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Horrific Experience - Extremely Painful - Would Not Recommend to Worst Enemy

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I went into my procedure 5'6", 120lbs, age 44 with...

Once again Thank youDecember 10, 2007
$12,000

I went into my procedure 5'6", 120lbs, with a few trouble areas: outer thighs, upper/lower tummy, back rolls, mozilla side boobs. I am very fit for my age - no kids. Due to the difficult recovery from an accident, I developed problem areas of fat that won't go away and now have significant cellulite issues.

I am very modest but in the Summer like to wear a midriff which I have not done in 20 yrs since my accident because I hated my stomach appearance. I thought SmartLipo was the answer - I have done mesotherapy, countless workout routines including personal fitness training etc and nothing worked. I only wanted my tummy done but after consulting with a prominent La Jolla doc, who said SmartLipo is a piece of cake and urged me to do the other areas...gee, I am already under anaesthesia..., off I went to surgery.

I had five areas done in Nov 2007. My outer thighs are smooth as a baby's butt!!! My stomach is ruined with lumps and sagging skin - I cannot believe I ruined my nice body over a little protruding tummy...it hurts like hell too. I take Vicodin every couple hours just to get through the day.

Recovery wise, I could not get dressed for 6 days. My crotch is bigger than my dog's head. My back boobs and love handles are slightly improved but I am still horribly swollen and bruised so only time will tell. One side of my waistlibe is more sculpted than the other and on my small frame it really is obvious.

It was the most painful thing I have experienced in my life - I have been through a lot and am a "tough" girl when it comes to pain - this was awful. despite the results, I would never have willingly gone through the recovery - I was not well-informed.

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Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)

Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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(unregistered guest)
January 26, 2008
I am sorry your doctor didn't give you the "real deal" on how much it hurts to have lipo. Out of curiousity - you wrote this when you were only six weeks out - the lumps and swelling can last for six months. Are you feeling better? Did the "ken doll" swelling go down (that is very comon, by the way)? Also, did you get smart lipo with suction or without?
Once again Thank you
February 2, 2008
I am now 9 weeks out and can say that I am much better now but my stomach is still very lumpy and uneven - perhaps gross looking with puffy rolled areas . . . my belly button feels stuck to my spine. Occassionally I can still feel spots that had been worked on that are mildly painful to the touch. I am happy with the inch-loss reduction but not the skin appearance. I cannot bare to see myself naked - it is not a nice feeling since I seem to have let vanity take over and I had a really descent bod before the surgery. I did smart lipo with the suction . . . I have noticed a huge difference in the way my clothing fits and looks for the better. I still would not recommend this procedure to anyone - I have injuries that impede my ability to work out some areas and was left with no choice after trying to improve the areas over two decades. I had no idea it would hurt so much.
jamiedb
September 23, 2008
I would never have any liposuction procedure that wasn't "ultrasound" assisted. This melts the fat so that you have an even look. I had it done to my stomach, inner thighs, and hips and it turned out great! Unfortunately, it was years ago and I could use it on my stomach again, but I would no way have any other type of lipo done and it seems that not many dr.s offer it. I saw a before and after of your type of lipo and it was also a bumpy result. Search for a dr. who does ultrasound assisted. It'll be much better results.My dr. was in Michigan and does an excellent job for great prices. {doctor information edited} I also had a saline implant through the navel job done by him (also with great results). I don't understand why other dr.s don't do the ultrasound lipo which is the best! --- Editor note: If you would like to review your experience with a particular provider or clinic, please write your treatment review and enter the provider or clinic name in the field provided.
Bev Jean
February 25, 2008
My experience was very much like yours.
(unregistered guest)
February 25, 2008
How are you progessing and how far out are you from your surgery? Is there any real hope that my stomach will smooth out in the end? Still very bumpy and uneven. Michell Anne
smile75
June 2, 2009
Wow, I hear of horror stories but, yours scared me. I have been looking into getting the smart lipo with Dr. Schafer he is known as Dr. smart lipo. I actually looked at Dr. Kincaid first... go figure. Glad, I chose to check out other doctors. How are you doing now?
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Lara San Diego
March 5, 2010
Did you ever get it done by Dr Shafer. I am considering going him to him and appreciate if you can share your experience. thanks,
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Four years later and it's better but horrific. I...

Once again Thank youDecember 15, 2011
Four years later and it's better but horrific. I am finally willing to add some pictures. I have tried just about everything - now whats left is a tummy tuck with a huge ugly scar.

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sweetdreams34
January 21, 2012
I want to say I'm sorry about your results. I know you don't want to have a tummy tuck but at this point I think it will solve your issues. Tara Reid got her botched tummy lipo fixed beautifully with a tummy tuck. She looks so great now.
Once again Thank you
January 21, 2012
Tara Reid did not have a tummy tuck.
2037anon
April 30, 2013
What treatments have you tried to smooth this out? And please let me know which treatments seemed to help! Thank you,
bariemi
May 19, 2013
People!! do not do smart lipo... I also had the procedure done not with this doctor but was also left with a disfigured stomach.. I have lumps and balls under my skin.. Super unhappy.. SmartLipo is not a smart procedure.
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Ruebix
August 3, 2013
Amen! I went thru it too!
Once again Thank you
July 30, 2013
I am sad to report, that at the end of the day, 6 yrs later, I had to have a full TT to deal with the damage from this procedure.  
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Momma3221
July 31, 2013
Did you actually need a full tummy tuck?!
Once again Thank you
July 31, 2013
Yes.
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Momma3221
July 31, 2013
I'm sorry you had to go through that and will pass along that info for those considering smart lipo. To me you really did look good but I'm sure you feel better now!
Houston4138
August 1, 2013
Hi there! I am dying to hear how your tummy tuck looks! Almost 3 years after my smart lipo that have me a deformed stomach, I do not look any better. I have actually removed all mirrors in my room so I don't have to see my stomach when I undress. I'm actually on antidepressants bc of this nightmare. I too am considering tummy tuck so please keep me posted. Hugs to you.
Once again Thank you
August 3, 2013
Houston4138 - did you get a chance to see my photos?  I think you'll be happy if you end up going this route - not that this is the intended route . . . ;)
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