Cellulitis in Left Breast and deformation on right breast around the areola: Will I be charged to correct this? (Photo)

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My question is will my surgeon charge me to correct this. . I AM NOT HAPPY WITH MY BREAST

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Please discuss your dissatisfaction with your surgeon calmly. Both of you will be able to come to a satisfactory agreement as to how to resolve your concerns. Payment policies are different for each surgeon, therefore you may or may not need to pay for the revision. Best of luck.

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

It's difficult to tell from your photos what you are referring to.  Also, since I am unaware of how far you are post-op, giving specific advice without a physical exam is nearly impossible.  Every surgeon has a different policy for revision fees, but it's not uncommon to charge at least the cost of anesthesia, supplies and staff time.  If the revision has to be performed in an off-site surgery center or hospital, that fee may be passed on to the patient as well.  Most often the only fee that will be waived is the surgeon's fee.  However, some issues may be corrected without surgery, so be sure to let your surgeon know about your concerns and dissatisfaction as soon as possible.  As with any surgery, there are risks. Risk of infection, risk of bleeding, risk of postoperative asymmetry, risk of dissatisfaction with the outcome, etc.  These risks should be explained by the surgeon before the surgery and should be listed in the preoperative consents signed by the patient.  No surgical outcome is 100% guaranteed and telling a patient that is highly unethical.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures.The internet is not good for everything.  If you are not happy and having problems, you need to return to see your surgeon immediately and tell him/her what is going on and how you feel.Whether or not you will be charged is a question that you have to ask your surgeon directly.Best of luck. I hope this helps.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

Most surgeons have policies in place to address unsatisfactory results.  Ask your surgeon what his/hers is and discuss your concerns with him/her to see if options are available to improve results.  As for cellulitis, you should be contacting your doctor or surgeon for antibiotics to treat it properly.  Bottom line, you should be asking your surgeon for his/her policy on revisions as some fees usually do apply.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You did not state the time from surgery... Treatment of cellulitis is antibiotics (and you have to pay for them!). As for scars its appears as you have had surgery over a few months ago, thus a secondary operation has a facility fee component that I believe would be on you..

Cellulitis in Left Breast and deformation on right breast around the areola: Will I be charged to correct this? (Photo)

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