For the last 2 years, I have been ashamed and embarrassed about my liposuction.  Everyday, every second there are regrets.  Hopefully, there will be some good if even one person is saved from having this outcome.  My story is below.

In November 2009, I consulted with Dr Tom Lintner for ab/flank lipo and he recommended a little inner/outer thigh since I would be under anesthesia.  He said I would regret it if not and it would "smooth out my silhouette".  I regret it all right.  Regret the day I met him.  My ab and flank lipo was fine, but he lipo'd under the buttocks where I had not consented to.  In addition to the unslightly creases which extended to the sides of my thighs, he created bulges under my butt due to the butt not having any support from the excessive liposuction.  The weight of the buttocks sitting on my thighs led to an uneven appearance on the backs of my thighs.  He said to wait and he would do a revision to "feather out" the creases if necessary.  A year later, he did a revision in this office under local numbing which was very painful.  This revision made the situation worse resulting in a double gluteal crease under my left cheek and a strange looking fold under my right cheek.  Of course, he said to wait and see the eventual result.  Six months later he did a fat transfer (again under local) which did nothing to correct the problem.  Again, he said to wait and see.  Eight months later, another fat transfer which did nothing.

Two and 1/2 years later, I have gone through 3 revisions with him and have been left with a constant painful burning sensation, pain when I sit, and a hideous backside. 

This nightmare has caused me to maintain an unhealthy lifestyle for the last 2 years, since his lipo left me with not enough fat to transfer.  I have had to gain additional weight to generate enough fat for the transfers.  I am scheduled to have fat transfer with a specialist this summer.  The repairs are estimated to be $20,000 for the first repair and $5,000 for any additional transfers.

I hope my experience will prevent others from making this same mistake.  When we consult with a plastic surgeon it is because we are self conscience about an area.  Do not let them prey on your weakness by recommending additional surgeries based on their greed.  Think twice about having lipo only as a last result and I would never recommend inner/outer thigh lipo

This is the side view before and after the first lipo.  Notice the deep creases extending unnaturally toward the side of the thighs.  Below the buttocks you will see the bulge at the top of the thighs.