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Slim Lipo Lumpy Abdomen -5 Months Post Surgery - Connecticut

  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $6,500
  • Connecticut

I had Slim Lipo on my abdomen and flanks 5 months...

  • 12 Oct 2010

I had Slim Lipo on my abdomen and flanks 5 months ago. There is an area around my umbilicus/belly button about 6 inches in diameter that is very lumpy. It also sticks out further than the rest of my stomach. It looks like large, bumpy cellulite and I'm afraid it won't go away. I need suggestions on what to do/how to improve it. My stomach did not have cellulite prior to surgery.

Also, during my surgery, my doctor said that I had a large amount of fibrous tissue in the area around my belly button-I am 5'3" and 125 pounds, so I was not large prior to surgery.

I was charged $6000 instead of my initial $4000 quote due to the amount of laser energy used. Is this normal?

9 months later and it is still just as lumpy. I...

  • 17 Jan 2011
9 months later and it is still just as lumpy. I really need suggestions/recommendations/help for surgeons in Fairfield County, Connecticut or New York City, who are skilled in this area.

My "before photos" look better than my "after". :(

If you are a surgeon who has expertise in this area and/or specializes in slim lipo/body contouring/etc... please feel free to contact me.

Great review?

My Doctor: name not provided

I think his technique caused my lumpiness and I am not sure if I should go back to him to try to 'fix' it.

Comments (8)

finallydidit-1 4 Feb 2011
Wow! You wore that garment way longer than I did (I couldn't take it).
I'm at 4 months now, and most of my "hard" spots are gone.
It'll be interesting to see what other changes happen in the next 2 months.
gnat1212 3 Feb 2011
I wore my garment for 8 weeks (2 more weeks than I was supposed to) I had the surgery Nov. 17th and it is Feb and my waist is smaller but I still have the lumpy pudge. Just hope it gets better and I didn't waste my money.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 17 Jan 2011

Hi Nurse11, thanks for posting an update. I'm really sorry it didn't work out for you. :(

Here's a list of board-certified NYC Slim Lipo doctors, as well as some reviews from local patients... and one Slim Lipo doc in Stamford, with reviews (if this is close to you?). Hope this helps and please let us know how you do with the revision.

finallydidit-1 12 Jan 2011
Again, how long did you wear your compression garment ?
I was still a little swollen and had "hard spots" at 2 months.
I am now a little over 3 months now, and things are looking better.
I just saw my "before" and 3 month pictures...and there is a nice difference.
They say you really don't have a "finished product" until 6 months, so hang in there.
Nurse11 17 Jan 2011
I wore the 1st compression garment religiously until the doc said it was "too loose", then bought another one for $300 and wore that every day for the entire summer, which was completely awful. So, in total, I wore a garment for 5 months hoping it would make a difference and it hasn't. The doc said I must have been non-compliant wearing it... so I am stuck with this, basically. I don't know what to do and need recommendations for a doctor who can improve the lumpiness. I saw photos of Tara Reid (?) was it? and she had a lumpy stomach that is now completely smooth. I wish I knew what she did to fix this.
gnat1212 11 Jan 2011
I look exactly the same after 2 months. I am freaking out! Very cellulity and they keep telling me I am still swollen, that's why I still have a pudge.
Nurse11 17 Jan 2011
That's what the doc told me. They recommended a tighter garment. I wore a garment for 5 months. I have a ton of scar tissue and lumps around my umbilicus covering an area approximately 6"x 4". I need suggestions on doctors and procedures that might improve this area because it is affecting my work, school, and personal life. Can someone point me to an excellent surgeon who would help?
finallydidit-1 14 Oct 2010
First, at 5'3" and 125 lbs, I agree you were not "big" to begin with. Second, I'm sure the hardness and bumpiness is more evident to you than it is to us, but hopefully it will get better. Just curious...how long did you wear your compression garment? Lastly, my doctor said I had fiberous tissue, too, but I did not get charged any extra for laser "enery use." My procedure lasted about 3 hours..what about yours? Regardless, to me, all that should be averaged into their pricing structure before quoted.

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