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Second round of Cellulaze, waiting for visible results...again.

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I'm 27 and have had (in my opinion) had...

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LaLa_BK15
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I'm 27 and have had (in my opinion) had relativley severe cellulite on my inner thighs right above my knees since the age of about 12. I have always been in good shape and even instruct spin classes. In the past 3 years I have put on some weight due to a hormonal imbalance and this made my cellulite even worse. It is such a major flaw in my eyes, that I refuse to wear anything that even goes 1/2 an inch above my knees. For years I have said - how is there no fix for cellulite? And if therre ever is one I am going to have to give it a try. Besides all the creams and potions I have tried I also gave VelaShape a try with ZERO results, so when I heard about Cellulaze I was a bit skeptical. I have since read all the reviews on this site and done research about how this procedure is done and I knew I had to give it a try. Also since I'm "going under the laser" I decided to also get Smart Lipo on my arms and back, in addition to doing my inner and outer thighs with the cellulaze. I'm excited and nervous to have this done, but I'm mostly worried that I will see no or very minimal result. After all these years of wishing and hoping for a fix I really hope this gives me the confidence I deserve when showing my legs.

I get my surgery in one week and I will upload before and after pics so my results can be monitored - FINGERS CROSSED this works....

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John W. Decorato, MD, FACS

John W. Decorato, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 10, 2012

Oh my gosh, my fingers are crossed for you!!!

At 27 you should definitely be able to wear whatever the heck you want without care or concern of cellulite!

Please keep us posted on how you are doing as the date gets closer.

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May 11, 2012
Thanks Megan. I agree!!! It drives me nut's it really does - I'll keep you posted....T minus 5 days to go!!!!
May 11, 2012

5 days?!! That is so freaking exciting!!! I think I live a little vicariously through each of you who get to do it first, so when I read how close you are I get that little nervous/excited feeling in the pit of my stomach!

January 8, 2015
yay I'm so excited for you I have the same issue and also heard about this procedure and I can't wait to do it myself...good luck to you
UPDATED FROM LaLa_BK15
4 days pre

Just a little update - I told my boyfriend that he...

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Just a little update - I told my boyfriend that he has to take pics of me later so we can do a before and after and way after lol.
Also, I see a lot of people asking about vitamins to assist with the healing process so I wanted to give you the regimine I'm on.
At the Dr's office they gave me (sold me) a vitamin called Cataplex A-C and I was told to take 2 tablets after a meal 3 times a day starting 2 weeks before surgery. I was also given a vile with Arnica Montana - they are tiny little guys and you aren't suposed to touch them since they will lose potency - I am to start those on Sunday (3 day's before the proceedure) I have to disolve 5 pellets in my mouth with a meal 3x's a day. I also bought Bromiline (pineapple extract) and Arnica gel which I was told to start after the surgery. The doctor also mentioned that taking Ester-C would be helpful for the healing process, but I feel like Im taking enough at this point :) - I hope that helps those of you who have questions.

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May 11, 2012

Great info about the supplements - thanks for sharing!!

May 13, 2012
Lala, so excited for you! I too do not wear things above the knees unless I have tights on. This summer you will finally feel confident to strut your stuff! Looking forward to hearing about your journey.
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May 16, 2012
thanks so much fazhionista - i hate it it really limits what we can wear and it really hurts my confidence in that area...I'm about to post an update - got it done yesterday!!!
May 16, 2012
Yay, you got it done! Great that you are feeling good today. How did they give you the numbing medication? Is it internal or external? Did you feel anything during the procedure?
Thank you for posting your before pictures. Looking forward to seeing the after pictures!
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May 17, 2012
Im pretty sore/swollen but otherwise I feel great - the numbing medication was the worst of it actually - it's pretty bad...they make small incisions and then use a canula, which is basically a thin metal tube with tiny holes througout it they use that (internally through the incisions) to dispence the medication throughout the area/s and it HURTS. the proceedure itself doenst hurt - my legs did start killing me when i rolled over to have the smart lipo done to my back, but apparently that isnt normal...I went for a checkup today and my doc said he even called the smartlipo company to find out if this had been reported by anyone else and I was the first, (go figure lol) but it was nothing a couple of percocets and some sleep couldnt help. I was fine as soon as i woke up.
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May 15, 2012
Good luck
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May 16, 2012
thanks so much uniquelynoone I'm about to post an update - got it done yesterday :) Also I have before pics i need to upload
UPDATED FROM LaLa_BK15
1 day post

Ok everyone...I got the procedure done...

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Ok everyone...I got the procedure done yesterday!!!!!! I ate a small breakfast and took my antibiotic at 7am and my apointment was at 10. I was told to take my xanax when I got in and I was brought into the back about 15 mins later. The PA brought me in back to change and then I went to the operating area. I was a little woozy from the Xanax (and the fact that I didnt slep a wink the night before) and he started marking me. That was actually a good experience because he allowed me to to assist in showing him the areas to mark, that made me feel much more comfortable and in control. I should mentions he was also doing smartlipo on my arms and back. He decided to do the cellulaze on my thighs (inner and outer) first. Now here is a bit of info that im not sure anyone else mentioned - the way in which they give you the numbing medications is SOOO PAINFUL!!!!! I didnt take any pain meds prior to the proceedure, just the xanax - I would advise you to take something becaue it really did hurt. Once that is over though, you are numb. I didnt feel the legs but once or twice and those times I let Dr. Decarato know - he was super responsive and gave me more numbing meds. then we did my back. This required me to roll over putting pressure on my freshly Cellulazed legs - not good. I dont think my Dr. realized that it would be an issue but omg by the time he was done with my arms and back I was litterally SHAKING in pain - it was awful. He said he had never seen this reaction before though, so please dont let it discourage you. He gave me to Percocets and I was dressed up in my compression garment and went home. I got home at 1pm and I was out like a light until 5. My boyfriend made me a sanwich I took 2 of the vicoden I was prescribed (thank GOD) and went back to bed. Today I'm sore but I feel great other than that - I am super excited to see results :) Oh also - yes I leaked a ton, before I left the Dr's office they gave me some pads to put down - all last night I was soaked but I seem to have stoped leaking today. I will post the before pics today.

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