the garment.I am still wearing the garment.

Day 3 was my worst day as i was very sore and stiff.day 5 the drains were taken out.The swelling started soon afterwards and even my legs and feet were swollen a lot.It was very difficult for me to sleep as my back was stiff and hard,but with daily massage (twice a day)it was much better.I actually recovered so well that i wnnt back to gym after the 3 rd week(slowly cycling and doing low pact excercise.I was reluctant at first to do the procedure as i wanted the Dr to do my back and arms in 1 procedure ,,but i am actually very glad i had it done and i also understand know why she could not do it together.

She aspired over 6litres from my back alone .My back was a miracle as i still cannot believe the results.Iam amazed at what this dr. did .She actually do not do any procedure in less than 2 months apart ,but my arms was done 5weeks post op from my back.I will write about my arms later.This dr is a true artist ...I did not think that any one could fix my back after all the loose hanging fat that would not go away with dieting and excercise,but she really did a miracle for me.I praise GOD for working through her.My body was messed up as i had many plastic surgery operations before.I was cut on my back and my lower back and my bum had no shape..It is truly a a wonderful procedure and the best investment i made on myself so far.. .

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the dr and the nurse was very caring and anwered all my questions .The aftercare is very important and the nurse Pottie was very gentle with me.They were and still are available 24 hr .The dr email me and sms me and i can contact her 24 hr.They were very professional and caring.I was amazed at the cost and i paid a dep of 30 % 2 weeks before the procedure and the balance just before the procedure..The dr do procedures 2 months apart ,but 1 of mine was done 5 weeks apart as i was very fit and ready to do it.

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May 14, 2012

Hi there, thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. You look great in your post-op pics! Please keep us updated as your results progress.

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May 15, 2012
hi Thandi, wow you are looking very good ! Glad to hear you are happy with the results.
I had my procedure done 30 March 2012 and it certainly is worth it !
I will also post photos soon.
May 15, 2012
Hi Vaser charms
i must say that it is by far the best investment i made on myself .I also had vaser done on my arms a week ago and i am feeling great.Just a bit stiff,but otherwise fantastic.I cannot wait to see your photos.My procedure was done almost 7 weeks ago ,but i am still wearing the garment.
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I had vaser done on my arms and neck on the 7th of...

Thandi
I had vaser done on my arms and neck on the 7th of May .It is 10 days post op today and i am feeling fantastic.I am amazed at how quick the healing process has been for me.I am a bit stiff in my arms and it is a bit swollen,but i feel wonderful. The dr took the drains out after the 3 rd day . I really do believe that the aftercare and the garment is the reason for my quick recovery.The dr aspired 1 litre from each arm.I am so excited that i decided to do the rest of my body as well.I am planning to do my legs and stomach later in the year.The nurse is doing lymphdrainage and ultrasound twice a week on my arms and chin.I have decided to go for 5 more treatments over the next 2 weeks.I must say the biggest problem for me at this stage is the garment for the arms, as it is very difficult for me to put on without help. .i have decided to go back to the gym next week as it helped me a lot with my recovery of the previous procedure i had on my back.I am just going to do low impact excercises to help with the blood circulation I will post photos of my arms at a later stage..The cost for the procedure on the arms ,2 garments as well as the aftercare so far amounts to R20.000.00 (2.500.USD).

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May 16, 2012
Hi Thandi,

You look good already, bravo! How are girl? It has been a while?
Thanks for sharing your journey and hope to hear from you soon.

Good luck and happy healing.

Mo

Btw, who is your doctor?
May 16, 2012
Hi Mojo1
Yes it has been a while..I am going strong.I just had my arms as well as my neck done on the 7th of May.Arms are a bit stiff ,but otherwise i am dong well..My Dr is Dr Barlodien Kotze.She is currently the only Dr in Cape Town doing Vaser.She is really excellent ! She is working from her clinic in Wynberg Cape Town (Sculptique). tel no 021 7612926 when phoning from South Africa otherwise + 2721 7612926 outside of the country. Pottie (the nurse) is doing the lymphdrainage and ultrasoundery for me. She is really very caring and i must say that i was so scared of the aftercare,but Pottie is doing a fantastic job.! How are you doing after all your procedures?You must be looking stunning!.
May 17, 2012
Hi Thandi,

I'm so happy for you. Glad to hear you are doing well.

I'm super happy with my new body and new wardrobe. Just need to take good care of it now. I will upload some new pics soon.

