I had smart-lipo done two weeks ago today and I will have to say that I am very pleased with the results so far. I had my upper arms, back, abs, inner/outer thighs, chin, and the famous buffalo hump done. The doctor said she took out more on me then anyone else she has done so far. Hopefully that's a good thing. I am still sore, but I can function. Yes, it is uncomfortable and yes it's definitely NOT the "lunch lipo" as people say. My stomach looks amazing. I am still swollen, but I definitely don't have any flab there any more and I now have an hour glass figure. After 10 days, my bruising went away. My doctor made me take arnica pills and rub arnica gel/cream on the bruising. You can get those at your local GNC. I will have to say that it definitely works. I also rubbed vitamin E oil and cocobutter cream on my body to help with the dryness and bruising. I am also taking Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Zinc to help with the swelling and to help quicken the healing process. I am itching like crazy, and now I'm starting to form the hard lumps. I have been, with great pain, massaging each area. My doctor suggested using a rolling pin and rolling upwards on my legs towards the lymph nodes located near the groin area and downwards from my upper stomach to the groin area. For my back, I have been rubbing my sides inwards towards my stomach and down to my groin area. For my chin, I have been rubbing it towards my throat. For my arms, I have been rubbing them towards my armpits. These are where your lymph nodes are located and it suppose to help with the lumpiness and swelling. My doctor also suggested wearing garments for a very long time to help speed up the process. You can find garments at Kohls for cheap. I started walking after day 3 of my surgery and I think that's also helped me heal faster. I did swell up and still swell up on my hands, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end. Now I'm walking about one hour a day and I've noticed a significant change in my inner thighs (which had this weird indention - but is slowly going away). Have faith ladies! It takes time! Good luck to you all!!