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BBL Bound with Tummy Tuck Detour - Aventura, FL

UPDATED FROM Fabulosity
3 months post

Rare Infection!!!!!

$5,500
My original review was nothing less than optimistic and positive. I could not have imagined that I would end up with a rare infection causing me to be hospitalized and corrective surgery. Even worse is the rigorous regime of intravenous as well as oral antibiotics I'm on for months possibly years. I am absolutely floored. I contracted an infection called Mycobacterium Fortuitum. This bacteria is generally contracted from unsanitary tools/facilities. What's even more disturbing was finding out that this was not the first case in Dr. Salama's office with one reported earlier this year or last year. I know infection and complications are risks of surgery, but what I don't expect is improper sanitation of work tools/facility. There are state and federal guidelines and mandatory precautions to avoid things like this from happening. They were not followed and in turn I have to endure a botched tummy tuck, constant pain and discomfort as well as a lifestyle change to accommodate hooking up to an IV twice a day for God knows how long. I am extremely unhappy to say the least. I have informed Dr. Salama of my condition up until the point I was diagnosed with the infection. Once I told him what I was diagnosed with he never even called to follow up or show concern. Very disappointed and afraid. This infection can be life threatening if I am not diligent and disciplined and that is terrifying. Please inform yourselves and be wary. God be with you.

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Moises Salama, MD

Moises Salama, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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My original review was nothing less than optimistic and positive. I could not have imagined that I would end up with a rare infection causing me to be hospitalized and corrective surgery. Even worse is the rigorous regime of oral antibiotics I'm on for months possibly years. I am absolutely floored. I contracted an infection called Mycobacterium Fortuitum. I am extremely unhappy to say the least. I have informed Dr. Salama of my condition up until the point I was diagnosed with the infection. Once I told him what I was diagnosed with he never even called to follow up or show concern. Very disappointed and afraid. This infection can be life threatening if I am not diligent and disciplined and that is terrifying. Please inform yourselves and be wary. God be with you.

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I'm so sorry to hear you're going thru this! I can't imagine what it must be like to have IV hooked up 2x day. I hope you get over this quickly and feel better. I'm floored that Dr. Salama dropped you so quickly. I had heard he was a great doc. Take care and please keep us updated. ((hugs))
Thank you so much.
I'm so sorry to hear that what was a happy thing turned fatal in a matter of months. I feel so disappointed for you. :( How did you know your body was fighting an infection? What were the signs? I cannot believe the doctor isn't taking the time to call you to check-in. Shame on him. Plastic surgeons shouldn't be SO busy and so tied up that they cannot make time for patients such as yourself.
Haw many days post the surgery were you diagnosed with Mycobacterium Fortuitum?
Prayers and blessings to you. Hope you are healing well.
I sent you a private message before reading this post. I hope you're feeling better nowadays. In the private message I left you my email address and my phone number. I am well experienced with Mycobacterium infection, as my daughter fought it for several years. I know it can be frustrating and being that it is so rare you feel so alone. Please feel free to call me, text me or email me if you have any questions or if frustrated & just want to talk.
UPDATED FROM Fabulosity
28 days post

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Looking good. I look forward to your updates.
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28 days post

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