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SmartLipo on Upper and Lower Abdomen - Spokane Valley, WA

UPDATED FROM BigTitsMcGee

I'm a little over five weeks out now.  I now...

BigTitsMcGeeMay 29, 2009
WORTH IT$4,650

I'm a little over five weeks out now.  I now am completely healed!  I've lost about 1-1/2" on my waist... And it's finally flat!  :)


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Carol L. Hathaway, MD (retired)

Carol L. Hathaway, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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JaneS
June 27, 2009
Wow- you look so fantastic!! I am one week post-op, but was bigger than you to begin with. So far I'm really pleased with the new flatter shape, but I'm still swollen. It's great to see your 5 weeks pics to see the progression. Fingers crossed I'll get such a good final result.
Lyns
June 28, 2009
You look fantastic! I had my 2nd lipolite done 11 days ago. I am happy that the swelling has gone down just waiting now for the skin to tighten and my upper tummy to shrink at bit more. I took before photos and will take after photos on Wed and will post them too. I must also tell you that the second time around is much more painfull due to scar tissue. I felt alot more this time.
soso74
December 16, 2009
Was your stomach lumpy in the day or two after or just swollen? I just did mine two days ago and it is lumpy so I'm nervous... Hopefully the compression garment helps... Thanks for any advice!
BigTitsMcGee
December 17, 2009
Mine was lumpy AND swollen... Haha, I was regretting my decision to go through with it for about four days! But after wearing my compression garment, everything evened-out. Good luck with your results!
soso74
December 18, 2009
Thank you so much for your message! It already looks better today so I'm feeling a lot better! I was a little scared at first. I didn't have any drainage after the procedure so I think a lot of fluid stayed in there. You look amazing now! Definitely gives me hope that you started out worried too!! Thanks for the reassurance - I really appreciate it!
UPDATED FROM BigTitsMcGee

So, I'm 12 days post-op and very happy with my...

BigTitsMcGeeApril 28, 2009

So, I'm 12 days post-op and very happy with my results... My pictures are from before, four days after, and 11 days after.  The incisions are barely visible!  I have two in my pubic area and one in my belly button.  As you can see, my doctor was able to leave my belly button piercing unharmed (which I was grateful for because I wanted to keep it!)... :) 

Anyway, I'm feeling almost completely healed.  I'm still wearing my garment 24 hours a day.  My doctor said I could begin decreasing the amount of time to 12 hours at two weeks post-op (and then I must continue wearing it for one month).

I haven't discovered how many cc's my doctor took out.  She uses a "pinch test."  For example, when I went for my consultation, she could pinch about 1" of fat on my belly (whilst standing).  Now, I can barely pinch anything!  She estimated about 1/4" of fat.

I should mention that I have some hard areas on my lower belly.  My doctor told me to massage those areas, but I still have a strange sensation and it feels weird to touch.  I have a bit of numbness still that has already greatly improved since my surgery!  Also, while I was healing I had a sensation that I can only describe as a "jiggly" feeling... Haha  For instance, for several days after my surgery, when I'd take my garment off to shower I'd feel the looseness of my skin.  It's very strange and can't be describe, only experienced.  I still have a bit of a "ridge" on my lower abdomen that is somewhat visible in the pictures... This is the area that is very hard and I'm hoping for improvement when I feel comfortable massaging those areas!


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redsoxgirl1970
April 28, 2009
Hello all, Hope everyone is still feeling good :) I'm having my vaser smart lipo this Thursday and am starting to get nervous. I started taking the arnica pills yesterday, and have the arnica gel for after the procedure. The part that's worrying me the most is the numbing. I've read on other people's posts that it hurts. What did you guys think??
Lyns
April 28, 2009
How are you feeling now?
BigTitsMcGee
April 28, 2009
Well, redsoxgirl1970, I wasn't coherent for my procedure, so I didn't have to endure the "numbing" process... The Arnica gel and pill are a great idea! I bruise terribly and I only had one area that bruised. :) Good luck with your procedure! Lyns: I am feeling much better now! And the saying, "It's going to get worse before it gets better" applies to my recovery. About a week after my surgery, my stomach was very tender and it hurt to bend/move. Now I'm almost completely back to normal with the exception of the mild numbness.
Lyns
April 29, 2009
I had smartlipo done 20 days ago and Im still sore! I dot see any difference yet! But trying to be optimistic!Lets hope we get the results we hoped for! Take care!
mazza
May 2, 2009
i had the same procedure on the 30th april! day 2 now.. ur results are great altho u didnt need it! you look great now. you should be happy! i have got pubic swelling as well.. its odd! lol
Lyns
May 2, 2009
My pubic area was huge and hanging!!!LOL!!! Still is a bit puffy! Best wishes!
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lmangano07
April 22, 2009
im glad you said something sbout your ridge because i have that too, other than that i am satisfied so far. i had mine done on the 7th of april. The ridge is most likely from the sitting or the clothes we are wearing that are pressing against our stomachs
amonson
April 27, 2009
I had smart lipo on the same areas on March 27th. I am one month out and the results are amazing. I am still a little bruised and sore but the visible difference was worth any discomfort. My Dr. practices at the Inland Aesthetic Institute in Spokane. Dr. Tom Pellow did my procedure. I totally reccomend him and the Institute. I have lost a total of 15 pounds so far and still losing. I have lost six inches from my waist....I love it! Angela
BigTitsMcGee
April 27, 2009
Wow amonson! 15 pounds?! That's amazing... Could you tell me how many cc's your doctor took out, if you know? I have a follow-up appointment this afternoon and I'm going to ask my doctor how much she took out.
amonson
April 28, 2009
Yes, I called and asked how many cc's she said 3200. I thought that sounded really high so I asked Dr. Pellow about it. About half of that is the fluid they put in to numb the area....but still...that's alot. The weight loss is also due to the fact that I was soooo motivated after I had smart lipo. I have never had a small waist but I went from 36 to 29 at this point!!! I am thrilled and need to lose about 10 more pounds. I am 5'9 and now weight 148. I would like to weigh 135 or so.....like I did in college. I am 47 years old and am going to my 30 year reunion in July! I'm totally psyched!
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