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POSTED UNDER Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) Reviews

LIPO NIGHTMARE DR. RAUL GONGORA

UPDATED FROM FaithandHope11
1 year post

HELP!

FaithandHope11September 26, 2014
$5,499
Can anyone that has been surgically injured tell me if they have this type of discoloration(black underneath skin) /dents/scar tissue etc. after years of lipo and how do you deal with the pain? Unfortunately I still haven't had much luck finding a doctor who isn't judgmental and helpful. They have prescribed me many nerve meds and pain meds, all which do not make me feel better. The side effects are dreadful, terrible nausea, weakness, dizziness, you name it. The searing pain is serious and it's debilitating. My skin looks horrendous, and on my right side it looks as if someone punched me and left a dent, although the reality of it is that my negligent surgeon suctioned out way too much fat and who knows what else because it looks even worse in person. My lower back looks awful and feels like I am being pulled and then it gets stiff and starts to burn. I have a million problems now because of this.

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Raul Gongora also known as Dr. Raul Arturo Gongora Alejandre should not be performing any type of surgery he may be a licensed cosmetic surgeon with many years of experience but he does not know the anatomy of a person! He has oversuctioned my fat causing me to have a skin to muscle deformity, not to mention the mess he made out of my body and without consent! His brother Eduardo Gongora is a board certified plastic surgeon who only trained him to be his assistant nothing more, Raul got greedy and thought he could earn all the money from surgeries by opening up his own clinic. Raul Gongora has damaged my body internally, he has ruined my life. He wont release my contract and failed to do a psychological test on me when I paid for it and they wont return my money. Save yourself from doing this harmful procedure with any surgeon, too many women on here have been botched by lipo even with BOARD CERTIFIED SURGEONS.

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tbabyatl
October 9, 2014
Ive read the comments posted here and its pathetic this lady was harrased by some people for posting her experience i personally appreciate the good bad and the ugly and we all need to be aware what could happen no one goes into surgery wanting anything to go wrong and the bottom line is she paid for a service and wasnt satsified point blank period
SexyShapedHopefull
December 30, 2014
That shooting burning pain is awful. I too experience it. There is notice we can do but hope time will help out nerves and underlying structures to regenerate and heal ( we have phenomenal bodies that can do wonders ) so I'm hopeful. He really damaged you mentally and physically. I bet that he cannot be prosecuted because he lives in Mexico and their standard is different... It can you sue him? Pain and suffering for sure
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spice_island30
January 26, 2015
Thank you for sharing your story. This review has been very imformative. I appreciate the eye opening reality of lipo. I think more people should speak out like you have done.
UPDATED FROM FaithandHope11
1 year post

Is this normal? Is this a perfect liposuction job? Do I look good?

FaithandHope11August 29, 2014

To answer the question, I have deformities, unnecessary scarring, discoloration, etc, and I am in physical pain after a year, so NO.

