I've been weighing the pros and cons of lip enhancement over the past year and finally decided to go with the only person I (now) trust with my face, Dr. Matteo Taerri. I am SO picky and have trust issues with most doctors, but after seeing how natural and believable my friend's lips are that he injected, I decided to try it. I loved the shape and proportion of my natural lips and didn't have a problem with the size - just wanted slightly increased projection and volume *with no changes to the shape*. He gave me exactly what I wanted. I couldn't be happier. I would recommend him to anyone. I am in the beauty industry and have seen multiple doctors' work, and they are not all created equal! Dr. Taerri has quite the eye for detail and is truly an artist. I will never let anyone else touch my face. ***photos coming soon***
Went to see Dr. Taerri Matteo for lip injections on Saturday May 21, 2016. Overall I must say that my experience was a little painful. He put the numbing cream over my lips and let it sit for about 20 mins before injecting. Once injected , I can still feel the needle going in (ouch) and the juvederm has a slight burning sensation . Anyway I honestly see no difference . The very first day was noticeable, second day was swollen and third day it just looks like my normal lips. I honestly want a refund but not sure how possible that would be.Updated on 25 May 2016: I think it was a waste of money , still feel lumps and lips are very chapped
I've always wanted liposuction after I discovered that after having children my weight fluctuated. I eat pretty healthy, exercise 5 days weekly, but I have stubborn fat that won't go away. After being diagnosed with harmonsl imbalance and pre-diabetes, my medical doctor suggested that I remove some fat to get my metabolism going and to reverse my pre/diabetes. Right away I made up my mind to have lipo. I was referred to Dr. Taerri by two ppl and their results were great. Dr. Taerri examined me and gave suggestions. We scheduled my procedure in 3 sessions due to the large volume of fat to be removed and the number of areas I wanted to have lipo. Let me say this before someone makes a negative comment. I didn't have lipo to get slim. I had lipo to help "jump start" my journey to a better health. Sure I want to look great but lipo isn't designed to be an alternative for losing weight. Ok, now back to what I was saying. The first session was to remove fat from my stomach, back, flank & bra line areas. Studies show that losing weight esp in the mid section will reverse the pre/diabetes. I had about 6 liters of fat removed. I also had fat added to my buttocks to lift it. Honestly, I'm in so much pain due to the amount of fat removed. My back is the worst. I've gone to the office to have an ultrasound treatment and massage. My husband massages me several times a day and I have a LMT who comes to me to do lymphatic massages. It just takes time for the swelling to go away. If you are planning to do this, pls know that it's very uncomfortable but I don't regret a bit of this. Dr. Taerri is phenomenal. He texts me to ensure I'm ok. His staff asks if my meds are still good. Before the procedure he gives you info regarding "do's & dont's. Read the material and follow exactly what is said. I had my antibiotics called in a couple of days before my procedure. My Percocet was filled on the day of the procedure. Be ware, this medication makes you constipated. I'm a regular when I use the bathroom, so being on Percocet and having pain wasn't working for me. I opted to use Tylenol or my meds prescribed by my medical dr. called Tramadol . Ok so I read a review about someone who didn't remember the procedure and was burned due to large amount of fat being removed. I didn't get any burns but I too didn't remember anything after my IV was started. First off, I told him I was very nervous. The medication that he gave to keep me calm worked tremendously. I'm glad I didn't remember although it was crazy when my family said that I did things and said things like I normally do. Drugs are something serious!!! It's only been a little over a week and I'm still numb and very sore. I was told not to sit on my butt but I've done it since day 1. My drive home was almost 2 hours; therefore, I had no choice. There has not been in changes in my buttock since sitting. Maybe because I don't sit very long also I didn't have a lot of fat added because I have somewhat of a "booty" but I lost volume over the years and needed a lil lift. For someone who may have a lot of fat added to the buttocks, you may not want to sit for several weeks. Also order your "butt" pillow before the surgery because you will need it if you have to ride a for a while. My husband loves my look as he said, "Dr. Taerri sculpture you very well". Lol he enjoys doing my messages! I'm excited to