“I will now have to have reconstructive surgery!!!”
Lipodissolve: NOT worth it
Cost: $3,500
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Lipodissolve satisfaction: Poor
I developed a tennis ball size "module" that was almost purple in color and extremely hot to the touch. Told it was normal and to massage it and drink more water! Within 3 days it was the size of a grapefruit with blisters."blisters were from heat" Told that I needed an antibiotic. Staff is still not overly concerned. Went to ER. I have cellulitis, MSRA "staph infection" Rushed into surgery immediately with no time to waste. 5 days in quarantine at hospital. 8 weeks of special wound care to look forward to. Stomach will be now be disfigured unless I have more surgery. I guess we can now call this procedure evasive with down time!!
Aug 11, 2007Comments and replies (11)
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8 posts
12 Aug 2007
TKD, I am very concerned about what happened to you. What city are you located in and how could I contact you? It's important to me.
12 Aug 2007
Modesto, CA
8 posts
12 Aug 2007
Is there any way I could get in touch with you?
12 Aug 2007
why is it important to get in touch with me? I only posted to warn others of the possible dangers.
8 posts
13 Aug 2007
I sent you a private message about my reason. I hope you respond, as it's important.
unregistered guest
27 Aug 2007
Was this after one treatment? Did a doctor inject you? This sounds like a nightmare. I hope you recover well.
4 posts
30 Aug 2007
California: I'm so sorry to hear about your experience following your lipodissolve treatments. I am a lipodissolve provider for fig., and your side effects are certainly rare and uncommon. You were smart to go directly to the ER. Have you followed up with your provider to let them know what happened? I wish you a speedy recovery. Best of luck to you.
2 posts
16 Oct 2007
Hi! I was reading a post from August 11, 2007 from someone in CA who is now having reconstructive surgery to correct bad lipodissolve. If you are the person who posted this -- or if you're reading this and you had lipodissolve in the Los Angeles area -- please tell me more about your experience. Where did you get it done? What were you told? I was thinking of having it done, and now I'm worried. Thanks!
unregistered guest
14 Dec 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. I have done two treatments now and am curious to know, what was your doctor's diagnosis? Was this your first treatment? My provider informed me that I would only have a chance of infection is my body responded that way. Was that the findings in your situation? I have done alot of research on this treatment and have not found an experience like yours. Could you shed more light on your situation with me before I have my next treatment? Thanks in advance!
3 posts
17 Dec 2007
This was my 3rd visit. The November Allure magazine has some good information in it regarding the pro's and con's of LD and the LA Times printed a good article on Dec.3, 2007.