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Revision Liposuction and Fat Grafting for Botched Knee to Ankle Lipo
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18 days post
Re-adding Before pics – Healing well from revision surgery
WORTH IT
I just realised RS compressed the life out of my pre-op and original pics, so uploading them again individually just so it's clear what a disaster my legs were after being botched by that flop of a surgeon from Dr Daniel Lanzer's clinic in Sydney. Looking forward to those butchers getting nailed in court!
On a happier note, I am 2 weeks post my revision op. I am incredibly happy with the outcome so far. I will write a more detailed review when I'm further along and have the energy to do so. But my experience thus far has been terrific, and by the way I am looking right now and how well I am recovering, I am anticipating a very satisfying result. I remain exceedingly positive. I can't speak highly enough of Dr Rosique and his team, they have been exceptional in every way. They have looked after me so well and I feel a deep gratitude for the care and attention they have given me.
I have just less than a week left to recover here in Brazil until I fly home.
On a happier note, I am 2 weeks post my revision op. I am incredibly happy with the outcome so far. I will write a more detailed review when I'm further along and have the energy to do so. But my experience thus far has been terrific, and by the way I am looking right now and how well I am recovering, I am anticipating a very satisfying result. I remain exceedingly positive. I can't speak highly enough of Dr Rosique and his team, they have been exceptional in every way. They have looked after me so well and I feel a deep gratitude for the care and attention they have given me.
I have just less than a week left to recover here in Brazil until I fly home.
ORIGINAL POST
Revision Liposuction and Fat Grafting for Botched Knee to Ankle Lipo
In 2021 I made the disastrous decision to seek ankle liposuction from the Dr Lanzer clinic in Sydney. They absolutely [RS bleep] my legs and now I'm seeking the help of Dr Rodrigo Rosique to help restore them to some semblance of what they were.
Sucking out almost 2 litres of fat from legs that weren't big to begin with, left me with loose skin from my knees to my ankles. Particularly my knees and the back length of my legs where the skin is now wavy, not taut like it once was. There are significant dents on the inside of my calves where little fat remains to cover the movement of my muscles, particularly noticeable and hideous on my right side. The outer side of my left calf muscle was stripped of fat so that you can see defined areas of the muscle, which looks completely unnatural and weird. As if that wasn't enough, there still remains pockets of fat on both ankles, I can literally see where the cannula stopped and didn't reach all of the fat on the lower inside of my ankles. Seriously, unbelievable.
I spent one whole year after my surgery wearing compression stockings 24/7 in the hopes that I was doing everything I could to affect the best possible outcome – and also because I just couldn't look at my legs without crying. After undergoing therapy, I got to the point where I could finally look in the mirror without bursting into tears. I then worked up the nerve to contemplate revision surgery and that led me here.
Finding reviews on Realself from ladies who'd had successful outcomes with their own revision leg lipo performed by Dr Rosique, spurred me to get in contact. After two consultations, talking thorough all my issues and concerns, as well as being fortunate enough to be in contact with some of his former patients and benefit firsthand from their insights and experiences, I feel very confident that Dr Rosique can help fix my legs.
My surgery is scheduled for 24 August and I am flying to Brazil with my partner who will care for me. I will spend 3 short weeks recovering there before making the horrendous trip home to Australia.
Sucking out almost 2 litres of fat from legs that weren't big to begin with, left me with loose skin from my knees to my ankles. Particularly my knees and the back length of my legs where the skin is now wavy, not taut like it once was. There are significant dents on the inside of my calves where little fat remains to cover the movement of my muscles, particularly noticeable and hideous on my right side. The outer side of my left calf muscle was stripped of fat so that you can see defined areas of the muscle, which looks completely unnatural and weird. As if that wasn't enough, there still remains pockets of fat on both ankles, I can literally see where the cannula stopped and didn't reach all of the fat on the lower inside of my ankles. Seriously, unbelievable.
I spent one whole year after my surgery wearing compression stockings 24/7 in the hopes that I was doing everything I could to affect the best possible outcome – and also because I just couldn't look at my legs without crying. After undergoing therapy, I got to the point where I could finally look in the mirror without bursting into tears. I then worked up the nerve to contemplate revision surgery and that led me here.
Finding reviews on Realself from ladies who'd had successful outcomes with their own revision leg lipo performed by Dr Rosique, spurred me to get in contact. After two consultations, talking thorough all my issues and concerns, as well as being fortunate enough to be in contact with some of his former patients and benefit firsthand from their insights and experiences, I feel very confident that Dr Rosique can help fix my legs.
My surgery is scheduled for 24 August and I am flying to Brazil with my partner who will care for me. I will spend 3 short weeks recovering there before making the horrendous trip home to Australia.
Replies (4)

August 24, 2023
Thank you for sharing your trajectory with us! Please let us know the updates as soon as you can!

September 11, 2023
Thanks B!! Everything is going well!. Dr R is very happy with how I am recovering, and me too. I am getting a little to used to lying in bed all day though (minus the walks, of course) haha x

August 24, 2023

September 11, 2023
100% agree! I consider myself one of the fortunate ones because there is a class action against my doctor and all the doctors out of that clinic, which thankfully is no longer operating. Also, as I lay here recovering, just last week, I got an email from the lawyers saying one of the defendant doctors died. Although they didn't say, I am assuming it was by his own hand. Crazy.
August 29, 2023
I hope all goes well for you! Please keep us updated on your journey

September 11, 2023
Thank you so much, Crystal! I will certainly keep you updated x
January 2, 2024
I am confused why you originally wanted leg lipo if you say your legs weren’t fat to begin with? Did the doctor just do the wrong areas or places you all had not discussed? I’m not judging you, just genuinely confused and interested to know how it went so wrong!

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