get my lab work done in a month to see if my health has improved. I'm also excited about my 2nd session around Jan 24, 2016. I'm hoping that I have some relief from the swelling by then. My stomach is very big and swollen and the areas where my back fat is severely swollen. If ppl knew I had this done, they would ask me where on my body was fat removed because it's so swollen. Im very patient as Dr. Taerri said it takes about 4-6 weeks for swelling to go down and maybe even longer; however, I would see some contour results around the 3rd month up to a year. My next session consists of my inner & outer thighs, my arms, & chin. I will keep you all updated about my journey. The pics are right after the procedure. Sorry..,they look nasty. Updated on 27 Dec 2015: Ive used cold beans as an ice pack for the last 2 days and to my surprise I have some relief. Im not sure if it's helping the swelling or just giving me relief. I'm still having daily massages from my husband & children. Maybe it's a combination of things to include the process of taking its' course. Anyway I'm glad ???? Updated on 20 Jan 2016: Well this is a very slow process. I'm still swollen but nothing like the beginning. I wear my garment daily. The skin on my back doesn't seem to be contracting. My stomach is still big (swollen) but i knew I would need a tummy tuck for the loose skin at the bottom. U had a lot of fat removed. I don't understand this! I have seen improvement in the top area but again it's still kind of hard & swollen. My surgeon says it usually takes about 3 months to really see changes. I've had lipo done on my arms, chin, and inner thighs this past Sunday. I knew I would have loose skin on my thighs because I had it before. I insisted on getting them done anyway just to see if I would get some improvement without aggressive lipo. I'm probably going to have a thigh lift when I have my tummy tuck if it's not too much to do at one time. Here are pics of my back. The first one is a couple of days post op. The second one is one month later. My skin doesn't seem to be contracting at all. I'm really sad ????. Has this ever happened to anyone? What was the solution? On a brighter note, I don't have to worry about my butt sagging. See pics. Updated on 20 Jan 2016: My thighs were horrible to begin with. I've gained and lost weight so much over the years and my skin has become a nightmare. I was informed that aggressive lipo to my thighs would leave extra loose skin. In fact I was told that lipo period would leave loose skin. I insisted on getting a little fat removed just to see if it would smooth out some. I also had fat removed from my knees. My legs look an extra hot mess but I still have hope. Probably should have done aggressive lipo to inner and outer thighs and later got a thigh lift. Here are pics 3 days post op. I'm very sore, bruised,and swollen. I'm actually able to get out of bed with this procedure. The first procedure I didn't get around pretty good early. I haven't had any pain meds either. My doc doesn't use drains; therefore, I leaked like crazy the first day and half. So far so good. Again I'm not looking to get skinny. I would like to have a little push to get out of prediabtic stage. I will continue to eat clean and exercise. Of course I can't help but want to look good in the process. Who wouldn't? Updated on 23 Jan 2016: My last review I stated I didn't need my pain pills. A couple of days ago I couldn't be touched without tearing. I guess the general anesthesia wore off. I've been taking my pills every 6 hours now and has been in bed for 2 days. Today is better. Liposuction to the inner thighs is no joke! I noticed today that the bruises are lightening. I take Arnica and Vitamin C pills. Updated on 3 Feb 2016: I'm still very swollen in my inner thighs and arms. Removing a lot of fat is horrible. I'm walking like a cowboy to keep my legs from touching. I've had to order another compression garment from the Marena group because the first one is now too big in the mid area and thighs. I needed something tighter for the swelling from my second procedure. I love those garments. They are good to wear as a girdle after surgery! They also have a stage 2 compression. I've had massages twice week so far at 90 minutes each plus I receive cupping. The cupping has been painful but I think that's what is really helping me the most. I'm healing but slowly. I'm not sure if I would get lipo done again. If the tummy tuck is more painful, then I may have to keep the loose skin at the bottom. We shall see how I feel in about 6 months. I'm still taking my pain pills plus water pills that were prescribed for a few days. I rotate taking my pain pills. I take Tylenol during the day and my Percocet at night. Starting to feel more tingling so im guessing my nerves are finally repairing. HURRY PLEASE!!!
