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I am 25 years old and have decided to get vaser...
I am 25 years old and have decided to get vaser liposuction on my inner and outer thighs. I intend to do a candid and honest review of this experience, partly for my own reflective process but also because I found similar posts to be really useful and far more practical than the glossy hand outs from the clinic.
I am naturally a size 6-8 on my top & 10-12 on my bottom (mostly on account of the junk in my trunk which I am happily keeping) and I am also aware that I am by no means overweight. I am considering this a 'photoshopping experience' to smooth the slight extra curve around my upper thighs, particularly noticeable when i'm standing on an angle. I have a host of reasons that I won't go in to, but for the most part my thighs have always been my 'thing' and I have no control over their shape. They do not respond to diet or exercise like the rest of my body does and this makes my legs look even bigger in comparison when I do work out & eat well. Basically this is the only opportunity I will have to do this and the pro's list is seriously outweighing the con's.
Dr Joseph Ajaka at the Cosmos Clinic Double Bay will be my doctor and so far I have had very limited contact with him. During my first consultation in April I was welcomed by one of his nurses, Laura, who was very warm and gentle. She answered all of my questions and had a calm, honest and happy presence about her which was really appealing. My meeting with Dr. Ajaka however was the opposite. He seemed rushed and distracted, like he was reciting a monologue and just wanted me to sign some papers and leave. To be fair he was pretty realistic about what results to expect and did answer my questions, however he came across as very impersonal and to be honest a little bored. This interaction was conflicting - I am trying to be rational about the fact that I would rather he be a good doctor than a good talker, but I am putting a lot of trust in this person and I think it's important to feel like he is actually listening to me. That meeting put me off the procedure for several months while I thought everything over again, but I have decided to continue with the procedure and Dr Ajaka. I have also decided not to feel like I need to rush my consultations or questions for his sake. I am paying a lot of money for a service and it is in everyone's interest that we communicate clearly to achieve the best possible result.
My procedure will be on the 10th of September and i'm feeling well researched about what to expect from the experience (thanks largely to this site!) Last week I had my pre-operative appointment where I spoke a nurse about the logistics of the day and questioned her intensely regarding before & after care. I have a friend who is coming to pick me up after the appointment but I intend to look after myself more or less for the recovery process. I have not told many people about this procedure and I have no intention of doing so, however my housemate is aware of what I am doing so I am relying on her a bit should anything go drastically wrong during the nights immediately after.
I have been taking arnica tablets, eating well, exercising moderately & I quit smoking about a month ago. I have a small mountain of old towels & garbage bags to protect my bed & sheets, now I am just preparing myself to look/feel/smell absolutely disgusting for several days.
I find myself in a strange rotation of thoughts when I look at my body now. I try to appreciate what is there before it goes forever, then I try to picture what it will look like when it's done so I can justify the operation. But then I have to remind myself that there is a very good chance it won't look exactly like I want it to, which leads me back into appreciating what I have & wondering if i'm making a mistake.
My new motto is prepare for everything and expect nothing. This is a gamble and I know that, but I think i'm as ready as i'm ever going to be and this is definitely the time to do it.
I am naturally a size 6-8 on my top & 10-12 on my bottom (mostly on account of the junk in my trunk which I am happily keeping) and I am also aware that I am by no means overweight. I am considering this a 'photoshopping experience' to smooth the slight extra curve around my upper thighs, particularly noticeable when i'm standing on an angle. I have a host of reasons that I won't go in to, but for the most part my thighs have always been my 'thing' and I have no control over their shape. They do not respond to diet or exercise like the rest of my body does and this makes my legs look even bigger in comparison when I do work out & eat well. Basically this is the only opportunity I will have to do this and the pro's list is seriously outweighing the con's.
Dr Joseph Ajaka at the Cosmos Clinic Double Bay will be my doctor and so far I have had very limited contact with him. During my first consultation in April I was welcomed by one of his nurses, Laura, who was very warm and gentle. She answered all of my questions and had a calm, honest and happy presence about her which was really appealing. My meeting with Dr. Ajaka however was the opposite. He seemed rushed and distracted, like he was reciting a monologue and just wanted me to sign some papers and leave. To be fair he was pretty realistic about what results to expect and did answer my questions, however he came across as very impersonal and to be honest a little bored. This interaction was conflicting - I am trying to be rational about the fact that I would rather he be a good doctor than a good talker, but I am putting a lot of trust in this person and I think it's important to feel like he is actually listening to me. That meeting put me off the procedure for several months while I thought everything over again, but I have decided to continue with the procedure and Dr Ajaka. I have also decided not to feel like I need to rush my consultations or questions for his sake. I am paying a lot of money for a service and it is in everyone's interest that we communicate clearly to achieve the best possible result.
My procedure will be on the 10th of September and i'm feeling well researched about what to expect from the experience (thanks largely to this site!) Last week I had my pre-operative appointment where I spoke a nurse about the logistics of the day and questioned her intensely regarding before & after care. I have a friend who is coming to pick me up after the appointment but I intend to look after myself more or less for the recovery process. I have not told many people about this procedure and I have no intention of doing so, however my housemate is aware of what I am doing so I am relying on her a bit should anything go drastically wrong during the nights immediately after.
I have been taking arnica tablets, eating well, exercising moderately & I quit smoking about a month ago. I have a small mountain of old towels & garbage bags to protect my bed & sheets, now I am just preparing myself to look/feel/smell absolutely disgusting for several days.
I find myself in a strange rotation of thoughts when I look at my body now. I try to appreciate what is there before it goes forever, then I try to picture what it will look like when it's done so I can justify the operation. But then I have to remind myself that there is a very good chance it won't look exactly like I want it to, which leads me back into appreciating what I have & wondering if i'm making a mistake.
My new motto is prepare for everything and expect nothing. This is a gamble and I know that, but I think i'm as ready as i'm ever going to be and this is definitely the time to do it.
Before pictures
For some reason the 'before' pictures did not load with the last post so (hopefully) here they are.
Before pictures
I'm struggling more than I should with this technology. I'll get better, I promise.
Provider Review
Dr Joseph Ajaka
Dr Ajaka initially came across as a bit abrupt but the more time I spent with him the more I realised how professional and honest he is. He seemed very capable and I was glad to be consulting with him on the day. Dr Kishida who performed the procedure was very kind and listened to me carefully reagrding what I wanted. I am very happy with the quality of attention from both of these men.