Horrible Experience and Results - Be Careful Choosing Surgeon!!!

It has been many months since my last post regarding the revision on my buttocks. Things have not improved. The pain is still there and the damage was worse than I originally thought. During the liposuction revision the muscle and joint in that area was hit and damaged, which explains the excessive bruising and pain that I had after the procedure. I have nerve damage that goes down the leg to my toes causing my big toe nail to die and fall off when I stand for any extended length of time. The muscle damage is causing tightening of the hamstring and interior thigh muscles, which is causing swelling and inflammation in my knee and pushing the knee off track. I am currently under the care of a neurologist, physiatrist and going to physical therapy twice a week. The physical therapist is not only working on the buttocks area, (which is not only physically uncomfortable but very embarrassing), but he is also working on the scar that is on my left side, which burns and itches a good bit because it is right above the waist line of my pants.

I did go back to the surgeon's office one more time and met with his partner hoping to resolve the issues. I was informed that my complaining on this website was bad for business and that I could complain all I wanted in their office, but not for the public to hear. I went that day with the hopes of moving forward in a positive way. I was told that there wasn't anything wrong and that losing weight would be best and make me feel better. I was also told that repeated surgeries was not the answer to my problem. I was made to feel that I have a psychological problem and I am someone looking for surgeries to help with my self esteem. Seriously !?! I am standing there with a crater in my bottom and significant pain. They then showed me pictures showing me that I started off asymmetric. The pictures were actually after a surgery and you could see the lipo scars. That asymmetry in the pictures is why I was having the revision that caused the permanent damage. I felt like I was being given the run around at a used car dealership. I left that office with no intention of ever letting them touch me again.

I am posting this so that others realize the risks associated with these surgeries. This has been a life changing experience in a very negative way. I am not only disfigured, but I also have muscle and nerve damage that may never be repaired. I am having to go to physical therapy, which is not only painful and embarrassing, but also costs money. Socially my life has changed also. I avoid going to the pool with the kids and going to the gym (I exercise at home)....anything where I have to wear tighter clothes. When I do go out, I always wear a shirt tied around my waste or a long shirt. It is a very depressing way to live.

I added photos to show what can happen. Everyday I have to choose clothes that will hide my backside. I know that people notice, which is really hard to deal with and humiliating. Since this has happened, I don't go out as much, I would rather stay home than try to cover up the deformity and act like nothing is wrong. I am 34 and should not have to hide. I will have to live with this until I can work up the courage and save the finances to have this repaired.

This is a photo of my buttocks after my last set of revisions. Obviously, it is assymetrical. On my waist there is a bulge, which is where the scar was suppose to be lowered. It is in the same place, only thicker.