Women who have had liposuction: are you glad you did?
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I'm 30 and 70kg (154lbs).
For the last six months, I work out twice a week (mixture of cardio and strength) and try to watch my diet and I've lost 6kg (about 13lbs) this way but lately I've plateaued.
I'm happy with my arms, legs, boobs and bum but my stomach is a real problem area. I am seriously considering liposuction on this area. I think it would massively improve my confidence, my clothes would fit better and I would look much better.
I'm not massively overweight but my figure is quite frumpy.
The reason I like the idea of lipo is the spot reduction - losing another 5lbs will not make a big difference to my overall figure, but losing 3-5lbs directly off my stomach could make quite a dramatic difference. I'd probably have to lose 15-20lbs off my body weight to get the same effect from diet and exercise and that would be very difficult for me.
I'd really like to hear from women - or men - who have been through it and how they felt after. I'm less interested in people's general opinions on whether lipo is a good idea.
I had it done on my stomach and it looks pretty good, but you have to make sure you're not going to gain weight. I put on 15 pounds after the lipo and because the fat cells weren't in my stomach anymore a lot of it went to my boobs. Proportionately not a problem but I went up a cup size and now my shoulders hurt from the extra weight.
If I put the weight back on on my boobs/ butt/ legs I'd be okay with it. Hopefully not my face or arms but of course you don't get to choose. Ideally I'd like to continue maintaining my weight, which is what I've been doing for the last while - up a kilo or down a kilo occasionally, mainly depending on the time of the month, but mostly holding steady.2 -
I had a tummy tuck with lipo on my hips after losing 100 lbs. I didn't lose any weight strangely but the tummy tuck creates alot of fluid build up. It's been ten months now and the swelling is mostly gone although my weight isn't lower but I am happy with my hips. If you want to lose weight I wouldn't recommend it but if you want to reshape your body it can be useful. It is expensive and I am still numb from my navel down. I don't know if that has anything to do with the lipo or if it was because of the tummy tuck. I would think that if you remove 5 lbs of fat from one spot you are going to have some sagging skin though just the same as if you lost it through dieting.12
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I'm honestly just not that interested in people's personal opinion's on lipo or my weight.
If there's anyone who has been through it, I'd love to hear from them. Otherwise, I have a PT, a doctor, a therapist and various other people who are better qualified to give me advice.
I think the point people are trying to make is - just because you need to lose 5 lbs to get into the healthy BMI range, doesn't mean you only have to lose 5 lbs to get to the best weight for you. That's why BMI is a range. I'm 5'4 and I felt like a blimp at the upper limit of the healthy BMI range for my height. I'm currently right in the middle and still think I might try to lose another 5 lbs.
The thing with lipo or any surgery is there is no guarantee you'll like how you look when it's done, and there are always the possibility of complications. So perhaps first lose another 5 or 10 lbs and then make your decision. The midsection is often the last place people lose. I can say when I went from 130 to 125 is when I saw the obvious difference in my stomach. You don't always lose weight from all over. It would just be a shame if you paid for a procedure with risks when the next 5 lbs might be the 5 lbs that make a difference.
Whatever you decide, good luck!15 -
it was a long time ago I don't remember my weight but I was in maintenance. - when I go below 150 I hate how I look so I must have been around 155 or 165, it was after my 2nd baby. Recovery was fine, this was old school lipo so I had bruising but results were great. I had two more babies after that and everything still looks good - I have tried cool sculpting more recently and while results are not as dramatic it was far easier - no anesthesia, can be done on lunch, etc. As far as inches I am not sure I ever measured - I didn't get it on my stomach I had it on my outer thighs and flanks.4
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You're over weight.
You should focus on trying to get in to a healthy weight range then go see a surgeon to ask all your questions.
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I'm honestly just not that interested in people's personal opinion's on lipo or my weight.
If there's anyone who has been through it, I'd love to hear from them. Otherwise, I have a PT, a doctor, a therapist and various other people who are better qualified to give me advice.
I think the point people are trying to make is - just because you need to lose 5 lbs to get into the healthy BMI range, doesn't mean you only have to lose 5 lbs to get to the best weight for you. That's why BMI is a range. I'm 5'4 and I felt like a blimp at the upper limit of the healthy BMI range for my height. I'm currently right in the middle and still think I might try to lose another 5 lbs.
