Liposuction

[Tiredandtorn]

Hi,

I'm considering liposuction on my lower legs, calves and ankles. They're huge and I think I have lipodema.
I've found a dr in London who does the lipo under local anesthetic which I much prefer the sound of.

I'm looking to see if any one has had this or similar done and have a few questions:

How much did you pay?
We're the results worth it?
Have the results been long lasting?
Has water retention been an issue following the lipo?

Many thanks in advance x

[choccybuttonshelpeverything]

Following, as it's something I'd love. I believe it's a very difficult area to operate on

[Tiredandtorn]

Anyone?

[Kookoo42]

Hi, am booked in for knee liposuction on 2 July in a London clinic. Will keep you posted if you'd like. Kx

[choccybuttonshelpeverything]

@Kookoo42 would you be happy to do before and after pics?

[Kookoo42]

yes but won't be for a good few weeks as it takes a while to calm down.

[Tiredandtorn]

@Kookoo42

Hi, am booked in for knee liposuction on 2 July in a London clinic. Will keep you posted if you'd like. Kx

Yes please - that's the clinic I'm looking at too.

[choccybuttonshelpeverything]

Did you manage to get your procedure?

[FelicityPlum]

Well I've had liposuction but only as part of a tummy tuck - I had 2 litres (the safe maximum) removed from my flanks/waist

It hurts! A lot! And the bruising is impressive. It does, however, pass within weeks

A word of warning if you have lipodema - you need a specialist plastic surgeon to carry out the procedure so you need to ask if they're skilled at performing it on lipodema patients - a lot of plastic surgeons aren't

[ihatethecold]

How much did it cost you @FelicityPlum
If you don’t mind me asking.

[FelicityFeathers]

@ihatethecold I don't know how much the lipo cost me of that's what you're asking as it was part of the tummy tuck

The whole thing though was 8.4K. That included 2 nights stay in a private hospital (and more if needed) , the binders you need, all medication you're discharged with and all follow up appointments with my consultant

Lipo really DOES work but ye gods it's painful.

[ihatethecold]

I’ve often wondered about freezing fat but I’ve never been able to find much information on it.