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40 Yr Old Female Vaser Lipo - Winter Park, FL
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Dr Joseph is absolutely amazing! He has tons of...
yatestJanuary 26, 2016
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Dr Joseph is absolutely amazing! He has tons of experience and a good eye for sculpting. I had Vaser lipo on: back/flanks,lower & upper abdominal & banana roll. After your consultation the investment total includes EVERYTHING no hidden charges,Including your garments. He is very meticulous before,during and after your surgery. Plastic surgery is an ART of its own kind and Dr Joseph is an surgical body artist. Highly recommend him
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UPDATED FROM yatest
15 days post
2 weeks post op
yatestFebruary 5, 2016
So today is exactly 2 weeks post op-
To start let me give a little run down of my last two weeks.
The first day of surgery I was pretty groggy until that evening but was able to get up and walk around slowly and I did this every two hours! I was so afraid of blood clots it was my personal mission! I slept in two hour increments for what ever reason that's what body wanted. I would walk an use the restroom every time through out the night. My garment was pretty wet the whole time from fluid leaking and I had to change my clothes a few times. Strangely I felt skinny LOL
Day 2:
The next day I have to say I had pain but not crippling pain! Just burning where I had the procedure done but the worst pain was my lower back! Again changing my clothes because the fluid would get through the garment making me feel a little damp.
Day 3:
Again I spent no more then two hours laying and would get up and walk at least 20 mins and it felt so good! After 20 I was worn out and would need to either sit or lay back down at least an 45 min. Sitting "normal" didn't work so I would sit but more in a laid position. This was my last day on my pain pills Because I didn't feel I was in that type of pain... It was uncomfortable in areas but manageable. I did take it about 30 min before my shower but I had my mom around to make sure I didn't fall. I washed my garment while in shower to. It felt good to have the garment off YET a part of me felt relieved to get it back on. This day I did a lot more moving then day one or two. As for my body physically looking I was VERY swollen when that garment came off! Like woooow! Bruising; I hardly had any! I had some but so little.
Day 4:
Was rough! I think I over did it the days before, idk. I can say I was so swollen!!! And my back burned!! I pretty much laid in bed all day!!
Day5:
Same thing! I just felt tired and only moved when I needed to. I actually could feel the swelling under my garment! I was numb and swollen.
I took another shower that evening and didn't notice any bad bruising but again swollen ( mainly my lower back).
Day 6-7
I felt so much better again! Walking around much more frequent. No crazy pain just uncomfortable. Swelling is still there. I did see my PS for my 1 week post op- stitches came out no problem. He did I looked like I was doing well and my swelling in my back was normal.
Day 7:
Lymphatic Massages which came with my investment!! Love that my PS included everything you need. I was nervous but it went very well, even felt GOOD!! It's like a feather massage lol. I will admit about 45 min after I swoll up frim the massage which is actually to be expected. I drank tons an tons of water before and after it. I actually was drinking 1/2-1 gallon a water a DAY since the day after surgery. Trust it's the best thing you can do.
Let's jump to.....
Day 14:
Today was my second massage again draining but not as swollen after this one. I can say I haven't struggled or felt much pain! I'm moving totally like normal. My whole body is less swollen but make no mistake I'm still swollen IF that makes sense. It's just gone down. My back is the most numb and swollen. My lower ab & under butt area don't hurt at all. The swelling in my lower ab area has gone down SOOOO much already. I'm shocked. I have to say a few things make this up/ helped:
First a PS who knew what he was doing, instead of reaching for my fat areas he did more smaller incision and got right in. I think this help me to have less trauma to my body.
Drinking TONS of water!!!
Eating very well, TONS of pineapple which is great for swelling. I ate it daily!! Along with lean protein, lots of greens!
I took Arnica 3x a day
Plus wearing my garment non stop NO crying about it!!! It really helps push that skin to the tissue. I only take it off for showering and washing. That's it!!
Lymphatic Massage once a week-
So far I feel like I'm only getting results no issues! Though I was very aware by my PS of what could an will happen before I did the vaser lipo.
