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I had lipo about a year ago. I like that I am more...
lala999April 3, 2013
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I had lipo about a year ago. I like that I am more proportionate, but it seems like it brought on more problems than it did solutions. There are uneven lumps on the side of one of my thighs, but the worse part is the side of my butt, as you can see in the picture. I even had a touch up on that area and it did absolutely nothing. (these pics are before I had the touch up, and there was an improvement from behind, but not from the side view.)
When I wear pants that are tighter fitting you can see the indention underneath my butt. It looks weird and people have even made comments about it. As if that didn't make me feel horrible enough, I have talked to my surgeon about it in person and he said he didn't recommend anymore touch ups, and that my problem was cellulite. I understand I have horrible cellulite, I have since I was a kid. But the problems I am dealing with are not cellulite. The indention under my butt was there AFTER surgery, and the lumps on my thighs were there AFTER surgery. I have emailed him since, and have gotten no response. I even talked to a nurse on the phone and she advised me to lose some weight and they would re-assess. When I tried to make an appointment though, they wouldn't schedule me they said they would call me back which really upset me. I feel like I am being blown off.
I don't feel that this is a weight loss issue (although I am going to try to lose more weight anyway) I feel this is an issue with the actual surgery.
Is there anything that can be done to fix this? Should I go get a second opinion or try to get my PS to work with me on it? He is a great surgeon, and a great guy honestly. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I don't know why he isn't seeming to want to help me with this... Can anybody please help me? :'(
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April 3, 2013
I would go to another Dr for sure! I am sorry to hear your still having issues a year later. Keep us posted, maybe someone on this site can recommend a Dr for you?
April 4, 2013
I am definitley going to another doctor. I called them yesterday and they said they"can't see me anymore" WHat is that?? I said Excuse me??? they said they have done all they can do and they won't schedule anymore appointments with me. HOW UNPROFESSIONAL! I am so effing mad. My husband called them and gave them an ear full. We are even considering talking to a malpractice attorney since they are REFUSING to see me.
April 6, 2013
Wow, that's SOOO rude. You should sue them. They should defenitely be closed down by the state or something, you should report them on better business bureau website so others know NOT to go to that nutcase doctors office. Sorry for your horrible experience...I'm getting a lot done on the 11th (5 days away, yayy!) and I hope all goes well!
April 8, 2013
I agree...i am so hurt by what happened
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Good luck to you i hope all goes well!
April 3, 2013
I do see your size around your hips has gone down. Just wondering what age are you? I did have inner thigh lipo and I can see loose skin. So it does look like loose skin. Not sure if they can help with that but another a few opinions will help. There are skin tightening procedures too. I know how you feel even though I have had tremendous results on my back and abs there is the inner thigh thing happening. Butt I figure at my age oh well I never wear short shorts.
April 10, 2013
Hey there, there is a new procedure
It's called thermage, it isn't surgery
But it tightens skin on all parts of the body, even bat wings (loose skin under upper arms) Find a dr that has experience on performing this
Procedure and ask to see before and after pics.. Much luck to you, hope this info gives you hope for satisfaction.
Angel face 1
April 3, 2013
Hi! Read this http://www.realself.com/review/marietta-ga-liposuction-bad-lipo-result
April 4, 2013
That is SO ironic that you posted this. I saw this on the site yesterday, and that is what prompted me to upload my photos and get answers.
March 5, 2015
Consult a new surgeon. He clearly is not a good guy. This stuff is very fixable in the right hands.
UPDATED FROM lala999
I was completely blown off after wanting to get...
lala999April 4, 2013
I was completely blown off after wanting to get answers about concerns I had after lipo was done. I have been treated like a piece of sh** by this place, and I am so hurt by Dr. Swanson. He REFUSED to talk to me or see me when I was still having concerns 1 year post op. So unprofessional. I regret ever having this surgery done. And I feel bad about myself with everyday I look in the mirror.
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April 10, 2013
Layla, I can feel your pain and I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time dealing with this PS. I went thru
Something similar. I had abdomino-
Plasty and had a bleeder along my suture line. It was evident something was wrong that night following surgery
But my doctor did not come in when
He was called. By the time he came I was on shock and taken into emergency surgery. Well, my surgery
Was botched because I had to have my tummy opened up again and I came out of surgery with an irregular suture line and fat hanging over the
Suture line...it was horrible and still is.
The PS said he would not do surgery again as I almost bled to death. He was a real creep when it came to making things right. I even went to an attorney but there's nothing I could do.
