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5 Days PostOp
I had my SmartLipo of lower abs, flanks & inner thighs, also with a skin excision at scar area of a laparotomy 30 years ago. So far, so good. Dr. Berman was absolutely great, he took about 550 cc's of fat/fluids out. I had oral sedation and he talked to me the entire time, though I probably don't remember half of what was said. Only a few times did I experience a stab of pain during the procedure - he adjusted and all went well.
The morning after, I woke up feeling great! Probably because my areas were still numb from the local anesthesia that's pumped under the skin. Once that wore off, I started hurting. I've only resorted to taking 2 Tylenol w/codeine because I do not like taking hydrocodone. First day back at work yesterday, I had to pull a 12 hour day. Now that was rough, but I made it through with just basic Tylenol. Today was much, much better and I seem to be moving around a lot quicker. Some bruising began to show up, nothing horrible. Each day is getting progressively better, despite the fact that I do have that additional incision at my pubic area. That's where most of the swelling seems to be settling for now.
I can already see a difference in my body, stomach is relatively flat and that damn spare tire is GONE! Woo hoo! :)
The morning after, I woke up feeling great! Probably because my areas were still numb from the local anesthesia that's pumped under the skin. Once that wore off, I started hurting. I've only resorted to taking 2 Tylenol w/codeine because I do not like taking hydrocodone. First day back at work yesterday, I had to pull a 12 hour day. Now that was rough, but I made it through with just basic Tylenol. Today was much, much better and I seem to be moving around a lot quicker. Some bruising began to show up, nothing horrible. Each day is getting progressively better, despite the fact that I do have that additional incision at my pubic area. That's where most of the swelling seems to be settling for now.
I can already see a difference in my body, stomach is relatively flat and that damn spare tire is GONE! Woo hoo! :)
Please excuse my typos...
.... in the above post. ^^^^ Lol, I wasn't in my hamster - I was in HASTE when I wrote my first review, and apparently I was in even more HASTE in my second one! I don't really like that you cannot edit your posts in this forum, so to be honest I am probably not going to post much. I'm just here for information ..... :(
I'm a petite 57 year old Mom of 2, with prior...
I'm a petite 57 year old Mom of 2, with prior laparotomy scar in pubic area has resulted in small but noticeable rolls of stubborn belly fat. I've always been extremely athletic, work out 5-6 times per week with 1-2 hour sessions and eat fairly well... But nothing is helping and it's getting worse as each year goes by - to the point that I'm no longer fitting in some of my clothes. Not to mention the muffin top in skinny jeans. Ugh! So I finally decided on Smart Lipo after 2 consultations. No pics just yet....
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr., Sterling, Virginia
Being new to the site, in my hamster I neglected to give Dr. Berman the 5 stars he deserves! He was very informative about both the Sculpture & Smart Lipo procedures. Had a great bedside manner, discussed all of my concerns & answered all my questions. Ultimately we decided that Smart Lipo with an additional excision of skin above the pubic bone from past surgery would give the best results. Excited for the procedure in 2 weeks!