POSTED UNDER Smart Lipo Reviews
25 Year Old Male - Zachary, LA
UPDATED FROM SouthernLoveHandles
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WORTH IT$5,835
It's been a while but I thought people might would want to see the progress. The Lipo results were basically final after a year and the rest is left to me. I could've lost the weight without the surgery but what would've happened is I would have gotten a flat stomach and flat chest with persistent and large love handles and breast tissue under the nipples that made them puff up. So if you're on the fence, find a good doctor, and get the surgery.
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I made a collage for an easier reference.
This makes it easier to see the before and after. Yeah, I have a slight filter on the after pic because I am fish bone white. Ha hope that doesn't ruin it for anyone.
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1 year post
Latest pic.
Another shot from the side. The lighting is more flattering. The pants are a size 33.
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February 14, 2016
I bet your wife's is also just as thrilled. I am a female wanting to have the same procedure, but on my lower & upper stomach. Did you end up with any rippling or unevenness that hasn't flattened out or smooth? Also how did you finally deal with the pain? Did that pass after a few days?
After reading you posts & seeing your numerical reduction, I think this could be the better solution over the more invasive tummy tuck....and it defiantly has less scaring. Did the doctor do yours or an assistant? I don't think I would feel as confident in the results if the doctor didn't actually perform the procedure. Anyway, you look great...thanks for the pictures & posts.
After reading you posts & seeing your numerical reduction, I think this could be the better solution over the more invasive tummy tuck....and it defiantly has less scaring. Did the doctor do yours or an assistant? I don't think I would feel as confident in the results if the doctor didn't actually perform the procedure. Anyway, you look great...thanks for the pictures & posts.
February 14, 2016
Hey, thanks for the compliments! And yeah, my wife is really digging it lol. I'll answer your questions as they apply right now, more than a year later and I'm fully recovered.
-No, I don't have any unevenness or rippling. I actually never really did. I just had that insane swelling that really freaked me out. I believe it was called a 'Brawny Edema.' It goes away, obviously, but just takes a long while because the surgery effectively destroys your lymphatic system and you basically have to regrow it.
-I had roughly 6 liters taken out. The very upper limit allowed/recommended. It was a lot. I feel as if the pain is probably directly proportional to the amount removed. That is just a guess though. Anyways, the only way to deal with it is to wait it out. It lasted more than a few days. More like the first two weeks after the procedure. A common side effect is hyper skin sensitivity, my wife couldn't touch me for a number of days. Still, it was more than worth it to look like I do now.
- The doctor did mine. I would never, ever go to a doctor that allows the assistants to do the procedure. And that's not knocking the assistants by any means, I'm positive there are assistants out there that kick absolute ass at this procedure but I wouldn't want to go to a doctor that didn't care enough to actually do it him/her self.
-All that said; here are my tips/advice. The most important part in this whole thing is finding a doctor that is great at doing the procedure. Do your research, visit his clinics or website and look at his previous cases. Also keep in mind what they're showing are the people they've done their best work on. So, if the pictures don't look amazing then move on to another doctor. After you found your doctor; lose 20-30 pounds before you get the procedure. I feel as if the pain will be considerably less. Also, even after you get the procedure you're going to have to keep dieting and exercising or you'll get the fat back, so you might as well go ahead and lose the weight to begin with. Two birds with one stone. Take a week off of work. I wish I would've done that. Being on your feet all day makes the swelling so much worse. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I google so much stuff and find so much helpful stuff on the internet that I'm just happy to help.
-No, I don't have any unevenness or rippling. I actually never really did. I just had that insane swelling that really freaked me out. I believe it was called a 'Brawny Edema.' It goes away, obviously, but just takes a long while because the surgery effectively destroys your lymphatic system and you basically have to regrow it.
-I had roughly 6 liters taken out. The very upper limit allowed/recommended. It was a lot. I feel as if the pain is probably directly proportional to the amount removed. That is just a guess though. Anyways, the only way to deal with it is to wait it out. It lasted more than a few days. More like the first two weeks after the procedure. A common side effect is hyper skin sensitivity, my wife couldn't touch me for a number of days. Still, it was more than worth it to look like I do now.
- The doctor did mine. I would never, ever go to a doctor that allows the assistants to do the procedure. And that's not knocking the assistants by any means, I'm positive there are assistants out there that kick absolute ass at this procedure but I wouldn't want to go to a doctor that didn't care enough to actually do it him/her self.
-All that said; here are my tips/advice. The most important part in this whole thing is finding a doctor that is great at doing the procedure. Do your research, visit his clinics or website and look at his previous cases. Also keep in mind what they're showing are the people they've done their best work on. So, if the pictures don't look amazing then move on to another doctor. After you found your doctor; lose 20-30 pounds before you get the procedure. I feel as if the pain will be considerably less. Also, even after you get the procedure you're going to have to keep dieting and exercising or you'll get the fat back, so you might as well go ahead and lose the weight to begin with. Two birds with one stone. Take a week off of work. I wish I would've done that. Being on your feet all day makes the swelling so much worse. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I google so much stuff and find so much helpful stuff on the internet that I'm just happy to help.
Thanks for continuing to update your review, you look fantastic! I would love for you to kick off the conversation in a new discussion I just posted: Liposuction: How Did You Maintain Your Results?