“Hated the experience, still looking for the results.”
Lipodissolve: NOT worth it
Pain:
I just had my third treatment last week and I am still waiting to see an appreciable difference. I am having my love handles done first and my sides as well as my abdomen seem bloated all the time. I have had four weeks between each treatment and I remain bloated the entire time. My sides are sore and it gets worse with each treatment. I am still paying for the treatments, so I can't stop. I almost left in tears after the last treatment. The staff member who gives my injections, which by the way the dose has been doubled, said that I am forming knots and that is good, well it doesn't feel good. I have lost four pounds, but I'm not absolutely sure that I can attribute it to the injections. I have been on a low carb diet. My advice to anyone considering this procedure is #1 if your are getting multiple areas done, do one area first and if you like the results, go for the rest. If you don't like the results, you will have minimized your losses financially. #2 make sure that the person or persons giving you the injections are physcians or nurses. #3 If you are having any problems, request to see the physcian associated with that particular clinic, don't waste time talking with the staff. #4 Do your research. Fig is not the only place that does this procedure. Some plastic surgeons will at a lower cost for the same medication.
Aug 15, 2007Comments and replies (5)




unregistered guest
25 Aug 2007
I am supposed to start the treatment soon and am now petrified after reading that people actually had swelling and such severe pain. I had liposuction a year ago and tell everyone never to put themselves through that. I am having this treatment because the surgeon said I need it to "smooth out" the lumpy areas that have developed. He is coincidentally affilated with the clinic that will charge another $5,000. PLEASE stop me if I am about to make things worse!
4 posts
30 Aug 2007
Houston Tx. I am a provider with fig. and just wanted to respond to your blog. It sounds that you are very uncomfortable after treatment, especially with the double dose. Have you talked with your provider who is giving you the treatment? If you are really sore and swollen you can back down the dose. I agree with you that the 4 lb weight loss is from your diet and not the injections. The treatments will not lead to weight loss. They are for body contouring and best for the stubborn areas that diet and exercise don’t resolve. It sounds like your have invested a lot into the procedure and you should talk to your provider to help develop a treatment plan that is more comfortable and suitable for you. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.