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The REAL Pain with Lipo Dissolve

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I began my treatments in August of 2006. After...

$4,000
I began my treatments in August of 2006. After the employees of Advanced Lipo Dissolve ( now FIG) of Overland Park Kansas convinced me to dump 4000 dollars into 6 procedures with a money back garauntee. I began my "sessions" with only a two week break in between each one. During this time I was so swollen that I formed new stretch marks on my abbs, and the "no down time" they spoke of was not true. 1-3 days after receiving my shots I was in so much pain I could barely put pants on. With each time getting worse. After speaking with the nurses ( no doctor around)about concerns of diarehha, nodules, and no visible effects of this, they told me that I had to finish all 6 sessions in order to receive my money back. I finally finished in March, and after a final review with my measurements larger than when I began. They have begun the run around of refunding my money. No one will answer my questions and I have been continually been shuffled around from the Overland Park KS office to the St Louis, MO office.

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I think no down time means you don't have to take 6 weeks off like with liposuction. You are suppose to swell as this is how the process works, the fat cells swell. The stretch were more than likely already there but showed up again with the new swelling. Have you gained weight? It is very unusual that you would gain inches with this procedure. Remember, you are not a victim. You agreed to try this and no one can convince you to do something unless you let them.
Just an FYI, I had lipoSUCTION, with no down time. I had it on a Thursday, and was at a Superbowl party that Sunday. It really was no big deal. Only took the Friday off after surgery. I went to Lipodissolve here in St. Louis, but it was just as expensive as liposuction, and my results were not going to be immediate like with liposuction. Everyone I talk to says Lipodissolve hurts so bad, and I wasn't in that much pain at all from my procedure. Anyway, every body is different, I just feel bad for all these ladies that had hopeful expectations.
Have you had this procedure done? Are you a medical professional? You are touching the surface of the procedure. You explanation could have been read from a pamplet given out at the clinic. No down time means no down time. I had to miss days from work after procedures-that is down time. I have had many days of down time throughout this year and treatments are still not completed. No, we are not victims! We signed up for this of clear mind and took for granted that what was promised would provided. I expect to get what I pay for, as a consumer and I did not. I should get a refund. End of story.
I began FIG in Sept 2007. I had my last injection first of OCT 2007. I had to go and get a medical release from my doctor because it was making me so sick. The swelling would not go away and nor would the lumps. It still hurts to wear my clothes around my waist. I went to the doctor this past Monday to have test done because I could no longer bear the pain around my lower back. Well, one of the lumps has made it's way to my spine. I have to take pain pills in order to function throughout the day. I have 4 children and a full time job. I have to go and get an MRI and CatScan this week. I am having a really hard time getting Care Credit to refund my money even after I was medically realeased in Oct. They cont to take money out of our checking account. Is there anyone who will stand by me in a civil suit against FIG? Paige Tate
i first started treatments in may 2007 and my last treatment was about 3-4 weeks ago since the closing. i tried so hard to get out of getting these injections after the first treatment but they told me in order to get refund, i had to finish treatments. they never told me how long or how many treatments i had to have. the pain of these injections was unbearable and they made me so sick. i later found out that they doubled my dose when i tried telling them that it wasn't working and my closthes were actually fitting me tighter. i was so sick, i had to miss three days of work and i passed out in the bathroom!!! i still have knots and they tried to tell me i lost 2 in. but how can that be if my clothes fit tight? i feel like they need to not only refund my money but pay for fixing any damages i have to my body. i have dimples where the knots are and discoloring of my skin and i actually weigh more than i did when i first started. that's $4000 for abs and love handles that never went away after more than 6 treatments!!!
Paige I was also a patient of FIG. I will definitely stand with you in a civil law suit. I suffer with pain on a daily basis. My stomach is messed up. I feel cheated and I'm so angry. There has to be something that we can do.
Paige, I am with you on the civil suit as well..I have received the treatments, and it discolored my skin as well..Not to mention the sharp bee sting feeling I get from time to time...Then for them to go out of business with NO contact information to provide to the clients is crazy. If you need my contact information, send me an email at {edited}...I am in Georgia.
I feel all of your pain. I am in the same boat and feel very mislead and cheated. This is an OUTRAGE and someone needs to be held accountable for all of this. Please call me at {edited phone #) or email me all {edited email address} to discuss. I look forward to hearing from you. Chad J. Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
I will like to join you in a civil suite against FIG. I am also experincing alot of pain in my stomach. I talk to the doctor assistant here in Georgia and got no feed back. At this time I have spoke with Fox 5 news, Care credit, and Cosummer Afairs. I am looking for a attonery to handle my case. The courts sent me a letter to file a claim before FIG bankruptcy court date is set. I also placed a dispute with Care Credit.
I cannot believe all these cases I am hearing. My lipodissolve was done on Saturday and I was fine except swelling and itching. I didn't even feel most of the injections go in. I feel back to normal today and it's Tuesday. It sounds like you got taken money wise because most PROFESSIONAL doctors charge a few hundred a treatment not thousands of dollars for this and you get results. Sad, I hope you win.
I had the firt appointment where the lower absomen was injected. I had a lot of pain and swelling. I spoke with the nurse about the problems and she informed me it was working and to come in and a least try the full abdomnal area. I did, oh how I wish I had not. My abdomen is bigger than it was before and it made me sick. I missed 3 days of work. It has been 9 months and it's still looks like I'm nine months pregnant. I reported the problems and they kept wanting me to get more shots I refused. I have never recovered my former size no matter how much I diet or exercise. I have never recovered my former health.
