Maartje had been suffering emotionally from her ‘ annoying fat hips’ for several years. At first, she didn't think liposuction was for her, but in the end she was immensely happy to tie the knot. In this story, she shares her experience!
Looking at my own body
Thick thighs and thighs, saddlebags, wide hips, fat lumps, there are so many names for extra fat on the sides of your thighs. I myself just called it irritatingly thick hips. I noticed that my trousers never fitted nicely. At least, I thought so myself. It was always a struggle when I went shopping and tried to find jeans that fitted nicely at the top and bottom. There was no balance for me.
Dieting didn't help enough
I tried several diets and also spent the necessary hours in the gym. Against my will, because I didn't like working out at all. Especially as I kept not getting the results I was hoping for. Those annoying thick hips remained and it made me especially sad and insecure. I just wanted to feel beautiful in my clothes, without the idea that everyone would only see my hips instead of the rest of me.
Liposuction not for me after all
I had heard of liposuction before. In reality shows, you sometimes hear ladies laughing about it and saying “I'll just have that sucked away”, as if it were a visit to the hairdresser. But I wasn't like that myself anyway. I was not necessarily in favour of “having your body worked on”. Still, I decided to read more about it and I must say that the experiences of others made me realise that there is nothing wrong with liposuction at all. And that even though you can exercise and diet so much, there is still not always something to be done about those irritatingly fat hips of mine. While liposuction could be a solution.
I booked a no-obligation consultation
On the internet, I read positive stories about Wellness Kliniek and I noticed that they really encourage you to book a no-obligation consultation first. That way, you're not tied into anything yet and you can explore the options without feeling any pressure. That appealed to me! The clinic was a two-hour drive away and I really wanted to see the clinic to see how I would feel about it. No sooner said than done, a few weeks later I literally and figuratively stepped over a threshold. Time for my consultation on liposuction.
Literally and figuratively over the doorstep
It really felt like a victory to me that I had finally taken the step. I did find it exciting, I must admit, but fortunately I was warmly welcomed. During the consultation, the doctor explained to me that liposuction is not for people who are very overweight. I was a good candidate. With a BMI of 29.5, I am not skinny, but I have the fat mainly on the hips and on the sides of my thighs.
The doctor also told me how the whole process works. I had already read that on the Wellness Kliniek website, but it was nice to hear it from the doctor himself and also to be able to ask all my questions straight away. He indicated that liposuction of 1 symmetrical zone was enough to get rid of those “irritatingly fat hips” (as I still saw them myself). As an additional option, for a second zone, he indicated sculpting the buttocks (side of thighs) immediately as well. That would make for a more balanced whole. And this could all be done during the same procedure.
Tying the knot
The consultation felt so familiar and I was so excited about the possibilities that I didn't actually have to hesitate for long. I came home and told my boyfriend I was going to do it. In hindsight, maybe I should have brought him along, because together you remember more than alone, but it still felt a bit uncomfortable for me at the time because I felt it was really my thing. Although he always said he liked me the way I was and didn't think it was necessary for me to have anything done, fortunately he always supported me. He felt it was especially important for me to be happy myself, and he knew I felt really unhappy about those hips.
An investment in myself
Eventually, thanks to the advice, I chose to have liposuction done in two areas. At my hips and on the outside of my thighs. I had looked at several before and after photos of this procedure and it actually appealed to me. I liked the results I saw just a little bit better. And you also enjoy financial benefits by doing it all at once, as they are doing the whole procedure anyway. I really saw the whole procedure as an investment in myself. I knew it would make me happier.
Finally rid of those annoying thick hips
What I really like about Wellness Kliniek is that you can always schedule a second free consultation, with the same or a different doctor. This was not necessary for me, as I was already convinced. Two months later, it was really going to happen! Now my boyfriend did go with me. He had to anyway, because you are not allowed to drive a car yourself after the treatment and can really use some help afterwards. I kind of let the whole day of treatment come down to me. I couldn't do much myself anyway. The liposuction was done under anaesthetic so I didn't feel anything. But I did feel the recovery afterwards.
Recovery, both physically and mentally
Your doctor informs you in detail about the aftercare rules after the procedure. I felt it was very important to follow them carefully, because of course you just want to recover as well and as quickly as possible. I was given elastic compression tights with legs that supported me well. I myself had deliberately chosen to take two weeks off after the treatment. I thought that would be nice, because apart from physical recovery, you also have to get used to the procedure mentally. At least that applied to me; I can imagine that it is different for everyone. I just wanted to relax and be sure I had long enough to recover. After a week, I already noticed that most of the bruising and stiffness had disappeared, so in principle I could have gone to work already, but I really loved it this way.
Happier than ever with my beautiful hips and thighs!
They say the final result of liposuction is visible after about 6 months. I myself saw it right away, of course, but your body still needs some time to adjust to the new shapes. The procedure has now been about 8 months and I am happier than ever. I notice that I really feel better in my skin and now I get happy when I look in the mirror instead of sad. It was one of the best choices in my life. Looking back, I doubted for a long time whether it suited me, but looking back I would do it again in a heartbeat. I can finally go shopping with everyone else, without feeling ashamed that none of the trousers look good on me. And that alone makes me happier than ever.
Closing word from Maartje
Do I have any tips for ladies who are unsure about liposuction? Yes definitely! Book a no-obligation consultation. I totally understand if you have doubts, because I went through the same thing. But I don't regret it, and it was precisely during the consultation that I found out how many people actually undergo liposuction. It is not a stereotypical treatment, but a procedure for ladies who, through dieting and exercise, cannot get rid of that irritating fat in certain places. I'm glad I took the step then and I hope one day you can look back on it with as much enthusiasm and happiness as I can!
