“Lipodissolve no results”
Lipodissolve: NOT worth it
Pain: Worst possible
I have had two Lipodissolve treatments with no results. I have actually gotten larger. I am very discouraged and depressed.
My last treatment was so bad that I cannot even think about going back for my next one. I was not told when I was given the numbing cream that it had to last all 3 treatments. I thought I would be given a tube every time I had a treatment. I didn’t learn until after my first treatment that the tube had to last me all three treatments. So I had to divide the remainder of the tube for two more treatments and it wasn’t enough.
It was so painful I thought I was going to pass out. I didn’t experience that, the first treatment, because I had used over half of the tube. I was not able to leave the spa after right after my treatment, because I was in so much pain.
That night I woke up with terrible abdominal pain. I broke out in a sweat that left me wringing wet and I had diarrhea that I would not wish on my worst enemy. I passed out on the bathroom floor. I came very close to going to the emergency room. I had diarrhea and abdominal pains after the first treatment also, but not quite so severe. I was told that I might have loose stools, not diarrhea that would totally drain me.
I am embarrassed to tell anyone that I am even doing Lipodissolve. Anyone would think I was stupid and foolish to spend that much money, to experience pain, sickness and enlarge my abdomen.
In fact I think I am stupid and foolish
Jan 14, 2007Comments and replies (147)
unregistered guest
21 Feb 2007
Bad experience with thigh injections to "dissolve" fat: A few years ago, I had one treatment involving injections (about 5 on outside of each thigh) into both thighs for the purpose of dissolving and removing fat. The pain was awful and got even worse over the next few days. I did not go back for more.....I'm not one who enjoys extensive pain. There was aching for months and some small nodules developed in the tissue. Maybe this works better in other areas of the body. I would not recommend this for thighs unless you love pain!
unregistered guest
10 Apr 2007
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unregistered guest
27 Apr 2007
I wrote a month ago about how I would say that this procedure seemed to be working after 5 treatments. I want to retract that statement. I have now had 7 treatments and to be honest my "pouch" looks smaller but in fact I have not lost any inches. At the last treatment they took new pictures and measurements. My husband and I both still measure the same as the day we started. Today we go in for a consultation with the administration about the "satisfaction guarantee" that was once a part of their advertisement. I have spent most of the morning looking for that same statement in their present advertisement. Guess what?! They no longer advertise "satisfaction guarantee". In my research today I discovered that this procedure is not FDA approved. Do any of us really know what they are injecting in our bodies? Has anyone every met the elusive "doctor" that is suppose to be supervising their treatment at fig/lipodissolve? Wish me luck on getting my refund but somehow I don't think it will be an easy or painless process but then neither has the treatments!!!!!!
unregistered guest
28 Apr 2007
I have had good results with my lower abs but have not seen much improvement in my inner thighs. It is painful with swelling and bruising but after giving birth to 3 children its bearable! I would recommend it for the abs but not the thighs! I do have 3 more treatments to go so hopefully I will get the results I want.
unregistered guest
7 May 2007
I'm wondering if anyone else can comment about their experience with lower level abdominal lipodissolve. I had my first series of injections four weeks ago. I'm guessing the doctor probably gave me a dozen or so injections on each side of my belly. The evening was tough, swelling, pain, etc., but what I want to know is how long you stayed sore. I still feel like my skin is sore, similar to how a sunburn feels. I am wondering if it is effected by stretch marks, past surgical scars, etc. Any one else still feel tenderness or pain after four weeks?
unregistered guest
11 Mar 2007
Thank you for your lipodissolve comment. We moved it to the Lipodissolve Discussion Board so others can share their thoughts. Thank you Tom, RealSelf
unregistered guest
21 May 2007
I had the process done five days ago . I'm not really sore except in spots. I did however experience swelling in the vaginal area. Did anyone else experience this and how long did it last?
unregistered guest
24 May 2007
I am a former Lipodissolve nurse, and can answer a few questions. First, the procedure really does work! I had every area possible treated, and I got real results. I also saw real results with the patients; in fact, we had very few patients who did not come back to have other areas treated. Usually, results are seen in about four treatments, and it takes six or seven treatments for the full effect (maybe a few more...it varies from person to person). With that said, there are a small number of people (about 3%) who simply don't respond to treatment, just as with any medication. Another key aspect of getting results is compliance....don't take anti-inflammatory medications after treatments, don't put on any additional weight, etc. There is also swelling afterward that lasts about two to three days. Another thing about results....the treatments will work if you are heavier, but the heavier you are, the less effective the treatments are. That's because basically you have the same amount of medication that has to treat a larger amount of fat. As far as the guarantee goes, I know that some places only gaurantee results if your BMI is 28 or under, so they can't advertise universally that they have a money back guarantee. I'm not going to lie to you...the treatments aren't painless, but individual discomfort varies. Some people say they felt only minor discomfort and needed no kind of pain intervention, while others reported higher levels of discomfort. The vast majority of patients felt that their discomfort was controlled by just taking Tylenol. (It helps a LOT to take Tylenol before the treatment.) I have a friend who works for Fig and she tells me that their new cold laser (which they use in conjunction with the shots) helps control pain and also improves results. I don't know the science behind it, so I can't explain why. It's just what I've heard. As far as FDA approval goes, the substance used in lipodissolve doesn't require FDA approval, but clinics do require approval and licensure from the state medical board. In fact, the FDA has not yet found any reason to review and approve PCDC (the substance), so approval isn't even an option anyway. To put that in perspective, Botox is only FDA approved for use between the eyebrows, yet people use it all over their faces. And, if you have ever taken a medication for a reason other than its labeled use (an example would be certain medications whose approved use is for treating depression, but which are also used to treat premature ejaculation in men), then you are actually taking the medication without FDA approval. So, lack of FDA approval is not necessarily a red flag, especially when it isn't even an available option. PCDC is a soy-based enzyme. The "PC" part has been used in Europe for YEARS to remove plaque from artery walls. The "DC" part is really bile salts, which occur naturally in your body anyway. I would caution you to be less concerned about all of that and more concerned about your provider's technique and how the PCDC is compounded and stored. Make sure the PCDC is sterile, and that the administration technique is sterile as well. Finally, there are side effects, and they are rarely anything other than minor and annoying. The vast majority of people have only the expected side effects, and I can assure you that so far nobody has ever died from lipodissolve. The side effects should have been listed on the informed consent that you signed, and the clinic should have reviewed that with you. If you experience anything beyond the expected, you should contact the clinic. A good clinic will have someone available 24/7 to assist you if necessary. Again, this procedure works and works WELL for the vast majority of folks. I really loved working as a lipodissolve nurse because I saw how it changed peoples' lives, and I would not have worked there had it not worked. Unfortunately, family commitments required that I move out of state, and I now live in a rural area with no lipodissolve clinic in the area.
unregistered guest
27 May 2007
Someone said 12 shots on each side of their belly, I got 74 injections using 36cc of the med. The Injections were not painful but I did experience soreness for around 16 hours and as commented diarrhea only two bowl movements similar to Samonila poising. A little discomfort and roll of toilet paper is it worth it depends on the results. I have 1 more session using another 48cc for my love handles. My doctor wrapping the area to keep from giggling I am using a back brace as loose as possible and it remove the discomfort when walking.
unregistered guest
30 May 2007
I'd like to speak with some people who used lipo-dissolve or any other mesotherapy treatment to remove fat. If you're interested in being interviewed for US News and World Report about your experience, please email me at dkotz@usnews.com Thanks!