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Regret Trusting This Dr with my Surgery - Branford, CT
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I don't even know where to start with Dr. Goodkind...
Isis23April 21, 2014
$9,001
I don't even know where to start with Dr. Goodkind. I had breast augmentation with him that subsequently left me with both emotional and physical scars from his surgery. The results are mortifying and I have yet to show my boyfriend my breasts after a year. This year has been an emotional roller coaster bc of this surgery and I am stuck with awful results and horrendous scars for the rest of my life. Don't bother trying to tell him you are unsatisfied. He will belittle, yell and tell you it's your fault for the outcome. And he'll tell you that after 30 something years of doing this that he's happy with the results he gave. Scarred for life. Not worth it. Horrible results.
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Replies (4)
October 25, 2014
Yes he did the same type of attitude switch with me. You cannot disagree with him! He gets agitated and makes rude comments. EGO is huge. He's not always good or kind.
October 25, 2014
Glad I'm not the only one who thought this!! It's been a year since my surgery and the mental & physical damage he has done to me is just awful. The fact that he felt he deserved to get PAID for that surgery boggles my mind. If I were him- I would have at least refunded the cost. I couldn't keep the money in good conscience.
October 25, 2014
I'm sorry about your surgery turning out that way. I know it's going to cost you more money but what r u thoughts of seeing another PSurgeon to help correct the problem. I feel so bad for you..
November 3, 2014
I would like to see another surgeon. I just don't have the funds to do it anytime soon. I had to take out two loans just to pay for this one :-/
December 18, 2014
Same exact thing happened to me. I was left disfigured and emotionally scarred after multiple surgeries. He does not take any responsibility for his unsatisfactory results. I was only told by him that I'm "unreasonable". How unprofessional!! Please girls, research your doctors carefully or you will be out a lot of money and left with disappointing results.
April 30, 2015
I didn't see this comment until today so I'm sorry for not responding. I'm so sorry to hear of your results! I am a massage therapist who just started working near his office. As it turns out- a few of the clients who went to him have complained of HORRID results. How he is allowed to remain in practice is beyond me. As long as we work together to get the word out about what he has done to us, we can help other women before they become victims of Dr. Goodkind. Be an example, if nothing else, to save other women. We are not guinea pigs!
April 29, 2015
Isis and the other woman who replied... thank you so much for your reviews! It's so important that you wrote this so that other woman don't get disfigured. I hope you were able to get another dr to fix your breast. Good luck and thank you again for warning us!!!!
April 30, 2015
Unfortunately- I am not able to have them fixed right now. I am still paying for my first augmentation. I am finding more and more women coming out and speaking to me about their results with Dr. Goodkind. The great thing is that I am a massage therapist and get to speak with MANY women about my experience. Even better- I work next to his office now. Let me ask you- if you worked in an industry in which you provided a service- would you EXPECT to be paid if you did not perform as expected? How about if you were disfigured for life? I would not be able to sleep at night if I had ruined a women in this way. But that is just me. I was taught that humans help others. Not hurt. And if you have done wrong to another then you help in any way you can to correct your mistake. We all make mistakes. It is in how you proceed that defines who you are. I will not stay quiet until my story is either heard or resolved.
September 30, 2016
Wow that's horrible. My son busted his lip when he was 6 years old and doctor goodkind fixed his lip. It turned out decent but not perfect. This was 18 years ago. What an ass he is treating you ladies like this. Remember ladies, just because a surgeon is board certified, it doesn't mean he is talented in the art of aethetics. There are board certified cosmetic surgeons. I'm so sorry for your poor results and even more sorry that he invalidated you and made you feel worse. He needs his licenses taken from him.
October 1, 2016
Thank you so much for you kind words! I agree with you. He should not be a licensed surgeon
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June 18, 2014
patient neglected to say she did not want to go back to operating room for a revision insisted it be done in office where capabilities are limited things are not always how they are stated and one needs to hear the whole truth to understand the situation
November 20, 2014
Had it been done correctly the first time, I would not have needed a second surgery. After this emotional trauma- Dr. Goodkind wanted an ADDITIONAL $1,500 to correct a surgery he screwed up on. The fact that he feels he deserved to get paid after ruining my LIFE is beyond me. He really should have done the right thing and returned the cost of the surgery so I could get it fixed elsewhere. I'm not a guinea pig and would never opt for a third surgery. Still haven't shown anyone how awful they are. This past year has been an emotional ride that I hope no one else will have to experience. Still paying for this awful surgery so I can't afford to have it fixed. I feel as if my whole sexual side has been robbed from me. But to him? I'm sure I'm just another number. He doesn't care that he's ruined my life as long as he got paid. I could never keep the money in good conscience.
