Lipodissolve: Stories

Moreover, I really think you aren't clear on the difference between fact and opinion. For example, you are making an assumption that this woman went to a disreputable or unsanitary place to get treatment, but that's not actually a proven fact. It's your opinion, based on a very limited set of facts.

Maybe you were honestly trying to be helpful by giving your perspective, but making assumptions about the poster's character and blaming her instead of being supportive are very unkind things to do. So your post is not helpful, but simply unkind. I wonder what motivates you to behave this way?

Charlene, what an incredibly bitchy response to the original poster. What qualifies you to judge the conditions of this woman's treatment, and to know that only unsanitary conditions could cause and infection? Are you an MD? Your critical thinking skills are poor and your attitude toward this woman is unconscionable.

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Point taken. However, FDA approval would at least provide a layer of investigation and documentation. As I am sure that you know, Lamictal and Topamax are back. I believe that makes my point. Regulation and investigation by such an agency provides the American people with the information they need to make "informed" decisions, hence, the risks they are assuming. Personally, I don't rely on the FDA, but I do feel that they do alot of the leg work. They provide me with findings that I cannot obtain on my own. I can take it from there. For me, I agree with you that the hematomas were absolutley a result of the route used to deliver the agent. My problem with the whole delivery system is that when as many as 80 injections are performed, the protection barrier that the skin provides is compromised that many times. In my case, a bout with MRSA. This procedure requires sterile technique at the very least. Secondly, the potential and reality of scarring needs to be addressed. It is uncomfortable and at times painful. Not to mention the redness and rock-hardness of the scarred areas. This "is" from the agent itself. I would consider my results as a "Sentinel Event". I have since had corrective surgery and will need one more at the end of the summer. I remain vigilant in my efforts to urge anyone considering this form of body sculpting, to assume the responsibility of becoming aware of all possible side effects and adverse reactions. Any healthcare provider that offers Lipodissolve must assume the responsibility of providing a "fact sheet" that lists the same. But, this shouldn't be left up to the discretion of the physician and patient. Some type of regulation and standardization needs to be implemented if this procedure continues to be performed. A quick weekend to New York City for "Certification" is not regulation to me.

Exactly ! FDA approval isn't going to protect anyone. Ambien is FDA approved and look at the severe side effects that it can cause. Bizarre & violent sleep walking behavior. A lot of things that weren't FDA approved here in the US at one point are now, like Silicone Breast Implants.

OMG I dont know wot I'm going to do when it comes to LipoDissolve, but from wot I read. It seems like the Doctor in your town has screwed you and the others. Y becsuse these problems only happened in your town. Well I can tell you this you have every DAMN right to be mad. If anybody was in your position they'd be looking for someone to blame too. I wish you the best I'm am dearly sorry for wot happen to you. I hope every thing gose up^ from here for you. ;;;)))

Thank-you for your comment. I filed a formal complaint in January as well. I am going to try to find their statement hopefully on-line. Haven't yet, but will keep looking.

I am happy for you that you have had good results and were not injured. I am sending you a detailed description that I hope helps you understand what happened to me. Procedurally, everyone faces the same risk. You and many others did not have your injection sites "infected", but many did. Just like if you and I are exposed to the same cold virus. You get sick with a cold and I don't. I went to a general practioner, a "medical doctor". What happened to me was not a result of the injected product. Immediately after my injections at my second treatment was that I developed hematomas, these are blood blisters. Apparently, the needles pierced subcutaneous capillaries in my abdomen. The hematomas burst, the tissue got infected and the rest is history. The infection uas the culprit. People that read my story need to understand that it doesn't matter what product was injected, and no it was not acid, it was the procedure itself. The delivery of the product, the injections. In all I had 4 hematomas, 2 that were insignificant not to mention in that they healed without incident. Sure the product being injected should be considered, but whatever it is must be delivered by the same route. When a person has a surgical procedure there are inherent risks due to the procedure itself, this is explained in what you sign and acknowledge in your "informed consent" for the surgery. This also applies when you have many, many injections. This "has" happened to other people. Not to everyone, but people must know that the skin is the largest organ of the body. Infection is everywhere, your skin protects you. When you provide an entry portal for the infection you compromise the natural protection barrier your skin provides. I hope this clarifies the confusion and I hope that I have presented the facts in a more understandable way.

I went to a general practioner, a "medical doctor". What happened to me was not a result of the injected product. Immediately after my injections at my second treatment was that I developed hematomas, these are blood blisters. Apparently, the needles pierced subcutaneous capillaries in my abdomen. The hematomas burst, the tissue got infected and the rest is history. The infection uas the culprit. People that read my story need to understand that it doesn't matter what product was injected, and no it was not acid, it was the procedure itself. The delivery of the product, the injections. In all I had 4 hematomas, 2 that were insignificant not to mention in that they healed without incident. Sure the product being injected should be considered, but whatever it is must be delivered by the same route. When a person has a surgical procedure there are inherent risks due to the procedure itself, this is explained in what you sign and acknowledge in your "informed consent" for the surgery. This also applies when you have many, many injections. This "has" happened to other people. Not to everyone, but people must know that the skin is the largest organ of the body. Infection is everywhere, your skin protects you. When you provide an entry portal for the infection you compromise the natural protection barrier your skin provides. I hope this clarifies the confusion and I hope that I have presented the facts in a more understandable way.

Thank-you for your comment. I usually don't fall for this stuff but was "hyped" up by my doctor's office manager. I "assumed" it was FDA approved by the mere fact that my "doctor" was offering it. I would never have gone to these places like Fig.Spa. I am very disappointed in my doctor. Now I just have to have take care of my health and get this healed. I am on a crusade and am very vigilant to warn everyone to RUN from this. CBS had a special last night of other horror stories from the Fig.Spa in Duluth, Ga. This spa has closed their doors and is out of business. A doctor on the news special said "if you want to do this, have it done by a licensed physician". Well, I did and look at my results. I do have a good diet regimen and am at the gym at least an hour a day. I believe that is the only way. No one could be more sorry than me. Besides the pain and eventual scarring, not to mention the health effects it may have later down the line, I am not able to exercise and haven't been able to in 3 weeks. I think the FDA needs to be notified and this needs NATIONAL attention. Thank-you for your interest.