concerned777

Be Prepared for Upsetting Results - Houston

PLEASE NOTE: If you believe you have been a victim of malpractice, the statute of limitations is TWO years from the date of your original procedure. Do not let your doctor continue to "work on you" to eat-up your time. This happened to me. Please be smart, ladies. I don't want anyone else to suffer what I went through.

Just wanted to follow-up. It's been a long time since I posted anything. My legs are still very disfigured and scarred. It's been tramatizing to say the least. I highly advise anyone considering SmartLipo to PLEASE NOT do it. Two weeks ago I went to a reconstructive surgeon and he said he would not be able to help me. He sits on a board of plastic surgeons and asked if he could take photos of my legs and abs to see if any of the other plastic surgeons could help. It was horrible. I looked so much better before the procedure. At least, I looked normal. I still don't feel comfortable in shorts or a bathing suit. My life has been horribly affected by this. I did all my research, interviewed doctors, and my results are heartbreaking. Again, please, if you want lipo, just go to a regular plastic surgeon. It's not worth lifelong regret and heartbreak.

I have been through three Lipo-Ex treatments. I can tell the area around my belly button is smoothing out, as are the lumps in my legs. I have three more sessions, so I will keep you posted. I also had my scars lasered for removal. I will keep you posted on that, too. I will say that my dr is very intent on my being happy with results and has been committed to doing what she can.

I feel bad for saying this, but it is a relief to hear that others are unhappy with the procedure. I am now going through Lipo-Ex to see if it will smooth the unevenness. I will keep everyone posted. I am only on my second treatment.

{edited} did my Smart Lipo. My abs/flanks look okay. A little lumpy around my belly button. Pre-treatment, I weighed 128lbs (I'm 5'2). I now weigh 118. I also had my legs and saddle bag area done. I am not happy with results of my legs/saddlebags. The legs are lumpy, uneven and scarred. I am so disappointed. Like others, there is no way I can wear shorts or a swimsuit. I am really ashamed. I would encourage those interested to think really hard about doing it and also be prepared that you may not be able to wear short-anything again(if you get your legs done). {edited} is starting me on Lipo-Ex tomorrow and going to laser off some scars. It is NOTHING like I thought it'd be-so many scars. Please be careful when deciding. It's been very hard on me emotionally. I wish I wouldn't have done it. Editor note: If you would like to review your experience with a particular provider or clinic, please write your treatment review and enter the provider or clinic name in the field provided.