Final Inches – Liposculpting, Lose those Final Inches

Final Inches Patient Katie K. talks about Day 3 After Procedure

Day 3, Sunday. Daddy Warbucks decides that he needs to take his two girls to the baseball game. Score! That leaves me with just one kid to try and pawn off on someone. I get the two oldest kids and Daddy Warbucks all packed up with hats, sunblock, snacks, and some more snacks. Lots and lots of snacks. I want to make sure that they kids and Daddy Warbucks stay at game as long as possible. I know I should win Mother of the year award, right?! I get them all loaded up and the little one and I head back inside. I put him down for a nap, pop my garment into the wash and take a long, long shower. Feels so good.

I throw my garment into the dryer, blow dry my hair. Which in it’s self is a treat. All you Mamas out there know it is going to be a great day if you actually got time in the am to blow dry your hair. I get into my closet and start digging out all of my skirts.

Important Tip: I have found that skirts look best with my garment since it shows off my rocking new flat tummy yet doesn’t grip to my thigh where garment tends to make a little bulge where it ends.

PS: Daddy Warbucks is also a sucker for skirts. I try and wear one anytime I am going to be asking for something I know he may not want to say yes to. Gets him every time. Men, so predictable.

Youngest wakes up in perfect time for this Hot Mama to go strolling around the neighborhood with my blown dry hair, flat tummy and sexy skirt. Feeling so great, I end up walking for about 45 minutes. Kind of wanting to run again. Come home make lunch, do my stack of ironing that I hate to do and fold about 4 loads of laundry. When are kids old enough to do their own? 5 still too young?

Haul butt over to a friends house after baby wakes up because two friends want to see my results. Get grilled again about procedure. People just can not believe how good I am looking / feeling post op on only day 3. Ladies I swear, what I write here is the truth. It really was a simple no invasive procedure that only lasted 45 minutes, no general anesthesia and I was literally back into my normal routine by that same night.

Watch out for the next posting all about what Daddy Warbucks calls a sexy little twisted garment!

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

Co Host Of The Parent Experiment And Author Of Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay.

I wrote a letter to my ass a long time ago on this blog that I’m going to dig out and post here now. Then, before and after Final Inches pictures.

Hello Ass,

- and I feel I can address you with the informal “ass” because I’ve known you for quite a long time-

I would like to ask you a simple question: What’s your deal?

I’ve put off writing this letter because I kept feeling that things might improve on their own. Yes, I’ve had three children and sure I’ve slacked off at the gym over the last months…okay year, but still. Why have you turned on me? What did I do – besides the occasional cookie binge – to make you go so completely soft on me?

Is it because I’m in my forties? Is that why you’re mad? If so, I understand but I’d appreciate it if you’d find another way to communicate with me instead of just dimpling up in anger and losing any semblance of muscle tone. My stomach hasn’t reacted this way so why you? My arms are hanging in there too. What makes you so special?

Is this about me not doing those Cardio Barre classes that I signed up for? Or maybe you’re upset that I blew off the entire Pilates craze. But cut me some slack. Didn’t I do the “Buns of Steel” video four or five times in the late 90?s? Maybe that wasn’t me. But, still I thought about it. And you can’t argue that there have been tons of times I’ve found myself on all fours like a dog kicking my leg up in the air behind me in the most undignified fashion. That’s called spot toning, Mr. Ass. I’ve also subjected myself to machines called Butt Blasters, tried good old fashioned jogging and drank more than my fair share of water from an Evian bottle that went everywhere with me (although I stopped short of buying one of those netted bottle holders -too corny) But you are refusing to do your part.

Although I’ve lost most of my pregnancy weight you will not allow me back into my prepregnancy jeans. At least not without a fight. When I do shove you into a pair, you stubbornly hang over the top in what we gals like to call a “muffin top.” Sounds cute, Ass, but it’s not. Trust me on this.

How can we make peace with each other? At the rate we’re going I fear I will have to break down and buy some Spanx. Neither of us want that. They will be uncomfortable. Let’s work this out before it gets any uglier. I look forward to a time we can face a three way mirror together.

Sincerely,

Me

Well, I’m happy to say that things have improved due to my #fatsuckage.

