“If You Are Thin DO NOT DO THIS SURGERY-please I Hope This Helps Someone”

wow, your review has really changed my opinion about this! I just came from the doctor today and got a quote of 9k to do just my tummy. I thought it to be a little too expensive. I'm a size 2 (5'1"; 114 lb) but I just had a baby 9 months ago and the extra fat bugs me a lot. I started working out again 'cause I want to lose a couple more pounds anyway and I was really considering if 9k was worth it. You are totally right, I might as well spend 1/3 with a trainer. THANKS!

Thanks! I'm in CA too, in San Jose. The clinic now is giving a "promo" and dropped the price close to 7k, which just makes me more suspicious... I wish you the best of luck on the new surgery, you look so pretty on the first picture. GOOD LUCK!

Oct 2011 2 surgeries and 2 touch ups later...I would like to be optimistic, but another plastic surgeon came from corporate to assess where to go from here yesterday... Quite frankly it was just short of being told I have cancer...HERE'S MY DIAGNOSIS: Original Dr over lipo'd my stomach and inner thighs and I have to get a tummy tuck to pull the skin and muscle down tight so the lumps will go away. MY GOD...I WENT IN TO JUST MAINTAIN BEING THIN AND NOW I HAVE TO HAVE MY GUTS CUT OPEN AND A 6 OR 8 INCH SCAR TO CORRECT THIS. AND MY THIGHS ARE RUINED. VELASHAPE WON'T SMOOTH THEM OUT AND THERE IS NO WAY OF PUTTING FAT IN THEM IN A CONSISTENT SMOOTH WAY. YES TOM, I was right. Thin women should not get this surgery unless they have a problem area like saddle bags. This surgery was supposed to keep me thin like I was and NOW I have to go under the knife and get a major painful long down time expensive procedure to correct the horrid money making intentions of a sales consultant. So there it is ladies,,, and Tom. 39, single and admittedly botched by another surgeon working in the exact same office as my original surgeon. "The over done fat removal has left you permanently and irreversibly ruined, your stomach can be fixed by abdominal surgery but your thighs cannot be fixed at all, your a beautiful woman and I hate to have to be the one to tell you!" Email me if you want some cold hard photos. Brandidoesloans@yahoo.com...ya I been in tears since we discussed my incision yesterday. WTF have they done? I do believe corporate will pay for the tummy tuck, but its pretty hard news to swallow any way you look at it.

I don't think your stomach is botched at all. I agree that your stomach looked better before the procedure, but you are far from ruined. I would not suggest getting the tummy tuck if you are that concerned about how you look now. Because with the tummy tuck, you'd have a huge unsightly scar whereas your stomach looks fine now.

I appreciate your words. I am sorted as to whether to go thru with it or not. It's certainly is a lot to consider but I was told by the surgeon that they made a mistake, too much was removed. Currently several surgeons are putting their heads together on other options. They mentioned maybe a series of fat transfers, which would alleviate the enormous scar of abdominalplasty, but then I will have many scars for each injection site. And actually that scar is worse than the incision from the suction wand. I appreciate you saying I don't look bad, but they sold me on an area that didn't need done. So between my results and the surgeons admitted mistake, obviously my results are less than favorable.
A very good friend had her side muffins done and they are amazing. I know some people get great results. Just not me :( I regret ever doing it. I was lazy and I should have took my butt to the gym. But when the consultant told me my stomach would be fat free forever, she lied and I fell for it. Isn't she the professional? She was nothing more than a zealous sales person who knew I had a credit card to cover the costs... she...is no longer with the company by the way....thank you for staying positive for us. Your very selfless for that ~

Uggggh... I wrote this long detailed message and my battery died on my phone and erased it all! :(
I looked at your pictures and your dents look so familure... I'm so sorry I completely feel your pain and understand your frustration. I wouldn't do the tummy tuck if I were you. The dents are bad but a scar would be worse plus there is no garenty it will even work. I sure the hell ain't doin it. I have no faith in my Dr. I don't even want to go for the fix now :( I didn't understand the concept anyway. Why can't they get the fat from around the dents to make it even without having to fill it back up I don't see how it can work. Can't they do a melt without the suction so the fat around will go down but not aggressively. Why is there even enough fat left on me to transfer it in the first place didn't I pay to get it removed! Now they wanna do checks and balance. Let's take some of the left over fat we didn't get in the first place and put it back in the only area we removed all the possible fat from. O_o you should ask your doc about using derma fillers to even yours out like restiline or something (your Dr seems like he wants to fix his mistake mine acts like I'm insulting his best work) the restiline might work because its immediate yours (dr) might try it for free. mine will charge if he will even do it. But if you can ask and see if that's an option let me know if it is or if it works. Fingers crossed

