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Second round of Cellulaze, waiting for visible results...again.

UPDATED FROM LaLa_BK15
1 year post

it has now been a year and a half since my last procedure and I'm scarred for life

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LaLa_BK15April 14, 2014
$11,800
I am covered in what Dr. Decorato called "modeling" which he said the company behind Cellulaze was unaware of as a side effect and should "go away on it's own". Right. Basically modeling is discoloration all over the areas that I had the procedure done. Also, I still have a ton of awful cellulite. All of that money wasted. I feel duped and I have tried to reach out to my doctor numerous times at this point to no avail...I can never show my legs again. When I get out of the shower and look at them I cry because it's horrible. The amount of pain (and numbness I still feel) was wholly not worth this and it causes me so much emotional pain - I should never spent the money. I wish my Dr. would have been more honest about results because I would have never put myself through this (and certainly not TWICE!!) I also still have lots of scars from the incisions. What a nightmare.

At this point I am really wondering if it would be worth it to speak with a malpractice lawyer?...Have any of you?

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John W. Decorato, MD, FACS

John W. Decorato, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Bella Besos
July 9, 2014
Hi I know it's been a couple of months. I hope you did find a lawyer or got a free consult with one. I Hope all heals well. I thank you for sharing your experience and this has made me come to the conclusion that,it is all a marketing scam. I will just pass on this. I was supposed to do it in October But I'll save my$,pain,time and other health complications that may arise from cellulaze. I'll live with my nasty cellulite. Thanks again. Best Wishes BB
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StillSouthern
November 2, 2014
Ok, that's scary. Sorry you had to experience this. Hope you are okay XO
MenRmean
January 13, 2015
oh no I'm sorry about your experience
marybud
February 19, 2015
I think the doctors have been duped too cause on this site they all say that the Cellulaze is the best way to treat cellulite - or they made a big investment in the equipment and they need to use it. So sorry you went through this. I do believe in time in will get better. Try message from a good message therapist to move things around on your legs, perhaps that will help. Also there is a roller you can buy with little needles in it, you roll it up and down your legs and it is supposed to help cellulite. Has anyone used that ?
arise
June 4, 2015
Interesting idea! I don't see how it could help or hurt- I'll try using my facial dermal roller on my legs :-)
Sohappy2
April 15, 2015
I am so sorry for all you have gone through. Wish I could give you a hug. It seems to me the treatments were too close together. I have read you need at least 6 months in between. God bless you. ♥
spykiss
April 18, 2015
The worst thing I ever did. It's been 3 years now that Dr. Noodleman at Age Defying Dermatology in Campbell California did this procedure and I still have scares and discoloration and broken veins. I've been told by dermatologist that I will not be able to fix this discoloration all over the front of my legs. My legs are scared. Don't do this procedure!!!!!
ree gee
April 18, 2015
I have no feeling behind my right thigh and it's been over 2 years.. worst mistake of my life and extra cellulite along with it.. at this point I'll need leg transplants to even look normal..
UPDATED FROM LaLa_BK15
7 months post

Sooo I had the proceedure done again. Nothing...

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LaLa_BK15December 14, 2012
Sooo I had the proceedure done again. Nothing more to really update thus far since Im still bruised and swollen (had the surgery 3 days ago) it was still painful but the bruising isnt AS bad as lat time. I will let you know how things start looking as I heal again.

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Megan P
December 14, 2012

I'm glad to hear the 2nd treatment went well for you. Please, please keep us posted. I, and I'm sure many others, are very curious to hear if this makes a good change for you or not. I'm really hoping it does - you certainly deserve it after going through it twice!!

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LaLa_BK15
December 17, 2012
I'll certainly keep you all posted.
HappyGrrl
December 16, 2012
LaLa, Good luck, sweetie. Keeping fingers crossed for you.
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LaLa_BK15
December 17, 2012
thank you!
yayaencino
January 8, 2013

LaLa, how are you feeling? I know it's not been quite a month but I am really curious because I'm thinking about havig the procedure. I would love an update.

HappyGrrl
January 8, 2013

I thought cellulite was the misfortune of the female body, predominantly, and that the few males that do get cellulite get it in very mild/unnoticeable form. Just curious, if you don't mind me asking.

iheartsunnydayz
January 9, 2013

So, La La, How are you feeling and how are your legs looking. I have the same issue and I have been weightlifting for years. Would love to know that there is a miracle finally. I'm really concerned about scarring if any on the legs from Cellulaze and just how much of the cellulite is visible after. Hope you are healing well!

HappyGrrl
March 10, 2013
Hi LaLa! Just wondering how the cellulite is looking now that it has been 3 months since your second procedure? Really hoping you have good results. Please share with us if you are seeing any improvement or not. Best wishes.
UPDATED FROM LaLa_BK15
6 months post

So it's been 6 months and I went to Dr. Decorato...

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LaLa_BK15November 16, 2012
So it's been 6 months and I went to Dr. Decorato yesterday for my checkup and he is going to redo everything. Now while that is great since I dont have results, I really dont want to go through the pain and discomfort again. I will, but I dont want to...ugh. Anyway, let me tell you how everything is feeling in terms of the healing process...I am pretty much back to normal at this point, the numbness is gone and the discoloration I experienced is pretty much undetectable. The lumpiness (that I got from smartlipo) went away after the 1st month so if that happens to you let your doc know and massage the area - it should dissapate. My legs are a bit more sensitive but other than that I feel fine. I do hope this second round produces some visable results...I'll be damned if I can't wear shorts this summer!

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HappyGrrl
November 17, 2012
I am sorry to hear that you will have to have the surgeries repeated but I am glad that, at least, your Dr is going to re-do everything. Perhaps he has to re-do your Cellulaze because you got the procedure done when it first became available and he didn't have that much experience (I notice his other early patient on here - "Ree Gee" - also had to have her procedure repeated before she saw any results); however, it is a bit odd that he has to re-do your arm liposuction - undoubtedly he has many years of experience performing lipo having practiced plastic surgery for nearly 2 decades. I am a bit distressed on your behalf but I am glad that your doctor is setting things right by re-doing everything. Hang in there - when you are able to wear shorts in the summer of 2013, it will all be worth it! Best wishes.
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LaLa_BK15
November 17, 2012
thank you so much for your concern and support...I hope you're right :)
katimast1
August 27, 2015
How did the smart lipo work out? Any improvement in your arms? Worth the $$?
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