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Updated 3 Apr 2008

Posted 23 Nov 2007

I had my 3rd treatment for my lower abs 2 weeks ago. I can see a difference. Not huge, but a difference. I could actually after the 2nd one. The treatments seem to be getting easier too. the first one was a bitch. Hurt and swollen like 6 months pregnant! i was mortified! they said some swelling.. not you will swell beyond all normal human shape! I thought to myself "fantastic... i had lippodissolve and now and 6x as fat!" but they were right it went back down. Its so weird. First stings and swells, and then feels like its filled with heavy clay, then goes to lumpy and finally like your filled with little frozen peas, and now i keep feeling occasional tack like pokes under the skin. But the second time they used a topical freeze spray and that helped quite a bit with the pain of the actual injections. Feel free to ask me questions. Sarah

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trisha (unregistered guest) 5 Jan 2008
i am getting lipo dissolve on my belly next sat... when you say you feel little tack like pokes under the skin...what does that mean..i am scared..lolis that after all the injections? are you done. Does your self feel natural now , not like a peabag under your skin?
MeG (unregistered guest) 8 Jan 2008
Hi! I am about to get my first injections next Friday and I am kinda scared, just by reading everyone else's responces. I am having my stomach, love handles and chin done. The first session will be my stomach and love handles. I have a pudge and I have been trying to lose it for years now. I work out and I am on Weight Watches. So they said my results will be really good since I am commited to being healthy. I go to work right after I have mine done, and I didnt know if there was anything I should expect. I am also a weenie with pain...so I am dreading the shots....but willing to suck it up and get over it. I was just wanting more info from someone who has been through everything. Just keep me posted! :)
Luann (unregistered guest) 15 Jan 2008
all I have to say is you really need to take the first day you have your shots off and relax. also depending on how much you swell you will want to think about what clothes you will wear. I was so swollen I looked 7 monthes pregnant and thats not a joke. I could not fit in to any of my clothes for 4 days until the swelling went down. the day after my first set of shots I could barely get out of bed or sit to use the restroom, that was all gone the following day. my doctor will prescribe pain meds if needed but I have never asked for them so it cant be all bad. good luck
cbanana (unregistered guest) 18 Apr 2008
I see that you posted this quite some time ago. What were your results? I just had my first treatment a couple days ago and am very swollen and pudgy. I am starting to wonder if this whole lipodissolve thing is just a bunch of bull. I hope it wasn't a waste of money. They say to get maximum results to complete all treatments, so I hope they are right because I will be doing all 3 just to know for sure. If it doesn't work, I will for sure post my results so others will know not to get it done or vise versa.
the_blonde_brunette (unregistered guest) 8 Jan 2008
hi there Trisha, I have now done my 4th treatment, and it has been about 4 weeks since then. I am noticing a drastic difference from start till now... you dont really notice till one day you look at yourself naked and exclaim "OMG my bellys nearly gone!!" more good news: The treatments seem to be getting easier every time. * I am also going to a new clinic and they seem to be adding something new every time as well LOL. What they do now: ultrasound to loosen up the fat. Then the freeze spray while they are doing the injections. And the techs are getting very fast so its much easier to take. Your first treatment will be the most difficult. But dont be scared. if i had really understood what to expect it wouldnt have been nearly as bad. Advice: take a tylonol and if you can get one a painkiller about a half hour prior> when you go in relax. take deep breaths as they do the injections. they do hurt. most where there is little fat. te fatter you are the less sensitive. (only time ever i wished to be fatter hahahha). Immediately you will begin to feel in that area swelling and heat and an almost itchy prickle sensation. not bad. just strange. Head home and lay down. Expect lots of swelling. apparently the more the better - it means its working. your pants will not fit the next few days. be prepared and have some bigger pants!(if you are doing your stomach). they say a little swelling. ... my belly hit my thighs when i sat the first night!!! i was mortified. dont be... thats good.(yeah i know... bizarre). After that first night you will be sore, just move slowly and youll recover rathre quickly. Each treatment has been easier and faster recovrey for me as well. You may have some bruising as well. it will fade quickly too. but dont plan on wearing a bathing suit in the next week or so. TheThe peas under your skin seemgo away slowly. but every time within the 6 weeks between treatments they have been completely gone. Feel free to ask anything! Sarah
the_blonde_Brunette (unregistered guest) 8 Jan 2008
Meg, All I can say is DO NOT go to work after! they say you can... but you wont want to.... its not that your in pain, but you are slightly uncomfortable.... and you WILL be swollen to like 4 times that areas normal size. its crazy... go home drink lots of water, ,take it easy and lay down! the next day you can go back to work... please read my above posts for the truth on lippodissolve. its GREAT stuff. but its a weird treatment! I think the sales people are afraid if they tell you the whole truth you will say "too strange for me!" when in reality all the truth does is make the effects easier to take...... and i am on my 4th treatment now.. its worth it Sarah
TammyD (unregistered guest) 8 Jan 2008
Did you have to wear a girdle for the entire time in between treatments? I was told it was required for liposuction patients to help define the body shape, but I did not know if that was also true for patients getting the lipo dissolve? I a tight girdle for the first week after my treatment (my first was 2 weeks ago) but it is so uncomfortable that I no longer wear it consistently.