Let's just say I think I made my biggest mistake ever! I want to cry because of the bruises on my stomach. I've never seen myself this way. I had a consultation with Dr. Taerri a week before my procedure to do the full torso package (abs, sides, and back). My procedure was scheduled for Easter day at 2 o'clock. The times were changed to 3, then 5... at about 7:45 I informed the nurse that I was growing impatient with the wait. She told me that Dr. Taerri was a bit of a perfectionist and was working on a butt aug.. Me being understanding I decided to wait patiently. He told me I would be awake for the procedure but after I took the meds I don't remember ANYTHING except that I was in a great deal of pain crying... laying on my back and the pregnant nurse was trying to calm me down, telling me it would be over in a little bit. The pain/burning sensation was right below my chest where he was using the lipo tool. I swear... I don't remember walking into the room, getting on the table... nothing! But I do remember that and them telling me to lift up to slide into my garment. I remember telling them I had to pee when I got to a door and they did not let me use the restroom before my sister had to drive me back home (a hour and a half away). I called the next day because the medicine he prescribed me (percoset) was not filled at cvs because it was an "out of town prescription for narcotics". He then prescribe me other meds and while I was on the phone with him I asked him why all I remember was crying in pain. He told me it was because the local anesthesia was not on those areas he liposuctioned.... ? (WTH?!) That by far was the scariest experience I never want again! I thought he did an okay job because I was standing in my mirror and my back fat (biggest problem) was completely flat! I thought it was worth it until I took all the tape off. My stomach looks burned! I still have back fat, in fact I have more back fat on the right side than on the left now and my stomach hangs. The swelling has gone down a little so I do notice a change in my rib area. It's much flatter but my stomach is still big for someone who said they specialized in lipo and they would remove all the fat till the point I could pinch only skin! I've done research, I asked questions and I've seen his work. So why am I unhappy?! I feel like I made a HUGE mistake and something isn't right. Please do not bash me for my mistake, I just want people with experience or doctors to let me know the honest truth about Dr. Matteo Taerri's work. Updated on 12 Apr 2015: I spoke to the doctor and two of his staff and they explained to me that I'm suffering from post op. Lymphedema. My body feels like a huge brick and I'm in so much pain because my body needs help breaking down the lymphatic tissues in my body. He says he really did remove 6 liters of fat from my body and I'm body is going through trama. It's important for me to massage to break up the bricks in my belly and I should feel much better and see great results after a few therapy sessions. I feel like an idiot because they were still nice to me after I requested a refund lol But I'm still unsure at this point. I hope what he has instructed me to do works. I pray it does. Updated on 23 Apr 2015: Okay, so last Friday I went to Dr. Parker (a plastic surgeon) for a second opinion. He said what I am experiencing is common, apparently there were some complication during the procedure that caused the burns on my tummy (I though they were bruises at first but they got hard & started peeling last week), but the trauma that my body is experiencing is normal during large volume liposuction and so is the hardness of my belly and swelling. I was glad that he didn't see me outside of my garment and go "OMG!!!! WTH?" and that everything I'm going through seems normal or common. I bought arnica gel & more pills. Thanks to my girl @wantitdontneedit I've been enjoying my pineapples carefree lol Anyway, I ran out of antibiotics & pain meds last Sunday... good thing I had my Tylenol ready. I've been doing my own massages daily, sometimes twice a day and my mom gave me the best massage ever last week. Before I started massaging the lymphs I could barely move around, stand up or sit down and the massages are very important after lipo! It's not a Joke! As a matter of fact if I don't do my massages for a while it seems like the lymphs build up and swelling takes longer to go down. Swelling has gone down a lot starting this week. People are saying they can see my hourglass and asks me the prices of lipo. Not too many of my family and friends know because i prefer to keep the hating to a minimum, if you know what I mean. Some people no matter how good you're doing will find something negative to say and as bad as I was feeling the first two weeks, I didn't need that. Before this week, looking at myself in the mirror at the burns and swelling (especially the swelling) was depressing but I always remembered you guys said it would get better and I would see results after two weeks and then again after a month. I appreciate you guys so much because I probably would've gotten real dramatic and went off on Dr. Taerri for no reason, because even though I did research on "how lipo works", "what is lipo", "who's a good candidate?", and checked Dr. Taerri's background, for some reason how all the surgeons explained the easy breezy, walk in the park, get up the next morning and go to work lipo procedure and how the people who actually had lipo were totally different. Yes I knew he would sucked the far out but I didn't know that that actually meant that he would peel the skin from my belly and that ls the real reason I would be stuck in a garment for two weeks (to mold me back together) lol sounds more painful than