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Liposuction Deformed my Body - Chicago, IL

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I went for a lipo... doctor suggested I have my...

deformedlipoJuly 21, 2008
$25,000

I went for a lipo... doctor suggested I have my inner and outer thighs lipoed. I was mainly concerned with my stomach and fat accumulated on my back. I had no idea that there could be possibilites of having a deformed body.

I had the following areas treated:

  • Inner and outer thighs
  • Stomach and back
  • Calves and Knees

After the surgery, I notice that my buttocks were smaller.. and that my body was more masculine looking and more square. I had specifically asked the doctor not to touch my buttocks.

Apparently, when lipoing outer thighs, if the doctor is too aggressive, he can easily cause grooves in your thighs and butt cheeks. My very round buttocks had lost their outer fullness and instead I was left with such a huge groove, as if some one came and gave me a punch right on the side of my butt and the skin went in and never came out. It's really very sad.

I wish I had a time machine. I wish I never did any of it. I had a very nice figure, just a little bit chubby. But, I was very happy with how I looked.

Now I have deformities all over my body, I have much more pronounced cellulite... and hurrable hanging loose skin around my belly, one more thing, spider veins (apparently a side effect).

Today I have spent another 30,000 US dollars trying to fix my lipo deformities. I had serious lumpiness and bumps on both my outer and inner thighs. The doctor I went to did some fat grafting, outer thigh area was partially resolved. Inner thigh, became worse. Groove around my buttocks was never fixed.

I plan to make one more attempt to fix what went wrong.

deformedlipo's provider

Dr. Michael Damen

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Replies (172)

What?
October 14, 2008
If you were "very happy with how you looked", then why did you spend thousands of dollars on liposuction?
deformedlipo
November 13, 2008
Short answer... I was stupid. Long answer: The doctor had me sold. He looked at me up and down and said that I was a perfect candidate for liposuction, because I was not fat but had a little excess fat here and there. He said that my skin was firm and my body would look absolutely amazing after a little bit of liposculpture. I had no idea that there was such a thing as lipodeformity ! Doctor said that liposuction was a procedure that has been perfected and that it's much safer then ever before. He said that there clinic does more liposuction procedures then any other clinic in the US. I fell in love with his vision of what I could look like. Who knows why else... maybe because I had a bad break up or maybe because I was single and 36. And when we are hurting inside the easiest thing to fix is something on the outside. I will forever regret my spontaneous decision to go under the knife. I was botchered and I am paying very dearly for this. Especially because I know that some of my deformities are irreparable.
Wil in KY
June 17, 2009
Did you consider legal action? I am in the same boat! I completely understand how depressing the lumps and bumps are! I will have to wear a two piece in July and my BF is use to my tight stomach, he is going to kill me when he sees my stomach. I have been able to hide it so far by not letting him see me completely naked. My PS doesn't want to even talk about corrective surgery for another three mos. (6 mos post op). Should'nt the corrections be his financial responsibilty?
deformedlipo
June 17, 2009
Unfortunately, in most cases doctors make you sign a contract. Usually within the contract it explains the possibilities of grooves, pivots, wrinkly skin, uneven contour and lumps. So they are basically off the hook. When I read the contract I asked the lady that gave me the contract... "I can develop grooves??" She said it's very unlikely, we are not int the business of make people look worse. She compared it to some medications where you have possible side effects, but usually not very likely. Like one in every 1000 patients or something like that. Problem, that is not the reality. Something like over 60% of all liposuction patients have at least one of the side effects listed above. Usually when these are minor deformities the patient is usually happy with the overall result. And doesn't mind the small riple here or there. Also, with law suits...you really would have to have a missing limb to be able to win anything at all. Since this is an elective surgery, juries are typically not as sympathetic unfortunately.
Mobile4807
March 14, 2011
I just read this - nearly 3 years after the fact. However, this long after, I went to your Dr's website and see that he has no board certifications in the plastic surgery field. Any time you get plastic surgery, you need to have a medical Dr. who is a board certified Plastic Surgeon and also certified by the Board of Cosmetic Surgeries. There are a few more certifications as well. Your guy simply went to med school, sat in a one-day or so training and decided to practice plastic surgery at an extremely high cost.

