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

Smart Lipo Tx
Not Worth It
Cost: $4,750
dr. mark schusterman, Houston

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

14 Aug 2011

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.

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

15 Aug 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...

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

18 Oct 2011

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

Worst decision of my life. this dr has no idea...

1 Dec 2012

worst decision of my life. this dr has no idea what hes doing and will lie to your face about his expertise on smart lipo. i do NOT recommend him.

Ok so its been over a year since my surgery and i...

15 Dec 2012

ok so its been over a year since my surgery and i decided i would go ahead and post new pics. overall, i would NOT recommend this surgery to someone that is in their ideal weight range. you can still see some waviness and you cant see in the pics, but the upper abdominal, above the belly button is still uneven.

Starting abs this week, ill keep it updated and...

19 Dec 2012

starting abs this week, ill keep it updated and see if diet and abs will change the appearance or the waviness or not.

109/110 lbs and my stomach is STILL wavy. keep in...

25 Mar 2013

109/110 lbs and my stomach is STILL wavy. keep in mind i have a crappy blackberry camera so you cannot really see the uneveness in the pic. my stomach also looks unnatural, when has anyone ever seen a stomach that looks like that? i havent!!!!

I say poor because I was not warned of the possibility of this outcome at all after I had asked over and over and was told how easy this procedure was and apparently bad outcomes are not even heard of in his office. I feel like I was duped. If it gets better then Id change this to an average rating.

2 out of 5 stars Overall rating

1 out of 5 stars Doctor's bedside manner

1 out of 5 stars Answered my questions

1 out of 5 stars After care follow-up

1 out of 5 stars Time spent with me

3 out of 5 stars Phone or email responsiveness

2 out of 5 stars Staff professionalism & courtesy

2 out of 5 stars Payment process

4 out of 5 stars Wait tmes

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Smart Lipo Tx
March 25, 2013

oops that was my other handle LOL thanks everyone for the comments, especially botched beauty who was such a sweetheart when i was going through this!!! i do NOT recommend this surgery at all, it was NOT worth it at all! I had maybe unrealistic expectations, but only because the DR said they were very possible. i posted my pics in order to help anyone considering this surgery and have a look at the pics the dr wont show you, a real hot mess of a situation!!! i am now down to 109/110 lbs and my stomach is still wavy and uneven. my belly button is too tight so it sticks out almost like a weird outtie but still an innie...i hope my pics can be of help to you in making a decision on this surgery. have a wonderful day everyone :-)

txnosegirl
March 25, 2013

thanks everyone for the comments, especially botched beauty

DubbyDee
March 24, 2013

I cant wait till this part passes, on my part..! I think its to soon for me to start working out cause I'm still in somewhat pain. U look great, keep working hard to achieve ur goals..

ninjaduck
March 24, 2013

Looks much better than the first surgery. ^_^ Great progress. I hope you reach the desired result soon.

DubbyDee
March 23, 2013

i have a small lump in the same place and i have been rubbing it down everyday. I was told to start Lymphatic massages. Ouch..! I looked up some videos on you tube about it but of course I couldn't find much. I have been so nervous about doing this and now that i did it, i really didn't know what i was putting myself threw. I just have to give it time and wait and see.. U look Great btw.. :)

Bendonite oregon
March 6, 2013

You had a beautiful stomach before lady, I just wanted to tell you that you were beautiful the way you were. :) im sorry the tummy job went so horribly for you. Im glad you got it fixed tho!