I have accepted he was a creep and moved on. I saved money and am going to have a revision of the suture line. Layla, please take one day at a time and sit down and write a letter to this ps, but not until your anger is a lot less and ask for an appt to sit down and talk with him. I wish you much luck but mostly bless you and hope you will pray for help to settle this with the doctor. Keep in touch with all of us gals, united we are strong. God Bless
Angelface1
April 15, 2013
Thank you that means so much. I am so sorry you went through something like this...its funny how we try to make things better and easier for ourselves and we end up making things worse in the end. If only I'd have known...if only something would have stopped me. But it is what it is. I am just so angry that they are refusing to see me. I was nothing but respectful and patient...its just horrible customer service. Eventually, I will write a letter to them or go up there myself and talk to them. I am just still so hurt by how I was treated. And so angry. It's somthing that bugs me almost every waking moment of the day. I just try to pray that God will help me get past it until I can afford to get it fixed someday. God Bless you angelface, and thank you for the encouragement.
April 16, 2013
Before you close your eyes tonight ask Jesus to take away the anger you are feeling and to have you feel calm and content with your body at this time until you are able to get your boo boo
Fixed :0).. You are okay and Jesus will help you if you just ask. He just needs to know you need him in your life. Now don't think by asking one time he's going to fix things, you need him so tell him everyday because he is always there listening. And you will feel little by little your anger and anxiety will leave you. God Bless you Sweetie
Angelface1
April 10, 2013
Hi, I'm so sorry about your results. I hate to say this but it does look like a bad lipo. Please do not risk going to the same doctor for this, he messed it up, he has a BAD HAND and chances of him fixing this are very low.
I tried a lot of treatments prior to my lipo and while a lot did make improvements, none did miracles. I would save time & money and look into a revision, you CAN fix the bulges but you CANNOT fix indentations
my friend ended up having to get a filler on one of the areas where the cannula went too much and was visible
sorry about this
April 15, 2013
I am seeing a doctor in a month about a filler or "fat transfer". I wont be able to afford it anytime soon, but I am at least figuring out what can be done.
April 11, 2013
I am sorry that your experience was less than ideal. In my view, there has been quite a bit of improvement. Notwithstanding, I definitely believe that you should try to have a more realistic expectation for surgery. Also, while I do see the indentation that you speak of, I believe that it is no nearly as bad as you think. Try not to be so hard on yourself! :-/
If you're really unhappy, even after a touch up, perhaps surgery is not the right answer? I believe that you look great and maybe you just need to start believing that too!
I am a former patient of Dr. Swanson, and what you have explained seems very out of character for both Dr. Swanson and his staff. In my experience, everyone at the Swanson Center is very professional and Dr. Swanson seems genuinely concerned about his patients. I imagine that Dr. Swanson and his staff probably feel that they have helped you as much as can be reasonably expected from surgery. Have you tried palates? Yoga? I bet that might help add some additional firmness and tone.
Finally, keep in mind that cosmetic surgery is only skin deep. If you're not happy with your body or yourself or both, no amount of cosmetic surgery is going to change that. Love yourself inside and out, and recognize that cosmetic surgery is meant only to enhance what you already have, not to transform you into someone else.
Hang in there, girl friend! All is not lost! :)
April 15, 2013
I am hoping you don't work for dr.swanson and aren't just trying to make him look better...but assuimg you don't, Yeah at first Dr.Swanson seemed genuinely concerned. Then after my touch up, when I was still concerned, I was very nice about it and respectful to him and his staff, yet he blew me off anyway. Then when I called after I lost some more weight, they still blew me off and even hung up on me when I was trying to schedule a follow up. Glad you didnt have a bad experience, but I definitely did and I am extremely regretful that I ever did this because I don't even look normal in PANTS. its not just when I am naked. I am probably going to have to get fat transfers to the areas he messed up on...more money I am gonna have to spend later.
As far as my work out routine, I run/walk 3 days a week, and do strength training 2 days a week. Crunches everyday. I am going to try title boxing soon though.
April 16, 2013
Site sounds as if you may be on the doc's payroll.. Why not suggest she seek advice from another board certified plastic surgeon. Your armchair psychiatry will not make her appear as she expected. Dr Swanson does owe her the time of day.aybe another type treaemt as .thermage?
Until you have walked in her shoes, do not judge her.
April 16, 2013
It's really disappointing that you think that I work for Dr. Swanson and that I have an ulterior motive. Just look at the pictures I have posted and my comments--I am a patient just like you. I have nothing to gain by sharing my perspective. After all, is that the point of this website?
