Laser Lipo of Abdomen ALC Dr. Segev

When making these statements, you should ALWAYS list a credible source. For each point you made, I had several questions that could turn into rebuttals if I had the time to do the research. Additionally, I was an apple shape before my laser lipo and my fat will always be genetically prone to settling in my abdomen IF I LET IT! The same with my sister, mother and grandmother. Having fat in you diet is ESSENTIAL but having it hang on to certain body parts is NOT ESSENTIAL AT ALL. You may also want to do research on the abundance of fat cells and cancer cells.

Check my review, they are all there :)

Oh and BELIEVE ME, I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, this is why I write about it to inform others. I hate and dislike when people only open their mouth to state lies. I wish someone could have told me all the information that I know now, instead of researching endlessly while this procedure has left me disabled.

Maybe your surgeon was the problem?

So then Salama, Yily, Duran are included in this problem? Go to my review, countless women harmed by this procedure.

And oh gosh, I wish we would all be united women, and have each other respect, and believe in each other instead of doubting, harmed women. I guess ignorance and judgement is easier for some then compassion and understanding.

Too late now :-)

Jerseygirl1983 I know. That post was actually left on your page accidentally. It was meant for the other review.

I agree with Jerseygirl1983...we have already gotten our procedures and we are more than satisfied (very happy, actually) with our results. The only thing you can do as far as activism is to post your own experiences and hope that it speaks to people who are looking for more information on the procedures before they get them. I have done equa

A "I'm sorry for what happened" would be nice but I guess thats too much to ask for. Pashley. That post was for another review like I stated but you were too quick to respond. And she had not had the procedure done. Jerseygirl was saying shes going to have great results, she doesn't know that, even when I support women on the explant section, I never say they are going to have great results, because I don't know that. I can only wish them the best. I think its awesome to show support that way but also by letting her know what shes getting herself into. Look what happened to 150mmlover, she was dead set on that surgeon because so many women on there told her she would have great results, did she? You can go check for yourself.

I have done equal research before my procedure and was aware of the consequences and possible side effects. Triple bypasses are not for everyone and are not aways successful but hey, they are still an option. Not everyone is a candidate for EVERY procedure and an excellent surgeon will tell you that.

I'm sorry that happened to you and it certainly sounds like your dealing with a lot of emotions surrounding your procedure. Even though your procedure did not come out the way you expected, you do still have the right to seek support here and give support. I do not believe any of your comments were supportive and that's why I jumped to the defense. But I missed your comment that it was for another member. I hope things get better for you!

Pashleythanks. may I ask, do you recommend liposuction with a dermatologist?

Some surgeons can be more negligent, but the biology of fat and the structural unsoundness of the liposuction remain consistent. When people who are in the decision making process read these public blogs, it may be helpful to their future health to know that short-term results might not be indicative of long-term cosmetic or health results. Here is just a little information (and the sources) on the harm caused by liposuction, but there is so much more. VISCERAL FAT The study done at UC Denver in 2011 concluded that after liposuction, fat re-deposits, likely creating more visceral fat. In online blogs, desperate patients describe the way fat re-deposits in disturbing, disfiguring ways after liposuction. What many patients likely don’t realize is that their fat re-distribution might have increased visceral fat deposits. 1. FAT EMBOLUS SYNDROME Hyperlipidemia is the presence of elevated or abnormal levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood, and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Fat embolus syndrome (FES) is a disorder caused by fat particles that enter the circulatory system and is characterized by respiratory, hematological, neurological, and skin symptoms. 2. Liposuction causes mechanical trauma to fat deposits, which leads to systematic fat mobilization. Studies conclude that FES occurs after liposuction. One clinical study done on rats published in the ‘Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal’ revealed that: “Although there were no fat particles in the blood before liposuction, blood specimens obtained following the procedures and in the long-term had fat particles.” 3. INCREASE IN INSULIN RESISTENCE Insulin resistance (IR) is a physiological condition in which cells fail to respond to the normal actions of the hormone insulin. Insulin resistance can contribute to hypoglycemia, and contribute Type 2 Diabetes. 4. A study done in Brazil in 2013 concluded that “Insulin resistance shows significant increase in liposuction, and it is correlated to the volume of aspirated fat”. In other words, insulin resistance increased with liposuction as the volume of aspirated fat increased: over 1500 g there was an increase of 123% and less than 1500 g there was an increase of 53 % from the baseline data. 5. METABOLIC SYNDROME AND DIABETES Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that occur together and raises your risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type II diabetes. 6. The American Journal of Physiology published an article that concluded that hamsters that underwent lipectomy developed a metabolic syndrome with significant hypertriglyceridemia, relative increase in intra-abdominal fat, and insulin resistance. “We propose that subcutaneous adipose tissue (SQAT), via disposal and storage of excess ingested energy, acts as a metabolic sink and protects against the metabolic syndrome of obesity.” 7. --- HERE ARE THE SOURCES --- Well, I just had to remove the links as under my message it states, "Links aren't allowed in your comment." 1. Fat redistribution following suction lipectomy: defense of body fat and patterns of restoration 2. Fat embolism syndrome 3. Evaluation of the risk of systemic fat mobilization and fat embolus following liposuction with dry and tumescent technique: an experimental study on rats 4. Insulin Resistance and Pre-diabetes 5. Insulin resistance shows significant increase in liposuction, and is correlated to the volume of aspirated fat. 6. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased risk of common cancers 7. Subcutaneous lipectomy causes a metabolic syndrome in hamsters, American Journal of Physiology

