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Permanently scarred, disfigured & traumatized after arm & thigh lift

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Horrific Experience…

DayDay805
I had an arm lift and thigh lift in Oct of 2020. I have been left deformed and scarred beyond believe. Two days after surgery my armpit split right open and I was left to wait for three days with a large gaping hole before they would stitch it back up. Within a week of surgery my inner thighs, armpits and arms had large holes. The surgeon stated there was nothing he could do for me. I then contacted my primary care physician who was horrified and had me squeezed into kaisers special wounds unit. I had 25 visits to special wounds unit between Oct 23 and Jan 18. I battled for my life for nearly three months; not a single phone call from athenix to check in. I lost thousands of dollars due to not being able to work for months; not to mention $16k/$17k I paid for surgery and the out pocket expenses for recovery. I had to hire an in home care nurse as I could barely move for two months. I am scared and look like a monster. I reached out to them to see what my options were; they suggested revision surgery (at a large cost to me of course).
I would never ever recommend anyone do business with this company based on their lack of compassion. I understand there is such a thing as human error which is why I didn’t sue, but this company lacks ethics and remorse towards their patients. I have been left permanently scarred, disfigured and traumatized.

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June 30, 2022
I am so sorry that doctor botched your surgery and bounced on you. You should send him the photos and remind him of what a piece of a shit he is.
July 25, 2022
It's been so difficult to even function. I often do wonder if doctors even think about their victims and the lifelong detrimental effects, they have caused.
July 1, 2022
My god how horrific. I hope you can find a competent doctor who is willing to take you on as a patient and fix this botched aurgery. Also report this doctor to the AMA and maybe his license would be revoked.
July 25, 2022
I've never considered reporting them to the AMA, but definitely something to ponder. I'm in the process of doing research in hopes of finding a competent surgeon who is willing to take me on.
July 7, 2022
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Was it Dr Manuel Gigena? I went for a consult last week ( they couldn't tell me over the phone who the surgeon would be, until I went to the coalition) still haven't met the surgeon but was told it would be him. Any find reviews on RealSelf for him
July 25, 2022
It was not Dr. Gigena. It was a doctor from their Beaverton Oregon location.
July 23, 2022
So sorry . I hope you recover ASAP. please tell us who your surgeon was so people can avoid.
July 25, 2022
I will send you a message in private if you'd like. I somehow feel awful disclosing the surgeon's information and the impact it would have on his livelihood.
August 4, 2022
Do not feel bad about disclosing the doctor name. Look at the impact on your livelihood, your quality of life. Don’t protect these doctors. Protect future innocent patients. Protect YOU. You are worth it.
May 8, 2023
Totally agree. You possibly will be saving some else this horrific situation.