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

From One of Our latest Clients, Stefanie Wilder Taylor:

Co Host Of The Parent Experiment And Author Of Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay

So I’m watching Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and I can’t help but be a little obsessed with how unreal everyone on this show looks. I mean, listen, I’m completely sold on laser lipo now. I think we all know that. Yeah, FINAL INCHES BABY! So, I’m all for looking great, especially if it’s within your grasp. What I can’t get down with is spending all my time and energy on my looks. Maybe it’s because I’m too lazy which I’ve blogged about ad nauseum (p.s. I’m almost 100% sure I misspelled nauseum and yet, too lazy to look it up! See?) but it just seems so tedious to go to the gym every single day, plus only eat a bunch of whole grains and fruit and then keep on top of Botox, laser treatments, skin smoothing creams…what am I missing here? The truth is, now that I’ve experienced a little shortcut, I can’t see doing it any other way.

Why would anyone kill themselves to be thin when you could have a quick little procedure and just get ‘er done in an hour? I think the answer to that question is that some people, especially people in the “industry” spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about their bodies, feeling scrutinized and trying to live up to an impossible ideal. I would think that when you spend that much time thinking about it you can’t help but to put those thoughts into action and go body crazy, hiring trainers, spending crazy amounts of money and time to look like one of the Real Housewives.

I am nothing like this. I’m a writer. There’s such great comfort in knowing that if I want to, I can just throw on sweats, peel off my contacts, put on my glasses (with one arm off the glasses attached loosely by masking tape because…I have twins!) and make a living. Sort of.

On the other hand, I still like to look cute once in awhile which is why I’ve decided I’m all about moderation in all things beauty. Unlike alcohol, I don’t find beauty to be addictive. I can’t have one margarita but I can have one treatment of Botox and leave the rest alone. I can go to the gym on a Tuesday and not return until Friday. Sure I get itchy the day after I’ve had a gym fix and I try to go again but if there’s no one to watch the kids, I stay home. And while I’m home I don’t try to do some kind of 70?s Perfect era Jane Fonda workout tape either. I just read US Weekly and snack. And, yes, I like a pricy moisturizer but when I run out, I’ll grab a jar of Oil of Olay from CVS and use that while I save up for my Estee Lauder. The point of all this is, I find it so peaceful to accept the things I cannot change, change the things I can and try to know the difference.

Now let’s all go have some fat suckage, peeps!

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

From One of Our latest Clients, Stefanie Wilder Taylor:

Co Host Of The Parent Experiment And Author Of Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay

I’m going in for my 6-week post op appointment at my new favorite place Final Inches next week. It was supposed to happen today but apparently I totally spaced it because it’s the last week before school starts and I’m in the depths of hell known as NO CAMP OR PLANNED ACTIVITIES OF ANY KIND. It’s really hard to leave the house because everything I do requires fourteen arms for grabbing snacks, getting drinks, helping go pee pee, picking up blankets, putting wispy strands of hair in ponytails, finding game pieces in the carpet, texting, pulling out my credit card every 12 seconds, and a slew of other mind numbing activities.

Today I took the kids to the natural history museum which made me feel like a better parent but also left me a shell of a human being. I’m so happy that school starts back up next week and I can get back to some sense of normalcy again.

KIDS, GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND LEARN STUFF WHILE I GO TO THE GYM AND SIP A CUP OF COFFEE WITHOUT HEARING YOU SCREAM THAT YOUR FRENCH TOAST FELL ON THE FLOOR AND HAS A HAIR ON IT (the end of summer rule being that if it looks like your hair, eat it anyway).

I will say that all the times we’ve been to the pool lately have been much improved due to my fat suckage. You wouldn’t think that taking out the pockets of fat on my outer thighs would make me feel like a new woman but it has. In fact, I think I’ve scared a few of my friends and family with my over-confident zeal. I would like to enjoy it and I believe I have earned the right to enjoy it but in case you get some fat suckage, I have put together some helpful tips to get you through your special life change without losing friends or scaring colleagues.

1. If you’re not a fan of receiving dirty looks, when strutting your stuff in a bathing suit around a condo swimming pool where your brother and sister-in-law live, refrain from yelling out, “Look what I’m bringing to the table in the ass department!” Especially when there are toddlers. Toddlers having a little family birthday party.

2. When trying on jeans at the Gap and the girls asks if you need help, fight the urge to say, “Yeah, I’m going to need a much smaller size in these.” Because you don’t actually need a smaller size. In fact the pair you tried on is actually a little snug.

3. Fat suckage is not an excuse to binge on an entire bag of Michelle’s almond cookies in front of Bachelor Pad on Monday nights. Even though Michelle’s cookies are fruit sweetened which makes you feel like you are eating something healthy, they still have a ton of fat and calories and really, a whole bag?

