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Definitely Worth It...would Recommend!

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I had my stomach, flanks, and saddlebags done. The...

Tra59
WORTH IT$6,000

I had my stomach, flanks, and saddlebags done. The pain is definitely tolerable and was only at the beginning (injecting anesthetic) and end (sucking out the fat). The rest was easy.

The first couple of days I was really sore and couldn't sleep. I was ten times better by the third day. My bruising is minimal, and I think the arnica helps with that.

I noticed a big difference in my stomach and saddlebags immediately, my hips are still swollen, but I'm only two weeks out.

The place I went to was great and I highly recommend it!

Tra59's provider

Gert-Paul Walter, MD

Gert-Paul Walter, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician

Replies (12)

March 26, 2009

Great! I live in MA, and got in touch with Dr.W via e-mail. I'm glad to hear that they're nice people. Your comment finally makes me feel more motivated to book an appointment for consultation.*** What else did you buy for post-op care at home? Do they provide garments? Where you able to drive home after the procedure?

March 27, 2009
I have to say, now that I am three months out, I changed my mind about how 'great' this is. I was supposed to have a 2 month follow-up, but nobody has bothered to call me to schedule it...they said they would take care of it. Haven't heard from them since my two week check-up. My stomach is now lumpy, and the side of my left leg is a lot larger than the right. I would definitely not recommend this. Oh, and the scars that they said would be minimal are just as red as they were the day of surgery-yuk!
March 31, 2009
This is bad news. I'm sorry to know that this is the kind of Dr. that once takes your money, he doesn't give a crap about his patients. You paid your hard earned money and you should receive respect and care pre/post procedure. I really appreciate it. Now the word is out there. I'm trully sorry that this is happening to you. Blessings and healing.
July 1, 2009
hi there, i don't know if you still come on this, having had been months ago, but i have a consultation with this doctor tomorrow and I was wondering if your opinion on him has changed? have your scars went away and lumps smoothed out?? i'm hesitant because his a certified Emergency Room doctor but not a surgeon. I'd really really appreciate any feedback you have because i'm sure he would only show me his best examples tomorrow during our meeting. Thanks so much for your input!
July 2, 2009
Sorry... I just checked this....how was your consultation? I'm still uneven in places, and the scars look the same :( I'm guessing nobody would come out perfect, no matter how good the surgeon, but I wouldn't do this over again if I had known.
July 6, 2009
ahhh good to know. yeah i went to another consultation & I happen to like the other doctor better. plus he is charging me less. its a tough decision. i don't want to look mutated!!
July 9, 2009
Well good luck if you decide to do it!
September 9, 2013
I had a similar experience at Medical Aesthetics of New England in Acton, Ma. Because I didn't fit the profile of the type of clientele they want to promote themselves as having, they treated me very poorly, despite spending thousands of dollars there.
September 10, 2013
I have paranoia. They were incredibly kind caring people. Dr. Walter was very involved in my care. I am having my meds changed. I feel bad that I said bad things about them and their practice!
September 12, 2013
I will be posting a thoroughly honest review soon. The above statement was made under pressure.