just removing fat, right? Thank God for pain meds! Anyway my back fat is almost completely gone. I mean, that was the part of my body I could never get rid of and hated the most. I'm thrilled to stand in the mirror and see what I used to have to hold in with my hands to imagine. BYE BYE BACK FAT! YOU WONT BE MISSED! The sensation is coming back in my belly. It was so numb I could barely feel the pressure of my figure tips before but I most definitely have more feeling now... still not all, but progress, ya know? My gut in the front is getting smaller, the lymphs (knots) are not building up as quick anymore but I still massage daily and also... I use Shea Butter and aloe plant in rotation with the arnica gel and hydrocortisone creams. I ain't playing! Lol your girl is trying to get her sexy back! That little mild depressing feeling is gone... yeah, thanks again! Now I'm like damn, I shouldve gotten my bra line and arms done too lol smh. OH! And it's most definitely time for a smaller size garment. This 2x is way too loose now and bulks up in the sides. I'm excited now because if I look this good already, I wonder how I'll look in 3 months. I've been dieting, but I need more exercise in my life. I'm not as tired now that I'm off the meds so I'm feeling more energetic and I move around a lot more. I squat down and I bend very slowly to pick things up. now all of a sudden everything wants to fall on the floor so I have to go in split form or squat down or even lean to the slide with one leg up... anything to pick it up lol yeah, it gets crazy! Lol if I sit down or stay in one position too long I'll stiffen up but I'll massage the stiffness out and keep it moving. I can't wait to see how I look week 6!!! I will upload pics soon. Updated on 23 Apr 2015: Updated on 23 Apr 2015: I'm not really feeling the burn on my belly. The plastic surgeon I spoke with (Dr. Parker) said it's probably the results of complications during the procedure of larget volume lipo. I'm a plus size girl but I don't have many scars on my body and I keep Shea butter, hydrocortisone, aloe plant, and arnica gel on it, hoping that there won't be much of a scar when everything heals. Overall, seeing results is a positive.... I like to focus on the positives. Updated on 19 May 2015: Hello all, I am feeling much better these days. Not so miserable, or in constant pain and I'm loving my figure. I'm still chunky ol' me but now I can wear pretty much anything I want. Everyone can see a big difference, sometimes before I do. I have an hourglass shape, even with my garment off & I just love my curves! I'm still a little swollen and my belly is still a little hard (mainly at the very bottom), but overall I am very satisfied with the results I'm seeing. It's like every two weeks I can see exactly what I asked Dr. Matteo for. I'm more confident in the gym, in clothing stores and at social gatherings. Don't get me wrong because I was never an ugly girl, but now I look in the outside how I feel in the inside. That is a feeling I think every woman desires. Ugh! Last week the scab on my burn started drying out and hanging so I had to pull it off and it's so ugly, but the one on my side is completely gone. Dr. Matteo has been really caring & involved. He texts me to see how I'm doing, and he sent me some gel for the burns to help it heal faster. He makes sure I still have medicine and if I'm seeing the results I wanted. He's actually a good doctor. I misjudged him the first 2-3 weeks post op Lol I'm so glad I was wrong! Updated on 19 May 2015: Updated on 19 May 2015: Updated on 5 Aug 2015: Exactly 4 months ago today, I decided to have the liposuction procedure with Dr. Matteo Taerri and I'm so glad I did! I look great in dresses, & high waist pants now. No more pain, the lumps have gone away, the burns have gone away (see scars in pics), I'm just happy! I read my reviews from April and I really wish It would've been different but I respect the process & it wasn't easy, but Im finally seeing the results I thought I would hop off the table seeing 4 months ago lol I heard I will see results up to 1 year! Bring it on! I'm about to start a new diet & workout plan so that should help me achieve great results as well. I've always wanted to be a nicely shaped full figured woman. I have no regrets :-) Updated on 5 Aug 2015: Exactly 4 months ago today, I decided to have the liposuction procedure with Dr. Matteo Taerri and I'm so glad I did! I look great in dresses, & high waist pants now. No more pain, the lumps have gone away, the burns have gone away (see scars in pics), I'm just happy! I read my reviews from April and I really wish It would've been different but I respect the process & it wasn't easy, but Im finally seeing the results I thought I would hop off the table seeing 4 months ago lol I heard I will see results up to 1 year! Bring it on! I'm about to start a new diet & workout plan so that should help me achieve great results as well. I've always wanted to be a nicely shaped full figured woman. I have no regrets :-) Updated on 12 Dec 2019: It's been a few years since my last update. Since then, the scar has no feeling (it's still numb to the touch) but my skin around it is hard. The bottom of my tummy, which appeared to be hard and much flatter at the time I uploaded my last pics has now become soft and droopy. Smh I should've just saved enough money for a tummy tuck or better yet, exercised. If my stomach wasn't going to be flatter and was going to end up drooping, what was the point? You live and you learn, right? I will only visit a board certified plastic surgeon from here on out and advise anyone looking to get a procedure done to do their research. I went from being a little insecure about my tummy, to trying to keep it (the