4. a) When someone says, “You look great! Have you been working out?” Try try try not to say, “No, I had the fat sucked out! And you should totally do it too! You’re a perfect candidate!”

4. b) If you tell the person you had laser lipo and they ask you about it and you tell them and they say “I want to do it too!” The correct response is “Well, I don’t even know if you have enough fat! Where would they take it from?” and not, “I would definitely take care of your back fat first.”

There you go. I’m here to help.

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

An Update From One of Our latest Clients, Stefanie Wilder Taylor:

Co Host Of The Parent Experiment And Author Of Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay

As of Thursday I am free to not wear the compression garment they gave me after my Final Inches procedure. But guess what! I don’t want to part with it. It’s so damned comfortable and smooths like a mother sucker! I just looked at the word smooths and couldn’t decide whether or not it looked wrong. Then I kept looking at it until it definitely looked wrong until finally it just looked absurd and like a nonword. Of course “nonword” isn’t a word either so touche! Did I just touche myself?

I know what you’re thinking, “Stef, did you go back to drinking?” And the answer is a resounding NO, I’m just high on thin thighs. Seriously, I know that my blog has become a little repetitive but when you discover something awesome like sugar-free popsicles, Phil Hendrie or low risk fat suckage, you have to go on and on a bit.

So the other night I went out with no garment on and in a pair of pants that used to fit, well, differently and I got a lot of compliments. It’s the type of thing where people don’t know I made a change but they sense something different. The day before that, I went to my friend Diana’s pool and went swimming…in my bathing suit. Wha? Yah. Okay. Cue the Saturday Night Fever theme -actually I just googled the lyrics and it really doesn’t fit the situation at all-because I was strutting around with my non-saddlebagged thighs. Honestly it feels good. Of course that very night I mowed down a bag of Michelle’s fruit sweetened cookies which have about 3.5 grams of fat per cookie and there are six to a bag. I’m not math whiz but that seems like a load of fat. Let’s never speak of those cookies again.

I’ve also been motivated to work out again. The last few weeks I’ve gone to my gym four times a week which is more than I’ve gone in a reeeeally long time. I think I’d be more inspired to go to my gym if it were a skosh nicer. The problem is that it’s very inexpensive and therefore extremely low rent in every way -think people shaving in the steam room and no paper towels ever. Today there was a woman working out in a cardigan, moccasins and earrings. Seriously. It’s distracting but like I said, cheap. I’ve been a member of this gym for over 20 years and this particular one is right by my house so what I do is go in dressed in my gym clothes, throw my purse in the locker, work out and then wash my hands using my own towel to dry them (as I said, no paper towels ever) and then get the heck out. I would never even dream of walking barefoot in that locker room let alone showering!

But the good news is that exercise has had this unexpected effect of stabilizing my moods a bit. Have you ever heard of such a thing? It’s like I’ve discovered a new reusable energy source. I should be celebrated in some way I think. Maybe Nova can do a story about me and my awe inspiring discoveries and then I can speak at a dinner in front of a room full of sexy scientists who will all ooh and awe at the sight of my slim thighs (thanks to www.finalinches.com)

So to summarize, thighs are thinner, working out, eating cookies, possibly delusional. How are you?

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

An Update From One of Our latest Clients, Stefanie Wilder Taylor:

Co Host Of The Parent Experiment And Author Of Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay.

This procedure I did was like the Lens Crafters of Lipo. I know people don’t like the word lipo; it’s a savage word that calls to mind Discovery Health programs showing desperate surgery addicts getting jostled around a table having their fat sucked out of them rapidly and aimlessly. This is laser lipo and it’s totally low key. It’s like traditional lipo’s much younger, smarter, computer programmer, stoner brother. This lipo knows a lot more and yet is a lot more relaxed because “dude, it’s not a big deal.” Am I making sense at all?

The thing is, I haven’t told you about the actual day I got my thighs trimmed yet. I guess because it was really no big deal but in case you’re wondering here goes:

My friend Kathee and I went together because Fat Suckage is a bonding thing, you know? When we got to the center we had our before pictures taken (and no, you will never see these so don’t even think about it. Pretend I never even told you they existed. Seriously, stop it. STOP IT. Get the image of my ass out of your brain this instant. Thank you.) and then Dr. Ngo (the smallest, feistiest, prettiest Asian doc you’ll ever meet) came in to draw on my thighs with a Sharpie -something that heretofore has only been done by my children while I was sleeping.

