Tickle Lipo Flanks

Hi, I am 45 and mother to a lovely 4 year old. It has been a year of healthy eating and hitting the gym. I lost 15lbs but my stubborn love hanndles wont diminish. Tickle lipo seemed like the perfect option. Local anesthesia, low cost, awake for it, and quicker recovery.

Recap of my day
6am had breakfas, antibiotic, and arnicare
8am arrived at Sapphire to fill out my paperwork
8:30am we fitted me for the compression garment, took measurements, weighed me, and took the ativan. I laid down for an hour and then I got another ativan. Promptly fell asleep on the heated table gfor a good hour. Then was woken up to have the Dr mark me and my pictures taken.

11:30am started the procedure. It was uncomfortable at times, eapecially near my ribs. However no real pain. I was texting my hubby, Mom, and friends during. We talked alot during it which made time go fast. Done by 2pm.

Watching the fat go through the tubes was really cool. I am incredibly bloated due to the numbing liquid. Cant wait to see after i pee it out. Here are some before puca in my goal bikini.

Leakage stopped on one side and the other slowed down. Both are bruised and still swollen. My waist size and hips are the same as pre-lipo. I take that as a good sign that I will be smaller once the swelling goes down. The compression garment is okay during the day, but sleeping is rough. After 3-4 hours my ribs hurt and I need to be vertical. Somehow I then sleep sitting up on the couch. I plan to try one of my own compression garments at night. At least until the swelling goes down a bit more to wear the provided garment. I know how important it is and I want to get results. Surprised that tylenol is sufficient for the soreness and I went out for lunch with my hubby. I will provide weekly updates on my progress.

Yesterday was my 4 weeks. Yay! No more compression garment and now just spanx for 2 weeks. Down 2.5" around my waist and 1" on my hips. Definitely noticing the difference in my clothes. Thank goodness for belts. Started back at the gym this week doing some modified in circuit and kickboxing. Also, down 2.5lbs. Hoping to lose another 5lbs and get back to my 3-4 workouts a week. Treadmill wasnt cutting it. Here are some before & 4 week photos.