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Waste of Money!

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The Smart Lipo was not worth it for it's cost! I...

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BrieanaMarch 3, 2009
$11,600

The Smart Lipo was not worth it for it's cost! I had my stomach, love handles, bra rolls, chin, arms, and thighs done. I am lumpy in my stomach and it has been 3 months. I was lied to when they said the lumps would go away, some of them did, but some of them still haven't.

I think I lost a pound or 2 and have to work 2 jobs now just to pay for the stupid procedure. The doctor's were nice and the recruiting lady was way to pushy and over excited. I wish I would have researched it.

I am in debt and my pants still don' fit even though I work out, which I would like to work out more just have to work all the time to pay for it. Don't do it!

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rrand
March 6, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your experience especially as you are in my own region. I have been trying for months on this site to get the truth out about Smart lipo and many of the doctors who perform it who are not plastic surgeons. I hope that over time some of the irregularities smooth out because there really isn't a way to fix it otherwise.
(unregistered guest)
March 6, 2009
Maybe you didn't wear the compression garmet long enough. If you don't were it at least 2 months that can happen. Many places say that you don't have to wear it that long.
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rrand
March 8, 2009
Unfortunately, no amount of compression garment wearing will fix poorly done surgery. You can't repair during recovery what wasn't done right in the operating room.
Maple
March 15, 2009
Maybe you could look into get lymphatic drainage massage done? It is recommended that smartlipo patients try to go to get this done professionally 1-2 times per week for 4-6 weeks to help the lumps break down and help the healing process along. It's a bit late now, but I'm sure it would still do some good...
BrownSugar78
March 30, 2009
You were not supposed to be more than 20 pounds overweight if you are short, 30 if you are tall.
bodyofamom
May 8, 2009
I don't think many plastic surgeons have great success in fixing lipo irregularities but there are some who seem to be able to. If you are willing to travel, check out Brooke Seckel in Boston and Sydney Coleman in New York. I'm sure there are others on the West Coast; I've really only looked into East Coast doctors.
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Ocbody.com doc
May 9, 2009
When you go to a place with a "sales person" who pushes a procedure, you are in the wrong place. A respectable plastic surgeon's office does not run this way. Mine does not. I am sorry you had this experience. Good luck to you.
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