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Almost 3 weeks out.

eliz31March 15, 2021
Finally adding some pics. Not at all pleased with this. Stomach is lopped sidesd and eventhough i am still swollen,I don't feel thatbthe lipo did much. He wants to do the skun removal in 6 months but i am not waiting that. Going to check with another surgeon. I do like that i dont have that roll on my butt anymore.

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Theo Gerstle, MD

Theo Gerstle, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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PittsburghGirlJLK
March 15, 2021
I am so sorry that you are not happy with your results, that’s really frustrating, but I can see quite a difference! I had a body lift last June and I am very happy with the results but I did have swelling especially around my incision line that bulged out at the front and sides and I thought it was going to look terrible but it ended up looking great after a few months. I also just had a thigh lift done in February which took all of my results to a whole new level. I am sad though that I still have excess skin on my upper inner thighs that will need a revision in a few months so I do understand the disappointment with not getting what you expected. Hang in there though I’m sure that you’ll be able to get what you want but if you’re not happy with this surgeon I think finding another is a great idea. I truly wish you the best of luck!
eliz31
March 15, 2021
Thank you
Italy32
January 8, 2022
I had thigh lift done from a different physician and it came out terrible. I scheduled an appointment with doctor Carmina Cardenas, had the surgery again by her.
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1 wk out

eliz31March 2, 2021
It has been 1 wk since my procedure and i am not to satisfied with it. I know i still have to wait for the swelling to go down. My bp keeps dropping when u stand. So i am not sure if iam going to do the second step. Feeling like.it wasnt worth it.

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Original81242
March 7, 2021
Give it some time. I'm sure the doctor was probably right in doing stages. Alot of shock to your system if everything done at one time. Please keep us up to date on ur progress. It's way too early for u.
PittsburghGirlJLK
March 11, 2021
Post some photos! Posting after photos might up your spirits if others are seeing things you don’t and point out the difference they see. Best of luck to you!
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gr8rubb
May 5, 2021
Yes please post some updated photos! That what this community is here for!
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Day 3

eliz31February 25, 2021
So i ended up having a brlt lipectomy and circumferential liposuction on thighs. Dr. explained that since i had so much skin on my thighs he wanted to do it in stages. I have had a hard time keeping my B/P up. Highest i can is is 90/56. All of my before pictures did not down load

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