Sabrina (unregistered guest) 9 Jan 2008
Hi I am 24 years and currently in the army. I had my first treatment about 3 weeks ago. I had the injections done to my ankle area. I notice a little bit of a difference but not a whole lot. My left leg is still swollen because they used 3 sringes on it and 2 on my right leg. They are still swollen and I feel tingling sensations in both of them. How long did it take for your swelling and pain to completely go away. It doesnt hurt or look nearly as bad as it did when I first had them done. I want to go back in about a week to get my second treatment done. I just hope this is safe because I dont want any infections or amputations or anything lol. Thanks a lot.
Jada Stiltner (unregistered guest) 12 Jan 2008
I have had some treatments on my stomach and was wondering if you had your intire stomach done in one treatment or if you did your top and bottom done at different times? And do you know how many areas can be done in one visit?
The_BrunetteBlonde (unregistered guest) 13 Jan 2008
I am only having my lower abs done. ( and doing lots of crunches and cardio) to reduce teh upper abs. As far as i know you can only do one section at a time because your body can only metabolize so much of the materials they inject at once. Sarah
thebrunetteBlonde (unregistered guest) 16 Jan 2008
Hi there Sabrina... they told me 4-6 weeks in between treatments. Its taken about 3-4 each time for all effects to go away.
MeGGyThree3 22 Jan 2008
Hey Girls! Well... it was a crazy Friday! First treatment.....I went at 9 in the morning scared to death! Took the before pictures which was not fun! So.. like someone said the not so fat areas stung pretty bad...but the fatty area didn't even know she was doing it! :) I was told to eat fresh pineapple the ay before my treatment to help with bruising. I only had 2 large bruises and the lower part of my tummy was the yellow bruise color. Like I said before.. I have a pudge and couldn't get rid of it... to when I did swell I looked 6-7 months pregnant! GROSS! I kept taking pictures the whole weekend to see the difference. I did buy the spanx like they said... and it helped...I also bought a girdle...which sucked.... but I felt like that gave me more support... I wear a size 14 jean...and I had to wear my "OLD FAT JEANS" which was a size 18. If that tells you how swollen I got. I did go to work at 12, which I was fine...the burning and itching was the worst part I would say. Swelling didn't bother me...I just felt very weird..almost like I would waddle when I walked. I go back on Feb 8th for my love handles...the 2 weeks from then...back to the lower stomach! I have been measuring myself every day to see how things are... from the first day my lower stomach measured 44 inches.. then today it has gone to 43 inches. I do work out though... I kept drinking water all day and weekend long! I have been doing my workouts as normal...and even crunches just fine! I am very happy to have a site where people will be honest... and not beat around the bush! If anyone was to ask me if I would recommend it... OF COURSE!! GO FOR IT! I cant wait until the end... 1 down 5 more to go.... I will also post pictures when I am done! Thanks for EVERYTHING!!!! MeG!
