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Tummy Tuck - Conroe, TX
UPDATED FROM lilyflower00
1.8 months post op
This is from a revision evaluation. Here are the final results of my breast lift.
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Hello to everyone that have read my story and share your story, good or bad. My story is a bad one but, I am every so glad that's not the case for everyone here. Dr. Cortes was not that way with me, he tried but, when I pushed he always became short and dismissive. Now, even in this forum he has responded and he can't help it, you notice the anger in his voice. I can only imagine he has a bit of a temper! He takes concerns as criticism of his work, this is not a good attitude for a Plastic Surgeon. He had no sympathy and 6 months after the surgery, weighing 126 lbs. he told me I needed to lose weight and then come talk to him! Lose weight?!! I am 5'4".... I lost any more weight, I'd be sick! I did go see other board certified reputable doctors, and all 4 agreed I had a poor surgery done, and would need a revision of both, tummy tuck and breast lift. So, someday, hopefully not to far in the future, I will do that for myself. This Dr. Cortes thinks that no one is unhappy with his work... I think he intimidates women! and they won't speak up. Not me... I WILL speak up! I will NOT be intimidated!
Amen!!! Many doctors out there say it's ok they will fix to make their patient happy! What a sad case! Is ok because soon everyone will catch on . He is ONLY good at BBL !! Sad but true ! I'm sorry that you also experienced this behavior!!
Thank you! I'm sad that this is my end result but, I thank you for responding. I'm glad I am not crazy! and "seeing" things...but, perhaps is this way because I was "negative" and "complaint" too much! Or at least that is what he is claiming is the reason for this outcome!
You are definitely not crazy or seeing things. There's definitely plenty to complain about in your case. You have every right to complain too. That's what this site is for. It's here to tell YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE!!! I'm so sorry you went
through that.
I'm in the same boat with the same doctor :( he thinks I look great and I do not . He claims he did a full TT and I didn't get that ! On my search now for a revisions!
Lilyflower....I completely agree with you about Dr. Cortes being dismissive. I went in for a consult in July of 2014 and waited in his extremely hot office (no air conditioning) for one and a half hours OUTSIDE his office in the hallway of the building because there was no place to sit inside his lobby. There were women with entire families with 5, 6, 7 kids all sitting in the seats that actual potential paying patients were supposed to be sitting in. I felt like I was in the Social Security Office.....but that's beside the point. My husband, out of frustration, went up to the front desk to find out when they would call us back to the exam rooms. She said "soon". Another 30 minutes later, he asks again and says "I will pay the full consultation fee to get my wife seen in a timely fashion" (the consultations were free at that time). She finally calls us back there and we weave and bob through the extended families of young children and cousins and get seated in an examining room. I undressed, wore the gown and ----not kidding here---waited in that room just like that for 3 more hours! I was ready to say screw this and get the hell out of there when he comes running in out of breath. he sits downs and says what do you want done because it is a bbl transfer to the buttocks, I'm going to tell you right now that you don't have enough fat.I weigh 200 lbs and am 5'5". Back rolls, flanks, love handles and big tummy. How is there not enough fat to put into my butt? He said this without even looking at my ass. I hadn't even stood up and he made the verdict. So to that end.....if you wont even fully examine my goodies before passing judgment then it is clear to me that he picks and chooses the patients that he will operate on.....Dare I say it......but they seem to be of the Latin persuasion. I understand giving back to your community and taking care of your own but money is money,sir and a medical surgeon in his field of work would do well to reevaluate his priorities.
Similar thing happened to me but I plan to take legal action.
UPDATED FROM lilyflower00
1 year later, DEPRESS and looking for a REVISION surgeon!
It has been an entire year since my surgery. You know? that time when they tell you that you finally see your FINAL results!! WEll, how depressing is that??? Since the beginning I saw my results were less than optimal, as weeks, months passed by I voiced my concerns. My doctor was NOT supportive... called me fat, made me feel like I was crazy for complaining and bringing things to his attention! He kept telling me ALL was GOOD!!! I just needed to let time heal... well, time made things worst! and yes... I gained a whole 10 pounds in 1 year... honestly, DEPRESSION! I am looking for a good reputable doctor to fix this guy's mistakes and paying double what I paid to get it in the first place! I am so disappointed and scared because I truly believe my original doctor would do a good job! He had GREAT!!! reviews! So, what the heck happened with me? He was plain nasty! every time I voiced concerns. Looking back, his office looked more like an emergency room, long waits, there so many people at times there no chairs to sit down... but, I didn't see that before my surgery..that should have been a red flag! I have added some pictures.. let the pictures talk for themselves about the quality of work Dr. Wilberto Cortes performed on me.
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OH my god .... So your ps is Dr. Cortes? I am in shock!!
YES! He did this and unfortunately, though I had concerns from week 1!! He never acknowledge those concerns. He dismissed me again and again... ultimately, he attempted a revision of my left nipple and failed miserably. I decided not to ever go back to him.