Hi Pashley. I would just like to clarify for women who might not yet have made the decision to have liposuction. I have had time to do extensive research. Liposuction is not a cure for fat. Besides settling in the abdomen, toxic visceral fat can also marble through one's muscles and organs. Studies show that liposuction creates a metabolic syndrome, increases resistance to insulin, and increases visceral fat which all can lead to cancer. But women don't know this is happening to them. Women who are speaking out with health and cosmetic issues are being marginalized, (as you can see evidence of on these boards). The HTAC stated: "The increasing number of liposuction procedures has led to a growing number of iatrogenic fat tissue deformities, in addition to those of traumatic and disease-related nature."

ChaCha, what do you say to the women who have already gotten the procedure done such as myself? Am I automatically screwed now? What can I do to restore my body? You tell us (women who've already gotten the procedure) of all the harm we've unknowingly done, which I can't fully disagree with because I haven't looked at the studies in their entirety. But can you provide possible solutions for women like me??

I feel that doctors should be ethically responsible and only do surgery that will ultimately benefit their patients health. Liposuction has a myriad of dangerous and harmful consequences. I don't think that women should have the burden of "researching" surgeries that will alter their long-term health, but sadly, thus is the environment of plastic surgery. Therefore, I would recommend that prospective patients take classes in biology, anatomy, and physiology before allowing fat to be sucked out of their bodies. These subjects were the cornerstone of my long-term career. I generally agree with the poster above except to say that fat transfer is shrouded in uncertain results, (it has all of structural the dangers of liposuction, and more possible complications; and not all of the fat "takes") and since fat stores and regulates hormones, it would seem that losing some fat in the transfer would also affect the crucial balance of hormones.

I'm so deeply sorry, Pashley. I think it's unconscionable that doctors allow this, and they are not (in my opinion) transparent at all about the dangers and harm. One reason I take the time to post is to try to prevent more harm. Sometimes women go back in for round 2 and 3, and it seems to become a vicious cycle. I think if more women educated themselves and went back and confronted their doctors, and began to talk to each other personally and on the boards, that maybe this awareness could prevent more surgical harm for themselves and others. I guess the best anyone can do before or after procedures is to have a healthy lifestyle diet and exercise routine. If you notice fat redistribution down the way (and I sincerely hope that you don't) I guess just be aware that "following the fat" by having it suctioned out of additional portions of the body might not be in the interest of long-term health. I can't even tell you how sorry I am, Pashley. I am also aware of horrible structural harm caused by liposuction. There are a few women who post their experiences very consistently on this board, (hoping that other women will not be misled by doctors who are doing a surgery based on profit, and not the long-term health of their patients), but these brave women are treated terribly. Thankfully, you came out of surgery without the chronic structural pain and damage that some others experience, but the suffering that the public isn't even aware of due to liposuction is astounding to me. Women are mortified to come forward after they've been harmed in this way; the public judgement is brutal. Then there are the issues of doctors cleaning up their online reputations; people reporting short-term results without understanding these results may change; there are legal difficulties, and so on. If you just had the one area done, it's hopefully better than having had multiple areas. I wish for you to enjoy your life and health.

Dancer210~ I think that there are some issues we can attribute to a surgeon's ability (such as carelessness) but there are others that are just the result of lipo, such a fat re-distribution and fat coming back to the areas lipo'd as well as the increase in visceral fat. Those are merely biological results of this procedure.

@solii @dancer yes, one can "research" plastic surgeons ad infinitum, but ultimately, since liposuction (part of BBL) destroys the fishnet structure under the skin where the fat lives; can graph your skin to your body; leave you with loose sacks of hanging skin; puncture organs, harm muscles, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments; cause massive fluid imbalance, electrolyte imbalance; hormonal imbalance; lidocaine toxicity; infections; burns; and all of the long-term cosmetic and health problems, and more... then the choice of a doctor is rather a moot point. In other words: how do you find a doctor to safely do an unsound, dangerous, harmful procedure? Bear in mind also, that bad reviews of doctors may often get swiftly cleared off their public record, and I don't believe that doctors readily talk about lawsuits they may have settled out of court.

If you start with a premise you can always fine some research to back it up. Especially if you take bits and pieces from each site or article. Sourcing is imperative if it is to be taken seriously. I am capable of doing my own research and come to mine own decision.