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10 months post not happy

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Dr cortes ruined my stomach (10 months after)

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Iv noticed a few unhappy patients coming up from dr cortes i am one of them. Iv been patient and waited it out 10 months on and I am not happy. My stomach is lumpy and uneven, the upper stomach is bigger the middle goes in and the lower part is fat especially my pubic area. My hip shape is uneven and I have erythema ab Inge (toasted skin syndrome) which is permanent discoloration of the skin. I researched this myself, because I sent pictures to Deanna and she said to use bleaching cream which does not work.

I'm so embarrassed about my stomach, I wish I didn't have the surgery to be honest or I would have got implants instead of all this liposuction which has messed up my body.

I'm very down about all this if anyone has any advice about skin folding on the stomach, lumps and erythema ab Inge please tell me

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October 26, 2014
he source of chronic heat exposure must be avoided. If the area is only mildly affected with slight redness, the condition will resolve by itself over several months. If the condition is severe and the skin pigmented and atrophic, resolution is unlikely. In this case, there is a possibility that squamous cell carcinomas may form. If there is a persistent sore that doesn't heal or a growing lump within the rash, a skin biopsy should be performed to rule out the possibility of skin cancer. Abnormally pigmented skin may persist for years. Treatment with topical tretinoin or laser may improve the appearance.
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October 31, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear that !! There is nothing worse than coming out of sx and not loving your results !!! Hopefully your situation will improve. Best of luck to you !
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February 16, 2015
Have you considered having the skin discoloration covered up with some tattoos? & How is your butt is it still big or did the fat dissolve? Sorry for the questions just really curious as I'm from the UK too so I know how scary it is going so far across the globe for surgery lol xx
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February 18, 2015
Hey Girlie.. you are not the only one with a FUDGED UP BELLY.. Our surgery was a day apart and my stomach is extremely UGLY.. I have a fold over my belly button that shows thru my shirts, and more.. I sent pics as well and was told Dr. C would be calling..NOTHING!!! MY ASS HAS BEEN DENTD SINCE SURGERY.. From the videos I thought he was the man for the job, I just wonder when did he stop caring about the quality of his work and only about getting paid. SMH..
February 18, 2015
Can you post photos? Thanks.
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I'm not at all happy with the discolouration on my stomach it has not improved even though iv been massaging it and using skin lightening cream. If anything it looks like it's getting darker. I wish I knew exactly what it is whether it's post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hemosiderin staining. I have the same on the both inner thighs which isn't as bad looking.

As a dancer people have noticed it and said is your man beating u up what's all that bruising. It's not pretty and I'm not happy I don't know what it is or how long it will take to fade if it fades at all. I'm going to call the office this week and speak to them.

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February 26, 2014
What are the 5 markings on your lower belly? Is that from seroma drainage or are those the liposuction sites?
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February 26, 2014
Liposuction sites
February 26, 2014
I love Cortes's work and you are stunning but why so many liposuction sites? I've had lipo before, mine was through the belly button. I've also seen the usual two on the lower belly but I've never seen 5. Did he tell you why? Just curious.
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February 26, 2014
My co worker has the same after lipo on her lower belly. Its normal. Each day it looks better and better. She says it still hurts to lean against tables and such but after 2 1/2 weeks its looking normal again. You look great!
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February 26, 2014
2 and a half weeks? I'm at 7 weeks and no improvement
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February 27, 2014
It must be because everyone heals differently, but yes it bothers her to see the discoloration and she didn't know that would happen. Not only that, but she had very minimal lipo because she only needed enough for fat grafting to her face. So it wasn't invasive or aggressive at all.
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February 27, 2014
Thats a good idea!
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February 27, 2014
I dont know why my comment posted way up here. I was replying to sexylatina saying she was considering buying a butt pad to wear before her surgery
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March 3, 2014
more pics?
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Im single now. But in the booty department I got plenty of company! I don't think Iv lost any fat at all. It's getting softer but still a bit hard on the inside of the cheeks. I'm in love with it would go through it all again. The only thing is the mark on my stomach really hope it goes

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February 14, 2014
YOUR BODY IS AMAZINGGG!!! OMG!!
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February 17, 2014
Girl, Cortes did his thang! You look amazing!!
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February 24, 2014
You look so amazing. He did such a great job on you!! Going in with him for sx in 6 days. I hope I get your shape with at least half that ass. Lol I wish and hope. Congratulations on the new single life. Anyone who's unsure of themselves because their girl has a big booty, is just there to be a pain. My fiancé tells me I BETTER show it off. Haha white boys. Gotta love em.
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February 25, 2014
Your booty just keeps looking better! Sorry to hear your boyfriend couldn't deal with what sounds like his own insecurities. I have no doubt there will be a good number of men trying to fill that vacant position! How's your pain now that you're 4 weeks out?
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February 26, 2014
You look amazing ! I might go to Cortes after reading this ! What was your weight before surgery and height? Thank you doll
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February 26, 2014
5"7 and 185 pounds going into surgery
February 26, 2014
Hi how are you feeling now? Has the bruising gone down yet ? Is your butt soft ?
February 26, 2014
Have you tried hydroquinone bleaching cream for your marks?
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February 26, 2014
All the bruising went weeks ago just these horrible marks left. My butt is about 70% soft. Yes I have been using a 2% hydroquinone cream