September 22, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about your experience, I had awful results from a breast reduction surgery that Dr. Goodkind refused to fix or even acknowledge. He belittles his patients and at times is downright aggressive. He's a liar and a thief and his medical license should be revoked.
September 23, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that!! I wish I had known better. I didn't do any research and had picked him based on ONE person that had a good outcome. I've been to quite a few doctors to see if anyone can fix this mess and they ALL know about his bad reputation. It's sad when even your own colleges think you are awful at your job!! Please update me if you decide to go to another Dr. I'm still searching for "the one," lol, and would certainly appreciate a nudge in the right direction!
September 24, 2015
P.S. I shouldn't have called the Dr. a thief. I did know there were risks going in. It is just very frustrating to feel like you were misled, and at times disrespected, throughout such an important process. From what he initially told me I thought he would be able to do a far better job than what he did. It's just extremely disappointing to pay such a high price for what, in my opinion, is a really bad result.
September 24, 2015
I agree! He charges more than most doctors in the state and the more I discuss my results with other women- the more I find others who have also had similar experiences. In fact- I have yet to hear from one person who has had a good outcome. I liken it to providing ANY service. If you did a job that someone paid you a premium to do and you didn't deliver the results expected- would you expect to get paid the full amount charged? It's unethical to keep something you aren't entitled to. I feel he needs to have his license revoked for ruining so many lives
September 9, 2016
May 13, 2015
Pay the $1500. Isn't your "life" being fixed with a sized up implant worth... $1500. I mean, $1500 to end emotional distress, destroyed sex life, and whatnot? That's 50$/ month on a cc for 2.5 yrs. Certainly, that's not too much to regain control of your life. Also, you can't tell a Dr where to perform surgery.
May 13, 2015
After the $10,000 I had already taken a loan for- I literally had no money left. He told me the results would be the same whether I did them in the office or in a hospital setting. I highly doubt, had I paid the $1,500 to have it done in a hospital setting, that the results would have been any different. He isn't offering to fix them now for $1,500- he was telling me that was the hospital fee. Believe me- if someone wanted to fix these for that much I would jump at the opportunity.
May 15, 2015
I find it funny that you know a sized up implant is what she needs and the cost is $1500. Certainly sounds like an answer from the doctor himself!
UPDATED FROM Isis23
2 years post
Depression has taken over my life
Isis23March 16, 2016
This dr has ruined me to the point that I no longer leave my home. I still have never shown my boyfriend my breasts. We've been together a couple of years now. The kicker is that no surgeon will touch his work. I've seen 8 doctors and they ALL said there is nothing they can do to correct his mess. THATS my reality now. I was just a paycheck to him but to me he is the man who haunts my dreams. I still wake up crying. I'm still devistated. Depression is now running my life. I wish I had never made the awful decision to go to Dr. Goodkind. Please do your research, people. You do NOT want to end up like me.
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March 16, 2016
Your story breaks my heart, I'm really sorry, and it's hard to even fathom a doctor saying they're happy with the results they gave based on your photo...there HAS to be something you can do??? I know after 8 doctors it seems hopeless but don't give up - keep seeing board certified plastic surgeons, specifically ones who work with a lot if revisions, until you find one you feel can help. Or, last resort, submit your story and photos to the reality show Botched - those are some of the best revision surgeons in the US. Also, with your original ps, can you at least sue him?? I know you sign all kinds of waivers going into surgery, but when there's obviously something wrong with the outcome, I would think there would at least be some sort of recourse through the courts. I'm sure you've already looked into that but just wanted to throw that out there... I would be fighting this to the end. Good luck to you.
September 12, 2016
There are revision surgeons who can help you. Send photos via email to get opinions. I recommend Dr. Revis because of my personal experience with him, but there are qualified revision specialists across the US. I don't believe for a second that no doctor will help you. You're just not asking the right ones.
September 30, 2016
I'm so sorry for what he did to you but do not let this man take over your life and bring you down. I see you live in Boston? I'm wondering how come you chose dr goodkind? I'm a psychotherapist and practice in Newington ct if you ever want to come in and discuss how he's impacted you. I too, had a botched surgery. I tried to fight for justice but didn't far. You would think with the obvious mess-ups, doctors could be held accountable but no.. not so much.
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