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25 YO Mother Needing Lipo After Multiple Pregnancies. Alexandria, VA
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Hello World! I am 25 years old. I have had three...
$3,500
Hello World! I am 25 years old. I have had three pregnancies, one of which I carried twins and all were delivered by c-section. I had smart-lipo done on Dec. 18, 2015, and did not achieve the results I wanted. I have noticed a significant difference but just not the vision/agreement that was discussed at my pre-op appointment. The procedure was only able to remove 2 1/2 inches of the 5 inches of fat around my abdominal area. The advertisement that I saw that initially brought me into the office has to be exaggerated or multiple sessions. The young lady who referred me was a lot bigger than me and now her mid-section has completely vanished; according to her claims after one session. I did not get a chance to be seen for a 30 day post-op due to poor weather nor have any of the staff attempted to contact me in reference to rescheduling. I am also a little angry because I voiced my concern about my keloid-prone skin and have noticed one of my scars have begin to form as a keloid scar. So in the end I will end up spending more money than I intended to. My advice would be to do extensive research prior to getting any procedure done. Make sure there is a clear understanding of what can and cant be done and the agreed upon result. I wouldn't have wasted $3500 for only two inches of fat.
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Replies (31)
February 12, 2016
I think you look great and only spending 3,500 bucks isn't bad for the results.
February 13, 2016
I sometimes dont get how people can look so good after their procedure, but yet arent satisfied. Your pre op tummy was so big, and now you are slim. IDK but I think you look good and it wasnt too expensive..
February 13, 2016
That's your opinion. What matters is what my expectation was and that's not what I got. I look slim in a garment but outside of my garment I still have a huge bulge. Which I would have had an alternative surgery to remove it all instead of having to spend money on two procedures and going through two recovery processes. But thanks for your concern.
March 16, 2016
Post-op appointments are intended to monitor patient results and concerns. Weather aside, we always welcome our patients for follow-up. Given the opportunity, we could have treated the keloid(s) with medication as well as the Icon laser, another equipment manufactured by Cynosure, given the opportunity.
March 16, 2016
Well unfortunately I wasn't given the opportunity. I called the office several times to no avail. I was always transferred back and forth. And I also feel this could've been done as preventative maintenance since I brought the issue up about my keloid prone skin pre-op.
March 16, 2016
If you so desire, I will be in the office tomorrow: 703-549-2626
Please call and ask for me.
Barbara Heron
Please call and ask for me.
Barbara Heron
March 29, 2016
Hey im sorry to you weren't satisfied with you results.. I would mad as hells as well. Who are you having you surgery with now?
March 29, 2016
Oh see i like tobsee people that have a body similar to mines.. on yiur first surgery how many areas did you have done and how much fat did they remove?
March 29, 2016
I had my upper and lower abdomen done and they removed a little less than 5 lbs of fat. You can see what they removed in the second picture above. You are having just lipo with Fisher right?
March 29, 2016
Where are you traveling from? And be sure to post some good before pictures. I love seeing good before and after shots. That way you can really see what a doctor can do. I would've went to Fisher but he was booked for too far out after everything went down with Osak.
March 29, 2016
Yea a i wanted osak really wanted. Dr Osak but fisher is good two.. my concern was my stretch marks after
March 29, 2016
Do you have stretch marks now? I was told I may have sagging skin but I'm not too worried about that because it can't be but so much sag after the fact and it's not like I'm shooting to wear bikinis and crop tops [RS bleep] I just want to look good in a dress. But if I can rock a bikini I'll take it. Lol.
March 29, 2016
Yeah i do.... but that was they same thing I said im not trying to be half naked rocking crop tops, i just want to look nice in a two piece with a nice cover up.
UPDATED FROM mrs.ortegadoll
2 months post
Two months post-op
The previous pictures do appear to make me look thin but please keep in mind I am fully clothed with a compression garment on as well. These are my up to date pictures without the garment.
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UPDATED FROM mrs.ortegadoll
2 months post
Tummy Hardness
So I now am experiencing constant hardness in three areas that have not resolved with compression or massaging. I have still not been seen by my doctor for my follow up post op appointment but I will be calling today to demand to be seen. I have been doing some research and it appears it can be a tissue build up which is common after smart lipo or seromas which is also common after any liposuction or TT procedure. I will let you guys know the outcome soon.
Replies (16)
March 13, 2016
Did you get seen?
March 13, 2016
No. I was seen by another Plastic Surgeon and am having a second procedure done in May.
March 14, 2016
I live in the area and im thinking on getting smartlipo. Can you fill me in on if Roy was a good Dr. or do you think you can refer me to someone else.
March 14, 2016
He was a great doctor with a great personality but unfortunately he wasn't the doctor for me and my desired results. I still have a big belly. It's some what smaller than before but I still have a bulge. I wouldn't pay $3500 for a big bulge. I had a second opinion done by Samir Rao at Chevy chase Plastic Surgery Center and he told me his honest opinion. I feel his recommendations were better for my desired look. I am now traveling to Miami in May for my second and hopefully final procedure. Good luck hun.
March 15, 2016
So sorry to hear you were not pleased w your first surgery. Where did you get your surgery done the first time if you don't mind me asking. I'm scheduled for April 16th. I wish you all the best. Keep us posted on your revision. Best of luck
March 15, 2016
I got my procedure done at Heron Med Spa in Alexandria, VA. I have started a new review for my upcoming procedure. I am scheduled for May 24 to have Lipo of 12 areas and BBL. Had I known all that I know now I would have checked credentials and certifications but you live and learn. Good luck for your procedure. I'll follow you.
March 16, 2016
Scar tissue is decreased when massaged for two weeks or more. This treatment should be performed twice a day until the skin is soft. Due to the trauma from laser, this is not unusual; follow-up visits should be used and advice sought as scar tissue can cause irregularities in the skin contouring.
September 7, 2016
Hi did you get the massages after the procedure? I have a consult with this Dr next week.
September 7, 2016
The staff had suggested I order a handheld massaging device and use daily. Which I did.
September 8, 2016
Don't go to them. It's worth it to go to a plastic surgeon. I made this mistake. Look at my review.
September 8, 2016
My exact sentiments! But that's what this platform is for. What people choose to do with the information is their own. These people sued me because of this review and being awarded my money back from the financing company after I filed multiple complaints. They started out nice and went straight to the Evil Twins on my ass once I confessed I wasn't happy just like you stated in your review. Happy you found another certified doctor and you are now satisfied.
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