Take care and upload some pics of your arms too.

Mo
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I had Vaser procedure on my arms on the 7th of May...

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I had Vaser procedure on my arms on the 7th of May.The photos are 3weeks post op on my arms and and i must say that i am very satisfied.The photos of my back is 8weeks post op.The dr took 1 litre out of each arm .She is really excellent..I went for lymphdrainage and ultrasound every 2nd day for the 1st week and from the 2nd week twice a week.Ihad no pain ,but my one arm was a bit stiff and hard.I had openings in each of my arms and although it was oozing a lot i believe it too be the reason for my speedy recoveryThe nurse did an excellent job and advised me to take painkillers for the 1st week before my lymphdrainage which resulted in minimum discomfort and pain while being treated.The dr charged me just over R2,000.USD..for the arms and aftercare..I went back to gym after the 2nd week and although Dr recommende 3 - 4 weeks i really feel it is helping me a lot with my recovery as i amdoing light excercises.I cannot wait for my next procedure,but Dr is still deciding when she will do that while monitoring my recovery. I will really recommend Vaser to everybody that have my problem.I was stuggling with my body for years and had traditional lipo done to my arms years back ,but it was a disaster.!The dr couldnt do my Back as i had too much loose skin.With the Vaser it was possible and the results are fantastic as my skin is smooth,pain minimal comparing to the other lipo procedure and healing process much quicker..

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May 30, 2012
Hi Thandi,

You look very good! Your results are fantastic and it will just get better as the swelling goes down. Keep it up girl!

Take care.

Mo
May 30, 2012
Thnx Mo.Iam feeling very well,my arms have a little bit of pins and needles ,but i think it is part of the healing process.How long did your arms take to heal?Iam going for my legs next!
How long did the legs took to heal?Did you have drains in your legs?This Dr is really very good with Vaser.Ia m so impressMo.Ihad my body cut to a blob as you see on my photos, It is a real miracle what she achieved through this procedure.I was looking all over for helpo and no Plastic Surgeon could help me .The traditonal lipo messed me up so much that i gave up hope.My body was in my opinion not able to look normal again.I must say that i gave Jesus my Lord and Saviour all the credit as it was through must prayer that i came across the Vaser Procedure...I can recommennd it too all the people out there with my problem.. regards
May 30, 2012
Hi Thandi,

I'm so sorry to read about your surgeries... What happened and why did the doc cut you like that? I can clearly see the 2 massive scars on your back. That was unfortunate but now you have found the doc who can transform your body for the better. You are one lucky girl.

Ok, back to your questions. I did not have drains for my legs only with my back lipo. I healed quite easily from both my procedures but remember that everyone heals differently. I didn't have pain with my procedures just stiffness which the massages and stretch exercises took care of. I'm now 5months post since my last Vaser lipo and I'm not having issues. I have no lumps or bumps at all, was really easy for me.
May 30, 2012
I had plastic surgery done to my buttocks some years back .The dr took too much away from the one side. From. that Dr i went to a few others and they all tried to help me ,but it became worse as i had almost no bum left.It was hanging .The dr that tried to build me a bum told me that my top and bottom is not in proportion and that he will have to cut my upper back to get some balance between my upper body and my lower body..I went into a depression afterso many operations and just let go of myself.I gained weight and then went for lipo on my arms and upper back.It was a disaster! i am going to vaser my legs next as they took too much away from my legs years back,when they cut my buttocks.I was cut right down past my private parts and fat was removed from my legs in front and the back by opening the skin and removing the fat.These operations happened over a period of 20 years and i am sure that they do not do those procedures anymore today.Any way after my legs i will have to do my stomach as it is still skew on the on side.Ia m going to post all the pics as i make progress.It is very difficult to explain everything in detail,but you will be able to see when i post my before and after photos of my legs and stomach..thx for all the encouragement!
June 8, 2012
Dramatic result! Good for you.
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June 22, 2012
Hi Thandi, excellent results and congrats to Dr Kotze
June 22, 2012
Hi Duncan thnx for the comment .Yes i have a fantastic Dr.I just had my legs done as well!
I will post more pics later as i am still very swollen.My Dr is sculping my whole body .I am still going to do my stomach as well.i thank GOD every day that he sent Dr Kotze accross my way as she is a true artist and so dedicated to helping me.When i went for my first consultation i really thought that she couldnt help me after i saw the photos she took of me,as i had no shape after all the previous operations that went wrong!,but she really performed a few miracles on me...