OMG!!! THANK YOU for having the courage to post and tell your story. I hope you find a doc that can make your dreams come true. I'm sorry that you went through this. I wish you the best.
Thank you! It is extremely depressing and costly.... but, it is the risk we take. I am looking for a new doctor, though to be completely honest, I do not know if I will go through with any more elective surgeries.
I understand your situation dearly. I had lipo June 19 2013 and I paid for an area an he didn't do it. So I've been complaining and complaing an today I get a call from his office that I have been discharged.
Hi Lily,
First, I am very sorry to hear of your dissapointment. At the end of the day we all want to feel satisfied with our results. However I am truly suprised about the comments on Dr. Cortes. The first time I visited Dr. Cortes, I was petrified. I had been through a very disturbing experience with an unlicensed doctor where I had suffered necrosis and was left with a scar almost in the middle of my stomach. Dr. Cortes was so caring and took the time to give me realistic expectations. Also discussed my weight with me as when I went to him I weighed about 180 lbs...in a loving way never making me feel fat. I ended up getting my breast done, my arms and a tummy tuck. Now, I knew I had alot of scar tissue because of the botch job I had gotten before, so I expected some complications with the healing and I also keloid horribly, and I was afraid of that, so what happened afterwards was expected. I developed some bad scar tissue around my nipples and my bracchiplasty scar widened like a long keloid, and when I expressed to Dr. Cortes how unhappy I was, he didn't hesitate to bring me back into the office and do scar revision....which by the way is extremely common. He did it at absolutely no charge and the reality is that all Doctors can charge you as you sign that the results may not be what you are expecting and there can be some revision required. Matter of fact, he met me at his office on a Sunday after I called him with a concern. He patiently took me into his office...laughed and made jokes so I could feel at ease and sent me on my way...always checking up on me. I loved my results!! Now forward two years later.....and I gained weight....heck I love to eat...and I wanted to do buttock surgery....well, I researched his results.....and he is the best! So I went in to see him. He was still the same sweetheart. Made a comment on my weight in a playful manner but only because he knows how much I had lost. I went down to about 160 ...and now I was at almost 190! But he meant nothing bad by it....not at all! He sat with me...looked at my butt and reminded me that I had sagging skin on my legs! A Jlo Booty was not realistic....but he did a wonderful job! I have pics of my butt....I can send you pics of my tummy as well if youd like.
As far as the rabbit ears, I truly dont see them. I see a few spots where it looks a little swollen, but did you gain any weight. I don't see it right after the surgery.
Also, his office in Houston is not his main office. That is a rental location that he is using as he is in the process of starting his office there and wants to make sure he has the right spot. His office in Conroe is gorgeous.
My best friend just got a tummy tuck done and is going on a cruise next weekend. She is ready to sport her bikini.
Again ...I am sorry to hear of your experience. It just doesn't sound like him at all. Matter of fact, he is such a perfectionist that he redid my nipples with my buttocks at no cost!
Hope everything works out for you!!
@Gemini73 - I can't believe you would post a full defense for the plastic surgeon on this poor women's review. She obviously had an awful experience (with pictures to prove it). The fact that you had a glorious experience doesn't negate what happened to her. He didn't treat her well. Period. (You write like you work for the man)
Have some compassion!!!
@lilyflower00 - terribly sorry things didn't go as you wished. I can't even imagine what that feels like but hope you find a PS who can help turn things around for you.
Wish you all the best
Don'tbemistaken---In no way shape of form have I "negated" Lilly's experience. Please see my comments and re-read. I was specifically talking about my experience with him, which has been nothing but wonderful. Over 90 % of the patients that write about Dr. Cortes have nothing but positive things to say. Do we all work for him? My only comment was that I would like to also see before pictures. Everyone here is entitled to post their reaction or feelings about a certain situation. When I posted my experiences, I was subject to replies and comments. In no way shape or form have I been mean or disrespectful.
Obviously she @Gemini73 has some connections with Cortes MD. Anyway, Lilly, I hope you are better than ever ; )
Its hard to believe that about Dr. Cortes and his staff because they treated me like family before and after surgery. They called me the first 3 days after surgery to see how i was doing. When i had a problem with my left leg after my brazilian butt lift they saw me right away and made me feel at ease every visit. i couldnt walk right because my left would hurt like if i had a rubberband around it. Eventually it went away little by little just like Dr. Cortes said. He also gave me a couple prescriptions that helped a lot. What surprised me was that he would even call me after hours to see how im doing and if im taking my medication. Can you please post before pictures????
They are on my profile, before and after, and after... and after! ;-)
Your pictures speak for themselves. Regardless of the good treatment the doctor may have given others, your results are real and in full color. The treatment you received by the doctor and staff is important, but nowhere near as important as the final result. You breast scars from day one looked "different" from all the others on the site. I am so sorry your results were less than what you paid for. Even if the doc had also treated you like family as he did to others, leaving you with that result is unacceptable. I think we would all take skill over manners any day. May God be with you.








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