I had 2 treatments of lip dissolve in August of 2006. It is July of 2008 and I am now experiencing pain in my lower abdomen where I had the shots. It feels just like I just had the shots again. I noticed I have stretch marks where it hurts and I don't have stretch marks. I don't know what to do or if a Dr. knows how to help me. What did you end up doing?
I just had a consulatation with Sona Med Spa in Grapevine, TX. When I asked the Manager if they use the same meds as FIG (meds that hard terrible side effects on people) she got very upset and asked me if I wanted to end the consultation because I was not listening. I though that Sona was using some other med, but is the same as FIG. Yes - people make the decision, but if you don't know enough they convince you that it is safe. She was very quick on trying to get my money and the more questions I asked, the more upset she got. Just excersice or do traditional lipo.
She's commenting on lipodesolve not liosuction. Lipodesolve is very pain full and the swelling last for days. What they don't tell you is that the fat does go away it is just distributed over other areas.
I started lipo dissolve back in June 2006. I have been COMPLETELY disappointed! My mom and I started it together. She has only lost 1/2 inch and has gained a couple lbs. I have lost 0, nadda, zilch, and gained about 10 lbs. We spaced them out so that we were getting them every 6 weeks or so. They said they worked better if you could hold the sessions off. They also sold us a package of 6 sessions and said that after that it would be $99 each time for life, if we wanted to. We went in on our 3rd appt and were told they bumped it to 9 sessions. On our 4th appt they said they bumped it to 12 sessions. We asked why and they said the shots weren't working like people wanted them to and they weren't giving enough (only 2 shots of 5cc's each), and they bumped it up to 40cc's for my mom and last time was 30 cc's for me! That was about 50 or so different "sticks" with the needles. I'm so TIRED of it! It doesn't work and it HURTS BAD. You swell up and turn red, get bruises and knots. It's like I had little aliens in my stomach and they'd move around, it was awful. I was taking darvocet and percocet to ease the pain the first 2 days. You can only take Tylenol, unless you have a script for something stronger. But you CANNOT take advil, aleve, or any prescription anti-inflammatories. We had our shots done in Overland Park, KS. They told us last time that if we didn't see any changes when we came in next (we'll be going in 2 days) then they'd submit their opinion to refund us. Now an opinion is not what I want. My mom and I are sickened by this and we've decided that we're not getting the shots again, regardless of a refund. YES, we have been ripped off! They give you false hope and say it's "slightly uncomfortable"... they say this to get you in. I want you all to know that it DOESN'T WORK and IT'S VERY PAINFUL!!! Just go get lipo suction, it's CHEAPER and almost IMMEDIATE results!!!
Hi I have had the same problems with Lipo Dissolve. I only lost a 3/4 of an inch off my love handles and stomach after 6 long, painful, uncomfortable treatments. However, when I ask for my money back. I couldn't get any response from them. I called left 6-7 messages they would not return my calls.I wanted copies of my measurement charts for my records. They gave me all the charts except my last one which proved I didn't loose any inches. So I went to the Overland Park office . They said they didn't have the charts. I called St.Louis they said they didn' have the charts either. They were making excusing not to give me my last chart. They claimed they didn't know where my charts were located...go figure...a professional place lost my files. Then they told me they don't go by measurements they go by photos ...another lie. When I called the St Louis office, Tanya Hannah told me my chart said I lost 2 inches which was a lie. They altered my last chart that is why they wouldn't give it to me. I have been fighting to get my money back. I waited my 60 days and still fighting. I would like to talk to you and your Mom. Maybe we can team up and get our money back. Interested!! I am in Overland Park KS. email me.
I had my appt on Saturday. They did measurements and photos. I haven't lost anything, not one centimeter. They submitted my file for a refund. Who know's how long it will take. The girl said they submit refunds all the time, she just has no idea if anyone has ever gotten a refund. She told my mom that once her "nodules" go away then that would surely effect her measurements. That's not true at all. I had huge knots in my stomach, they go away but I think your fat just shifts to fill it up. Those shots have got to change your body (in the area that you were getting them) and I'm not saying for the good either. I look so gross right now. They also changed the way the take your pictures. You have to wear disposable panties over yours and under the shorts. They take your pictures with the shorts on and then you have to take the shorts off so there are no discrepencies... not sure how they help prevent that. Photoshop can do that! If my mom and I don't get our refunds then I will be contacting Fox 4 also. I think it would be best if we could get a few people to call the same day or within a couple days of each other. I am also thinking about putting up a website and getting information from unhappy customers. I will only do that if they don't give my mom and I a refund. If you read this and are thinking about calling Fox 4 or want to share your side of things for my potential website then email me: {edited}
Well I am in Las Vegas and I have completed my last treatment. No results yet, it looks like I am even bigger! Not happy!
You are in Vegas??? So am I. What doctor do you usually see? For it being so painful, you would think they would be more compassionate towards you when you are crying because it hurts so hard!
I also have had 5-6 treatments in Las Vegas. A Dr. told me they had to change their name from Lipo Dissolve to Fig because they were being sued. It has been 5 months since I started my treatments and I have gained 5lbs. They told me it is not to lose weight but come on. If you are melting fat and it is leaving your body then you are losing weight!! I have many nodules, lumpy thighs and can't tell if it has helped a bit. My friends and husband are telling me it's not!!
hey, I was goint to give it at tru, but I stated searching in the internet before, please be honest, has anybody outthere had any REaLLY good luck with this people (now I am scared, Iam in vegas), can somebody please reply. It is this like everybody else????????just a rip off??????? thanks for all your commets it opened my eyes!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in Vegas,too.  I was considering the procedure, I'd like to hear some positive feedback as well...if there is any out there.
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