“Lumpy after laser lipo”
Liposuction: NOT worth it
Cost: $4,500
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Liposuction satisfaction: Poor
I do not recommend my Liposuction provider: Sign in or join to view provider name
Why: results were terrible...not what she told me.
I had smart lipo done on Feb 5th, 2009 on my abs and hips and would not recommend it. I am naturally slender, but after kids had a bit of a pooch on my belly. As a 40th birthday gift to myself I, I went ahead and got laser lipo. I can honestly say, I look worse. I now have a wierd looking lump on fat that can not be hidden under clothing. I've been back to my doctor who says it will go away in 4-6 months. I don't think it's going to go away, but for the sake of being permanently disfigured am hoping she's right. Any one else have "lumpy" results???
Feb 1, 2009Comments and replies (29)
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60 posts
1 Feb 2009
how could you have had laser lipo on february 5th, when today is only the 1st?
31 posts
2 Feb 2009
I do have some lumps and wrinkling - I would say it was still worth it overall. I had mine done on 7/17/2008.
12 posts
2 Feb 2009
it's been 4 months for me and I am lumpy, bumpy and look disfigured too. was told it's because I'm over 40 the healing is slower; they didn't say that when I had the procedure. I have a fat deposit in my female area and lines across my stomach and lumps around my belly button. I think Dr. Su's answer was great; too bad you are not in Houston!
479 posts
2 Feb 2009
we removed the referenced answer since it violates our user guidelines SueH- we removed a comment from a doctor that was written in 3rd person. It appeared to be posted by someone else within the doctor's practice and was self-promotional in nature. This is not acceptable
7 posts
3 Feb 2009
Hi ~ I had SmartLipo on October 17, 2008. I can totally relate to the lumpiness, but want to assure you that it will get better! I am 43, 5'3" & started out at 132lbs in a size 27 -28 jean. I am now in a 27 jean with NOTHING hanging over the waist, HOORAY - my belly is FLAT! I currently weigh 127 without any dieting after the procedure - but, I've been just as careful about what I eat as before. I think my progress has been PHENOMENAL! I only have a tiny lump today & I am confident it will be gone in no time! So, HANG IN THERE ~ I wasn't even able to feel all my skin until a month ago & was concerned about that...but, now everything FEELS normal! I think it's an AMAZING procedure & it has changed my life!
7 posts
5 Feb 2009
Hi ~ If you click on the "face" above my user name, I think it will take you to my old review & photos...I need to update the photos, but you will be able to see my lumps!! I had a BIG one above & below my belly button on opposite sides of each other. They were rock hard & no, I didn't massage them because it hurt too much to touch! I was really worried about how numb I was, but that totally went away, too!! Hang in there!
1 post
17 Feb 2009
I am looking into this also live in Minnesota. Since there are only 2 Dr.'s who claim they do Smart Lipo I would like to know where you went for the procedure.
14 posts
18 Feb 2009
Hang in there. What you are experiencing is completely normal. All smartlipo patients have some level of post operative edema (swelling) which creates the hard and lumpy feeling and appearance. The best thing you can do is massage the areas at least 5 minutes twice daily to help with the healing process. There are other treatments that will speed your healing but they are costly. You will heal on your own over time just as your doctor told you. Massage, Massage, Massage. You just had surgery. You body will take time to heal, reattach your skin and remodel to your new appearance.
10 posts
18 Feb 2009
I have been massaging like crazy but now I'm almost 2 months out and show no improvement.
1408 posts
20 Feb 2009
Hi Sue, I've added your provider information to the review. Thanks! --Sharon