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Disappointing Results, Poor Office Management
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Good Results, Poor Office Management
Polite4844September 4, 2020
$8,500
*This review is long, but please read to the end for your own good!
I am currently 15 days post-op and so far I will say I am happy with my results! It is still early in the healing process so I still have a good amount of swelling but from the looks of it, I think I will be happy with my final results. I recommend dr. Shokrian if you prioritize your long-term results, and for this reason, I don’t regret my decision to go to him, but, the organization and office management are terrible.
Before my surgery, I had several minor mishaps in which I was told my surgery wasn’t actually scheduled and the date was filled up, which caused some panic but luckily was sorted out quickly — my contract was also incorrect, so make sure to read yours thoroughly— things of that nature. But it was the treatment I received post-op that really raised some red flags for me. First of all, they said they would call on the evening of my surgery day to check in — they never did. My painkillers did not work, and I was in excruciating pain for the first 2 days post-op. I called them multiple times to ask politely if they could call in a different type of painkiller for me, on the verge of tears, and both times was told “we’ll call you right back”. Never got a callback, had to tough it out on my own — in my opinion, that is negligence. I had a virtual post-op scheduled and confirmed 2 weeks after my surgery, which is standard procedure. They never called. Essentially, they literally just performed the surgery on me and never once followed up. Ever. Very irresponsible, and I don’t blame the doctor, but the staff. Also, on several occasions, I was met with an attitude when I was nothing but polite and professional. Their patient care really needs improvement, but the doctor delivers good results. Please just be aware of this before you book. I am amazed at how many reviews on here praise the staff because there were countless instances I faced of unprofessionalism and straight-up negligence.
I am currently 15 days post-op and so far I will say I am happy with my results! It is still early in the healing process so I still have a good amount of swelling but from the looks of it, I think I will be happy with my final results. I recommend dr. Shokrian if you prioritize your long-term results, and for this reason, I don’t regret my decision to go to him, but, the organization and office management are terrible.
Before my surgery, I had several minor mishaps in which I was told my surgery wasn’t actually scheduled and the date was filled up, which caused some panic but luckily was sorted out quickly — my contract was also incorrect, so make sure to read yours thoroughly— things of that nature. But it was the treatment I received post-op that really raised some red flags for me. First of all, they said they would call on the evening of my surgery day to check in — they never did. My painkillers did not work, and I was in excruciating pain for the first 2 days post-op. I called them multiple times to ask politely if they could call in a different type of painkiller for me, on the verge of tears, and both times was told “we’ll call you right back”. Never got a callback, had to tough it out on my own — in my opinion, that is negligence. I had a virtual post-op scheduled and confirmed 2 weeks after my surgery, which is standard procedure. They never called. Essentially, they literally just performed the surgery on me and never once followed up. Ever. Very irresponsible, and I don’t blame the doctor, but the staff. Also, on several occasions, I was met with an attitude when I was nothing but polite and professional. Their patient care really needs improvement, but the doctor delivers good results. Please just be aware of this before you book. I am amazed at how many reviews on here praise the staff because there were countless instances I faced of unprofessionalism and straight-up negligence.
Replies (5)
September 5, 2020
Sorry you had a bad experience with the staff. I'd love to see a picture of your results? Thank you for sharing your journey with us on RS! Happy healing.
UPDATED FROM Polite4844
16 days post
Photos of results
Polite4844September 5, 2020
Someone requested photos, and I know how helpful they can be in making your decision. The "after" photo was taken 12 days post-op, so I still have some swelling and minimal bruising. Definitely a visible improvement in the shape though! I really wanted wider hips, which I think he did accomplish. I think there may be some asymmetry in the waist but I'm going to wait it out and see how I heal.
Replies (9)
September 5, 2020
Sorry to hear about your experience with the office staff..I'm scheduled with them for lipo 360 and lipo of the arms in 2 weeks and I'm hoping I have a positive experience. You look great tho!! I hope you get the results you want :)
September 5, 2020
Thank you!! Best of luck with your lipo experience with them... hopefully they’re more attentive to you than they have been to me :(

September 7, 2020
what was your starting weight and height if you don't mind me asking ?
September 8, 2020
hi! i am 5’6, and my weight is 145. i actually gained 35 pounds so i could have enough fat — i started out at 110 but wanted my butt and hips to be noticeably bigger. before surgery, the doctor said at that size i should expect “very nice results”. hope that helps!

September 9, 2020
Thank you love! I'm 5'3" and 131 lbs and im so scared I don't have enough to do a bbl
September 9, 2020
I was worried about that too! but the doctor and all his staff seemed thrilled with my size. The woman who gave me my final sterilization in the surgery room said, "I bet he's so happy he has a nice, easy patient first thing in the morning". So as long as you go to someone experienced, I think you should be fine!
