I saw a surgeon wanting implants. He told me I needed a lif and gave me a small implant 265. I wasn’t happy with the size and 18 months later returned for a larger implant (495cc). I have been left with misshapen boobs that are square and flat shaped at the top (like a body builder) and an empty boob underneath which I’ve come to learn is snoopy boob. Am I entitled to a full refund. I don’t feel confident going under the knife with the same surgeon.
May 31, 2023
Answer: Refund for snoopy boob Dear Kelly1048, it is unlikely that you will get a refund. In case of a revision, typically surgeons only ask the patient to pay for the surgery center and anesthesia. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 31, 2023
Answer: Refund for snoopy boob Dear Kelly1048, it is unlikely that you will get a refund. In case of a revision, typically surgeons only ask the patient to pay for the surgery center and anesthesia. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 27, 2023
Answer: Good question… Sorry to learn of your disappointment. An examination in person would clearly be necessary to properly evaluate you and make specific treatment recommendations. That said, you can almost always be confident that your situation can be improved with revision surgery. Your problem is that your implants are high relative to your breast gland, and this is due to encapsulation resulting in a mismatch. This is also known as a waterfall deformity. The correction may involve a mastopexy (breast lift), but not necessarily. A refund is rare. You can and should certainly share your concern with your surgeon, but you have to decide whether or not you have confidence that your surgeon can correct this. If not, consider a second opinion for revision surgery. Your new surgeon may be sensitive to your financial concerns, however from his or her perspective you are simply a new patient seeking elective (albeit revision) surgery which is usually more complex and requires more skill and experience. Do your research. Separate your two issues, one being a satisfactory outcome, and the second being how is this going to be paid for. Best of luck to you.
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May 27, 2023
Answer: Good question… Sorry to learn of your disappointment. An examination in person would clearly be necessary to properly evaluate you and make specific treatment recommendations. That said, you can almost always be confident that your situation can be improved with revision surgery. Your problem is that your implants are high relative to your breast gland, and this is due to encapsulation resulting in a mismatch. This is also known as a waterfall deformity. The correction may involve a mastopexy (breast lift), but not necessarily. A refund is rare. You can and should certainly share your concern with your surgeon, but you have to decide whether or not you have confidence that your surgeon can correct this. If not, consider a second opinion for revision surgery. Your new surgeon may be sensitive to your financial concerns, however from his or her perspective you are simply a new patient seeking elective (albeit revision) surgery which is usually more complex and requires more skill and experience. Do your research. Separate your two issues, one being a satisfactory outcome, and the second being how is this going to be paid for. Best of luck to you.
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