Women who have had liposuction: are you glad you did?
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I had liposuction when I was 22 (50 now) Suction was on my behind and legs.At the time it got me what I wanted a smaller lower frame. It was out of proportion with my legs and upper body. And as I gained weight over the years pretty much all of it came back, but I have to admit better proportioned than before.
I was 6 weeks in a super tight pair of pants. I was black and blue and I was in pain and had a terrible time to get over the anaesthetic.
Was it worth it. At the time I though so, Now looking back Not so sure.16 -
@katie1234
.....as I stated prior on that I did have liposuction. Remember, liposuction IS SURGERY, that means anesthesia and a surgeon. That means it can run several thousand on its own. If a "doctor" is offering lipo for significantly less RUN!!!!! Make sure that any cosmetic procedure is done by a licensed PLASTIC surgeon.9 -
My sister had liposuction - she had to have it a second time because the area that got lipo'ed was lumpy after she recovered.
How old are you? By your nasty responses telling everyone on a message board (that is about calorie counting and weight loss, not liposuction) how to post, and rudeness, I would guess about 17-18?22 -
Check out CoolSculpting. No surgery, non-invasive. The final results take months to show but they are quite drastic in some cases.3
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musicfan68 wrote: »My sister had liposuction - she had to have it a second time because the area that got lipo'ed was lumpy after she recovered.
How old are you? By your nasty responses telling everyone on a message board (that is about calorie counting and weight loss, not liposuction) how to post, and rudeness, I would guess about 17-18?
My age is mentioned in my OP. I don’t think I’ve been nasty to anyone, I’ve stated clearly what I’m looking for advice on - lots of people keep trying to give me advice on things I haven’t asked about, and I have asked them not to do that. It’s called being assertive and most adults should be able to do it. If I’m not mistaken this is your first post on this thread and you have done nothing but name call.
I’ve found a lot of the responses hugely judgemental, people have made fun of some of my responses, you’ve called me nasty for asking people to stay on topic (in line with this forum’s stated rules), someone else called me rude and someone else said it was lazy.
But sure, I’m the bad guy here because I made the point that pushing advice on someone that they don’t want is egotistical. It is. If we were sitting in a cafe and I said two or three times that I didn’t want anyone’s opinion on my weight and you gave it anyway, that would absolutely be considered rude, and no one except maybe my 89yo grandma would do that.
In general, I try to stay away from anonymous forums for this exact reason.21 -
Lolinloggen wrote: »I had liposuction when I was 22 (50 now) Suction was on my behind and legs.At the time it got me what I wanted a smaller lower frame. It was out of proportion with my legs and upper body. And as I gained weight over the years pretty much all of it came back, but I have to admit better proportioned than before.
I was 6 weeks in a super tight pair of pants. I was black and blue and I was in pain and had a terrible time to get over the anaesthetic.
Was it worth it. At the time I though so, Now looking back Not so sure.
Thanks for this. If you were happy at the time I think you should try not to doubt yourself now. I think the surgery techniques have advanced now to the point where you don’t come out black and blue.
I have a consultation on Monday and a therapy appointment on Tuesday and I’m going to make the decision after both of those.13 -
musicfan68 wrote: »My sister had liposuction - she had to have it a second time because the area that got lipo'ed was lumpy after she recovered.
How old are you? By your nasty responses telling everyone on a message board (that is about calorie counting and weight loss, not liposuction) how to post, and rudeness, I would guess about 17-18?
My age is mentioned in my OP. I don’t think I’ve been nasty to anyone, I’ve stated clearly what I’m looking for advice on - lots of people keep trying to give me advice on things I haven’t asked about, and I have asked them not to do that. It’s called being assertive and most adults should be able to do it. If I’m not mistaken this is your first post on this thread and you have done nothing but name call.
I’ve found a lot of the responses hugely judgemental, people have made fun of some of my responses, you’ve called me nasty for asking people to stay on topic (in line with this forum’s stated rules), someone else called me rude and someone else said it was lazy.
But sure, I’m the bad guy here because I made the point that pushing advice on someone that they don’t want is egotistical. It is. If we were sitting in a cafe and I said two or three times that I didn’t want anyone’s opinion on my weight and you gave it anyway, that would absolutely be considered rude, and no one except maybe my 89yo grandma would do that.
In general, I try to stay away from anonymous forums for this exact reason.
