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POSTED UNDER Smart Lipo Reviews

- Summerville, SC

UPDATED FROM StupidFatBgone
10 days post

Clearing up confusion

$3,050
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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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.

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!
I am so sorry for you.I was wondering,did you go see him?Has he offered to compensate in any way.
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 :(
I am also a client of Dr.Schimpf and I think he will do whatever it takes to make sure this is resolved
I can't imagine how difficult this has been for you
Thank you. I hope your experience has been a bit better than mine :(
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.
That's good to hear. If I would've seen all this before, I would've went somewhere else :/
You were clear as day in what you wanted!!!
Yep so was I. Blatantly SPECIFIC
Are u going to sue him or did you just let him get away with it. Did the lumps ever go away
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope he does something to fix it.
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

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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Have you been back to see Dr.Schimpf? How are you today
No have not been back yet. He wants to meet with me tomorrow.
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!
Thanks love!
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!
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 :(
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!
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?
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.
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
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

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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Please do keep us updated. I wish you the very best!
Ugh
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.
When was you're procedure ? Now I'm just realizing you had the same dr as me ?
June 5th on Friday.
WOW!!