Smartlipo Nightmare - Boca Raton, FL

have you ever though to have mini tummy tuck? there is no reverse for lumpy n bumpy's lipo:(

Have you tried to talk to him about your results? See if maybe he can do touch up to improve it. I don't think you can expect to ever be back too 100% but I think you should have some level of expectation. Sorry it didn't work out better.

I'm so sorry that it hasn't worked out the way you wanted especially after spending so much money. I would definitely consult with more doctors. I had a mommy makeover in Feb 2015 and was having an issue with a seroma above my bellybutton that I kept having to get drained every month after 7 months of this I had had enough plus it was starting to look like I had a beer gut! I couldn't go back to Miami because of money and had to find a solution here in NY which is difficult because a lot of doctors don't want to touch another doctor's work. Some doctors told me I had to get surgery again because maybe my stomach muscles separated, then I would show them the ultra sound of the fluid and since they weren't going to get the money of surgery they would say oh its just a seroma it'll go away or just get hard and you'll have that lump. Not what I wanted to hear. Some just flat out told me to go back to Miami because they wouldn't touch me. I did some more research and found some similar stories of women with the same situation who did lipo on the seroma area so that it would become raw again and be able to stick to the abdominal wall. So with that info went to another rounds of consults and finally found a doctor who agreed that it might work she didn't promise it would but was willing to give it a try and also not kill my wallet in the process and I'm glad to say its looking like it worked! So what I'm saying is don't give up you just have to find the right doctor one who is willing to listen to your concerns and help fix it. My first doctor in Miami was Dr Daniel Careaga he's awesome! He's very understanding and nice and takes care of his patients he even did my mom's hernia repair with a tummy tuck. My mom is super anxious and he sees her all the time no questions asked when she thinks something isn't right and when I had my surgery for the 3 wks I was there he saw me 2 times a wk to make sure everything was ok. Unfortunately the seroma came after I left Miami but he's kept in touch throughout the whole process speaking to my doctor here in NY maybe you can consult him. Good luck hun and don't give up you'll find the right doctor who will work with you and make everything right again.

Sorry to hear you are still unhappy with your results but truly I think you look a lot better now than your original before photo.

Honestly I think it looks way better and it is still very early. I also had a lot of internal scar tissue and then a revision to fix it. At first it looked like all the scar tissue was and discontinuities was coming back but with time and a lot lot lot of firm massaging it did smooth out. Best of luck. It is looking really good and will get better.

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I was so nervous to have surgery again.

I had lipo 3 months ago and have been having lymphatic drainage massage 2 times a week since. My lumps are almost gone. It just takes time. Be patient and stick with your massaging! You look great and you can definitely wear a bikini! Find one that comes up a little higher for now. I think everything will smooth out in time. Be well.

I'm sorry you're unhappy with your results.  Do you have any before pictures?  Where is the indentation located?  I hope you can get the support you need in the community.  Did you find us because you were considering doing a revision?

Sorry about your smart-lipo results. Have you since got a revision?