Inga (unregistered guest) 1 Feb 2008
Hi MeG, I liked your message...........esp. the "waddle" part. I just had my 2nd treatment done tonight and OMG it hurts. It stings a whole lot more. My quesitons to you: Did your belly swell as much as the 1st time and did it hurt more or less? Thanks
THeBrunetteBlonde (unregistered guest) 2 Feb 2008
I actually had the 5th of 6 treatments two days ago.... this time was just as painful and swollen as the first.... this is what i seem to figure the difference is...... all the treatments in the middle i took not only a tylonol before going, but a vicoden..(pain killer). This time i didnt have any.. and i am sooooo swollen and sore... though after 2 days its gotten less sore and more hard gelatinous like LOL Swelling though apparently is good. it means that the fat cells are being permiated and willbe broken down...so... im not sure which way is better? less pain? maybe not as great results for whatever reason? or suck it up, and just deal. In anycase, i am getting down towards the end!!! they say it takes a full 12 weeks after the last session to see the completed result. so! that means i need to wait....(hummm i have been doing 5-6 weeks betweeen treatments... so... like another 18 weeks... sounds like a llong time.. but seems to go fast. Ill post more pics soon. Sarah
Annie (unregistered guest) 4 Feb 2008
Hey sarah! Thanks for updating us with your treatments and your results! I am very interested and seriously considering trying lipodissolve and your experience have peaked my interest ten fold. I just have one question though...did you have some sort of financial plan available to assist you inh paying for these procedures? Hope all goes well with your final treatment and will continue to check in with your progress! Annie =)
thebrunetteblonde (unregistered guest) 4 Feb 2008
Hi there Annie, I got lucky... the clinic i went to anewphysique dot com. Is owed partly by a friend of mine, so i got in under the grand opening friends and family discount. It was 50% off. The normal rate per area is $1900 I believe. They do have financing available though. Sarah
MeG (unregistered guest) 10 Feb 2008
Hello all! I havent ben back since jan 18th.. but on Friday Feb 15th I will be going for my second treatment. I work crazy hours and I havent had time.. I pay $600 everytime I go and I have to go 4 more times after Friday. I have decided to get my love handles done last. So I will be getting my stomach done again. (better get the fat jeans out) But I havent had any problems still. It is a little tender and feels like Jello still. Which seems to me everything is still working. They say the meds will last up to 10 weeks. So I am not as tender and the first week though. I have been working out off and on (working like crazy) and hitting the gym is still going smooth. I will give you an update after Fiday! I am down to 42 1/2 on my tummy now. So...that an inch and a half since my first session. I will keep ya'll posted. And cant wait to see some pictures Sarah!
Mariah (unregistered guest) 17 Feb 2008
I go a great clinic here in Fort Myers (Found them after the story on NBC-2, which featured the Dr. and his clinic) The staff fit me in a week after, and I got my first session on my stomach and love handles. The clinic is called the Human Performance Longevity Center, www.swfllipodissolve.com They charge a reasonable $200 per section, per session. This seems really reasonable compared to other places I called. I also found out they are certified to actually call themselves "Lipodissolve" I looked on the www.asal-meso.com web site to confirm this. The Dr. was the one who actually performed the proceedure. The injections hurt a little, and I was sore and swollen for the first few days. I am excited to get back and do the second session in two weeks. I don't notice much, but was assured it would take at least two sessions to see any difference. I will update all of you. If you call them, tell them Mariah sent you.. lol
MeG (unregistered guest) 23 Feb 2008
So... it has been a week since my second session, and I am tickled pink!!! Just to let ya'll know.... I am in a size 12!!! YIPPIE! haha After 2 session I have dropped a jean size. My 14 jeans I can just pull off without undoing the button and zipper!! :) The 2nd session did hurt worse though... And my doctor said it was b/c the fat is breaking up and there isnt as much there as before! So... it stung pretty bad... but "BEAUTY IF PAINFUL" I wouldnt say it was horrible though...it was uncomfortable. I did go to work after I got it done like I did before. And yes... I did waddle!! I still swelled up like I was about 5-6 months pregnant. But I wanted to post everyone that I am in my size 12 jeans...and super happy! I have to go back 4 more time on my lower tummy, then 1 on my love handles. And.... I have not worked out in a while... so it must be the shots. I did have the bruises a little bit worse this time...b/c I forgot to eat my pineapple! SO...FYI...eat the pineapple the day before and it makes the bruises a lot less. I go back on March 7th for round 3! And once I am done I will post my pictures. But remember that yes...you will have bowel movements....and a lot.... but.. thats how it works.. so I am fine with it.