I think we have the same grandma :laugh:2 -
@katie1234
.....as I stated prior on that I did have liposuction. Remember, liposuction IS SURGERY, that means anesthesia and a surgeon. That means it can run several thousand on its own. If a "doctor" is offering lipo for significantly less RUN!!!!! Make sure that any cosmetic procedure is done by a licensed PLASTIC surgeon.
I’m single, and don’t have kids. I earn enough that I can afford the surgery without it putting my finances too far out of whack. It’ll mean skipping a big vacation this year is all, and I’m fine with that.
The consultant I’m going to is quoting €2,500+ which sounds about right from what I’ve heard. I’ve read his reviews on google and yelp and of course I’ll be making sure he’s fully qualified. I’m also going to ask my friend who is a dermatologist in a nearby hospital about him as the community is fairly small and she will probably know him/ know of him.12 -
OP, Google and Yelp reviews don’t mean JACK SQUAT! Discount them. Rely on personal references (like your derm friend), NOT from people who may not even be real on THE FREAKING INTERNET! There are all kinds of horror stories about unqualified plastic surgeons. Sorry if that’s not what you want to hear.
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I didn’t read all the comments. When I lost weight years ago I tried on a bikini when I still had about 10ish pounds to lose. My stomach still looked a little pudgy and I thought I would never get a flat tummy. But once I lost a few pounds it seriously went away!! Just keep trying. You’ll feel better. Also, I’ve heard that after liposuction your fat will show up in different places if you gain weight! Like, your arms specifically!! You don’t want a slim waist and fat arms do you??! Lol.10
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You should check out RealSelf. Lots of good info and you can ask plastic surgeons any questions2
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@katie1234
.....as I stated prior on that I did have liposuction. Remember, liposuction IS SURGERY, that means anesthesia and a surgeon. That means it can run several thousand on its own. If a "doctor" is offering lipo for significantly less RUN!!!!! Make sure that any cosmetic procedure is done by a licensed PLASTIC surgeon.
I’m single, and don’t have kids. I earn enough that I can afford the surgery without it putting my finances too far out of whack. It’ll mean skipping a big vacation this year is all, and I’m fine with that.
The consultant I’m going to is quoting €2,500+ which sounds about right from what I’ve heard. I’ve read his reviews on google and yelp and of course I’ll be making sure he’s fully qualified. I’m also going to ask my friend who is a dermatologist in a nearby hospital about him as the community is fairly small and she will probably know him/ know of him.
The price sounds about right. Just be sure that it covers post-op (some do, some don't) so you don't get a cost jump with additional appointments.
Also, the comments about the results being "lumpy", is very accurate. My "lumpyness" is almost gone, but it can take months to a year or more for that to go away. Lipo can be great, but it's not magic and takes time to fully heal before you see optimal results.
Best of luck.5 -
I didn't have it done and very glad I didn't.10
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Hey o.p! There are awesome facebook groups dedicated to Lipo and plastic surgery if you want real answers! I'm also interested in surgeries in the future and the ladies on fb will answer question and are helpful af4
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I had under 3lbs taken off my lower back, many years ago. It was a lot longer recovery than I was told. The garment is a pain in itself. The swelling was horrible and I swear if I eat to much sodium, it retains water. Other than that, it's fantastic. Lol Seriously though, if coolsculpting can do the same thing, get that. They told me I would have to gain 10% of my bodyweight to gain weight there again. It has never happened. I continued to work out and do my thing. It was more spot reduction for me. Go on the real self website. You'll get all of your questions answered. Good luck and let us know what you decide and how you do.0
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Lolinloggen wrote: »I had liposuction when I was 22 (50 now) Suction was on my behind and legs.At the time it got me what I wanted a smaller lower frame. It was out of proportion with my legs and upper body. And as I gained weight over the years pretty much all of it came back, but I have to admit better proportioned than before.
I was 6 weeks in a super tight pair of pants. I was black and blue and I was in pain and had a terrible time to get over the anaesthetic.
Was it worth it. At the time I though so, Now looking back Not so sure.
Thanks for this. If you were happy at the time I think you should try not to doubt yourself now. I think the surgery techniques have advanced now to the point where you don’t come out black and blue.
I have a consultation on Monday and a therapy appointment on Tuesday and I’m going to make the decision after both of those.
Not doubting myself, just the outcome9 -
@katie1234 what a frustrating day for you , there are a few people with helpful responses, I sent you a message so if you have any questions I’ll try to help .
I’ve had lipo and would do it again if it was needed,but the recovery is extremely painful 🌸5
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