The thing with lipo or any surgery is there is no guarantee you'll like how you look when it's done, and there are always the possibility of complications. So perhaps first lose another 5 or 10 lbs and then make your decision. The midsection is often the last place people lose. I can say when I went from 130 to 125 is when I saw the obvious difference in my stomach. You don't always lose weight from all over. It would just be a shame if you paid for a procedure with risks when the next 5 lbs might be the 5 lbs that make a difference.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
People are really keen to give me answers to questions I didn't ask! As I said above, I have a doctor, a therapist and a personal trainer who are all much better placed than anyone here to give me general advice on weightloss and body image. That's why I'm specifically asking for advice from women who have gone through lipo for their first-hand experiences, which is what I'm much more interested in.34 -
Personally I would only use it as a last resort, AFTER reaching a normal bmi weight. Seems like a lazy route to me but you do you.14
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I'm honestly just not that interested in people's personal opinion's on lipo or my weight.
If there's anyone who has been through it, I'd love to hear from them. Otherwise, I have a PT, a doctor, a therapist and various other people who are better qualified to give me advice.
I think the point people are trying to make is - just because you need to lose 5 lbs to get into the healthy BMI range, doesn't mean you only have to lose 5 lbs to get to the best weight for you. That's why BMI is a range. I'm 5'4 and I felt like a blimp at the upper limit of the healthy BMI range for my height. I'm currently right in the middle and still think I might try to lose another 5 lbs.
The thing with lipo or any surgery is there is no guarantee you'll like how you look when it's done, and there are always the possibility of complications. So perhaps first lose another 5 or 10 lbs and then make your decision. The midsection is often the last place people lose. I can say when I went from 130 to 125 is when I saw the obvious difference in my stomach. You don't always lose weight from all over. It would just be a shame if you paid for a procedure with risks when the next 5 lbs might be the 5 lbs that make a difference.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
People are really keen to give me answers to questions I didn't ask! As I said above, I have a doctor, a therapist and a personal trainer who are all much better placed than anyone here to give me general advice on weightloss and body image. That's why I'm specifically asking for advice from women who have gone through lipo for their first-hand experiences, which is what I'm much more interested in.
Sometimes having people give you additional info/ideas, even if it doesn't actually help you, at least bumps up your post so more people see it. But sorry I bumped up your post unnecessarily, didn't realize it would be a problem! I would suggest asking all your professionals if they have other people they've referred for lipo who would be willing to talk to you. I've been here 4 years, I don't know that I've ever seen someone mention having lipo in a post, but maybe you'll draw out some lurkers.16 -
etherealanwar wrote: »Personally I would only use it as a last resort, AFTER reaching a normal bmi weight. Seems like a lazy route to me but you do you.
I will, thanks. Again, and I should probably get a megaphone, anyone who wants to have a general conversation about the pros and cons of liposuction is totally free to start their own thread. That's not the topic of this thread, and I would really appreciate if people could try to stay on topic. If liposuction isn't something you've had or considered, you're totally entitled to your opinion on that but it's really not what I'm looking for here. Thanks.39 -
I had lipo. My hereditary pot belly wasn't ever going to go away, regardless of how much I exercised. I also had those little fat areas on my lower back that you get after having kids - also not going away with exercise. My husband (who loves me regardless) said I looked in the mirror every morning and hated how I looked and he hated me thinking that about myself, so I should just get it done. I did and really happy with it. The belly wasn't painful at all, but the back was. I know others that didn't have pain at all. I think it just depends on the person. 3 years later, still happy every day I did it. I still exercise, etc. so the lipo was NOT a replacement for healthy living.7
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I had lipo. My hereditary pot belly wasn't ever going to go away, regardless of how much I exercised. I also had those little fat areas on my lower back that you get after having kids - also not going away with exercise. My husband (who loves me regardless) said I looked in the mirror every morning and hated how I looked and he hated me thinking that about myself, so I should just get it done. I did and really happy with it. The belly wasn't painful at all, but the back was. I know others that didn't have pain at all. I think it just depends on the person. 3 years later, still happy every day I did it. I still exercise, etc. so the lipo was NOT a replacement for healthy living.
Thanks so much for your reply. Did you put any of the weight back on, and if so, did it come back in weird places or was it distributed fairly evenly?0 -
I didn't do it for weight loss, just body shape, so I wasn't really tracking my weight. I know I've varied in the 3 years between (gain 5-10, then lose again) and it seemed to be evenly distributed although I notice it more in my upper stomach since my lower had the lipo
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etherealanwar wrote: »Personally I would only use it as a last resort, AFTER reaching a normal bmi weight. Seems like a lazy route to me but you do you.
I will, thanks. Again, and I should probably get a megaphone, anyone who wants to have a general conversation about the pros and cons of liposuction is totally free to start their own thread. That's not the topic of this thread, and I would really appreciate if people could try to stay on topic. If liposuction isn't something you've had or considered, you're totally entitled to your opinion on that but it's really not what I'm looking for here. Thanks.
I don't think you understand how a public message board works - you do not get to dictate who responds to your thread or what they have to say.57 -
I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!3 -
I'm honestly just not that interested in people's personal opinion's on lipo or my weight.