April 16, 2013
Once again, I am not on Dr. Swanson's payroll. Moreover, I did not suggest that she see another surgeon because I am not a medical professional nor do I claim to have the knowledge and expertise to give anyone medical advice. I am merely a patient that is trying to share my perspective and my personal experience. And I am not judging this woman, however, I did suggest that perhaps her dissatisfaction may be more than skin deep--and that WAS my professional opinion. Ironically, I happen to be a social worker. Moreover, while I do not have any medical expertise, I do happen to know a thing or two about human psychology. More importantly, in offering my input I was operating under the belief that I was in a unique position, both as a patient and as a social worker, to present her with other, non-surgcial/medical, options by suggesting that she might wish to consider alternatives that could help her to empower herself and improve her self-esteem and self-efficacy.
April 16, 2013
No one was saying you did work for him, we were saying that it is possible. And the way you were talking sounded like some of the things the Nurse was saying on the phone. Either way, he without a doubt messed it up. And now is refusing to see me. There are the facts. And messing it up is one thing, but refusing to see me or work with me is unprofessional and inexcusable.
April 17, 2013
Just feel I owe you this, because of my post. I an a Certified
Registered nurse in psychiatry for over 35 years. And while I do not claim to be a know it all, I do have extensive experience
In areas like this. So Ms social worker, sorry I slighted you, your sure to take it in good stride. I have the gift of reading between the lines and picking up on insinuations, true and untrue. .I'm sure you meant well, but can its easy to cause a person to question their choices and solutions to their problems. I become very concerned when non- medical people who have no experience give out advice.
I am sorry I ruffled your feathers, meant no harm to your ego.
If you are a patient, I truly wish you good healthy healing.
CRNP
August 17, 2013
Whoa~ this response is extremely suspicious. And very much blaming the victim rather than the perp here.
August 17, 2013
Read very carefully the business model and you will find the point of this website. However your post was very invalidating and outright offensive. This woman spent a lot of money and had a terrible outcome and now she is stuck with the hope that fat transfers will work (which will require more lipo); plus the expense. The cosmetic industry profits on the hope that women don't love themselves inside and out. What a ridiculous thing to say.
August 17, 2013
A social worker would never give a medical opinion based on a review found on a cosmetic surgery website; but only after an interview with an individual. Not only that, this is not the place FOR a so-called professional psychological opinion (not that you are qualified to give one) and the person you were speaking with did not ask for one.
August 17, 2013
I disagree. Anyone can come on this site and *say* she has this or that credential; but I don't know any professional person in the medical or psychological or social working field who would 1) not disclose who he/she was and his/her background 2) diagnose sans interview with the person in question.
She can talk all she wants about 'empowerment' and 'self-efficacy' but she misunderstands what those words mean if we go by her statement. The person IS empowered by seeking out resolution to her obvious mal-treatment. AND she is using her self efficacy to do so.
January 20, 2014
sounds like one of the nurses there, Sarah.
I am so nervous cuz they usually ask for a touch up after a Tummy Tuck. I don't know if they really do their best to help the patient or they want more money by asking them to come back for another surgery...can they think for a patient? money, pain, time....???? I
May 14, 2013
He doesn't want to see you to fix his screw up? Perhaps a nice little letter from a malpractice attorney would motivate him to give you an appointment... IDK the laws in your state, but it's just a suggestion... that attorney letter head can put the chills in some doctor's spines, specially if you threaten to look for others that he has done wrong by and begin a class action suit... I'm just saying... I'd rather spiteful specially if it comes to MY body and the loads of money paid for an improvement.
May 14, 2013
ALSO... I'd make sure I went to EVERY site he is named and write my review. >=[
May 16, 2013
I agree, and yeah he REFUSED to see me to fix his screw up....so I am gonna do something...already written tons of bad reviews. hopefully to keep this from happening to anyone else :'(
May 26, 2013
Lala if you followed through you would most likely win, he has messed up several patients including my mother and also blown her off. The reason he has practiced in KS the last few years is because his Missouri license was taken from him which is why I know you have a case.
February 17, 2014
Honestly I read an article about him on pitch.
http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/the-high-cost-of-perfection/Content?oid=2166054&storyPage=8
I am terrified, but everything is set for me. I live overseas and fly in within less than 3weeks. I don't know dr hall or hodg will handle my case since I have. Much time. Dr cannova denied my case due to logistics...I am very overwhelmed ladies but don't want to risk my life...:(
February 17, 2014
It isn't too late to back out. I wish so much I had somebody to tell me not to go to this Manit is ultimately your decision but I wish you would take my word for it when I say dr swanson only cares about your money....why did dr.cannova deny your case due to logistics? What does that mean?
August 7, 2013
I also had bad result after liposuction. I didn't had any cellulite before, and got stuck with bumbs on the side of my thighs.
