I am required to wear the garment 24/7 for 3 weeks. This seems excessive to me and I'm starting to get a bit of cabin fever! Medium pain, swelling a bruising. By 5th day all bruising had gone and swelling much decreased. The numbness was a bit of a shock, though the much of the feeling has come back in the last few days. The overall effect looked great at day 5 and I was really excited. Now however, I have 2 indentations on my neck under my chin and the skin seems loose and sagging there as well. I am starting to freak out a bit. It's really quite noticeable and I'm concerned about people noticing it when I finally get to venture out in public. It makes my neck look a lot older than I am. I have had lymphatic massage twice and found this really helped break down the lump. I wish I'd done it sooner.

I was wondering if anyone else had experienced the loose skin and indentations after neck lipo and whether this went away and in how long? I've not been able to find many people who have had smart lip with co2 laser on the underside skin, I'm curious about anyone else who has done this and what their results were. I will post photo's as soon as I work out how to download from my camera

Original review from realself.com

I had SmartLipo with Dr. Okoro through SonoBello on 8/12. He did my upper and lower abs and waist. It was my first cosmetic procedure and also my first surgery, period (unless you count having my wisdom teeth removed). I did local anesthesia and was super nervous about being awake for the procedure.

When I met with Dr. O the day of the procedure, he was confident, assuring and very patient – all the things I needed. He answered all of my inane questions for what probably was the 5th time then walked me through exactly what would happen. When I had problems taking the pre-procedure cocktail-o'-pills, he gave me a secret way to take them without gagging. When I objected to his choice of OR music, he let me listen to my iPod. And when the nerves got the best of me, he asked me questions that made me forget about what I was nervous about in the first place. These things may seem little, but it was my first surgery and it made such an impact on the overall experience.

Results wise, when I first stood up – HOLY COW! I had a waist again! I couldn't believe I could see results that quickly. I was in shock the entire day about how amazing I looked. Granted, I'm not quite 1 week post-op yet, and now I'm a bit swollen, but I can still tell Dr. O did fabulous work. The downtime for me was also virtually non-existent. My procedure was at 11:30am, and I took my last pain pill at 6pm. I have relatively no bruising, no pain, no nausea, my incisions are healing nicely and I went back to work on Monday. I know everyone heals differently, but I have other friends who have had plastic surgery with different doctors and their recovery time was MUCH different. And by different, I mean worse.

Original review from realself.com

Original review from realself.com

Pros:
Fast procedure
Instant results
I am happy to put on a tank top

Cons:
*Have to wear a compression garment 24/7 for 2 weeks (cant really hide it under your business atire)
*Didnt expect to feel soar to the touch a month later

Original review from realself.com

I have been thinking about lipo suction from past three years, I always thought i could get rid of my belly fats, after doing loads of exercise, four hours a day, I started loosing weight but my belly fat didn't go away. I would get very dissapointed when my clothes didn't fit right, not only that, no matter how much I workout I look like those who hated Gyms.

After reading reviews I have decided to have smartlipo done.

Today is my third day and so far only 3 inches gone from abs.My waistline was 40 inches now it's 37. I will post some pics, before and after soon.

Read more ~ Updated 28 Nov 2010 »

Updated on 28 Nov 2010:

Today is my 5th day. so far only 1 inch lesser. they took 9 lbs fat, but just started to wonder is 9 lbs is only equal to 1 inch. hmmm! I tought 3 inches but I forgot i was wearing tights that doc's provided. Not too positive at this point, but I will keep you all posted

Original review from realself.com

I am about 10 days after having SmartLipo on my upper and lower abs, love handles, and chin. Before procedure I was 5' 4 1/2" and weighed 147lbs, with measurements of 40-39-40 (yes, that's right). My waist was only one inch smaller than my chest & hips, and it was impossible to wear nice clothes. I was EXTREMELY unhappy (had been thin & muscular all my life, and got this body after 2 babies – 1 right after the other – etc etc).

Immediately after the procedure, with swelling, fluid, etc I measured 35" waist (with compression garment on, with pads underneath) – I was elated.

