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NOT What I Expected, and NOT What I Paid for - Houston, TX

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I went to consultation for smart lipo on my...

Smart Lipo TxAugust 15, 2011
$4,750

I went to consultation for smart lipo on my abdominal area and did my research and its funny when you look up Smart Lipo all you see is positive stuff and once something goes wrong all you see is negative. Well here is my story....

I am a fit 30 yr old standing at 5'3 and 115 lbs and wanted a Kelly Rippa stomach and ended up getting a Tara Reid stomach :-( It has only been a little over 2 weeks so maybe I am jumping the gun with the results but my stomach is disgusting to look at so far and I am beyond disappointed.

The pros so far is yes my stomach has a tighter feel, so tight that it actually hurts when I stand up...That is the ONLY pro.

Cons? The list goes on!

First let me tell you about my biggest complaint. That is the fat roll looking ridge thing above my belly button. Its soft on the outside and when you press it its a little painful and more hard. I read and was told from my pics that its "scar tissue" but I obviously have no clue and have to listen to the professionals. I havent gone in to my checkup appt its in Sept but this lumpy roll isnt going away at all and if anything I believe it is getting worse. I was pretty thorough in my questions and asked anything and everything and lumps were NEVER mentioned. Instead he showed me a pic of a girl with a flat, taut UNLUMPY stomach and said my results would be like that. Hmmm...he shouldve showed me a pic of Tara Reid after her botched job. Any feedback from others on this site would be greatly appreciated.


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Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS

Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Smart Lipo Tx

Well i talked to a nurse at their office today and...

Smart Lipo TxAugust 15, 2011
well i talked to a nurse at their office today and she said without seeing it in person its hard to say but it looks like fat left over...


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Sharon at RealSelf
August 15, 2011

Have they advised you to massage or anything?

Smart Lipo Tx
August 15, 2011
yes aggressive massage was advised but not only does it not seem to be helping it seems to be getting worse.
SeattleBoy
August 17, 2011
Marci what are the latest updates on your procedure?
SeattleBoy
August 17, 2011
Just curious on what your latest updates are with your procedure?
Smart Lipo Tx
August 17, 2011
I dont have one except that I have consultations with 2 other Drs since mine wont even return my emails or calls...I have my post op consultation on Aug 31 as of today with my original PS because hes out of town and thats the soonest that I can get there.
SeattleBoy
August 17, 2011
With the pictures posted there is one of you in your bikini, is this one before the surgery or after? Are you still dealing with discomfort and the lump?
UPDATED FROM Smart Lipo Tx

Had a revision surgery OCT 6 and does NOT look better!

Smart Lipo TxOctober 18, 2011
Had a revision surgery OCT 6 and does NOT look better!

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HIG
October 18, 2011
WOW. Thanks for posting the redo as well. So sad! How can they still miss that spot! Was the pain level the same the 2nd time around as the 1st?
Smart Lipo Tx
October 18, 2011
The pain level was worse right after. And that is a great question, HOW DID THEY MISS THAT?? I saw it right after when I woke up from surgery so if I saw he had to have seen it. Please to anyone that is reading/seeing this DO NOT DO THIS PROCEDURE! This is the worst mistake of my life and I regret if every second of the day.
thanksForThe INFO
November 1, 2011

thanks so much for posting this. I had been considering this procedure... and now have serious doubt. thanks

Deitre
October 19, 2011
It will get better. I had my abs n flanks done twice . Its easy 4 the dr. 2 miss fat if u r tiny. Just massage the area n wear your garment for 8 weeks daily; and for the remainder of your 6 month healing period sleep n your garment n you will be more pleased with your results. Good luck!
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Snuf901
October 19, 2011
I think you nned to let it settle, before attempting to have more surgery. I had my surgery on august 3rd 2011. I also have a bump above the right upper side of my belly button. I also have that long deep crease across my upper abs. I read on this blog written by a Dr. That some times the compression garment create creases when you sit to Long... Of course I read that after it had happened to me, and I could remember seeing it when I sat on my sofa. It's because we no longer have fat to use as a cushion, so it starts to heal in that position. My doctor does not want to do anything until December, and I agree it is a 4 to 6 month process and I feel that I'm still experiencing some swelling. I can see small improvements everyday. I want to stay positive but sometimes is hard.I just want to make sure when I go for my second op that there is no doubt what needs work. I also did my flanks and inner thigh. The flanks r great, she was very conservative with the inner thigh, she will have to go back in to take more out. I've been following this blog since after the surgery, its the first time I comment because the pictures are very simillar. Good luck!
Botched Beauty
October 24, 2011
babe... the roll looks somewhat better (could be the lighting though)but your lumpier now than a month ago. Did you talk to TR's Dr? I go in wednesday, and I have a buttload of questions, and I WANT ANSWERS!!! Not leaving without them. Ill call you and tell you what they say...THIS time around.
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