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Smart Lipo on Abdomen and Flanks - Virginia Beach, VA

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I'm 5'5 and weigh about 147 pounds. I have had 1...

selflove32
$6,000
I'm 5'5 and weigh about 147 pounds. I have had 1 pregnancy which was natural. I went on few consultations and decided to go with Dr. Mancoll. He seemed to be committed to making sure I was satisfied.

It's been about 5 weeks since my procedure and I'm patiently waiting for results. I guess I'm still swollen.

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John Mancoll, MD

John Mancoll, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 30, 2014
Hi, and thanks for joining our community!  Will you be able to show us before/after pictures?  We have a few very helpful people here who might be able to weigh in on whether or not you're swollen, though at 5 weeks, the odds are high that you are. :)  I hope to be able to follow your progress!
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June 3, 2014
I just got a message that you updated your review, but I can't see an update.  Did something not work correctly?  Please let me know if you need technical assistance :).
UPDATED FROM selflove32
1 month post

Not happy thus far

selflove32
So, I'm almost 6 weeks post my smart lipo procedure and I'm not all that thrilled with results thus far. My stomach looks uneven, and still pokes out. I'm not sure how to differentiate between swelling and what may still be fat. I can grab some areas that are soft ( maybe excess skin ). I have my first follow up with Dr. Mancoll this Tuesday and I'm hoping he will identify any issues and take initiative to correct them if possible. This was such a costly procedure, it's deflating to not feel like I got my money's worth. I'm still optimistic and hope it gets better!

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June 8, 2014
When you say uneven, do you mean lumpy?  Or just that one side is bigger than the other in some way?
June 10, 2014
It looks lumpy.
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June 10, 2014
We have some ladies who are going through lumpiness.  It seems like it takes several months for that to resolve.  Have you seen ColoradoMaiden's review?  She's been working through that for months and has written very candidly about it.
UPDATED FROM selflove32
8 months post

9 months late and not happy

selflove32
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It's been 9 months and I must say that this was not worth $6000. My stomach is still pretty flabby and Dr. Mancoll was not very interested in making sure I was 100% satisfied. When I expressed my concerns about my stomach he not only neglected to offer a revision at no cost but would not even give me a discount on another procedure. Very disappointing! I would not recommend him at all for smart lipo!!!

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February 1, 2015

Are you still lumpy as well, or did that part resolve eventually?

March 27, 2015
My stomach is still flabby abd looks uneven. I just think I should have gone to another surgeon. He did not do a great job :-( $6,000 wasted
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December 18, 2015
He recommended vaser and smart lippo on my arms and tummy versus an arm lift I was skeptical because I have quite a bit of loose skin. Glad I decided that it didn't seem like the right solution especially for the price and only 1 picture to show me.