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Excited for Lipo - Culver City, CA

Name: Excited for Lipo - Culver City, CA
Item: Kenneth Hughes, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Doubledee

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I have gotten lipo in the past and it was great. I...

DoubledeeNovember 27, 2013

WORTH IT$9,000

I have gotten lipo in the past and it was great. I also had the smartlipo which did nothing. I put on some weight on in odd areas and even with exercise I just cannot loose so totally hoping to finally see a waist again and a flat tummy. I am hoping to wear sleeveless shirts and just be able to fit in my clothes again. My shape changed so much and really hoping this will help me fit in my clothes again. I workout about 2/3 a week, I just have not been able to loose the fat on my arms and my thick middle. I have read tons of great things about Doc and his pics are amazing.. 13 days till surgery and I'm very excited.

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (18)

FaithandHope11

November 29, 2013

how long ago did you do lipo..and where did you get it done, I can already see thr fat.coming back in other areas too, its sad how they dont warn us these things beforehand. Everyone had redistributed fat in odd places.

hispanictummytuckchula

November 29, 2013

gotta always ask the queries yourself ... and if the dr.do not seem right,or is asking not many queries,just leave the office,i sure would chica,good luck. adios

Doubledee

November 29, 2013

I had it done about 18 years ago but I maintained a pretty healthy lifestyle. I got hurt and depressed in 2010 and gained 50 lbs so most went to my arms and the places that were not lipoed.I have lost most of the weight but still have thick middle and fat arms since I'm close to 40 its worth it to get the extra push and have the fat removed. I had lipo from my knees up to my belly done. Who did your lipo?

Doubledee

November 29, 2013

I went to a dr who no longer practices back East, he was amazing. He did tell me I would have to maintain a healthy body weight or the fat could return in other places that would not be able to get lipoed like my hands. I lost my parents and was so depressed that I had the 50 lb weight gain so I knew it would go other places and actually at 172 I never looked fat just out of shape now I'm at 150 and workout 3x a week and just cannot get to my old shape. I wanted full body lipo again but Dr. Huges refused and is only doing it where I will see the most improvement. I hate waiting, wish my surgery was next week. I agree most Dr don't tell you everything.

hispanictummytuckchula

November 29, 2013

good luck chica. and to faith and hope,that is why i m always asking so many queries first ALOT. i do not wait for the medical"profession dr. to tell me"even if they all have the license board certified surgeon,i've met and i had multiple consults now i am so ready lipo with full tummy tuck,was going mini-but after checking here i m sure i m getting full tummy tuck,will be worth it nice and flat.and good luck to u all! adios from Jesi

Sundogcoyote

November 29, 2013

The problem is that patients don't know *what* to ask. And why should they? The doctors should provide the proper and correct information. They are the ones with the medical license and education and hopefully practice. I think they are obligated to tell clients ALL potential outcomes. These procedures are marketed to everyday individuals (mostly women) who may not have the knowledge of how to find the scientific information on these procedures. In fact when one does cursory searches online, she finds directions back to Real Self and not to scientific information. So I think you should re-think this advice you have given twice here on this page.

FaithandHope11

November 30, 2013

Thank you soundogcoyote you are right, and even if you do a search it all comes back in a positive way. Now I know that whatever procedure I want to get information on I should google it along with the words botched. You can find so much more information that way and the real deal of it. I can say so much more about this topic but I rather write an update on my review.

Doubledee

December 1, 2013

Thank you..

CarsonisMe

November 30, 2013

Good luck!

Doubledee

November 30, 2013

Thank you, I will keep everyone posted.

FaithandHope11

November 30, 2013

So you pretty much gained all the weight on non-lipoed areas making you have a weird shape? did you ever gain any fat on the lipoed areas at all? If you dont mind can you post pictures of how you were before and then after the lipo and photograph your shape now, it would be so helpful to me. I thought I had done my research on what i wanted to get lipoed but apparently even what i researched turned out to be not the truth.

Doubledee

December 1, 2013

Hi, I don't have any pics here that have my shape before lipo, I was 21 then and I had just had my child. I lost all the baby weight and weighted about 130 the first time. I guess the first time you do any kind of surgery you get the best result. I am now almost 40 and that year I gained all the weight I did gain it back in places I got the lipo like my lower stomach. The pics I posted are what I look like now. I have to say I loved hoe lipo changed my shape the first time and is very much worth the money. I just hope I like it as much this time because I had smartlipo done on my back and I got bigger.

FaithandHope11

May 6, 2014

So how are things? Did you like your results this time around? Please update those contemplating on going to this surgeon, thanks

Doubledee

November 30, 2013

After I had lipo done I really never gained weight so my body was awesome, I did gain weight about 50 lbs 16 years later and it seems to have gone all over but mostly in my arms and my love handles.. I will see if I have any pics I can post to show you. I really am not expecting to ever gain weight again like when I got depressed. After this I will maintain my figure best I can again.

amelia girl

December 1, 2013

Hi Doubledee, Thanks for your story. Very fascinating. I would love to see your before and afters from the original lipo as well. I had lipo done about 7 months ago with a fat transfer to the breasts. Really a great procedure. My lipo results are not perfect on my legs. My hips(except one spot) and flanks/back to butt look great. I kinda wish I had my abs done as they feel fat alot but I really was afraid to do abs. Please keep us posted over a 1 year period with photos if you could. I am not seeing a lot of long term photo shots on this lipo forum. Thanks again & good luck!

amelia girl

December 1, 2013

Also, sorry to hear about your depression and your loss. Amelia

Doubledee

December 1, 2013

Thank you, I am in a much better place now.

Doubledee

December 1, 2013

I wanted my lags done also but my dr told me I would get a better result with diet cause the skin is thinner on thighs. I was super happy with my lipo results from my first dr. I'm really hoping I love my results from Dr. Huges as well. I will def. post my pics.

UPDATED FROM Doubledee

10 days pre

Still waiting.

DoubledeeNovember 30, 2013

Ok so I still have a little under 2 weeks before my surgery but I attached some pics of my middle and my arm. I think I will start back working out today because it helps with the whole healing process.

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bb616

December 1, 2013

If you don't mind me asking and assuming you're on a payment plan, how much money did you put down?

Doubledee

December 1, 2013

I paid in full for the surgery. I'm not sure how much they require for a deposit. It takes about 7-10 days for a check to clear so I scheduled my surgery for right after 14 days. I'm sorry I cannot answer that I'm really not sure

UPDATED FROM Doubledee

5 days pre

6 more days!!

DoubledeeDecember 6, 2013

Well today I was reading the Dr. Huges leaves the incision area open to drain after surgery which alarmed me a bit. I called his office and spoke to them and they reassured me that it was for draining but that I can always ask him to close the site. I'm so excited to get my life under control again, this weight has held me back from so much the past 3 years. I have been working out everyday so I heal better but I am not doing anything crazy just walking. I usually do HIIT but really want to slow things down a bit till after surgery. I also have watched my diet much closer since he said he didn't want to do lipo on my legs and they would get better with diet.

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Babygyrl

December 9, 2013

3 more days are you excited....

Babygyrl

December 11, 2013

Waiting to hear from you...

Doubledee

December 11, 2013

Yes, tomorrow is my big day.. I will totally let you know how I feel.