The results are still improving. I should mention that a month later, I had the process done on the fat roll just under my bra, both in front and back.
I am one day post procedure. I had 2 smalls on upper abs and one large on lower abs. I'll be going back in 2 weeks to do hips. I came home yesterday with zero pain but woke up today feeling a bit kicked in the stomach and swelled up. I am wearing spankx.
How long did it take for your swelling to go down?
Oh - and any advice for quick recovery? I am using the compression, lots of water, turmeric, lemon water, and after the first day or 2 I am hoping to do some light treadmill. I have been using Arnica cream and though I am really not that bad off in the pain department, I sprayed my belly with coolgel which kinda feels good. :) Also resting after a day of work with an icepack on the belly as my tummy feels very hot to the touch.
The swelling took a while to completely go away. Probably about 2 weeks.
I was considering my flanks but the fat there isn't soft enough to suction on to.
The recovery is honestly something you just gotta deal with. Aleve or Ibuprofen can be helpful. If the pain ends up to be too much call the doctor and see if they can prescribe you something for it. If you are having a lot of discomfort during the day it will likely continue into the night. You may need to put yourself to sleep with some Zquil or if you have a Rx for a sleeping pill that's good. I was also sleeping in my waist cincher for a few of those nights. Compression is KEY.
I don't know what it is about heat but the temperature seems to exacerbate the itch and pain. Ice packs are the quickest way to relieve the discomfort but icy hot gel also worked too if I was on the go.
Thanks KTB!
Here I am on 2 days after and I feel SOOO much better than I did yesterday. Still swollen and some soreness when I stand up from my desk at work but overall just feel a lot better.
I know not to think it's over though... Doc said about the 6th day is the toughest so no thinking it's over just yet. :)
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How long did it take for your swelling to go down?
I was considering my flanks but the fat there isn't soft enough to suction on to.
I don't know what it is about heat but the temperature seems to exacerbate the itch and pain. Ice packs are the quickest way to relieve the discomfort but icy hot gel also worked too if I was on the go.
Here I am on 2 days after and I feel SOOO much better than I did yesterday. Still swollen and some soreness when I stand up from my desk at work but overall just feel a lot better.
I know not to think it's over though... Doc said about the 6th day is the toughest so no thinking it's over just yet. :)