I wouldn't try to get fixed by the doctor that screwed you up!!! He probably is not good enough to fix it. You can improve it though, but you have to go to a surgeon that is very very good in fat transfers. He can fill up the dent under your buttocks and a secondary liposuction can improve the "cellulite". I think especially laserliposuction. That is what a different surgeon did on me (I had 2 lipo) and it improved.
UPDATED FROM lala999
Fat transfer doctors in Kansas City area
lala999August 9, 2013
Can anybody tell me if there are any good reputable surgeons in the Kansas City area that do fat grafting/transfers regularly?
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August 14, 2013
sorry you had a bad experience. I hope things are getting better for you. There was a post on here that had to be from someone in his office.
October 1, 2013
The more I look into this website, the more I see victims of unskillful surgeons such as myself. I have a very similar problem to yours and it took me time and courage to admit that the surgery didn't go right and explore what can be done. I hope you get your problem fixed.
October 2, 2013
Thank you I truly appreciate that. I am hoping to have enough money to have this fixed within the next 2 years...
January 2, 2014
Hi - I love your pictures. You are right. It is not cellulite it is an indentation problem and the loss of tissue and fat has cause the sag and indentation from the missing fat. You still look really, really good though. Hang in there. Walk away from the doc as you are not going to get any validation. it is obvisious that he not capable of that. I personally do not know of any fat graft surgeons in kansas but continue to seek answers and get quotes. I am positive you can get the covered up enough where it won't show through your pants after fat grafts. Best of Luck.
January 2, 2014
Natters thank you that is really kind of you to say. I certainly dont feel like I look good. But im doing what I can. I am looking into getting a fat transfer done by gary hall here in kansas. But I am also going to visit with a couple other doctors too. I appreciate your encouragement
January 2, 2014
You're welcome. I mean all of it. I have been struggling with this since 2007. I have had fat transfers and they do work. That area will work for you and you won't need too much to bring it back out. I used to have gouges on the fronts of my things that were visible even through jeans. I understand completely. The fat transfers have helped. I also used fake filler (not approved in US) Macrolane and I think it caused some new formation of collagen which in turn helped to fill in the area. I am still such a mess and I hate when the docs say, "oh that's just cellulite." We would be the first ones to admit that. It was the surgery that caused the "man made cellulite" I never had the horrible appearance that I have now. EVER. Anyway, good job. Move forward, Armed with new HOPE and Research and ask as many questions and you need too. You are entitled. Then go with your best choice. We will be here for you along the way. Take Care. Natalie
January 2, 2014
I can't tell you how much better it makes me feel to talk to someone who understands....its so good to know its not hopeless. And I am really glad your situation has improved!!.thank you and God Bless you...
January 20, 2014
hi, I am going to see him on Tummy tuck in 1 month but scared now, my friend got a TT by him then the result isn't that good. the nurse sarah suggested exercising then a touch up after TT. should I go for him then?
January 20, 2014
Do not go to him I beg of you. Go talk to someone at monarch plastic surgery named Keith Hodge or Gary Hall. Do not go to dr.swanson. he ruined my life.
January 20, 2014
I am so confused with one I need to go now. I live so far away so cost me a bunch of money to fly...and a nanny to take care of all my small kids...I only know Swanson cuz my friend did it with him...I really don't have much time to interview or meet up with a few dr...I met Swanson and his staff before so i thought it was okay.
February 17, 2014
well, I read some reviews on Hodge and one of them described him as a monster of Midwest. Gary hall seems fine but the pics he got done don't look as good. not easy to find a good surgeon in ks I guess. hope you feel okay.
February 17, 2014
Well after seeing my pictures and hearing my story about Dr.Swanson if you still go to him....well, that is your choice...but I strongly suggest that you don't.
February 17, 2014
I am not trying to be rude but there is no reason for you to rush...keep doing your research and check other doctors out. This is such a huge decision. Why do you need to fly here to get surgery? Where are you from?
January 20, 2014
I am scheduled for a TT next month with dr Eric Swanson. But now I am nervous about his skill. U know anyone who did TT with dr Joseph Cannova in Leawood, ks?
January 20, 2014
I don't but I have met with joseph cannova for him to fix what dr Swanson did to me and I liked him. Whatever you do, do not go to dr.swanson
Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Sorry you haven't gotten the results you were hoping for! Personally, if your doctor isn't responding anymore, I would get a second opinion, just to see what my options were and if it could be fixed.
You may also want to use our Ask a Doctor feature. If you submit your question, it goes out to board certified surgeons who usually answer within 24-48 hours.
Hi Angelface,
If you're looking for Liposuction photos, you can either look through the Liposuction reviews, which will have photos attached to them from the patients themselves. Or you can look through official before/after photos, which Liposuction doctors have uploaded.