Lipodissolve complaints

I have been doing lipo dissolve for 10 months now. After my first 6 treatments, there were no inches lost. There was, however, a 1/4 inch gain. They attributed that to the fact that different people measured me and that maybe they measured differently. Okay, I'll believe that. Well, then they wanted to do 6 more treatments. Fine. lets go for it. I really have had high expectations, and was willing to go ahead and do the next 6. They did say that sometimes, because everyone is different, some people need a few more. So, I did the next 6 (double dosage this time) treatments. I finished those up 4 weeks ago. Now, I have to return in 8 more weeks to be remeasured, but I still am wearing the same size jeans that I did 10 months ago! I haven't lost anything. I did ask what happens if I return and there is still no change. Their response was that they would have to re-evaluate me. What does that mean.......more injections?? I haven't mentioned getting my money back to them, because I really wanted this to work. I am considering it though because I am getting tired of the 70 minute drive to Overland Park as well as the 2 days of discomfort from the injections. I just recently started going to a gym because I really want to get slimmer and I just don't think this is working for me. I am worried that anything lost at the gym, they will claim as a success on their part. But I'm stuck between being chubby til i get remeasured or getting my money back. I am very disappointed that this hasn't worked for me.

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All of the "positive" comments with many stars would suggest comments from lipo dissolve providers or fig employees. I would imagine they periodically check these boards to inject positive comments in the middle of the negative to comments to add some good feedback. When in reality, there is hardly ever any positive feedback posted about the compound used in lipo dissolve therapy. Do your research and check with individuals who have actually had the work done. Do not blindly use a few postings and or opinions from what appear to be individuals promoting a very expensive solution for small area, spot fat reduction. Lipo dissolve is not a weight loss solution. It is a spot reduction for small areas of fatty tissue. You can expect lumps of fat tissue to harden under the skin. Whether or not these will dissolve and go away 100 percent of the time is still in question. Most of the positive postings on this board contain language that would not be used by an ordinary consumer. The medical jargon and terms used in some of these positive posts that are pro lipo dissolve therapy suggests that a doctor or nurse has posted. The term "needle trauma" is not common used in every day language from non medical consumers. Yet is used in a post from what would appear to be a doctor or nurse - promoting the use of this treatment. Consumers - do your research, talk to actual clients from these clinics, do not rely on positive feedback from posts - use good judgment and always try diet and exercise as a 1st measure toward any weight loss or fat reduction goal. Lipo dissolve is big business with an annual revenue of tens of millions in sales in just few years. You owe it to yourself to be sure you have done all of the research and preparation before you sign up for "slimming shots" W.B.

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I go for my 1st consultation this coming Thursday (5/31). After reading the pro's & con's I'm not sure it's worth it. I have a sz 8 body & after 2 c-sections, my belly seems a bit "droopy" & I CANNOT have much downtime w/ 2 young kids. So I'm thinking a tummy tuck may be the way to go - CUT the fat out, tighten the skin/muscles. This procedure seems scary to me if your "lumps" harden & don't go away. If the fat dissolves, & I have a bunch of leftover skin....I'd have to get a tuck anyways. :( I wish there was a way to know going out if my body was right for this procedure.

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I had Lipo Dissolve exactly 4 weeks ago today.I still have a lot of hard lumps and I'm getting nervous.I had it done on my outer thighs to treat my cellulite.Does any one know what helps these lumps?

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I started treatments in june of 06 in Overland Park, Kansas at the Advanced Lipo Dissolve Center they changed there name to FIG now.....I also had lost nothing....I feel like it is causing me to gain weight also......Im 24 years old im not over weight and was also a perfect canidate they told me. They talked me into doing the swan program........I requested a refund in feb of 07 and found out the end of march I was approved for my full $10,000 and it could take up to 60 days to recieve.......it is now june 1st 2007 and have yet to see any of my money. They keep giving me the run around. I was told 10 weeks ago my account is in accounting and when my money is credited back to my account they will call me and to stop calling them.....I don't think they acually give your money back....I have contacted the better business bureau and the attorny generals office today so hopefully someone can help me out here.......UPDATE: Finally after 5 months I recieved my money back........after finding out they were turned in the sent the money imediatly!

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Anybody know any information about The mesotherapy center in atlant ga? any horror story about there products or anything? They claim they are the best in atlanta ga this and that. But of course they are going to say those things to get your money. they are having awesome customer appreciation promotion where in one area it would be 375 but they ar doing it for 199 great deal but i was wondering does this thing work

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Back again -- I thought I should follow up. After my first painful treatment, I did notice a difference in my abdominal area. In fact, a couple of friends asked how much weight I had lost, when I hadn't lost any. I'm 5'2 and about 130 pounds, but every bit of it is in my middle and nowhere else. So I guess it was noticeable. I felt better about wearing tighter t-shirts and such. I just had my second treatment. It was painful definitely for a day, but the second day wasn't as bad. There's swelling and pain, but if I remember correctly, it takes about 2 days for the pain to subside and 3 to 4 days for the swelling to go down. I used Arnica Montana again for the swelling and bruising. I would recommend that. The swelling has not gone down yet, but when it does I'll report back on my second treatment results :) Good wishes to you

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I had my first treatment last tuesday on my lower abdomen then the next treatment on thursday on the upper part. I was told to wait at least 2 weeks before going in for another round on the same parts. I bruised very badly and still very sore with lots of hard lumps under my skin. Im only paying $250 a session for the first 6 sessions then $125 per session from then on. I have read some really outrageous prices on here. YIKES. Im really hoping this works for me. I have had 3 kids and just want my stomach back in a nice shape. I guess the pain is worth it. I go in the day before and they give me a container of cream that I apply 45 min prior to and wrap in saran wrap. It makes it completely numb so I dont feel a thing. At least not until it starts wearing off and OUCH..For the first few days I looked as if I was 4-5 months pregnant again but its going down now.

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I recently had my 1st treatment of lipo dissolve. I was provided with plenty of numbing cream and then also a cold spray that numbed the area even further. She made it as comfortable as possible. Every time she was doing an area she applied more of the cold numbing spray. (dont know the name of the spray) She asked me, " Please tell me if you need more spray, I would rather apply too much than not enough!" After the injections she applied Ice to the area for at least 20 minutes. They sent me home with a supply of Arnica cream, Arnica pills, A Detox home kit to take daily as well as Vitamins. I was swollen the next day, slight bruising, tenderness but the worst of it all was the swelling. I looked like I was 4 months pregnant. It's been 5 days and the swelling is finally subsiding. I have been using a massager to try to prevent the knots I've read about. I work out 4 to 5 times a week and am at my target weight. Overall my 1st experience was not bad. I think it really had to do with the service I've received. I will follow up when I get my 2nd treatment and when I actually see the results. By the way I did not go to FIGS.

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BBB complaints...Fig seems to have an unsatisfactory record with the BBB. 52 complaints in just about every category imaginable. See this website BEFORE you decide to do Fig. http://www.stlouis.bbb.org/commonreport.html?compid=310042750 BBB doesn't lie. Fig does.

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