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Got Cellulitis from Surgery, That Sucked. Expect a Slight Improvement, Not Perfection. - Denver, CO

Name: Got Cellulitis from Surgery, That Sucked. Expect a Slight Improvement, Not Perfection. - Denver, CO
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I received Lipo back in Feb on my waist and...

at1234September 8, 2013

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I received Lipo back in Feb on my waist and stomach (pretty much my trunk area all the way around). I did tons of research, went to a highly trained surgeon and ended up in the small percentage of patients who get an infection. Apparently, I got a hematoma after the surgery and it got infected. The hematoma was on my right side. I had terrible fevers & chills and was very ill for 4 weeks, all the while dealing with the pain and bruising from the procedure itself. I had to go on 3 different antibiotics for three weeks. It was really hard and scary. The pain from the surgery is very significant. It has been 7 months now since my surgery. I am not sure how I feel about my results. I honestly feel as though the weight has returned to my waist. What?! Yes, I have read the weight can return to the layer of fat closest to the skin (which the surgeons do not touch). So, obviously that is a huge disappointment. Isn't that why everyone gets lipo, to have the fat go somewhere else? Furthermore, I have a irregular bump where the hematoma was, which I am now very self-conscience of. I don't know if it's worth it or not.

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DaRo

September 9, 2013

I am sorry you go trough all that:( .Did you talk with you doc.? And who done your surgery?

at1234

September 10, 2013

I have talked to him about the bump and roll under my bra line. He said he'd be happy to try and fix it. But, as you can expect, I'm nervous to do surgery again. I think I'll set up a consultation in a month or so just to see what he's thinking. I've decided not to post who my doctor is until I really see the final result. I don't want to damage his reputation if the infection was truly not his fault (which I'm not sure if it is. They say some people just get infections thru no fault of the surgeon).

loveheartlove888

September 10, 2013

Try looking into coolsculpt. I would so do that over liposuction if I could go back in time. Liposuction is so much more serious than it's made out to be.

Sundogcoyote

October 4, 2013

I'm not surprised by what you are describing; I feel lipo has ruined my figure and causes me a continued distress 2 years out. If I were you, I would consult with a different plastic surgeon; one who does reconstructive type surgeries (e.g. breast reconstruction after mastectomy, facial deformity repair etc.). Just to get a different sort of opinion. My worry is that if he is "happy to fix" any problems you have, and he aims to do it through lipo, you may end up with more problems and deformities. I have a very odd shape now and deformities; I would not get lipo done again ever because I know it will lead to more problems. (just my opinion!)

ChaCha21

October 4, 2013

Hi at1234. Thank you for your review and photos. The infection sounds terrible! What an ordeal to be that sick for a month. I hope you're feeling completely healthy again. You mentioned that you did tons of research before surgery. How did you do your research? Months ago I had started a discussion called "How do you do your research before deciding on the procedures?" I thought it was a good conversation and found it really helpful, but the conversation was closed down. In your research had you come across and read the scientific studies that show the various issues with liposuction? It took me a long time to locate some of these studies.

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loveheartlove888

September 10, 2013

I'm sorry. Liposuction doesn't seem to be what it's made out to be and I think doctors need to make sure patients really understand that this is a major surgery with risks as well as what happens after surgery in regards to weight gain. I'm really regretting mine. Wish I had done coolsculpting instead, way less risk than surgery. I'm only a little out of surgery right now but I would be happy to have my fat back, the surgeon took out so much. I also probably have a seroma. It's no joke. If you're going to try anything try the less invasive procedure first I would say.

Got Cellulitis from Surgery, That Sucked. Expect a Slight Improvement, Not Perfection. - Denver, CO

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