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Allie, your pictures look incredible. Your ps did a great job. I think your thighs look great now the way they are. I wish mine looked like that. I've thought about getting some lipo to my thighs, but I'm worried about being left with hanging skin. Anyways, you have a lot to be proud of!

Fanny, I just looked at your pics. Everything looks amazing! Did you just have a breast lift or did you get implants too? I am trying to decide on what I want done to my breasts. Yours looks so good. The blisters don't look very comfortable, but those should heal soon. Hopefully everything is still numb so you don't have to feel those. Your belly and bum look great. Your surgeon did a wonderful job. Also, did you have anything done to your thighs? They don't seem to have any sagging skin. I wish my thighs looked like that! Congrats.

Dr. Schulman, I was just wondering how successful thigh liposuction is. I am considering having this procedure done, but I am worried about being left with hanging skin. My thighs are pretty muscular now and I do work out 6 days a week, but I can't seem to get rid of the inner thigh flab near the groin area. I am also wanting some lipo done to the outer thighs as well. I have heard that some people have this done and then wish they would have just left their legs alone because of hanging skin. I am 37 years old and didn't know if age makes a difference or not with lipo. Also, could this be done with local or iv sedation vs. general anesthesia? Thanks for your time.

Laura- You look amazing. I can't believe the transformation. You must be really happy! I have a question for you. Where is your port located? I had my tt in April and my port was moved next to my bb and it sticks out like a sore thumb. It looks like there is a golf ball under my skin. I am seriously considering a low profile port. I can't even see your port in your pics. Cathy

How many weeks post op are you? I wasn't allowed to do any strenuous exercise until I reached 6 weeks post op. Before that, I was walking. I always wear my binder when exercising but I still seem to swell. It's not horrible and it does go away quickly, but this is the only time I seem to swell.

Congrats Sue. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well. Exercise will make you feel so much better. I couldn't wait to get back to that. I felt so sluggish for sitting around for so long after my surgery. I am 6 weeks post op and I'm still wearing my Spanx 24/7. I find that I start to swell if I don't. The doctor told me I could take it off at night, but I'm still wearing it anyways. I do wear my binder when I'm exercising because it gives me more support. I'm so happy for you. Thanks for posting the update.

Congratulations on your weight loss. You look amazing!!

Dr. Schulman, I am interested in getting lipo to my inner and outer thighs. I don't really have any hanging skin, just some localized fat deposits, despite all of the exercise that I do. Can you tell me what the recovery would be like and approximately how long I would need to be off work? I am a nurse and am up on my feet for 12 hour shifts. Also, is this something that could be combined with a breast lift or would they need to be done separately? Thanks for your time.

Good luck with your surgery. You'll do just fine and you will look amazing! Keep us updated.

You look wonderful!!! What a transformation. It doesn't look like you have any swelling at all. No fair!

Thanks everyone. I posted a 4 week picture today and I can't believe the difference. The incisions are fading a little bit now and the swelling is going down. If you look close in the 4 week pic you can see my lap band port sticking out like a sore thumb. I really wish I would have gotten the low profile port, but it didn't work out. I may consider getting it done at a later date. I just hate to get cut open again!

I don't live in NY, nor do I personally know any of the surgeons there, but I would go to Dr. Schulman. He has a thread on here and is kind enough to answer our questions about plastic surgery. He is experienced in working with weight loss patients.

I've heard of it. I think they probably use some iv sedation as well as local; especially if they are going under the muscle. I can only imagine what that would feel like! I am considering a breast lift without implants with iv sedation. I don't want general anesthesia. FYI- If you have any type of sedation, you will need to be monitored by a CRNA or anesthesiologist.

I am feeling amazing. I went back to work this past weekend. Each day I try to push myself a little harder on the exercise without overdoing it. I still can't believe that big old belly is gone. I have almost forgotten what I looked like before the surgery. This has been a big self confidence booster! Thanks for asking.

Congratulations on the engagement!! That is so exciting. Between the engagement and a hot new bod, you must be on cloud 9.