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Disfigured in Sacramento

I had a slightly lowered brow and wanted to raise...

I had a slightly lowered brow and wanted to raise it a bit. I paid for sedation, but was operated on for an entire afternoon without any sedation, since Dr. sent the anesthetist home (saves him money). I was awake, in pain, and terrified for hours. I could hear the loud sound of the needle going into and out of my head.

Dr. has had six shoulder surgeries and complained during the entire procedure about how tired he was,how he couldn't get the needle through my skin, and how much his shoulder hurt. THE NURSE actually finished the surgery behind my ears for him (she did the stitching, which turned out horribly, and which she is not trained to do).

Dr. cursed during the entire procedure (every word in the book--especially "I'm so God-D tired...) My forehead is so low now that I cannot open my eyes fully. I have ugly scars radiating from my eyes to my hairline. I have lost over 50 per cent of my hair. I have to wear a wig full time. I cannot raise and lower my eyebrows normally. I will need extensive reconstructive surgery. There is nothing that can be done regarding the hair loss. This surgery was a tragedy and disfigured and damaged my face and hair permanenetly.

Dr. should not be performing surgery of any kind--I believe that he is very unstable, angry, and imcompetent. I would not recommend any physician associated.

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Doctor has had 6 shoulder surgeries, is both physically and mentally impaired. He permanently disfigured me and I am now permanently having to wear a wig. He operated on me with no sedation, although I had paid in advance for sedation--I was awake and in pain, terrified. I have chronic severe eye pain now. Dr. did not help me at all after the surgery.

Comments (4)

poet999 5 Dec 2011
It is worse--I am still wearing a wig, my left eye is drooping yet I can't close it completely, and sores still rupture after almost two years all over my head where the stitches were. I basically look like a freak--even my friends agree. I have lost some of the vision in my left eye.The left side of my mouth droops so much that, in order to talk, I have to hold that side of my face up with my hand. People ask me if I have had a stroke! It is so hard to go on...I fear for anyone who ever goes to this doctor since I believe eventually he may kill someone. Local malpractice attorneys tell me that in the state of CA it is impossible to win a malpractice suit against a plastic surgeon due to laws that protect them. I was so outgoing and had so many friends, but have become a recluse, due to the trauma and disfigurement. Thank you for your compassion--it touches my heart!
E.M. 19 Jan 2012
OMG. I'm so sorry to hear that. I am considering a forehead lift surgery but after reading your comment i'm not so sure I shoul do that. Could you tell me who was your doctor?
My Improving Self 17 Apr 2013
OMG!! I am so sorry to hear about that!!! Did you consult with other doctors to see what they can do? I am considering the forehead lift because I have a big forehead. Could you please tell me who the doctor is. I really am nervous.
sally ca 2 Dec 2011
o my god i hope ur better now

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