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CO2 Significantly Melted the Fat/Volume off my Face!

UPDATED FROM Tulsagal
3 years post

Unreported Incidents To FDA.

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$550
I wonder how many people have suffered from traumatic facial fat loss from CO2 lasers that were never reported by the doctor? The doctors that are not reporting these incidents are contributing to further suffering and destruction of people's faces. This is not even listed as a possibility on the medical release form. How many doctors care so little about their patients and how they will affect them the rest of their lives that they do not report this kind of incidents to the FDA? It's disgraceful. The doctor has a responsibility to report an incident like this and if they don't they're contributing to the suffering of more people. I wonder how many people would have not had this happen had it been reported every time it happened.

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Stephen Paulsen, MD

Stephen Paulsen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

January 23, 2021
Thank you for posting. I think you can report it yourself to the governing body (fda) and should!!!!
February 5, 2021
When a Dr. robs someone of their face and has the ability to help at very little sacrifice on their part, that makes them a selfish person. That's between him and his maker.He has robbed me and victimized me.
February 5, 2021
Hi good luck with doctors admitting to making a mistake!. The plastic surgeon that ruined my face would only admit to slight pigmentation changes,even though you couldn’t miss the laser lines all over my face.On my last visit when I was in a mess,he had before and after photos on his computer to compare.Even I didn’t realise how much fat I had lost from my face.I was horrified when I saw the photos together he told me I must of lost weight( I had actually gained weight). He basically told me I was imagining things,that laser couldn’t possibly cause fat loss and couldn’t get me out of his office quickly enough,he said oh that visit will be free today( his conscience was obviously bothering him) but not enough to help me.My life has never been the same,to put it lightly. Greetings from Australia Chris xx
February 5, 2021
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February 8, 2021
It's theirs business. No doctor report damadges or admit they say it's our distortion in mirror. They say that to me.
February 5, 2021
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February 8, 2021
Hi real5645 how are you? Do you stay litle better? I would like to speak with you. I had send a message in box. Hope you recovered.
February 8, 2021
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February 8, 2021
Sorry to ear that. I let my whatsapp number I would like to speak with you. A big hug.
February 8, 2021
I will never be recovered.
February 8, 2021
February 12, 2021
Please research sculptra and be sure the physician has a lot of experience using sculptra
September 26, 2025
I do not trust Galderma.
UPDATED FROM Tulsagal
3 years post

For all of us who have lost fat from a laser that the manufacturer and doctor said would not cause fat loss.

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I am interested to know anyone's blood type that had significant fat loss from any laser that the manufacturer claims is not suppose to cause fat loss.My blood type is AB+. I am suppose to type 200 characters in order to be able to post this.

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August 28, 2020
Anonymous said they have A+ blood. Anonymous had significant fat loss from laser that was life changing.
August 29, 2020
Please let me know if you discover any link in the blood type/fat loss/laser. I am AB- and considering laser
August 29, 2020
I'm not a scientist. I just thought it would be interesting to gather this information to see if there are patterns. Thank you for participating. Check back as often as you like.
October 11, 2020
I experienced fat loss with halo and IPL. I am blood type A positive. (Side note: I use a red light mask 5 times a week for roughly 10-15 minutes at a time and that has helped to volumize my face quite a bit).
October 11, 2020
Hi I’m the person with that had horrendous fat loss and scarring and have A+ blood group. I’m interested to know what red light mask you use?. Many thanks .
October 13, 2020
Hi there! It’s called the YOOVE LED mask from Amazon and it sells for around $95. It comes with 7 colors but the red is the only one worth using and scientifically proven to stimulate elastin and collagen. It’s important to note that I used it without goggles for a few months and felt it was compromising my vision- they say it’s safe, but it felt like it was truly damaging my eyesight. I bought some opaque black goggles on amazon and use those now every single time. It’s cumbersome and tedious and I have to hold the mask on my face the entire time, but I just put on a podcast and lie back and try to relax. In fact, I’ve searched red light mask podcasts to listen to while wearing it. Very interesting! NASA created it to heal and repair damaged tissue and it really is healing my face. I’ve been consistently using it for 5 months, FYI.
October 13, 2020
I'm afraid to try anything that has electricity and light involved.
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October 12, 2020
I'm type O+ and I lost some in my jaw/neck after my thermage. Not the same but they told me "no fat loss" too. It wasn't severe like others but a couple of dents.
October 13, 2020
Yes, Thermage was known for that.Did they take responsibility?
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October 13, 2020
I wish I had known beforehand. No, they did not take responsibility. I didn't have the level of fat loss you had (a couple big dents) but it's still difficult to see.
October 13, 2020
I'm sorry.You have two years to file a malpractice claim in many usa states from the time of the incident.since there's documentation on thermage and fat loss an attorney should have no issue helping you.
October 13, 2020
When you had it done they probably didn't know it caused fat loss and if that's the case you were not made aware of one of the possible complications that affected many people. Many people have filed malpractice claims.
February 8, 2021
I'd love to have a link to any medical research or lawsuits filed on this issue.
UPDATED FROM Tulsagal
3 years post

For all of us who have lost fat from a laser that the maunufacturer said would not cause fat loss.

Tulsagal
I am interested to know anyone's blood type that had significant fat loss from any laser that the manufacturer claims is not suppose to cause fat loss.My blood type is AB+.I am suppose to type 200 characters in order to be able to post this.

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August 23, 2020
Hi I am fascinated by your blood type theory. I checked your review and I made some comments a couple of years ago. Things have obviously gotten much worse and it’s now five years since laser.I am going to PM you about my blood group.Chris
August 24, 2020
Could not find your private message. I reposted this post because i misspelled a word.