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Vaser Liposuction of Thighs, Abdomen, Knees and Buttocks

UPDATED FROM LoobyLu
2 months post

2 month post-op...

LoobyLu
WORTH IT$6,200
So the leg pain has stopped and the burning pain on my stomach is also pretty much gone. I'm overall happy with the results, my thighs/bum look so much better in clothing now. However I am slightly unhappy with my stomach. I've been massaging the whole time but somehow it's got this awful uneven part on the right side. The two lines are also still there and it's really getting to me.

Everyday I try to massage it away but it just doesn't go. It's been like it for about 4 weeks now and I'm concerned that it may be permanent. I'm not sure if it's due to my Dr making a mistake during surgery or whether I've done something to make it go like this as it wasn't always like that. I hoping that it's maybe just some uneven swelling that will go in time but as for the actual lines I'm assuming they are from the compression garment early on and therefore are more likely permanent :(

On another note I still have loads of lose skin on my thighs which, again, I'm hoping will get better over time.

I'm not so happy with Bumrungrad at the moment as they only seem to be interested in the money and not your welfare. I've tried to contact them regarding a rude letter I received from them about the extra money they wanted me to pay but they have not been back in touch (it's been well over a month now). Obviously it's a difficult situation as I already paid for what they are asking for and I was never told at any point there would be extra charges for such things.

Also the way they dealt with the situation (Harassing me hours after surgery) was really unfair and they tricked me into signing some papers (I still have no idea what I signed) whilst I was in a bad state with sickness and nausea. I'm just hoping that I can get the situation resolved sooner rather than later as it's unnecessary stress.

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November 28, 2016
You are doing better than you think for just 2 months post and having all those areas done. I am nearing the 3 month mark and have similar uneven spots on my abs and one on the right flank. Every bit of research that I've done says it's typical and not something to worry about yet. I understand your concern though, it's very difficult not to be distressed after all the pain and time and yes, even the money spent. I am trying very hard not to judge the final results until 6 months but its not easy. I don't think the doctors accurately prepare us for the unknown aspects of the procedure and recovery. It seems like there are way more cases of revisions needed as well. In fact, revisions a year later seem very common. If I had known that I may have opted not to undergo this procedure. Either way, for both of us it's a matter of "time will tell". If it helps any, I think your improvement so far is exceptional.
November 30, 2016
Thank you for your reassurance - I guess it's just long a waiting game. And you're right it just feel awful after everything you go through to see results that you're not particularly happy with but it is only the stomach that is a problem for me as I love how much smaller my legs/thighs are now.
November 28, 2016
Hi I have surgery scheduled with Dr komwit in Jan - given your post maybe I should pick another doctor? Have you heard of Dr seree at bumrungrad? To be honest you look great! And from the pics it doesn't look like the skin is loose on your thighs either. Rest up and don't stress - you look amazing?
November 28, 2016
Sorry that should be a question. You look amazing!
November 30, 2016
Thank you so much! I think that Dr Komwit is a very good and honest Dr. He did warn me of the possible outcomes in regards to having lipo on my stomach so I think maybe I'm being unfair to say it may have been something he did wrong. I think we all hope for the perfect outcome but obviously that's not realistic. He actually ended up advising against lipo to my buttocks which I'm so glad about now as I know that it wouldn't have ended well. Also the loose skin is only really noticeable when I'm sitting down or if you feel the outside of my thighs, again I'm just hoping this retracts in time.
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December 1, 2016
You had a beautiful shape before but can see why you did it (hips were too exaggerated) I could imagine they got a lot of attention lol. However your body looks really nice now more athletic. I noticed you have a slight bit of skin on tummy my doc recommended a panda radiofrequency machine for skin tightening apparently it's amazing I will be using it soon too.
December 2, 2016
Hi another question - did you lose any weight from the vaser? Thanks!
December 18, 2016
Yes, I weighed myself for the first time about a week ago and I've gone from 65kg (pre-op) to around 60kg. However, I did have quite a lot removed. They tend to tell you not to expect to lose weight as it doesn't always work like that.
December 22, 2016
Thank so much for your detailed post. Just wondering if your abdomen has now settled? I am thinking of using this surgeon, and your results look awesome. x
January 12, 2017
Hi, yes my stomach is completely flat now! It actually started to settle shortly after this post as I started massaging more often. I will upload the new photos soon. Thank you :)
January 13, 2017
Thanks LoobyLu, one other question, how is the loose skin on your thighs now? Has it tightened up? x
January 18, 2017
Yes, it has :) there's still a small amount that needs to tighten but it's definitely much better now! X
UPDATED FROM LoobyLu
2 months post

4 weeks post-op...

LoobyLu
So these are my photos from the 4 week point... a little late, I know! I was still a little swollen and was still having some pain in my legs (especially when getting out of bed). I was also still experiencing a strange burning pain in the left side of my stomach but I'm not sure if I mentioned that before. I also still had the horrible two lines below my belly button as you can see in pics...