I'm sorry for all you went through and hope you have found some help or peace. For those who haven't done this yet, double check the credentials of your DR. IF the don't have the necessary credentials, don't hire them.
7858anon
April 26, 2011
Mobile4807, although it may help to look for these certifications it does not mean that a PS has the artistic ability to perform good lipo. My body has been ruined by a Board Certified PS, the certification meant NOTHING!
CaliforniaGirl2
April 30, 2012
I agree with 7858 - board certification means nothing! Neither does an arrogant attitude. My doctor was the worst when I went back to show him the horrible results. The receptionist actually gasped when I showed her.
FaithandHope11
December 17, 2013
Mobile4807 certification means nothing, the procedure itself is damaging, please lets make everyone aware of this, dont blame her, these so called surgeons are to blame.
FaithandHope11
December 17, 2013
I believe you deformedlipo you are right they upsell all these things and make you believe that you will not regret the decision. I cant believe there are many of us who fall victim. And you couldnt have explained it better, sometimes there are other things that are going on in our lives thats why they should ask questions like "has something traumatic happened in your life recently?" If so they shouldnt operate on them, its more stress to add to someones well being.
natters7104
October 16, 2008
Hello, I ran across your post this morning and I wanted to take a minute to say to you, that I am sorry that your lipo didn't turn out as planned. Your story is heartfelt and people need to hear the truth. Good job for your complete honestly. I commend you for not giving up and for trying out ways to get it corrected. That takes even more courage. Also, you are not alone. I am a major deformity here in Santa Clara. Natalie
producer12
April 29, 2012
long story short i had my stomach and sides done with a smart lipo and had issues, i sued him gave me my money back and he did another lipo to fix it, plus he gave me i forgot the injections and it helped some. I live in beverly hills and there are 250 outpatient surgery center in a 7 block radius, i now when ever i do something i got to the best, plenty of research, my guy told me i was a good candidate too, thats there favorite line, be careful in the future. good luck...
deformedlipo
November 13, 2008
One thing that I also failed to mention is the severe effect these deformities have had on my self esteem. I no longer feel confident sexually. I also have had to go to counseling and take antidepressant pills. I have fallen into a great depression because I do not feel like I have a way out. Waking up in the morning is never easy. I constantly feel sad, like a part of me has been taken away. That was not a risk I was willing to take. I feel like I have been tricked and lied to by doctors that know that these outcomes are possible but are not up front about them. They are just looking to make a quick buck and feed on the insecurities of women like me. Need less to say, there are many good plastic surgeons with integrity that have transformed the lives of so many people.
natters7104
November 13, 2008
if no one has told you today that they love you. I will. I feel exactly like you do. EXACTLY. I fought off the Anti-depressant meds. as I am in Recovery from drugs and alcohol but you know what. Don't let them win. DON'T. You can either start living or start dying. So we made a bad choice. We screwed up. Bigtime but please try to move forward. i have tried to take the focus off of my legs, the loving relationship that I wanted and the countless number of barely dressed beautiful women that I am flooded with on T.V and in public and I now undress in the dark and away from a mirror. You have got to try something. This is not your fault. It is the doctor's we can't let them ruin our lives. They are not the one's that have to live with this. We are. But we have to hang on and hope that there is something brighter out there. Honestly, I do know how you feel. The more people you share your story with and show your outcome to the more you will gain strength and heal. And, there has got to be someone out in this world that can fix horrible deformities no matter how much we are turned away. Let's get busy finding one. okay? if you need to talk email me. Natalie
deformedlipo
November 17, 2008
Natalie... I was so touched by what you wrote to me. I must of cried a bucket. Strange how when we find some one that can sympathize and share our pain how somehow it just all feels a little bit better. It was so comforting to read your words. Even though I cried a lot, it was tears of sadness and... tears of "I am glad that finally someone understands what the hell I am going through". You are right, I am not giving up... not now and not ever. I am going to find the best doctor their is and he is going to have to find a way out of this mess. When I find this doctor you will be the first to know. I will search for him high and low... promise ! Planning a trip to Brazil, where I plan to meet with Dr. Rodriguez. He specializes in butts... I will see what he can do, I will see all his photos and decide. He is the best in the world as far as I know. You have Dr. Roberts in North Carolina as well. You also have Dr. Coleman in NYC. I am going to see them all... and tell you what I have decided. It's time to start living my friend. Natalie... you make a difference in this world and thank you for being so wonderful !
natters7104
November 18, 2008
Good! You are on the right track. I spent plenty of hours surfing the web for any glimmer of hope. I too, found Dr. Rodriguez's website and specialty very promising. You are a good person. Together we can get through this. Natalie
natters7104
April 3, 2009
how are you?? Just wanted to say, "hello!"
producer12
December 10, 2009

i have deformities in my stomach and i also undress in the dark , I was told that lipo well trim me and i will see a flat stomach, 3 lipos later not good, if you find the answer please let me know , I used to love the beach anfd its been 5 years i will not take my shirt off or get naked in the light w a woman, My god i was suppose to feel better but no such luck the doctors dont care they just looking for suckers to take there money , Please email me if u find someone that really can help , Thanks George from La.

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