If there's anyone who has been through it, I'd love to hear from them. Otherwise, I have a PT, a doctor, a therapist and various other people who are better qualified to give me advice.
I think the point people are trying to make is - just because you need to lose 5 lbs to get into the healthy BMI range, doesn't mean you only have to lose 5 lbs to get to the best weight for you. That's why BMI is a range. I'm 5'4 and I felt like a blimp at the upper limit of the healthy BMI range for my height. I'm currently right in the middle and still think I might try to lose another 5 lbs.
The thing with lipo or any surgery is there is no guarantee you'll like how you look when it's done, and there are always the possibility of complications. So perhaps first lose another 5 or 10 lbs and then make your decision. The midsection is often the last place people lose. I can say when I went from 130 to 125 is when I saw the obvious difference in my stomach. You don't always lose weight from all over. It would just be a shame if you paid for a procedure with risks when the next 5 lbs might be the 5 lbs that make a difference.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
People are really keen to give me answers to questions I didn't ask! As I said above, I have a doctor, a therapist and a personal trainer who are all much better placed than anyone here to give me general advice on weightloss and body image. That's why I'm specifically asking for advice from women who have gone through lipo for their first-hand experiences, which is what I'm much more interested in.
Sometimes having people give you additional info/ideas, even if it doesn't actually help you, at least bumps up your post so more people see it. But sorry I bumped up your post unnecessarily, didn't realize it would be a problem! I would suggest asking all your professionals if they have other people they've referred for lipo who would be willing to talk to you. I've been here 4 years, I don't know that I've ever seen someone mention having lipo in a post, but maybe you'll draw out some lurkers.
I agree with this. On top of that, maybe start researching for a plastic surgeon you may want to use. Talk to them and see not only the benefits and risks, but if they have clients who have agreed to discuss their results with future patients. Just a note that any doctor that's decent will discuss the negatives and they'll be very up front about whether or not it's a good idea for you. They will give you an honest answer about the results you can expect.
And I know this isn't what you came for and you don't want to hear it, but: what's the harm in losing the five pounds to see if it gives you the look you want? If it does, you've just saved yourself the money and recovery time. If it doesn't, put the five pounds back on and go get surgery. The only thing you'll have lost is time which is time you can spend researching doctors. I'm not saying don't do it because, as we've seen even in this thread, there are people who are really happy with their results. All I'm saying, and what everyone before me is saying, maybe check out the intermediate steps before surgery in case something easier/cheaper/less invasive/whatever is just as effective.10 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »etherealanwar wrote: »Personally I would only use it as a last resort, AFTER reaching a normal bmi weight. Seems like a lazy route to me but you do you.
I will, thanks. Again, and I should probably get a megaphone, anyone who wants to have a general conversation about the pros and cons of liposuction is totally free to start their own thread. That's not the topic of this thread, and I would really appreciate if people could try to stay on topic. If liposuction isn't something you've had or considered, you're totally entitled to your opinion on that but it's really not what I'm looking for here. Thanks.
I don't think you understand how a public message board works - you do not get to dictate who responds to your thread or what they have to say.
I understand perfectly. I'm politely asking you to respect my request to stay on topic.
For some reason that seems to be to do with ego, people feel the need to offer opinions I haven't asked for, and in face have specifically let you know I'm not looking for.33 -
I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!
FIVE pregnancies. You're a hero in your own right. Yes, I'm going to go for a couple of consultations before I make any decision.1 -
I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!
FIVE pregnancies. You're a hero in your own right. Yes, I'm going to go for a couple of consultations before I make any decision.
just out of interest, what have all the professionals in your life said?15 -
My friend's mom died after having lipo because she threw a clot. Probably not common but it does happen. I only throw this out there because most people read the risks and complications but don't think it will ever happen to them (human nature). You have to do your own risk/reward ratio and decide if it's worth it.13
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TavistockToad wrote: »I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!
FIVE pregnancies. You're a hero in your own right. Yes, I'm going to go for a couple of consultations before I make any decision.
just out of interest, what have all the professionals in your life said?
My PT is, naturally enough, against the idea. He acknowledges that it works but thinks it's a shortcut (it is, I get that and I'm okay with taking shortcuts) and that exercise and diet are better in the longterm. I agree with him on all of that and I have no intention of quitting the gym and eating pizza all day once I've got the lipo - if anything I think I would be even more motivated to eat well and exercise to maintain the results.
My therapist thinks I'm absolutely fine the way I am (but then I pay her to say nice things like that, don't I?) She doesn't tell me what to do one way or the other, she has had clients for whom it has improved their confidence but warns me that it's not a silver bullet.
I haven't talked to my GP yet, but if it gets to the point where I'm making the final decision I will. The reviews for the cosmetic surgeon I'm going for a free consultation with say he is very thorough and not at all pushy.2
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