Lipo 360, 6 days out, feeling good & looking great
Revision Needed
I truly like the staff at Downsize Lipo, they’re professional and very attentive; although, Maureen, became very unfriendly once I suggested a revision was needed. Dr. Hennessy was professional and had a great personality. The problem is my results. I’m 9 months post-op and I’ve checked in by sending photos, emails, and making phone calls to express my dissatisfaction with the work performed. I made post-op office visit, driving from Dallas to Houston, only to be told the same stuff I was told over the phone. Dr. Hennessy continues to tell me to waste more money on massages, cavitation, and compression garments. I followed all the rules after my surgery, my results have many irregularities, and Dr. Hennessy continues to suggest waiting a year for results, if the final results have not arrived, here at 9 months, they’re not going to make an appearance. I don’t know why is it so hard for these doctors to correct these irregularities that they know exists. It’s simple, correct what needs correcting and leave patients satisfied with their results. One side is straight as the other has a curve to it, there’s a major bulge sticking out near my navel area, fibrosis on my left side, and extra puffiness and extra fat on the right side bottom of my abdomen. Please make sure to be clear when you meet with your surgeon about what you expect. I was told that I’d be charged 2000 for a touch-up revision, that’s crazy, why would I pay for fat that wasn’t removed the 1st time.
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Lipo 360 12 Weeks Post-Opt
My experience was a good one and I like my results; however, if you’re looking to be snatched you’d have to be very clear in communicating the request. I was fitted and assisted with getting into my faja; however, there are a plethora of things I wasn’t told that may have helped my results and desired look. Like taping, certain massage tools, supplements to take, and therapist to see in my area since I didn’t reside in Houston. I now have an area in the middle of my abs that bulges out, fitted garments and ab boards may not do the trick, I’m trusting the process!
I've always had an hourglass figure, but after gaining some weight, I hoped Lipo would be the solution. After a year of expressing my concerns, Dr. Hennessy agreed to a revision—though not for free. He charged me $2,000 to fix what he had done in the first round. Unfortunately, round two was even worse.
During the second procedure, Dr. Hennessy and his staff were anything but professional. My medications weren’t called in as they had been before, the nurse and medical tech present before weren't there, just him and another team member. He didn’t even stick around after the procedure to properly perform the draining technique, instead, the other staff member did it.
Three months after the revision, I realized my situation had gotten worse, not better. The areas meant to be fixed weren’t corrected. Instead, Dr. Hennessy suctioned out more fat on my left side, leaving a huge hole. The right lower side of my stomach remains puffy, while the left side is flat. The fat around my navel stayed the same, and I’ve now been told that I have an incisional hernia that will need to be surgically removed. If Dr. Hennessy was truly experienced, he would have advised me to get muscle repair instead of putting me through two rounds of Lipo that didn’t address the bulging in my stomach.
I've reached out multiple times, and his responses have been dismissive. First, he suggested I see a rheumatologist for the swelling in my abdomen, and more recently, he recommended I visit a clinic for fibrosis treatment. This is absurd. Why would I pay even more money and use my insurance to fix the issues he caused?
I’ve asked for a full refund for the revision, but Dr. Hennessy has yet to comply. This experience has been a nightmare, and I want others to know what I’ve gone through. Stay away from this place—it’s nothing but a quick-fix run-of-the-mill procedure spot, and you’ll never be properly advised about the real solutions you need. I will be filing a complaint with the medical board because the care I received was far from competent.