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A New Body, a New Life!
Pros:
A very fast recovery time.
No noticeable healing (it's all hidden!)
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Cons:
The garment you have to wear after the procedure is somewhat uncomfortable, and hard to get off and on.
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Cost:
$5000
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Healing time:
One week
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Pain-o-meter: 3
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For as long as I can remember, I have been unhappy with the shape of my thighs. Despite watching my diet and exercising regularly, I had extra fat deposits on my inner and (especially) outer thighs.
I had a hard time wearing pants because my waist was much smaller than my bottom half. Finally, after a lot of research, I decided to have the procedure done. I met with a couple doctors, and then found one who I immediately clicked with. One month later, I had the surgery.
After I had healed, I was disappointed that there wasn't that much of a difference. You have to be patient, because I discovered that my body was still changing 10 months later. Now, a year and a half later, I am very satisfied with the way I look. I went from a size 6 to a size 2. My pants finally fit well in the waist and the thighs! I would have the surgery again in a second; it has changed my life.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
There was much less healing time than what I was told to expect. I was exercising again within a week, and I only took two days off of school.
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
That I would be in a lot of pain afterwards, and that I wouldn't be happy with the results.
Healing aids used:
I had a number of massages at my surgeon's office after the procedure (included in the cost of the surgery). I think they definitely helped the final appearance, and they felt great, too.
Number of doctors consulted:
3
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
One
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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This information is not to substitute for professional medical advice. You
should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have
regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
21
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Some community college or university
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Arizona
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Women experience greater overall weight gains and more notable weight fluctuations than men.
(Source: the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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