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UPDATED FROM LoobyLu
20 days post

Almost 3 weeks post-op...

LoobyLu
I just wanted to do an update on how everything is going and show a few before and after pics...

So I'm a day from 3 weeks post-op and I must say that I'm feeling sooo much better. For the past week I have almost been back to my normal self. I've been swimming, doing a LOT of walking and also climbing a lot of steep steps. Considering that just over a week ago I could barely get myself out of bed I feel like this is a big accomplishment in my recovery process. I can also now get out of bed with almost no pain/stiffness. It mostly only happens now if I've done a lot of waking and then sit and stand up again. I'm still massaging as much as I can but I don't feel like it's doing much; my partner keeps telling me that I worry too much and that it will make a difference over time. I wish I could feel like this was the case but obviously I'm going to worry. I also have two horrible dimples in my stomach which just will not go away, no matter how much I massage the area. My right thigh is also still protruding more than I'd like - I'm hoping that this is due to the loose skin and that it will just take longer to go back in place. Other than that I'm happy with my results; especially when I'm trying on clothes which now fit me so much nicer than before. I am slightly concerned that I didn't wear the compression garment long enough - I feel like I need to have trust in my Drs advice but I have been looking for a new one (not an easy task when travelling Asia). I ended up settling for a new pair of tight Nike dri-fit pants for the time being. They seem to pull everything in so I'll wear them during the day. I'm just hoping that this isn't going to have a major impact on my final result and I'm also kinda angry at the hospital for giving me an ill-fitting garment (which I paid for by the way).
I'll post again at 4 weeks with photo updates :)

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October 18, 2016
You look really good in those tight fitting tights! I can see a big difference even though these aren't the final results yet.
October 28, 2016
Thank you :) I can definitely see the difference now! I'm so happy with the results so far. I'm actually in proportion now and clothes fit me so much better than before. I can't wait for the final results.
October 25, 2016
I think your results are excellent. And considering how many areas you had done, you did very well with recovery. I am in week 6 after having my abs and flanks done and can’t wait for the 12 week mark to see what will probably be my final results.
October 28, 2016
Thank you :) yeah, I didn't expect to get over the pain so soon. One minute I was really struggling and then the next I was fine! The recovery process is strange. Yeah my Dr said somewhere between 3-6 months will be the final results.
November 4, 2016
You look amazing! Can I Ask you what pain relief you took after the Op? I am having similar lipo to you plus tummy tuck and lipo on my back all at once. Now I'm afraid after reading about how much pain you had post op and trouble sleeping etc.??? Also would you recommend that hospital? I'm going to Bangpakok9 hospital as it's less expensive than Bumrungrad....I hope it's ok..
November 7, 2016
Thank you! Yeah of course, I was given Ultracet but I only used it for the first 4/5 days as it was causing such bad nausea and I just couldn't cope with it. I ended up just taking ibruprofen or paracetamol (they obviously didn't work as well though). Apparently I could have used Naproxen which I have anyway for migraines but I didn't realise until it was too late (just double check with your Dr). I'm not going to lie, I was in a lot of pain for a few weeks but one day it just disappeared. It was so worth the pain though! I ended up buying a big pillow as extra cushioning in bed and that helped a lot. I'm now able to sleep properly again which is amazing! And yeah, I would recommend them on the basis that they are very professional, clean and good Dr but the hospital themselves have ruined the experience for me over money.
November 7, 2016
Thanks for yr reply. I'm am a bit scared due to having tummy tuck same time
November 8, 2016
I was terrified. I was fine until I finally booked but then only had 2 days to actually process that it was really happening. I kept doubting my choice but looking in the mirror everyday and seeing the results has made it all worth it. It's really not anything to overly worry about. I'm sure you will be in good hands and well looked after. Just make sure you get plenty of rest afterwards to help speed up your recovery. When are you due to have the procedure?
November 8, 2016
Not booked yet. Seeing Dr Pornthep for consultation 4 Dec then will decide when to book for. I don't want to be wearing compression garment during Sydney hottest months, do maybe April?
November 10, 2016
Ahh ok! Yeah, understand that. I've been in Asia since having mine done as I'm travelling and it wasn't comfortable in Bangkok heat/humidity! I've probably not worn mine as much as I needed but my Dr said after the first week (when I wore it 24/7) it wasn't so important anymore and to focus on massaging. So I just wore it at night time but after a few weeks, once the swelling went down, it didn't even fit me anymore as I'd lost so much fat. And I've been searching for another but it's proved difficult in Asia so I've had to go without.
November 18, 2016
Hi I'm schedule to do vaser with Dr komwit in January. Any followup pics? You look great!
November 18, 2016
Hey, I have some that I still need to upload which are from the 4 week point so I will put them on soon along with 8 week photos :)