Here’s where we get to the saddest part in the whole experience: While I was gazing at my butt in the highly unflattering florescent lighting reserved for doctor’s offices and bathing suit changing rooms, I couldn’t help but complain that I really wanted my butt to be smaller and not just my thighs. Dr. Ngo grabbed a handful of lady butt in both hands, pushed it up and then said, “Stefanie, the problem is not that you have fat here but that your butt is heavy and it’s pulling it down. The only thing that you can do is get a butt lift.” Seriously? A butt lift? Who the hell gets a butt lift? By the way, and this is totally unrelated to this story but totally related to my butt, yesterday I was at the mall and met up with a mom friend there. She remarked that Matilda and I had the same butt and walk. Then she went on to tell me that my big butt was sort of my signature. I’m not joking. Obviously I’m not just paranoid that I have a big butt, someone actually said to my face that it’s my signature! Anyway, I’m not getting a butt lift even if you paid me. Then what would be my signature? My dirty mouth?

Okay, next I went to the procedure room and picked out my music. Yes, you can let them know what you want to listen to while they contour you. I chose Sara Bareilles who will from now on be thought of as Sara Fatsuckage Bareilles to me. Next, my thighs were numbed which I’m not going to lie was very uncomfortable. But once I was shot up with lidocaine I didn’t feel a thing and it was over before I knew it. I got up, put on a pair of snug leggings (compression garment) and hung out while Kathee got her arms sucked. Then we went home. I didn’t miss a beat. That’s it.

Any questions or comments? Have you ever had a part of your body you wanted to change? I’m interested to hear.

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

Final Inches Patient Katie K. talks about Day 2 After Pocedure

Thank my lucky stars it is Saturday. The day that I get to sleep in and Daddy Warbucks wakes up with all three of the kids. I manage to sneak in an extra half hour of television watching before anyone realize I am awake. Look I have to catch up on my Real Housewives, now that I feel that they are somewhat kinder spirits. You know being one of the hot Moms now that everyone wants to sit by. Daddy Warbucks busts me and tries to give me the guilty look when I turn and say, of I am feeling a little sore. Of course, milking it for all I can when in fact I feel great!

My Mom shows up at about 10 am and her, the three kids and I take about a mile and a half walk to the coffee shop. Even after sleeping in this Hot Mama still needs her cup of coffee everyday. My Mom is amazed that I am willing to walk to the coffee store, with all three of the kids and offers to drive. I am feeling so great I push the stroller out of the garage and we take off. I feel great all the way there and even better on the way home after my cup of coffee.

My Mom proceeds to tell me that she wants to wash her car in my driveway. What like my house is a free car wash now? OK, I guess. I swear my family sometimes sees Daddy Warbucks as a free for all. Which let’s be honest he is somewhat of a sucker for a pretty face, and a smile. That’s why I married him! Then Daddy Warbucks gets wind of it and says his car needs a wash too. Then I think heck if I am helping wash all of their cars, I am going to wash my own too! Then, my sister shows up and wants hers washed too. I kid you not, it is like they were sending out smoke signals advertising free soap and water at my house. I know they secretly were just hoping to see me in a new string bikini! Little did they know this body will be rocking a fancy little garment for the next 5 weeks, not a bikini.

After my family released me from doing all of their manual labor, we all head to the pool for the kids to swim and cook BBQ for an early Saturday night dinner. Everyone swam but me, which was fine. I will be rocking my new bikini in no time at all! Five weeks of wearing a garment after the procedure to ensure my new flat tummy is nothing. Remember this Hot Mama has been nursing or pregnant for the last five years. Five weeks is nothing in Mommy time. We roll home at about 8 pm and I am not going to lie, I am tired and sore. After the kids are all bathed and in bed this Hot Mama pops 2 Motrin and calls it a night herself.

With my much higher body and self confidence, Daddy Warbucks is very impressed thus far with the new rocking flat tummy and the sexy little garment…more on that next time.

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

Patient Post Procedure Healing – Essentials for after procedure.

