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SmartLipo Much More Traumatic Than Expected

I am 54 years old and work out regularly and watch...

I am 54 years old and work out regularly and watch what I eat but have never been able to lose the belly roll. I went to 4 doctors to check out Smartlipo and found the one who made me feel the most comfortable.

I had Smartlipo on my lower abdomen and flanks. I went to the doctor's at 8:30 and didn't leave until 6:00. My blood pressure dropped dramatically after the procedure, so it was a couple of hours before they were able to put the compression garments on which then caused tremendous swelling and bruising and a large hematoma developed.The drainage was also unbelievable, about 12 towels in the first 24 hours were saturated.

By the second day I was also in terrible pain. I also gained 10 pounds after the first 24 hours due to all the fluids injected to raise my blood pressure. It has now been 9 days later and I still have a good bit of pain but it is getting better. I can not get into any of my clothes since I am still extremely swollen and bruised.

I saw my doctor again today and he said it will all go away, but it may take up to 2 months. I am still trying to be optimistic and hoping it will work out. My doctor keeps telling this is not the norm and I was the first time it had happened to him in 6 years. At this point I feel the doctor is being honest and I will get the results that I wanted. right.


 

 

Great review?

I think this doctor is very knowledgeable, has performed Smartlipo over 500 times, and has a great "bedside manner" and that my case has been a very rare one. He was rated very highly in other people's reviews. I may change my mind later if I don't achieve the desired results.

Comments (6)

just had lipo 23 Aug 2010
Yes the swelling and hard areas are totally gone and I will be doing more lipo in the fall on my outer thighs and possibly upper abdomen.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 24 Aug 2010

Great! Glad to hear it worked well for you. :)

ba282 15 Jan 2012
hi are you happy with the results?
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 23 Aug 2010

Just wondering how you're doing now. Did the swelling ever go away?

CMJ1656 21 Aug 2010
who was your dr?
just had lipo 23 Aug 2010

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Edited by Sharon: We've added your doctor's info to the review. Thanks!

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