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One Year Post Liposuction

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Finally fixing what Dr. Swanson did to me

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I am having surgery to fix my issue next week, April 3rd. I chose Victor Perez from Overland Park KS.
I am praying and hoping he can fix what this monster did to me.
He is doing fat grafting and liposuction to try to fix the areas that are messed up.
I will post pictures once I am healed up... Thanks for your support everyone.

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Eric Swanson, MD

Eric Swanson, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 28, 2015
Good luck ! Hope everything turns out the wAy it should be
April 17, 2015
Hi. I was just checking to see how your surgery went and how your recovery is going. I am considering Dr. Perez for an upcoming surgery and I was wondering how things turned out for you.
April 17, 2015
Lipo is an absolute crap shoot. Too many problems like this . I had it on my legs 10 years ago. Too much fat sucked out. Luckily the unevenness is not too noticeable. After saying never again I just had very minor Vaser Lipo this January on very small lovehandles. Unlucky again. I have an irregular waist contour and my hunch is it wont resolve wirh time. Im 3.5 months post op. But people will keep opting to have this procedure done. The promises and the folk that get a good outcome will always bring clients. The problem with bad lipo is the extreme diffuculty in fixing it. Bad boob job is easily fixable. Lipo is Russian Roulette even with a top surgeon. Good Luck and I hope you get a good revision result.
April 20, 2020
This is so true. When i signed the papers for lipo, it said about 10% of cases will need revision. And i thought nah, probably won't happen to me.
But now i think this percentage is wayyyy higher.
April 17, 2015
Hi, I hope all went well for you! I'll be doing the same thing - a combo of fat grafting and lipo to fix the mess my PS made to my legs. I've been to 3 consults so far. The last one told me not to do anything and there was nothing he could do. The other 2 at least provided options and were capable of doing it. Hope to get mine done within the next two months and will be posting results. My understanding is that I will likely need 2 procedures before everything looks good depending on how much fat is absorbed back into the body after the first one.
December 20, 2015
How was the revision? Please post pictures. I plan on going to New York for fat grafting. Did you have fat grafting? I have a similar problem from a doctor in Missouri who over lipoed .
UPDATED FROM lala999

seeking treatment to fix botched lipo

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I have met with a few different surgeons in my area. finally found one yesterday who feels he can make a significant difference. I like his personality and his compassion towards me. he's even giving me a pretty big discount because of how much I've gone through. I have done a lot of research and I know that fat grafting is the main way to fix this . issue. The doctor I met with yesterday wants to do some additional lipo and possibly fat grafting. he really seems to know what he's talking about when he explained it to me. And i got a good vihe from him. I am just still very unsure of what I should do....I am very nervous to undergo this procedure again then be dissatisfied. Any suggestions from ayone out there? The doctor I saw is Dr.Korentager with KU plastic surgery.

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October 16, 2014
Best wishes on your revision with a new ps. I hope this time you get the resutls you want&deserve.
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October 16, 2014
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October 17, 2014
I'm only saying this because you asked for opinions... I'm recovering from a revision surgery. I have more dents, lumps and irregularities after the revision than I did before. I'm approximately 7 weeks post op and new problems are still popping up. You can see some on my review, but I have more that I just haven't bothered to post about yet. In my experience, every surgery causes more scarring and more problems. You were asking, so I figured I would share my experience with you. Best of luck with whichever you decide.
October 17, 2014
I appreciate your opinion Afnav. I am leaning in the direction you are recommending. I understand what you are saying exactly. It takes a LONG time for the issues with liposuction to "pop up" because the swelling makes everything look good for so long. It must have been a good 6 months or more before my butt/hip started caving in worse and worse. You really can not see even close to what it looks like in the pictures I posted here. My 2 legs are very uneven. One has a lot more fat down the back then the other. Nasty skin which is not apparent in these photos. Are you regretting doing the 2nd surgery?
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October 17, 2014
Some days I feel better about it than others but with new problems still popping up, I get more and more frustrated. If I could go back in time, I would not have the second surgery again. For me as the scar tissue develops over time it is getting worse. For example the very tip of my TT scar was starting to pucker out a little so he fixed that in the second surgery. But now it is like the scar is tacking down to my hip cause the fat above it to stick out. So weird. Things you don't even think about possibly going wrong do. What is causing the dented area on your butt/hip? Did the dr take out too much at those spots or is it just the way it healed?
October 18, 2014
I am sorry you are having those problems. She removed fat from the side of my butt. Who takes fat out of someone's butt? We never discussed this. It was not part of our surgical plan. Then, she oversuctioned the fat so it caved in my hip/butt. You really have to see it in person as the pictures do not do it justice.
January 28, 2015
So sorry and wish you the best. This is not fair and I hope you are able to align with a solid and compassionate and competent surgeon who can improve this. You deserve a happy ending!
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Fat transfer doctors in Kansas City area

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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 20, 2014
Did u get the same dr in ks? Erik swanson?
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
Gary hall has his own practice. Keith hodge is with monarch
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