Dear...should've got a trainer. Your right not to want them to lipo your stomach to fill your stomach, as you can tell it semi filled the deep dents but now even more,lots more, lumps. We have have very, if not identical issues with our stomach. I think your back looks better but they could've done a better job. Check your Drs license...I found out mine is a general surgery Dr but not a plastic surgeon. There was another Dr in office but the consultant told me use the other...I won't let him touch me. You PROMISE ME that you will insist on a different surgeon. Yours acting non concerned makes me mad. Who cares if his feelings are hurt. Call the office, anonymously, ask about the available surgeons names in the office and if they have a corporate medical director. The man called me the day after I emailed photos and had me in front of another surgeon in 3 days. And, ya. I'm not too hot on the tummy tuck but I love my stomach and I think sometimes it would be a very low surgery....I would make them pay my surgeon in Bev hills to do it, not them. I'm actually thinking about getting a tattoo to cover the discoloration and hide the dents left and leave it beo My BH surgeon thinks my skin is too tight to remove and inch tall strip...I'm lost but I tell you what...I won't take no for an answer. I used a company so they know I will slaughter their name and I hope to god there is another dr in your office that can work on you. You deserve better work, just imagining your arms makes mine ache with sympathy for you girl....my email is an upper post if you wanna talk just email me your number and I'll call ya, ok? Someone has to stop bad Drs and bad consultants. Lemme see my consultant at the mall, she is getting beat with a Fendi bag....NO REALLY!

You two have got me so nervous. I started out very positive, but now I have been sitting for the last three days wondering how I'm going to turn out.

Osurvs, I watched your videos today. You had a little to take out and I didn't. That's the difference. My Dr was too aggressive. Plus you have some skin to cover and lots of muscle underneath and I didn't have any tone, so I'm sure yours will be fine. You will know by 90 days, trust me. It doesn't take 6 and 9 months. Your skin will probably not tighten is about all you'd have to worry about. I read a post on "worst decision ever" from a girl who knew what this lumping was called. And when I talked to corporate just 30 minutes ago he implied the same thing. It's small amounts of fat that capsulated scars. They are still working with me, and were gonna start Velashape and maybe that'll help. Might need a lifetime membership LOL. They believe that might bust up the bumps some and I know someone who did their sides and she said lumpy and numb for 6 months now she looks amazing.
You have completely different circumstances than I do. I didn't have enough fat but they sold me on the "never be fat as long as I live" thing. Don't worry...our bodies aren't the same. I posted a pic of my thighs prior so you can see...I DIDN'T NEED IT. Should have laid off the carbs for a month and did some lunges and I would been fine. The girl was a greedy bitch and scared me into too much work....you'll be fine, your body is in great shape. I'm excited for your results. Your sides are gonna be awesome.

Im exactly the same! I had it redone 3x and still left with indents in the stomach and thighs. I went to 2 other doctors to ask about fat grafting to the areas. I also did velashape with no results. If you find any other solutions let us know. Ill do the same. Good luck!

Dri....you did Velashape and had no results AT ALL? Oh lord. I'm in big trouble...do you have pics? I'm going in this week and will let you know what is discussed. They said they have a plan. Did it get worse each redo like mine?

Hi Botched Beauty, you are gorgeous and I am so sorry this has happened to you.  This post will continue to be read throughout each month and you will definitely help people make the right decision.  I know what you are going through is really tough but you are being a huge help by sharing your experience.  I think if someone has problem areas that absolutely cannot be removed from working out then liposuction is an option.  I also think the doctor has a strong part in the overall result.  They are removing the fat and it takes a very specialized person that is an expert in lipo.  If you look at Tara Reid photos after her liposuction experience, it is very similiar to what happened to you.    Please keep us posted, I REALLY am hoping you can get this fixed up.

Kate

Dear Kate thank you. I'm finding more and more thin woman that this is common or...they are finding me. I tried to put enough pics up so people could make an educated decision. It is helping. People are changing their minds and that was my purpose...not just to discourage people. I have seen great results on people who did have trouble areas. It can be an excellent opportunity for some. It's only that the zealous sales consultants are putting anyone on a table whether they need it or not. I know I have saved several women from this shame already. That alone makes me feel better. In all fairness, they have admitted what they did wrong and are working with me so I will continue to have hope. I wish all the Drs would respond directly to me instead of generally speaking. I wonder if they would have turned me away, like a good Dr should do. I don't understand ruining someone over a few dollars when there are lots of people that could get great results and be so happy. I know the economy is bad but Jiminy crickets...all over a little commission people are being wrecked for life. It's inhumane. If I only save one person then I've accomplished what I came to do...

My ex-wife is a rn that worked for a PS for years. Google dr eric swanson in kansas. He had 19 open mal practice suits at one time. He lost his privileges at the local hospitals. There will always be good and bad people, we just need to identify them before it's too late. I've been reading dr's comments on several different things and they disagree on everything. Makes me wonder how much to trust what they are saying. Btw, dr swanson is still performing procedures. You'll know what i mean when you read about him. My ex, even though knowing about all his mal practice suits, still chose to let him perform a procedure on her.

That is something I could never do. 19? My lord what's it take to shut him down? I'm having internet issues on my pc but will use my phone to check him out. Obviously he isn't board certified ...SCARY!