September 8, 2020
Hey how many CC did you get on hips and butt cheeks?
September 8, 2020
CC’s were actually never discussed with me, so i’m not sure! i wish i knew how much because even i want to know for reference. sorry i couldn’t be more helpful!
November 9, 2020
Yes it looks horrible. You can see the liposuction lump on your belly. And your buttt is very flat. I'm definitely not going to him.
UPDATED FROM Polite4844
1 month post
5 weeks post op, starting to regret
Polite4844September 26, 2020
my results are literally getting worse as time goes by. which is extremely frustrating because everyone tells you they get better. i don’t understand how my pics from 12 days post op look much better than now, at 5 weeks. after spending $8,500 i am actually so frustrated. in both of these below pics i am sucking in, yet the waist used to look much smaller with a better waist to hip curve than it does now. (the bathroom pic is 12 days PO, the other one is now.) definitely regret it. honestly so upset. like how do i look fatter at 5 weeks, AFTER the majority of the swelling is supposed to be gone???
Replies (16)
September 26, 2020
(i haven’t gained weight, by the way. my results are literally just disappearing.)
September 28, 2020
Could it possibly be that because you gained weight for the surgery, your body is just returning back to its natural weight and that's why the results aren't as noticeable any more? Just a thought... You still look great to me btw
September 28, 2020
thank you! but no, i weigh myself every day to make sure i stay the same and it hasn’t fluctuated, so it’s just the actual results wearing off :(
October 13, 2020
The same thing happened to me. Like me, it looks like you are losing the rounded hips they gave you. I'm 5 weeks post and my deep hip dips have fully returned. I was small before surgery and now I look like my old self but with a smaller stomach. It sucks, but yeah.
October 24, 2020
yes my hip dips are coming back!! it’s so frustrating!! what makes it even worse is that my waist literally only changed 1.5 inches and my hips only changed 1 inch. i feel so scammed :(
October 24, 2020
My waist only went down about an inch, and my hips/butt increased an inch too. My stomach is not flat. Still round, but all I can do is wait a couple more months to see the final results. But I definitely wanted a more obvious hourglass and a flat belly. Oh well. I wish you luck on your journey!!!
October 26, 2020
did you go to Dr. Shokrian too? or if not, who? I'm just curious because it sounds like we had such a similar experience and if it's him I wonder why he doesn't have more negative reviews...
November 10, 2020
From ny understanding, not all fat transferred will remain. Not everyone's body will retain the fat. Also you can be okay week one, and be even more swollen week two. It fluctuates but you HAVE to stay in your faja and you HAVE to get your massages like clockwork. Hoping things get better for you. Xxxx
October 25, 2020
Both pictures seemed to have been taken in a different light. But I think you still look the same from when you first had your surgery. Your body looks great and your results look natural!
October 26, 2020
Thank you for this! part of why I'm upset is that my waist only changed 2 inches and my hips only changed 1 inch, I feel like it was such a waste of money especially because I gained so much weight for the surgery and now I'm uncomfortable with the size of my waist bc he didn't take as much as he could have. I'm probably going to get more Lipo on my waist when I'm done healing but we'll see... just frustrating :(
November 1, 2020
I hear your pain but I have to be honest you look the same in both pictures to me
November 10, 2020
this makes me feel a little better honestly... i just hate the idea of spending that much and having my results disappear so i guess i have to just take your word for it and hope it’s all in my head!
November 26, 2020
Sorry this happened to you. Same thing happened to me with the same doctor. I spent over $7k to look the same :\. He didn't take out any fat. I wish RealSelf would review this Doctor. Him and his office are doing this to a lot of girls. I had my surgery with him February of this year and booked to have Lipo 360 redone February 2021. Exactly 1 year apart and cannot wait!! Best of luck to you
November 26, 2020
And I bought a package deal of 10 massages with 1 free. I only got 4 of the 11 massages, as soon as I told them I wasn't happy with my results no one ever returned my calls. Really terrible how the office and staff handle patients
November 27, 2020
that is terrible! i’m so sorry to hear that. they’re so inconsistent with returning calls, like I mentioned I never got any calls post op UNTIL about 4 weeks later, when i posted my review, I suddenly got a message “checking in”. I never returned the call because it felt like they were just trying to do damage control once they saw my review. I definitely don’t understand how more reviews aren’t talking about this, and how several people look the exact same after surgery! It’s super disappointing for sure, and such a waste of money. I also ended up booking revision lipo360 with a Dr. in Miami and mine’s in July 2021, so almost exactly a year later too!
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