There is a lot of pain – not during the procedure, but certainly afterward. At 10 days I am still mostly numb and a bit lumpy, and very painful to the touch, although moving around is totally easy now.

It does seem that swelling happens more in the week afterward – I looked better 1 day after, for instance, than I look now. Waist measurement right now is 36", without the compression garment.

My doctor's instructions advised a high-protein, low-carb diet for the next few months, otherwise I could regrow fat/stem cells and return to previous. So I will continue to report on how it goes, but I am pleased overall.

OH – and neck is still a little painful, but DEFINITELY more sculpted, without a doubt. No more Turkey chin!

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i am 20 years old 5'5 and 165 pounds. i had tumescent lipo suction done awhile ago but was not happy with the results because i ended up with alot of lumps and bumps. my back rolls were still present and i had ALOT of loose skin around the abdomin.

so i saved money and after researching i wanted to do smart lipo. i ended up booking an appointment for lipo in the abdomen area, back rolls. side, love handles and the top abdomen.

i was under anesthetic because after my painful experience with tumescent i didn't want to be awake for anything.

after the procedure. i was in discomfort and pain, which was expected. it was hard to sleep.

i am currently on my fourth day and already planning to go back to work tomorrow.

i came back for the pre op yesterday and was happpy with the results.

my back rolls and any fat on my back is COMPLETELY gone. i didn't have much bruising whatsoever. the doctor did i real splendid job on my smart lipo. my stomach is still alittle bruised and tender but once it goes down. i will be getting much better results then i already have. alot of my LOOSE skin is healed and looks so much better. it looks much tighter and compressed.

i've been wearing the garment which is a pain in the butt but.

NO PAIN NO GAIN. i can't wait for everything to fully heal so i can see the FINAL RESULTS.

i'm very happy with the current results.

and very glad i chose the doctor i did.

i will update with pictures.

and before youtube videos of my smart lipo.

will keep you all informed.

here is my doctor for those around the OC area and are debating on a doctor.

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{by Britt please PM for more info}

Original review from realself.com

Hello everyone! First of all thank you for all your sharing! Lord knows I have learned a lot today reading a lot of your comments.I am 51 yrs old,am also like 30 lbs overweight,all fat is concentrated at the stomach.I'm having the SmartLipo done next week wednesday,I"m concerned because I only took 3 days off from work for this procedure. From what I am reading, the lesser the amount of fat taken, the lesser the pain,swelling,and recuperation?? Should I wait for this procedure then?

What about the anesthesia? I read that some of you were experiencing pain during the procedure!

I am starting to get discouraged about it! The descriptions plus the assurances seem so … like …this procedure would be a piece of cake, but yet a lot of you say the discomforts are barely bearable.

I guess that if I go thru with this procedure, I will come back and comment as well.

Original review from realself.com

I had Smartlipo to get rid of the saddlebags on my outer thighs that wouldn't go away with just diet or exercise. It was a simple procedure with minimal recovery and pain. Completely worth every penny because now I can fit into my clothes comfortably and my inner thighs don't rub together when I walk. I will definitely be going back after I'm done having kids to get my tummy done.

Dr. L and his assistant Lana had a great bedside manner and were extremely warm, welcoming, and proffesional.

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I am 33 5'4" and 135 lbs.

It was uncomfortable but well worth it. I had two kids and after my second (gainng 80 lbs) I did not like the loose skin I had. I went to one doctor and he wanted me to get a tummy tuck which was out of the question considering I had two kids under the age of 3. I took off one day.

Day one, results were immediate

After one week I got some swelling

Week two the same, still wearing compression garmant

Week three I switched to spanks and still have numbness in the center of belly. I hope to have better results soon.

I did not loose weight but my overall apperance is totally different, no more muffin top. All of my pants fit well and I feel very confortable. I hope to continue to get better results.

Read more ~ Updated 13 Dec 2010 »

Updated on Nov 5, 2010:

updated pictures

Updated on 13 Dec 2010:

well, two months post smart lipo and I can tell you the results only get worse. My skin is loose and I still have a large bump on the right of my belly button. My clothes do fit tight but I cannot get rid of this bump, it makes me feel odd when wearing a bathing suit.

Original review from realself.com