“Smartlipo not worth it”
Smart Lipo: NOT worth it
Cost: $14,000
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Smart Lipo satisfaction: Fair
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Why: For the cost, I think she should have fixed more. She made some obvious mistakes while claiming to be a perfectionist
Two session a week apart. Initially it looks great. Six months down the road, when the injected meds melt out of your system, you start seeing the lumps left and feel like you need even more treatments. Unfortunately, my doctor did not want to fix any irregularities without charging a fortune. 14k can buy a lot of time at the gym for more permanent results.
Nov 7, 2008Comments and replies (10)
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38 posts
7 Nov 2008
Oh no, sorry to hear that :( I'm going to make an appointment with Dr of Cupertino laser center. Does anyone knows this Doctor or this center? Please advice. Thanks.
11 posts
7 Nov 2008
So sorry to hear about your experience. SanJosewoman: I have not heard anything about this Laser Center, but I would suggest going to a board licensed plastic surgeon who has years of experience with liposuction for the best results. I had smart-lipo on my neck/chin on 10/3 and am now just starting to see results. My doctor is wonderful. I will send you his info if you like. I did a large amount of researh before I decided to go to this doctor.
38 posts
8 Nov 2008
Please please send me the information of the doctor you had smartlipo NewNeckinCA. I really appreciate that. Is it so painful? how much does it cost? how long will you see result? How many days should I take off from work? thanks again and appreciate very much.
31 posts
13 Nov 2008
I have kind of a similar experience. While I still think that it was the best thing I had ever done for myself, I do have some of the unevenness and some small lumps that you are describing. I am 3+ months post op, and I think I will need some sort of a touch up, which I hope my doctor will do. But I am still glad I had choosed the SmartLipo, considering that I had never looked this good in clothes before (no muffin top at all) and also considering what the risks and downtime would have been with a tummy tuck. Would my naked stomach look better now if I would have choosen the tummy tuck? - Yes, I am sure. But I could not have afford the risk and the downtime that a tummy tuck would have required.
11 posts
14 Nov 2008
SanJosewoman: My apologies for the delayed response. I went to Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman, he has offices in Los Gatos and Palo Alto, he is great! He is very low key, but is amazing. I am still waiting for final results, but very happy so far. My procedure was Oct 2. I only did my neck to start and it was $3500, very competitive for the area. I took 2 pain meds total and had no pain, just a little uncomfortable, like pressing on a bruise when touched. One day off work, but did not really need to. He is really great at telling you what to expect. Good luck and let me know if I can answer any more questions.
9 posts
16 Nov 2008
I was told you have to massage your areas once the soreness goes away to avoid lumps, fiber tissues and anything else that seems improper. Maybe a lymphatic massage too?
9 posts
20 Nov 2008
Im not sure what jowls are - but i had my triceps (under arm area done) it was DEF worth it....it is noticebly smaller although my arms are still hurting and sore...but its def bareable i already am almost back to normal carrying groceries and moving around. I cant stretch or move 100% as before but da by day is getting better. after day 2 dont put bandaids on the area of the insertion so they can heal. Get neosporin for the wounds.
39 posts
22 Nov 2008
oh! i guess it was someone else that said that, sorry. jowls are the baggy skin under your chin, lol. my hubby had his done yesterday and he looks like a real bull frog! it is too funny. i cant wait till the swelling goes down to see how he will look! congrats on your arms! yaaaah no more arm swinging after you stop waving! hehehe. i am happy you are happy.