So I personally recommend:
Wearing your garment 24:7 unless showing or washing it for as long as you can!! I'm wearing mine 7 weeks
Eat lots of healing foods! Pineapple is so good for this. There is many more foods after the first week you can use to help.
And the massages DO work!!
I bought a pee cup thing they use in hospitals so pee doesn't get on the garment!!! I use it all the time even though I wish I could sit like a lady lol ( buy at a drug store)
And wet flushable wipes make you feel even cleaner if used along with toilet paper!
Hope this all helps! Here is my before ???? And two week post op pics
To start let me give a little run down of my last two weeks.
The first day of surgery I was pretty groggy until that evening but was able to get up and walk around slowly and I did this every two hours! I was so afraid of blood clots it was my personal mission! I slept in two hour increments for what ever reason that's what body wanted. I would walk an use the restroom every time through out the night. My garment was pretty wet the whole time from fluid leaking and I had to change my clothes a few times. Strangely I felt skinny LOL
Day 2:
The next day I have to say I had pain but not crippling pain! Just burning where I had the procedure done but the worst pain was my lower back! Again changing my clothes because the fluid would get through the garment making me feel a little damp.
Day 3:
Again I spent no more then two hours laying and would get up and walk at least 20 mins and it felt so good! After 20 I was worn out and would need to either sit or lay back down at least an 45 min. Sitting "normal" didn't work so I would sit but more in a laid position. This was my last day on my pain pills Because I didn't feel I was in that type of pain... It was uncomfortable in areas but manageable. I did take it about 30 min before my shower but I had my mom around to make sure I didn't fall. I washed my garment while in shower to. It felt good to have the garment off YET a part of me felt relieved to get it back on. This day I did a lot more moving then day one or two. As for my body physically looking I was VERY swollen when that garment came off! Like woooow! Bruising; I hardly had any! I had some but so little.
Day 4:
Was rough! I think I over did it the days before, idk. I can say I was so swollen!!! And my back burned!! I pretty much laid in bed all day!!
Day5:
Same thing! I just felt tired and only moved when I needed to. I actually could feel the swelling under my garment! I was numb and swollen.
I took another shower that evening and didn't notice any bad bruising but again swollen ( mainly my lower back).
Day 6-7
I felt so much better again! Walking around much more frequent. No crazy pain just uncomfortable. Swelling is still there. I did see my PS for my 1 week post op- stitches came out no problem. He did I looked like I was doing well and my swelling in my back was normal.
Day 7:
Lymphatic Massages which came with my investment!! Love that my PS included everything you need. I was nervous but it went very well, even felt GOOD!! It's like a feather massage lol. I will admit about 45 min after I swoll up frim the massage which is actually to be expected. I drank tons an tons of water before and after it. I actually was drinking 1/2-1 gallon a water a DAY since the day after surgery. Trust it's the best thing you can do.
Let's jump to.....
Day 14:
Today was my second massage again draining but not as swollen after this one. I can say I haven't struggled or felt much pain! I'm moving totally like normal. My whole body is less swollen but make no mistake I'm still swollen IF that makes sense. It's just gone down. My back is the most numb and swollen. My lower ab & under butt area don't hurt at all. The swelling in my lower ab area has gone down SOOOO much already. I'm shocked. I have to say a few things make this up/ helped:
First a PS who knew what he was doing, instead of reaching for my fat areas he did more smaller incision and got right in. I think this help me to have less trauma to my body.
Drinking TONS of water!!!
Eating very well, TONS of pineapple which is great for swelling. I ate it daily!! Along with lean protein, lots of greens!
I took Arnica 3x a day
Plus wearing my garment non stop NO crying about it!!! It really helps push that skin to the tissue. I only take it off for showering and washing. That's it!!
Lymphatic Massage once a week-
So far I feel like I'm only getting results no issues! Though I was very aware by my PS of what could an will happen before I did the vaser lipo.
