Smart Lipo: Was worth it
Cost: $5,100
Pain: Uncomfortable
Satisfaction: Very good

I am almost one wk post op and I had my inner thighs down to knees, abdominal wrap (upper,lower abs into obliques and low back), back of arms. I had the abdominal wrap done on one day and went back two days later for the inner thighs and and back of arms.
I definitely feel stiff and uncomfortable but trying to move around regularly so I dont stiffen up further. I did drain for a couple of days and have a little residual drainage. Although I dont look too swollen in the mirror, the sensation that I have is numbness which makes me feel like i have elephant arms. The numbness wasnt significant on the first couple of days post op but has increased–I think due to swelling? My abdominal wrap definitely feels numb but beginning to subside.
At this point, I would say the recovery for me is similar to after having birth–stiff, sore, not as mobile as I would like to be. I can definitely see a difference in the mirror (through the compression garment) but I know it will get even better as swelling subsides and I get back to normal.
I would like to know if anyone else experienced numbness. How long? I would also like to know about recovery time.

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