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

Not Worth It
Spent: $4,750 in Houston

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Updated 7 Nov 2011

Posted 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.



Updated on 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...



Updated on 18 Oct 2011:
Had a revision surgery OCT 6 and does NOT look better!

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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.

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 15 Aug 2011

Have they advised you to massage or anything?

Smart Lipo Tx 15 Aug 2011
yes aggressive massage was advised but not only does it not seem to be helping it seems to be getting worse.
SeattleBoy 17 Aug 2011
Marci what are the latest updates on your procedure?
SeattleBoy 17 Aug 2011
Just curious on what your latest updates are with your procedure?
Smart Lipo Tx 17 Aug 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 17 Aug 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?
Smart Lipo Tx 17 Aug 2011
yes the bikini was before and the lump does hurt somewhat
SeattleBoy 17 Aug 2011
Just curious, based on that picture I think your body was already smokin . What was it you were looking to accomplish by going forward with the procedure? What was it you were unhappy with before? Sorry, I do not mean to get to personal here. I just think you looked great before. As for now, I still think you look great, I can see from the pics the lump you are referring to but all in all it doesn't look bad. Do you have any more current photos of what it looks like today?
Smart Lipo Tx 17 Aug 2011
well thanks :) ive always had trouble getting a really tight stomach which ive tried to achieve through diet and exercise and i have no problem getting muscle definition, just not in my abs. so i got this thinking that the fat that i did have there would be completely gone and id have a great flat tummy. the dr said i was perfect candidate for the procedure since there wasnt much there. the last 3 are from this morning ive been taking pics everyday of when i first wake up and right before bed.
SeattleBoy 17 Aug 2011
If you would like to talk more outside of this site let me know, I'd love to ask more but I don't want to get to personal. I'm sorry for what you are going through and for what it's worth I appreciate you sharing your story so those who are searching may think twice about going forward with the same procedure. I am like you, I'm happy with my body overall but there are a few trouble spots that I thought this procedure could help with, but after reading and seeing your experience I am for sure going to reconsider. Let me know if you would like to be in touch outside of the posts that all can see?
ninjaduck 24 Aug 2011
It doesn't look like all of your skins natural elasticity has come back all the way quite yet. If you are hurting and it's getting worse, I would ask my family health care provider.
ninjaduck 24 Aug 2011
I would also look into body contouring to smooth out the lumps.
Smart Lipo Tx 25 Aug 2011
I went and got a second opinion and see my original surgeon on Weds...its residual fat left over, thats why it looks like that lumpy shelf thing. the skin will go back according to the guy I saw, I've never had kids or anything so he said that is in my favor.
Houston4138 14 Sep 2011
Hi Marci, i am curious as to how you are doing now. i had smart lipo about 6 mo ago and have lots of waviness in my stomach that i was so hoping would eventually go away. it still hasnt. :-( are you going to opt for a revision?
HIG 10 Oct 2011
have they said what the wavyness is from? Did you go to a board certified dr.?
dkw 30 Sep 2011
Just wondering what dr you used? I have an appt with dr in houston as well
HIG 10 Oct 2011
Was your Dr. board certified? how many days post opt are you now?
Botched Beauty 17 Oct 2011
Holy ****, they better fix that. Look at my pictures and you'll see that us skinny people don't have good results. Who cares if my pants look better...I don't have sex or go boating with pants on. My stomach was worse after my redo. Just like me...we didn't have enough fat. But I would be furious about your upper abs. Better they can take more out than stripping me of everything and admitting to over doing my fat removal. Like a haircut, you can take more off but you can't put it back. At least not enough to fix me. Maybe your a fortunate? But your skin looks fine in your before, now it looks stretched above your belly button. I hope you get fixed sweetness. You got a beautiful body and I haven't ever seen that roll before on anyones after pics... prayers and well wishes from Cali
HIG 18 Oct 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 18 Oct 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 1 Nov 2011

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

Deitre 18 Oct 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!
Snuf901 19 Oct 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 24 Oct 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.
kisses from Cali
Smart Lipo Tx 24 Oct 2011
it looks a LITTLE better and yes I talked to Dr. Svehlak but he said it needs more time to heal :( Let me know what they say to you, I hope they have good news for you gorgeous!

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