After struggling with post menopausal weight gain in my abdomen, hips, and thighs that no amount of diet or exercise was lessening, I realized that I was avoiding mirrors and not buying any new clothes. Early in 2016 I decided to do something about it. My procedures were divided into two sessions, the first (upper and lower abdomen, waist, and hips) was exactly one month ago today and my thighs were done one week ago today. I did not find either procedure to be painful and following both procedures I was walking 2- 3 miles a day within 2 days and resuming my other work outs in just 4 days. The result from the first procedure was immediately noticeable even though there was some swelling. I faithfully wore my post-surgical garment (non-affectionately named the Iron Maiden by me) 24/7 for the first week only removing it to shower and launder it. My midsection is continuing to shrink and tighten up. My thighs are still pretty swollen so right now they don't look noticeably different yet, but I was warned that it takes longer to see the results in the thighs. At my age (63) I had no expectation of ending up with a bikini ready shape, I just wanted to look trim in the clothes I had in my closet and to stop hating the way I looked. Perhaps I was a good candidate for this because I have always been careful about my diet and have exercised regularly my entire adult life. The post procedure discomfort for me was limited to what I would experience from a tough work-out after missing a few days! My only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago when I looked down at my midsection and noticed a gut, something I never had before. This has also inspired me to eat more healthily adding more fruits and vegetables to my diet. I have lost 10 pounds at this point and my goal is to lose 5 more. Right now, everything in my closet fits again except a couple of size 2 pants. I simply cannot recommend this highly enough.
I could not have asked for a more positive experience. The staff was amazing and so warm towards me which is very rare in the medical field. After only three weeks I can already see the results of my procedure. I am very pleased so far. I will be back for more!!!