T (unregistered guest) 25 Feb 2008
Hi, I am in Maryland got my 1st injections-Delaware. I am a size 7/8 from excercise was a 10 before exercise. I am on my 4th day & still swollen some bruising. 1st night was bad threw up/past out due to not enough fluids. I am positive about this not looking to loose pounds-only size & will continue on excersise& healthy eating habits. I am following high fiber low fat diet. I went to Monarch Medspa. I am looking forward for good results & loosing inches. I got my lower stomach done. I paid for 2 areas-not sure what my 2nd are will be? Any suggestions? I am reading the horror stories on here & getting nervous. Anyone have before/after pictures? or suggestions. Btw-they told me to massage with cream for bruising- once a day.
TheBrunetteBlonde (unregistered guest) 25 Feb 2008
Hi Maryland, Yeah make sure you drink plenty of water. The idea is that the solution breaks down the fat.. it has to have water to travel in to leave your system. The massaging breaks it up as well. Even other than lipodissolve, if you get a massage you should always drink extra water, as toxins will be leaving your body. I am now at week 4 after my 5th treatment.Only 1 more to go!YAY! I can see definite results. Though id say i am a little uneven.. but am hoping that smooths out. Course i have also by being lax on my diet, gained 8 lbs. But even with that, it looks better than when i started. I didn't take before pictures unfortunately... and oddly, the clinic i am going too didn't think it was a good idea for them to have on the web site. I totally disagree. I would never have done it if i hadn't seen before and after pics. As for reading horror stories.... do your best to ignore them. Rule of attraction states : what you think about the most will come to you. SO! picture yourself as you want to be. Believe it. And you will be. That simple. Sarah
MeG (unregistered guest) 5 Mar 2008
Well I am back and it has been a little over 2 weeks since my second session. I am still on cloud nine!!! :) I love the place I go, they make me very comfy and laugh! I have lost a total of 3 inches on my lower tummy now!! WOOOO! I still havent worked out, so that lets me know somethings working. I would say to massage the areas so you wont have the little peas...I massage it in the shower everytime with conditioner which helps a lot, the water and conditioner helps you get a deeper massage. Sounds funny I know..but it has worked for me. I have had tons of people come up to me telling me they can tell a big difference after only 2 treatments! I have 4 more to go on my lower tummy and 1 on love handles. they said to get my love handles done to make it more of an even look??? So... I am, and loveing it. I go back on March 28th for my 3rd session.. I will keep everyone poster...and once I get a little bit of a flatter tummy...I will post my pics... its getting there! And everyones body is different...so remember to follow all of the doctors instructions and you will have sucess! I will keep everyone posted... And by the way... Sarah...you are the one that helped me decide on to go forward with this process...so I owe you many many thanks!!! :) MeG!
Trisha (unregistered guest) 7 Mar 2008
Oh, my very gosh...some 50+ bees stinging me within a 15 minute period. Oh, the pain! And I'm one tough, yet delicate cookie! Please, oh please work, Lipodissolve! I've my second torture treatment in three weeks. I suppose since I've never given birth, it's about time this young lady experience some real prickly pain! I'm getting my arms done for pretty Spring dress weather. I've always thought them to be THICK and unladylike. Well, LIPO...you're my hope. Right now I have the GIGANTIC THICK arms of my dear Grandma Tussey! It's a good thing my husband left me recently...he'd truly have ground for divorce if he saw these monstrous limbs! = ) I don't know if I'll ever have the nerve to tackle the tummy area like the rest of you girls. But with good arms and naturally pretty darn good legs, I should be able to lure that husband of mine back home = ) Or, better yet...I may look so good I'll find me a better one! Blessings! -Trisha
Andy (unregistered guest) 8 Mar 2008
Has anyone had their chin/jowls done???
boatsandbeach- (unregistered guest) 16 Apr 2008
Andy, I had my double chin done. I was very happy after just one treatment. I can't wait to have the second done. I dont think I will need more than two. Minimal swelling and discomfort.

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