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POSTED UNDER Smart Lipo Reviews

- Summerville, SC

UPDATED FROM StupidFatBgone
10 days post

Clearing up confusion

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StupidFatBgone
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My last few posts I have been upset because I found out I never had lipo even thought that's what I specifically asked for. During my consultation I addressed the fat I had on my stomach and flanks. I wanted it gone. After the procedure the doc told me he gave me celluaze. I had never even heard of cellulaze. Realself and google helped me figure out what it even was. I've included pics of the paperwork I agreed to. The only procedure on my paperwork is for smartlipo. NOT CELLULAZE! Why would I want my entire stomach treated for cellulite? Why would anyone want their flanks treated for cellulite? The reason why I have no results is because I had no lipo. I specifically asked for smartlipo. One thing I did learn in my research, is that you can't do smartlipo AND cellulaze I'm the same spots at the SAME time! You'd need to heal first. Takes months. So respectively, here are pictures of my paperwork. I crossed my first and last name out of one to protect my privacy. I'm not confused. Thanks everyone for the understanding

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June 16, 2015

This post was for anyone that was confused about my previous posts or the procedure I had done. Please refer to the first post I ever made. The only thing I mentioned was smartlipo. Lipo sucks out fat. Cellulaze treats cellulite. The doctor said, "oh by the way, i gave you a cellulaze treatment. " I thought he was being nice and did me a favor. Little did I know, he did Bo favors. Only caused my body to go through unnecessary stress and pain for a procedure I would've NEVER ON MY LIFE had any interest in, because I have fat from having kids. Not a cellulite problem. If it seems like I'm ranting, it's because I am. Just imagine being deceived and giving someone control over your precious body. I feel violated.

July 20, 2018
Wow this is so horrible girl!! Yes, Cellulaze is a completely different procedure and Ive had doctors tell me the recovery is worse than lipo because they are cutting connective tissue beneath the skin with a blade instead of just sucking out fat. NO WONDER he took out 250 cc's if he did cellulaze!
June 16, 2015
I am so sorry for you.I was wondering,did you go see him?Has he offered to compensate in any way.
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June 16, 2015
I'm supposed to go see him at 12 today but I guess his flight got delayed coming back from NY. There hasn't been any official conversation about resolving this. However, I did see a comment on jazzy56 's review by a fake profile saying he's the best surgeon ever, so I'm thinking that's not how it's going to happen :(
June 16, 2015
I am also a client of Dr.Schimpf and I think he will do whatever it takes to make sure this is resolved
June 16, 2015
I can't imagine how difficult this has been for you
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June 16, 2015
Thank you. I hope your experience has been a bit better than mine :(
June 16, 2015
My experience with Dr.Schimpf has been wonderful. I was so surprised to see negative reviews but then again I had breast augmentation and mini tummy tuck.
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June 16, 2015
That's good to hear. If I would've seen all this before, I would've went somewhere else :/
June 16, 2015
You were clear as day in what you wanted!!!
June 19, 2015
Yep so was I. Blatantly SPECIFIC
June 21, 2015
Are u going to sue him or did you just let him get away with it. Did the lumps ever go away
June 16, 2015
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope he does something to fix it.
June 16, 2015
OMG you must be freaking out!! I would be cracking the s---s something fierce. Surely your doctor has a legal obligation to firstly perform the surgery type you've paid for/signed up too and to fix his error!! Fingers crossed that you finally get to speak/see him and this is resolved and then you can have the results you were expecting. Thanks for sharing you journey so far :-)
UPDATED FROM StupidFatBgone
9 days post

Super upset and crying

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StupidFatBgone
So I think I got cellulaze instead of lipo. I wanted liposuction not a cellulaze machine!!!! My fat is still alive and well!

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June 15, 2015
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June 15, 2015
Have you been back to see Dr.Schimpf? How are you today
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June 15, 2015
No have not been back yet. He wants to meet with me tomorrow.
June 15, 2015
Oh no!! Have you talked to your Dr?! I hope this is not he case, you have been through so much already.. Keep us posted! Keep your chin up mama!
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June 15, 2015
Thanks love!
June 15, 2015
Oh no I just read the update from the other patients of Dr Schimpf, I know you gotta be freaking out. I'm praying. This wasn't the case with yours.. Ugh I'm so sorry!
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June 15, 2015
Me too! Well me and you got done on the same day kiki! And post op your results were so beautiful and dramatic and mine aren't so idk :(
June 15, 2015
Please keep us posted about what he says. There has to be something that can be done if this is true, I mean It's fraud!
June 16, 2015
Im confused. Celluaze only melts fat and cuts cellulite fibers right?
It doesnt suck anything out, so if you saw the the canisters of fat that they sucked out of you... isnt that lipo?
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June 16, 2015
So do you think a little over 200cc's is considered lipo for full abdomen and flanks? What about the other women that had 3 even 4 areas done with 250cc's total aspiration? The reason why it's confusing and doesn't make sense, is because none of us had lipo! With cellulaze, a doctor can choose to suck a hit of fat out at the end. My doctor used cellulaze to try and melt fat to destroy the cells. Not smartlipo. There was ONE cannister with next to nothing in it. Take a look at my pics again. Confusion solved.
June 16, 2015
Wow thats crazy. Its like u go threw all that pain for something thats was supposed to be extra which was the cellulaze. Keep your head up
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June 16, 2015
Exactly! I looked better before. Now my stomach is fatter and I have big, huge, ugly lumps that you can visibly see :(
UPDATED FROM StupidFatBgone
9 days post

Confused and unsure

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I had to change my review from "worth it" to "not sure" today. I can't really say too much else, but I will update as soon as I get some answers. What I can say at the moment, is that my entire day is ruined and my dreams may or may not be shattered. Will post again soon.

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June 14, 2015
Please do keep us updated. I wish you the very best!
June 14, 2015
Ugh
June 16, 2015
Wow. I hope all is well. You specifically told him you wanted lipo correct. And the cellualze was extra. Did he tell you that he did lipo or cellulaze.
June 14, 2015
When was you're procedure ? Now I'm just realizing you had the same dr as me ?
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June 14, 2015
June 5th on Friday.
June 14, 2015
WOW!!