I have to start by saying that I am so pleased with my surgery results. I am a woman in my mid 50’s. Years ago, I had saline breast implants inserted and liposuction done to my abdomen and hips while working for a plastic surgeon. I was very pleased with my breast implants, but was never happy with my liposuction results. After my four-week recovery period, I noticed I had lost my feminine curves. My husband said I had a boyish-boxy figure after my initial liposuction procedure. I had … Read More
Category Archives: Liposuction
My Cosmetic Surgery Experience with Dr. Nick Slenkovich
November 27, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Lyndsay’s Liposuction Story – First Week After Surgery
October 17, 2011 – 10:39 am
Day 1 after Liposuction
Honestly the day after my Liposuction I felt relatively well, I mean after someone beat you with a baseball bat well. The fluid had begun to subside which was a God send and the maxi pads where taking care of the majority of what little fluid that was still oozing from the incision sites. I was able to get in the shower and clean up and honestly walking around a bit did help me feel a little better. I tried to do a little work from … Read More
Diary of a Liposuction Patient – Lyndsay’s Story
October 12, 2011 – 1:40 pm
Many of you know me as the Patient Coordinator at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. I’m the one who guides you throughout your plastic surgery procedure. I’m that friendly face you see when you first enter our office. I’m here to answer any of your questions, assist you in schedule your cosmetic procedure, listen to your concerns and fears, and share in the joy you feel following your transformation. I’ve been considering Liposuction for years and after almost four years of working in the cosmetic surgery industry, I finally took the … Read More
The Skinny on Liposuction Alternative Devices
September 28, 2011 – 8:56 am
Now days there are numerous procedures and products claiming to diminish fat. With the flick of a switch or the zap of the newest laser all of your unwanted fat can become nothing more than an unpleasant memory. As a patient, you should stop and ask “Are these treatments too good to be true?” In short, Yes! These so called “quick fix”, “painless”, “lunch hour” treatments consistently offer less recovery time and miraculous results, when truth be told the marketing is typically more effective than the treatment itself.
The majority … Read More
Stem Cell Plastic Surgery – Myth or Magic?
September 8, 2011 – 11:16 am
Over the last several years there has been a significant trending toward “stem cell” rich fat transfer procedures, one of the most popular being the stem cell face lift. It’s no surprise that stem cell cosmetic surgery procedures have become so popular when the newest cosmetic fads appear on half the covers on the magazine stand every month and Hollywood types, including Suzanne Somers, are allegedly tapping into the regenerative power of stem cells. But with all of the claims being made, the typical patient can’t help but … Read More
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Dr. Nick
Dr. Nick is a board certified plastic surgeon and the medical director for Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, a premier cosmetic surgery and medical skin care practice in Denver, Colorado. Talking Plastic Surgery provides an insider perspective on plastic surgery procedures and the latest industry news from one of Denver's top plastic surgeons and his experienced staff.
