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BBL and Halo caused facial fat loss

UPDATED FROM alisha192
4 months post

Still losing fat. Waiting 6 mo

alisha192January 16, 2024
$1,789
4 months post 2nd BBL and halo. Have 2 months left per 2 seems and a diff plastic surgeon to see finally fat loss results. Skin still horrible condition and orange peel texture. I went to a reputable place. Did my research. Take amazing care of my skin. There is NO way you can’t say this was performed correctly. To cause such devastating fat loss when being told IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE by the aesthetician doing it to me.

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Erin Campbell

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They are wonderful people. However, when BBL is done too high or halo, it CAN melt fat. Erin gave me a consent form where fat loss was on it. However, when I asked her directly, she said it was not possible to have fat lost with either procedure. However, when I went in for my recent consult, she said “that’s why it was on the consent“. In my opinion, this seems like negligence on the part of the laser specialist and I was not properly informed of the risks. I never would’ve had a procedure that could cause potential face fat loss.

Replies (5)

alisha192
February 9, 2024
My apologies. I don’t know why it added so many! I’ll edit and put in what’s necessary and proper context.
Kelly 88
November 8, 2024
Sorry your going through this, I had the same happen from laser genesis
Kimmie0711
November 14, 2024
Happened to me with one BBL Young and Moxi. It has been 9 months and I feel like Im still losing fat. The depression is crippling. I am sorry for any woman going through this. These laser techs very often so not have enough training. I think that was what happened in my case.
Kelly 88
November 22, 2024
I’m keen to know if it ever gets better, these machines should only be used by people capable and have a understanding
Considerate247662
April 24, 2025
unfortunately, so of these treatments on push on us. like they will really help. i am super careful with my face. i had ultheraphy and it was okay. i have a full face so i didn't see really much for fat loss. ever since then. i don't do much but use regular skin products.
fi01
November 15, 2024
Same thing happened to me, I look worn out and old, I totally regret having this treatment. I had Moxi and BBL together. After the session my skin was so hot that I couldn't leave the surgery fan. After that my whole face swelled up in quite a serious way, my skin is better now, but I still have some of the thread veins which I was the reason why I undertook the treatment in the first place.
Kelly 88
November 22, 2024
They say laser genesis doesn’t penetrate deep enough for to reach fat yet its wavelength is 1064nm and sculpsure which is 1060 is for melting fat. Laser genesis is recommend to get skin to 39-43c for collagen and the sculpsure is recommended to get to 43-47 for fat destruction! The lies they tell. My face look ten year older and before it I was only just starting to feel good about my appearance, it was very short lived.
consultant4
December 14, 2024
They say many things about the safety of all these procedures, but I don't think anyone knows how safe it is until the procedure is complete and the body recovers. Let's not forget that everyone is different.

I know what this feels like. It is devastating. You can do fillers, but I think the best long term solution is a fat transfer to the face. That's what I had to do. Expect to require 2 to 3 separate fat transfer procedures if you go down that route. The body can only integrate so much transferred fat at a time.
Make sure you do an exhaustive search for a doctor. I left a review several years ago for the guy I went to.
These stories break my heart. I hope my information can help someone.
Kelly 88
December 14, 2024
Thank you, I will try prp first and then look into fat transfer. It’s like the laser destroyed all the connective tissue and elastin under the skin the skin just hangs off the muscles so my once sculpted face just hangs now and the quality looks like it’s dead and no fullness, I wake up every 30 mins at night time in a panic attack wishing it was a nightmare I could wake up from. I went from looking 30 to 70 from the procedure. People stare and look at me strangely now, I’m not sure how I can go on with this suffering.
Forceful964472
December 15, 2024
I am wondering if right after the procedure there were any signs that it was done incorrectly? Like lots of swelling or burns? Also, how soon after the procedure did you notice the negative changes? Thanks for any info you can provide!
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BBL and Hall Caused Facial Fat Loss

alisha192December 31, 2023
I started my journey with rosacea. Full face, fat face actually. Big cheeks, high cheekbones. No fine lines or wrinkles. I was diagnosed with rosacea and found this center for treatment. They were amazing. The doctor even complimented my cheeks and face volume. I had a BbL early this year, skin was beautiful after. However slowly I started to see volume loss, at the time I didn’t realize that was happening. So I went in and got Botox thinking I was aging. The Botox lowered my cheeks and my face was horrible. I went back for 2 more BBLs and a Halo. Last BBL and halo were in September. Now- my face has lost so much volume. The Botox has worn off and now I know it IS the lasers that’s causing me to age from looking 23/25 to 40 or higher. I now have lines all over my cheeks and face. Extreme fat loss in cheeks. I’m devastated because I was told this COULD NOT HAPPEN with halo or BBLs. I went back to Erin twice. Cause I was concerned and she was clear it was the Botox. I have so many before and after that it’s proof Botox played a role but now the fat loss is 100% because of the lasers.

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alisha192
January 12, 2024
Update- i went and saw them again. They did images where I didn’t look much different from the front. They didn’t have the original images from the sides either. Mentally, I’m devastated. I’ve lost so much face fat and my skin is not the best quality anymore. Erin and the fresh image team said BBL and halo couldn’t cause fat loss—— here is the proof on someone who had a lot to lose and loss it all. Ladies- don’t fix what isn’t broken and don’t do things because the “professionals” say you need it please.
cathybow1
January 13, 2024
Yes BBL Laser does cause fat loss and horrible orange peel, broken blood vessels and lines on face. It happened to me. So sorry this happened to you too!!!
alisha192
January 13, 2024
How did you correct it?
jojo_cc
February 9, 2024
Sorry, but which pics are before and which after? You have a lot of images without context. Thanks!
pamacs
January 14, 2025
Do you think the device was set too high? Did you feel it was too hot during the treatment?
Kelly 88
January 14, 2025
For me I think the energy level was too higher setting for what my skin can tolerate and she let my skin get too hot. I believe all it takes is over 43 degrees for fat loss
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