lipo dissove

[christina9170]

Has anyone had lipo dissolve? I had my first treatment on my inner thighs. The pain wasn't bad at all. It's the swelling and bruising that is bad. Does anyone have any advice on how to speed up the healing process? Also, when should I start to see results?
I am only scheduled to have three treatments. Is the first treatment to harden the cells and then the second and third are to break them down??

[bellygot2go]

I just had my first treatment of lipo dissolve done on my lower tummy on March 7th.  I agree with you that the injections weren't bad.  But the swelling and brusing afterwards was really bad from the 12-36 hours after.  Once 36 hours had passed, I was feeling much better.  I could actually start to move better.  Now, it is just a little sore in a few small areas.  Nothing to complain about.  I started to walk 30 minutes a day after 48 hours.  I think activitiy is really helped the treatment.  To answer one of your questions, the fat will start to breakdown within the weeks to come from your first treatment.  Please keep in touch on this forum with your success.  I hope we see the results we want.  By the way, where did you go and how much did it cost?  Here in Minneapolis, it's expensive $1900 for a 3 treatment package. Or $690 per treatment if purchased separately.  

[Extra10KC]

Hi there.  I am a week in after my first injections, and am finally a little more comforable.  I had my love handles done here in KC.  What I cannot believe is that I am paying this much money to let someone put me in this much pain.  I burned for the first 2 hours, and then it was just swollen and red.  But I was able to run 4 miles by Saturday (had shots on Tuesday) and felt OK.  Does anyone else obsess about the long-term consequences??  I guess that is pointless since I have already started the injections.  I am just trying to think of this as cosmetic surgery - like Botox.  Would love to chat with someone.  

[Extra10KC]

By the way - it IS pricy up there in MN.  I paid $2300 for 6 treatments here in KC.  

[bellygot2go]

I would love to chat to.  I am not telling any of my friends.  Just my husband knows.  I am also dieting while I go through this.  I shouldn't really say dieting.  I am eating healthier.  Such as whole grains, fruits, veggies, and lean cuts of meat - mostly chicken.  I am drinking a lot of water and trying to increase my fiber intake.  I think it is working.  I started to eat better about 3 weeks ago and I just weighed my self this morning.  I appear to have lost 6 lbs.  My pants feel looser and I am still swollen from lipo dissolve.  So, I think the combinatiopn of lipo dissolve and eating right is working.  I also walk 30 minutes a day.  I want to start weight training.  But I don't quite have the time to commit.  Perhaps I could start with weight training 1 day a week and work on increasing the days.

[disappointed_n_broke]

I have my own story about how I feel Lipodissolve is a big fat rip off...  Long story short for right now, I have gained, not only inches, but pounds.  And "weight gain" violates the refund policy!  Hmmm....  Has anyone thought of pursuing legal action?  I'd definitely be on board.  By the way, I'm in NW Arkansas...  

[christina9170]

Sorry, I haven't checked in at all. It has been almost 1 month since my first treatment. I am happy so far, I think I can see a difference. I have my 2nd appointment next thursday. I am still a little sore, I think that may be to working out though. I had my treatment done at Midwest Medical Aesthetics, in Leawood, KS. For my 3 treatmetnts is was $900. I really like them there, I went to them for laser hair removal. They are honest and the prices are resonable. Has anyone had there 2nd treatment? What are your thoughts?

[Wildivy]

Hey there,
you said you were in NW arkansas did you have it done there or in Little Rock?
Just wondering- I had my first treatment on friday at Arkansas center for physical medicine   Just wondering== Its kind of scary

[Pickle head]

Hi I am going to my first consult on April 15th.  I live in Indiana.  I just heard about this so I am excited.  I am a 110 lbs and cant get rid of my belly.  The pain that I am hearing people talk about sounds much better than the pain of liposuction surgery.  The cost sounds better too.  Does anyone know of a good website of before and after pictures?  It sounds like so far most people are happy with the results.

[aliciajoleen]

I started lipo dissolve back in June 2006.  I have been COMPLETELY disappointed!  My mom and I started it together.  She has only lost 1/2 inch and has gained a couple lbs.  I have lost 0, nadda, zilch, and gained about 10 lbs.  We spaced them out so that we were getting them every 6 weeks or so.  They said they worked better if you could hold the sessions off.  They also sold us a package of 6 sessions and said that after that it would be $99 each time for life, if we wanted to.  We went in on our 3rd appt and were told they bumped it to 9 sessions.  On our 4th appt they said they bumped it to 12 sessions.  We asked why and they said the shots weren't working like people wanted them to and they weren't giving enough (only 2 shots of 5cc's each), and they bumped it up to 40cc's for my mom and last time was 30 cc's for me!  That was about 50 or so different "sticks" with the needles.  I'm so TIRED of it!  It doesn't work and it HURTS BAD.  You swell up and turn red, get bruises and knots.  It's like I had little aliens in my stomach and they'd move around, it was awful.  I was taking darvocet and percocet to ease the pain the first 2 days.  You can only take Tylenol, unless you have a script for something stronger.  But you CANNOT take advil, aleve, or any prescription anti-inflammatories.  We had our shots done in Overland Park, KS.  They told us last time that if we didn't see any changes when we came in next (we'll be going in 2 days) then they'd submit their opinion to refund us.  Now an opinion is not what I want.  My mom and I are sickened by this and we've decided that we're not getting the shots again, regardless of a refund.  YES, we have been ripped off!  They give you false hope and say it's "slightly uncomfortable"... they say this to get you in.  I want you all to know that it DOESN'T WORK and IT'S VERY PAINFUL!!!  Just go get lipo suction, it's CHEAPER and almost IMMEDIATE results!!!

[phoenix mom]

I am going on my 3rd appt. next Monday.  I am really surprised at how sore I am.  My daughter did Meso therapy at a Naturopath's office, and it did get rid of a small pocket of fat at her lower abdomen.  I don't remember her being so sore and bruised.  After two weeks, I am still sore in some places, is this normal?  I am also concerned that I am reading that there is weight gain.  That would be awful!  You have to commit to 6 treatments here in Phoenix, and then they are allowed to go to 9 if there are no results.  I too am watching what I am eating and exercising along with it, but how will I know if this helped?  I just had this problem stomach after 5 kids, no matter how I diet or work out, it is still there.  I am kind of scared now, reading all these negatives, I wish I would have found this before!  I swell up like I am about 5 months pregnant for 3 days, and that is bad, I look and feel horrible for those 3 days.  Not good for the ego.  I am really hoping I didn't mess up.  Can anyone give me any hope?

[lmwilson]

hi there,

this is my first post (im new!). i just had my first treatment yesterday, and for some reason i didnt bother doing any research on consumer reviews before today.

my redness, swelling, and bruising is not nearly as bad as i thought it was going to be based on description from the clinic. i have just one small bruise that has already decreased in size/darkness by about half since yesterday. the redness is basically a wide band on my lower abs, and sort of looks like my pants were just too tight and left a squeeze/rub effect. i had the burning/tingling experience just one minute after the injections, and the feeling lasted a little less than an hour.

i think that THE biggest problem i am going to run into is that i am not telling anyone about this procedure, especially not my boyfriend. have people told their significant others/spouses? or gotten away without telling them?

also, when should i expect to start seeing results? im sure i wont see anything before the first treatment, but i just wonder when people saw a difference.

thanks so much!

[DONTDOIT]

There have been quite a few women who have had cardiac events attributed to lipodissolve injections.  Young woman.

My take on it - as a medical professional - the risk is not worth it.

Eat right and exercise.  If you have trouble spots, so what.  It's better to have some fat and be happy than to look good in your coffin.