Compression Garments:

• Do not remove compression garment within the first 24 hours
• After 24 hours, slowly remove garment for cleansing (you may be out of your garment 1-2 hours a day for cleansing and/or washing)
• Follow instructions on how to wear garment, as directed by your nurse

Hygiene and Bathing:

• You can shower after the first 24 hours but do not take a bath, sit in hot tub, or swim for 2 weeks or until incisions are healed

Activity and Exercise:

• Rest the day of your procedure
• After first week light exercise is acceptable and may increase as tolerated

Incisions:

• Use the provided gauze, place between skin and compression garment. May only be needed the first 24 to 48 hours
• Cleanse and dry the incision well with a towel 1 to 2 times daily
• Do not cover incision with any kind of bandage, band-aid or tape

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

Final Inches Patient Katie K. talks about Day 1 After Pocedure

Wake up excited to take off my Garment and shower.  Of course Daddy warbucks is hot on my tail, waiting to see the whole unveiling. I am sure he is just panting waiting for the whole promise of more sex, like it is going to start on day one, please. Men! I peel off my garment and am shocked to see that the two small incisions by my belly button have already shrank into my belly button and are not visible. Barely any bruising, not much swelling either. Crazy! I throw my stained garment into the washer.

Daddy Warbucks, feeling guilty for not being more of a help watches all three kids while I shower. I of course take full advantage and stay in there for about 20 minutes then promptly get out and start blow drying my hair and put on my make up. About 40 minutes later I can hear screaming and crying downstairs I ignore it. Daddy Warbucks needs to pay his dues too. I throw my garment into the dryer and try to figure out what I am going to wear.

Important Tip: The garment for the abdominal procedure is tight and may make your thighs pooch out a bit. I recommend wearing skirts or lose fitting pants or shorts.

I start to try on everything, and am pleasantly surprised that so many things are already lose. I pick out a skirt and a tank top and get dressed once my garment is dry. I look in my full length mirror and am so excited about what I see that I literally bounce out of my room downstairs. I see my husband and he immediately grins. I load the three kids in into the car and head to school to drop off two of the kids. Once inside the preschool I can already feel and see people looking at me. It is like they can’t figure it out. What is different about me? Why do I look so skinny? I grin all the way home.

I sleep from about 10 am till about 11 am when the baby sleeps and then head out to Costco to stock up. I am feeling really good, get a bit of vertigo in Costco but other than that doing fine. Still taking just Motrin for the pain. Pick up at preschool, put all three down for an afternoon nap, and nap again myself from about 2 to 4 pm. Take all the kids to swim practice at 4:30 and once again have an overwhelming feeling of confidence in my body as all of the other moms give me the once over.  Feels so great not to have the Mommy Pooch anymore! I can feel the jealous stares and self assessment of all the other Moms.

I head back home after swimming, where I feed, bath and put to sleep all three of the kids. Daddy Warbucks still not home once again. I sit back, take another Motrin and spend the rest of the night replaying all of the jealous grins and stares from the day and still have a huge grin when my husband gets home. He too grins when he sees me and I tell him excitedly all about my day and how awesome it has been to have this new sense of confidence about my body that I have not had since our first child was born. In bed by 10 pm.

Please stay tuned for more day by day diary, and other fun stuff coming soon…

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you.

Final Inches Patient Katie K. Talks About Her Decision To Do Laser Liposculpting Over A Tummy Tuck

Back home after the procedure by 10 am. That really amazed me! After my ride dropped me off I proceeded to take a 2 hour nap till noon. I woke up actually really refreshed considering I hadn’t really slept the night before. Oh yeah, and did I mention that the night before my youngest decided that he needed a 3 am feeding. Babies what can we do about them? Guess that is a whole other blog. Anyways, kids showed up back at home with the Nanny after a long play and lunch at Chick fil A. God bless the Nanny for wearing them out before they got home.

Downed 2 Motrin, put 2 kids to nap and a third to rest quietly with books and an ipod touch in her room. Slept again from 2 to 4, while kids were napping and resting. Then was up again for the rest of the day. Of course two of my Mommy friends showed up to survey the results. I am sure secretly wishing that I still had my Mommy pooch like them or to verify that I was in so much pain that it was not worth it. To their surprise and mine, I felt good. They of course wanted to see everything. I striped off my clothes and of course showed them, proud of my new found confidence in my body.

Played the rest of the day at home with my 3 kids. Made dinner, fed, bathed and put all 3 of them to bed. Husband still of course at work. Again don’t you just love men! In bed by 9:30 pm.

Please stay tuned for the  day by day diary, and other fun stuff coming soon…

If you are considering a laser liposculpture procedure, we’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with you to discuss the process, your goals and answer your questions. To do so, you can fill out our form on www.FinalInches.com, or call our staff at 866-96-FINAL. We look forward to hearing from you!