scar) covered during intercourse. It's a constant reminder that things can be much worse. I felt like I was happy with my results, even after the burns and infection because I wasn't expecting my tummy to droop 10-18 months later. Smh Wow! Thinking back, my whole experience was a nightmare. I wore my garment for months and my tummy still dropped and I'm constantly reminded because of the scars. What was i thinking? Since then I visited another surgeon who told me I have so much scar tissue around my navel and flanks, that I should have it removed. Ugh! At the time when I researched Matteo, there were barely any reviews. Sometimes, little or no reviews isn't a good thing either. Just be careful. It's a lot of people performing these procedures who shouldn't be. Updated on 12 Dec 2019: Looking back on my older reviews, I realize how much of a nightmare my experience was but I'm grateful that I am alive to tell my story. Not to sound dramatic but I read about some recent cases about women dying during surgery. YIKES! I have two kids to raise, so i feel for their loved ones. I remember waking up during my procedure yelling. I remember the liposuction tool feeling hot like it was burning me and then I was back out. My sister still talks about how after they got me in the car, Matteo asked her did she have a cigarette and then checked her car for one lol what? I guess he was stressed out! Idk. When she first told me I was a little out of it so I didn't believe her lol but she still tells that story. Overall, he seemed like a nice guy to me. His staff was nice too. I really wish I would've went to a board certified surgeon who had a lot more experience and could educate me on the risks and expectations of liposuction. I wish I had less scar tissue and didn't have this scar where the burn was located. It's like a hard dent on the right side my tummy where it used to be. The bottom of my tummy isn't flat anymore like it was 4 months out. It started softening and sagging I think like around 10 months to a year. Luckily, when I have clothes on you can't see it. I remember back then being happy when the swelling went down. The scar had healed and my clothes were fitting much better. The hardest part was over. I just didn't realize the results were temporary. I was so focused on looking better in my clothes smh silly me lol Anyway, I'm alive and well. I don't mean to complain but just give an update.
Had a full back lipo and bbl Oct. 2017. There is no difference. Looks as if no type of procedure was performed. I Called Dr. Taerri who has relocated to Tampa Fla. was advised that I will notice a difference in 8 months after the swelling goes completely down. Well almost a year later and there is still no change in my back fat or buttocks. I only gave 1 star because I had too!!
Horrible experience. Went in for BBL and loop, paid 10k. No results. I paid 2k more for a revision. No results, didn't sit for 4 weeks. He told me that my skin wouldn't stretch??? I woke up in the middle of surgery screaming! After the fact I saw a review with the same experience. I am glad that I walked away with my life and no disease. That's what you get when you find a doctor from an ad in the bathroom. I take full responsibility for the loss of time and money- now back to squats!
Hi,dr matteo taerri md abaarm is doing a bbl and torso liposuction.If you also caught in the illegal sillicone trend this review may be of usage for you.Ok about 9 years ago i had sillicone shots no complications (im lucky)i know anyhow its hard to find someone even willing to to touch your butt, what was used in my bottom i think was sillicone oil .Any way it wasnt hard its soft but does not stand up like it use to dr. Matteo says its close to my bone he says typically they put fat in several layers he will use different ones in conjunction with where the sillicone was placed ive gained a lot of weight 50 lbs to be exact hes very classy educated and informative who put me on a weight loss pill also 2 weeks till surgery omg!!! Updated on 20 Jul 2016: I love the way its looking hope the fat will survive.i smoke cigs and didnt read the directions thouroughly the sent me didnt know but im allergic to clear tape in the booklet they tell u not to use it only paper tape the dr is so professional i feel bad cuz i keep calling him let me tell u there are not many who will touch illegal sillicone shots. In the u.s. l was miserable and unhappy ladies he fixed me he lipo my yhighs n waste back in reshaped my but right now if you had sillicone n arent happy go to him his assistant was nervouse about the sillicone operating over sillicone he assured her he knew what he was doing hes worldy and classy people here in atlanta just turn to the popular surgeons n pay twice as much .i think hes done this 20 years n italy and france n those ate well off place for the most part or i dunno im uneducated nomo cigs i quit im glad i did this with him Updated on 29 Jul 2016: Im already noticing differences and the doctor matteo taerri and his assistant are both very helpful and caring people i was prescribed perkesetts but couldnt take them they made me itch more i just take i.b profain it itches theres numbness n it hurts they say its painful but uncomfortable is an understatementi also got prescribed a water pill for swelling i love the results already i think i can feel abs cant be...lol oh ya u must get messages it takes my swelling down n made me able to touch my skin again without a horrible numbing pain Updated on 5 Aug 2016: I love how its turning out omg not quite 3 weeks Updated on 7 Aug 2016: One more week than goodbye faja it itches me but just because tight things chafe me after a while but putting a shirt on under the faja use oral benadryl as needed hot showers