So I personally recommend:
Wearing your garment 24:7 unless showing or washing it for as long as you can!! I'm wearing mine 7 weeks
Eat lots of healing foods! Pineapple is so good for this. There is many more foods after the first week you can use to help.
And the massages DO work!!
I bought a pee cup thing they use in hospitals so pee doesn't get on the garment!!! I use it all the time even though I wish I could sit like a lady lol ( buy at a drug store)
And wet flushable wipes make you feel even cleaner if used along with toilet paper!
Hope this all helps! Here is my before ???? And two week post op pics
Replies (5)
February 15, 2016
you look awesome! I am considering Dr. Joseph as well for my surgery along with 2 others :) how are you coming along now? finding the right physician is work! I think I have it narrowed down lol
February 23, 2016
Sorry just read this!! I'm feeling amazing and coming along well! My best friend had her lipo 5 days after me and she is doing awesome to!! Dr Joseph really is amazing!! I will hire him again when it's time to renew the boobies LOL end of the year ;)
February 24, 2016
Oh no worries!! It's totally fine thank you so so much for replying!!! ;) okay so i would like the run down LOL haha it can be quite challenging to get up to date current information on here sometimes because for whatever reason so many people never come back to the forum after their work is complete. Lol i so appreciate your feedback. I will be doing some consultations sometime during march time frame. I'm excited and nervous because this is a big step. This must be done though because no matter how much I work out my gut will not bulge along with back rolls! This will be my last year looking like this seriously its too much already. I'm trying to decide between a TT or just regular Lipo. I have an umbilical hernia and muscle separation but my skin is really tight no loose skin or stretch marks so if I do end up doing the TT I don't want a scar from hip to hip. I guess he will give me his honest opinion on which route to take. I also need a lift aswell but idk if I want to do it all at once since I'm petite that may be a little too much for me to handle all at once. My main issue is the belly and back fat. I really needs some major contouring done so my shape can be seen instead of me looking as if I'm 7 or 8 months pregnant. I can't wait to be able to look down without lifting my belly out of the way smh
February 24, 2016
Well he is VERY honest! He did recommend my GF have a TT to! But she didn't have that type of down time so decided to just do the vaser lipo. Her belly has a little extra skin BUT she expected that after he warned her. Mine is very flat! I'm still swollen here an there which will continue for the next few months BUT I can see the difference! Also the hardness is very normal mine has become so much softer already... And I did and do on some days notice "lumpy" spots but it's really just swelling in some areas over others because it truly comes and goes! Nothing crazy looking. My back swells the most! And that to comes and goes BUT OMG the arch is finally noticeable between my upper butt area and back!! So even with swelling it's so visable- also my back gets hard from the swelling to but again that's time to time. I will post a belly pic for you :) this will be before and 3 weeks! I need to post a 5 weeks soon.
February 24, 2016
Also how is your belly feeling now? Many people complain of their belly being hard or kind of lumpy. I had a girlfriend of mine did smart lipo and it looked okay in the beginning and then her skin because so loose and wrinkly. It also looked very dark. She regretted it afterwards that's why I'm trying my best to research and reach out for feedback as much as I can. She didn't go a plastic surgeon either. She will need a TT to remove the excess skin now. I guess she needed a TT from the beginning but didn't want to take that type of procedure on.
What was the price range for everything total? Would like to get a gauge for what to expect. His pricing seems to be really good from the reviews. Thanks ;)
What was the price range for everything total? Would like to get a gauge for what to expect. His pricing seems to be really good from the reviews. Thanks ;)
UPDATED FROM yatest
1 month post
Belly before an after 3 weeks post op
yatestFebruary 24, 2016
Here is the belly front before- as I gained weight I got this little fat pocket between my belly and pubic area! Ugggg so gross lol! I lost weight after gaining and that wouldn't go away. I had never had a fat belly before. I actually use to be VERY fit before I got a thyroid issue an just gave UP and gained weight! Losing MOST of what I did gain still left me with these areas I had vaser done on. So here is an ugly before an after! Sorry I don't have an app to put a sticker over my area ????
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