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John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon
Orange, CA |
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Gary H. Manchester, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
San Diego, CA |
75% of San Clemente reviewers said Smart Lipo was worth it
“One of the Best Decisions I've Ever...”
My recommendations: 1. Pick a board certified surgeon. Not dermatologist, not otolaryngologist, not radiologist...a surgeon. 2. My doctor is one of the few who prefers to use general anesthesia for this type of procedure and performs the surgery in an operating room (not some office). Trust me, you want this. 3. You will feel like a stuffed turkey that is a spoonful away from... more
“Smart Lipo Was Definately Worth It -...”
I am 20 years old 5'5 and 165 pounds. i had tumescent lipo suction done awhile ago but was not happy with the results because i ended up with alot of lumps and bumps. my back rolls were still present and i had ALOT of loose skin around the abdomin. so i saved money and after researching i wanted to do smart lipo. i ended up booking an appointment for lipo in the abdomen area, back... more
Okay, it's day 2 for me. OUCH. Feels like lots of pulled muscles, severe exercise pains, and tender bruising. Does not feel like an open wound. Luckily for me I haven't thrown up yet-in fact, not much nausea at all. I'm taking 1/2 to 1 full vicodin every few hours, icing diligently and getting up to walk around every once in a while. I had my flanks, sides, front of the thighs,... more
“Smart Lipo on Love Handles - Here is...”
I had Laser Lipo done on my love handles (the nurses called them "loves", which I think is endearing and made me hate them a little less) one week ago. I am 5'4", 128 lbs, and work out almost every day. I have had stubborn fat on my sides right above my hip bones since I hit puberty, and no matter how hard I work out or religiously diet, they would never go away. I finally made the... more
“Questioning my Choice on SmartLipo”
I have contemplated on this procedure for about a year now, I researched several places and decided to have this done on 11/11/09.The procedure itself was not painful to me at all. I spoke with the doctor and staff the whole time. Discomfort followed the day after and continues until today (day 3). The compression garment is so uncomfortable, I can't tolerate sitting for long periods of time... more
“SmartLipo - Liposuction Was the...”
Don’t risk the quality of your life with this unnecessary medical procedure!I had smart lipo in Costa Mesa,CA, and I have had nothing but trouble. Infection, very painful, horrible brusing and within one month of the procedure on my lower abs I developed a double hernia, which required more operations. I have many new spider veins and cherry more
“SmartLipo: Real Results, Really Happy!!”
I had my love handles done 3 weeks ago and my lower abs/tummy done one week ago today. I read all the reviews on this site, researched the facility & doctors and decided to move forward.My discomfort during and after the procedure was higher than I had expected. I talked to a lot of patients who've had this and they had very little discomfort. I think I have a high tolerance for drugs... more
“SmartLipo on Upper/lower Belly and...”
I will be turning 40 this summer so I decided to get the smart lipo as a 40th B-day present to myself. The actual procedure (which took about 3 hours for 3 spots--upper and lower belly and love handles). I though this would be consired 1 area but I guess they consider this 3 areas (hence they got away with charging me for 3 areas).The actual procedure was not that painful (although the numbing... more
I have always eaten healthy and exercised daily but just couldn't get rid of my love handles. So I had smart lipo done and it absolutely helped me. The "hate" handles are gone and it was completely painless. The area was left tighter then it was before which is better results than regular liposuction that leaves the skin saggy. Since the skin became tighter in that area my tummy... more
“Have No Clue Yet, but Will Keep Posting”
I just had my procedure today, september 16, and it really wasnt bad. I had laser lipo on my chin, loves, and then regular lipo on my inner thighs. I was and am still nervous about the regular lipo on my inner thighs but my surgeon prefers regular lipo on inner thighs. The procedure was for the most part uncomfortable but tolerable. There were some points of a pinching... more
My experience with this doctor is that she is reckless and dangerous. She does not have the training or skill to perform body contouring. Her staff is not properly trained to monitor a patient post-op and it is not her routine to even check on her patients herself. She has left me permanantly deformed with significant damage that cannot be repaired, which has been confirmed by 5 board... more
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Average cost in US: $4,950
Average cost in San Clemente: $5,925
Cost range in San Clemente: $1,500 - $13,000
