Surgeon Did Not Address My Concerns About the Asymmetry, Should I Have to Pay For Him to Correct This? (Photos)

asked 8 months ago by avery n wichita in Wichita, KS
Latest answer by Lori H. Saltz, MD
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Tags: asymmetry, costs, not working, revision

I have been very self-conscience of my breasts for yrs, (assymetric/sagging)I met w several PS, did a lot of research I chose a PS,who was confident he could address my assymetry & improve greatly(had breast lift&aug,tummy tuck wlipo)I explained fully my concerns,& now feel they weren't addressed, I discussed w my surgeon, he said he could put a larger implant on smaller side, or replace both,& I would be charged except his fee, why should I have to pay again, when that is why I had surgery?

8 answers to Surgeon Did Not Address My Concerns About the Asymmetry, Should I Have to Pay For Him to Correct This? (Photos)

Revisionary costs

If you were expecting perfectly symmetrical breasts I can understand your disappointment. Unfortunately, it's a common one, but there is not a plastic surgeon anywhere that can deliver perfect symmetry to asymmetrical breasts. You chose your surgeon carefully. You paid for his time and expertise, not a guaranteed result. He did address your asymmetry, but there is some remaining which is always the case to some degree. There are refinements that he agrees are possible... more

Lori H. Saltz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Revision will fix breast asymmetry.

Hi. This should all have been made clear to you before surgery. When having cosmetic surgery, you are not paying for a guaranteed result. You are paying for the surgeons expertise and best effort. For a revision, we also charge for the operating room and recovery room, for the anesthesiologist, and for new implants, but we do not charge a surgical fee. This would not seem unfair to you if you understood in advance. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revisionary breast surgery charges

What you are experiencing happens in every plastic surgical practice. It is important to continue calm, non-accusatory communication with your plastic surgeon who appears to have done a nice job for you. Some imperfection after the surgery that you have had done is to be expected; fortunately, revisionary surgery should improve the situation. I think that the waiving of the surgeon's fee is generous and reasonable. Other charges, such as anesthesiologist... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Redo Breast Surgery

Plastic surgery is an art not an exact science. Having had several consultations, you were aware that there were a variety of issues that needed to be addressed and I would hope that some of these issues were explained to you. The doctor you selected did a very nice job and your asymmetry is improved. Your doctor is willing to address your current concerns by donating his time to help you achieve the results you expected. If cost is an issue, it may be possile for your... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Misunderstanding after plastic surgery

You do still have some asymmetry but your doctor has done nice work for you and is trying to help get it better by charging nothing for his time and effort to revise the result. Sometimes a doctor will eat all the costs of a revision but more often, there are charges for equipment, facility etc. You also seem to not have understood the procedure because you for sure had a "lift" which moves the nipple up and tightens the lower pole. The implants add volume but if... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Expectations with breast asymmetry

There are many issues when breast asymmetry is corrected including the skin envelope of the breast, and breast volume. There is always a degree of asymmetry despite correction, and all should expect it. Your photos show very good results, far better than 'before'. False expectation, and hearing though not understanding can happen at any consultation, though it appears that your surgeon is continuing to work with you and costs that are not his own such as a facility may be beyond his... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Paying for "re-do" Plastic surgery

This is always an emotional issue for patients. Everyone, including your surgeon would like for your surgery to have optimal outcomes and for you to be thrilled with your results. In some cases, refinement to your results is possible and makes sense to consider. However, it is not a time to assume that mistakes or errors were made that you need to be compensated for. The costs of new implants if needed, anesthesiology, the use of a private surgical suite or hospital and the surgeon's... more

Mathew C. Mosher, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

Paying for Re-do Plastic Surgery

Overall it appears that you have had a very nice result. While there remains a volume asymmetry and a slight difference in the position of the lower portions of your breasts, communicating your goals with your plastic surgeon is imperative. It appears that you had a 'Lollipop' lift with good positioning of the nipple-areolar complexes. The slightly hanging portion of the lower left breast can be addressed by removing the excess skin in this area which would... more