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Bella Besos
August 29, 2014
I just saw the updated pics and can now see what you are describing. The lighting is no that great but i get the idea. You're in my prayers.
FaithandHope11
August 29, 2014
I see that my photos were also downsized :/ they look grainy, my file may have been too large, but nonetheless you can see most of the damage
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Bella Besos
August 29, 2014
I can see most of what you have described. Thank You
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ivy0786
September 20, 2014
SORRY TO TELL YOU HE IS NOT BOARD CERTIFIED. I HAD ALREADY RESEARCHED HIM. I DONT THINK HE DID A BAD JOB. ITS NORMAL TO SAG AFTER LIPO
FaithandHope11
September 26, 2014
Unfortunately certifications do not matter, I know more than 7 women who have been harmed by american board certified surgeons, and that is actually worse for the patients because those surgeons have $$$$ to save their reputation, and since everyone believes the board certification bullcrap, the public, attorneys, medical board etc, are on their side and sometimes team up to blame the patient. If you search more on this topic you will find out the harsh reality of it. But, yes, you are right, he is not board; only certified as a cosmetic surgeon, who mutilates perfect bodies, and kills babies. You have to remember that I did not consent to lower back lipo, the suctioning of my flanks, etc. so I do not care if sagging of the skin is normal to any of you, it is not normal to me because I did not ask for this nor I signed for this. My body was perfectly fine, I did not have sagging skin, I've never had any children, I am young, and for sure I did not have any physical problems/pain before on any of the areas harmed. I think more women should read my story for what it is, I was surgically violated, and I shouldn't have to deal with any of these complications. Validation is important for me, and by you saying he didn't do a bad job is uncalled for. Guess what, you do not live with me, and feel the pain that I go through on a daily basis, so I am sorry, but he did a gruesome job. If you saw me in person, and knew my entire story you would be speechless. If he would have done the simple arm lipo and upper back, most likely, I would still be working, going to school, being active, attending social events, looking forward to my future, but instead my life has been put on hold. It has been a year, and I am still dealing with the same issues. PAIN PAIN PAIN BURNING PAIN.
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ivy0786
September 26, 2014
Im sorry to hear. I actually met this doctor. I went to him twice for the tongue patch. They had flyers of his b4 and afters and thats when I researched his certification because his prices were to good. I hope you find something , someone that can help you.
Juliet _S
October 1, 2014
Your photos very clearly show the surgical harm that was done to you, and I'm sure it's worse in person.
Juliet _S
October 2, 2014
What I'm trying to say is that It's hard to imagine how anyone, (except the offending surgeon), wouldn't see and validate the problems you're clearly pointing out. I have many similar issues as well.
DS888
March 1, 2018
ugh!!! I look like this too
DS888
March 1, 2018
i was overly done as well- and I did not ask for it either. I feel your pain more than you can know
UPDATED FROM FaithandHope11
1 year post

Things I never asked for and still deal with

FaithandHope11August 25, 2014

physical
- searing pain (worst burning i have ever experienced! never knew this pain existed)
- tearing/pulling of the skin
- clothes hurts when it touches and rubs on my skin
- swelling
- tingling
- pins and needles
- stabbing
- stiffness/tense
- unnecessary scarring (painful!)
- loose skin due to excessive amount of fat suctioned
- lumpiness
- dents
- asymmetry (left side suctioned to the muscle/bone)
- dry skin
- cannula lines
- permanent skin discoloration
- numbness/loss feeling of tissue in some areas
- itching/painful to scratch/skin feels raw
- cannot stand a simple touch/or a meaningful hug :'(
- difficult to sleep on most damaged areas (sleep deprived)
- nauseous
- and so much more
*all irreversible damage*

mental
- traumatized
- loss of confidence
- low self-esteem (b4 surgery i wanted to change minor things but never suffered with low self-esteem - specially after my 40 lb weight loss, i thought my surgeon would only improve things, not make them 100x worse)
- distressed
- trouble concentrating
- trust issues (due to my surgeons betrayal)
- and sooooooo much more, the list really goes on and never really ends

i am done typing, i can't be here for too long. only those who have suffered will understand, and thank you for the ones that acknowledge my pain, and suffering. i strongly believe i was at the hands of a surgeon who suffered a mental illness/psychological problems. he is a true narcissist. has never admitted he did anything wrong. i should have noted his behavior before going in the or and giving him the chance to b*****r me. but then again news station says mostly all plastic surgeons are sociopaths, so i doubt i would have been safe with anyone. the best thing to do is to stay away from liposuction (changing the biology of your healthy fat cells) the major risk and a huuuuge one is that all of this is irreversible damage, and you can suffer immeasurable pain like i am. don't do it. research, research, and do more research on scientific studies, and read blogs from those who have been harmed, they tell the truth, not your surgeon.

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MarciLynn
December 7, 2015
Hi.. I feel your pain. I don't know if you're still searching this site, but I can use some support myself. I too suffer every day with depression/anxiety stemming from over aggressive & unnecessary liposuction. So sad:(
MarLytt2018
December 14, 2021
I am in the same boat. I had skin removed by a surgeon that sounds exactly the same as yours. I am still suffering mentally over a year later. I completely understand how you feel. I lost over 100lbs and thought the surgery would help to continue with my positive outlook with ever greater feelings of accomplishment. My self esteem plummeted completely and I remain mostly shut off socially from anyone except my parents and my son.
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