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SmartLipo Much More Traumatic Than Expected

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I am 54 years old and work out regularly and watch...

just had lipo
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I am 54 years old and work out regularly and watch what I eat but have never been able to lose the belly roll. I went to 4 doctors to check out Smartlipo and found the one who made me feel the most comfortable.

I had Smartlipo on my lower abdomen and flanks. I went to the doctor's at 8:30 and didn't leave until 6:00. My blood pressure dropped dramatically after the procedure, so it was a couple of hours before they were able to put the compression garments on which then caused tremendous swelling and bruising and a large hematoma developed.The drainage was also unbelievable, about 12 towels in the first 24 hours were saturated.

By the second day I was also in terrible pain. I also gained 10 pounds after the first 24 hours due to all the fluids injected to raise my blood pressure. It has now been 9 days later and I still have a good bit of pain but it is getting better. I can not get into any of my clothes since I am still extremely swollen and bruised.

I saw my doctor again today and he said it will all go away, but it may take up to 2 months. I am still trying to be optimistic and hoping it will work out. My doctor keeps telling this is not the norm and I was the first time it had happened to him in 6 years. At this point I feel the doctor is being honest and I will get the results that I wanted. right.


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Louis D. Cole, MD

Louis D. Cole, MD

Physician, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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May 10, 2016
I am so sorry that you are going through this! How scary for you. I hope you heal quickly now and have results that make all of this worthwhile. Take care.
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August 21, 2010
who was your dr?
August 23, 2010

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Edited by Sharon: We've added your doctor's info to the review. Thanks!
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August 23, 2010

Just wondering how you're doing now. Did the swelling ever go away?

August 23, 2010
Yes the swelling and hard areas are totally gone and I will be doing more lipo in the fall on my outer thighs and possibly upper abdomen.
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August 24, 2010

Great! Glad to hear it worked well for you. :)

January 15, 2012
hi are you happy with the results?
May 9, 2016
I having lipo by him June how does your lipo look now did yhe swelling go down
August 25, 2016
Is he a board certified cosmetic surgeon