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Worst Experience of my Life. RUN AWAY!

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Worst Experience of my Life. RUN AWAY!

outspoken1111
$7,850

Wow where do i even begin? I could probably write a novel on how bad my experience was. First off- the coordinator was awful. She would sometimes take a week to respond. If I never tried to reach out, I would have never heard back from her. I even had to remind her it was time to pay my balance which she didn’t call me until 11pm that night to send my invoice. I tried reaching her for a week to find out if my labs were received and didn’t get my pre op instructions until a week before my procedure after I had to reach out to one of her friends. No one even looked at my labs until 5 days before surgery. Thankfully everything was good or else I would have lost money on travel plans. I had so many doubts that I inquired with 3 other doctors to switch but ended up staying here because I was lazy and impressed with his IG.

I now regret going with this doctor so much. My hips are very uneven and square. My butt has no more projection than before and I am starting to get fibrosis despite following all post op instructions.

On surgery day, no one took my weight. They just asked me how much i weighed and I guessed. I’m pretty sure I never got the covid test unless they did it while I was asleep. And I peed in a cup which no one ever touched. So much negligence here I’m surprised i survived.

I’ve expressed my concerns with the doctor and was told that my fibrosis is caused by a lack of good massage and my uneven hips are caused by my bones being misaligned (huh? They weren’t even uneven before). Also, the doctor told me if I came back to Miami he would get me drugged up on VALIUM to take more fat from my thighs (in the medspa not even in the OR) to give me a more dramatic look. Like WHAT?!?

Overall, please do your research. I threw away $8000k on a surgery to be left unhappy and unsatisfied. Don’t be fooled by his IG- if you really notice all the girls are POSED on the table. None are standing. None are given more projection in the butt. If you want your body to look completely unchanged after surgery you can go to him but he will not snatch you or fill up your butt.

Also- another doctor I inquired with told me I was the 3rd person that month seeking a revision from him. I have also spoken with MULTIPLE woman in the same exact position as me. He wants $2500 for a revision but i wouldn’t let this man touch me ever again. I’d rather risk my life or an infection and pay more from some of these clinics than go here.

You will look untouched, I promise you.

outspoken1111's provider

Zachary Iyore Okhah, MD

Zachary Iyore Okhah, MD

Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (29)

August 8, 2020
Yikes! So sorry to hear this! You should not go back to this doctor. I hope you're able to find a great surgeon & team to reach your body goals. But, I checked his profile and it states he is board ELIGIBLE not CERTIFIED. I never heard of board eligible but a quick google search and voila! The difference is that he has yet to either take the test or has FAILED the test hence, the "ELIGIBLE" not "CERTIFIED". Thank you for having the courage to speak out about your experience. You have saved many from making the same mistake. Best wishes!
August 8, 2020
WoW... Scary!!! Sorry that this happened. Yes... you look the same after as you did before. Waist of money. Do not go back to him... get your revision elsewhere. So glad that you survived this ordeal. Good luck with your future snatched body. ;) and thanks for sharing.
August 8, 2020
omgosh i am so upset for you. your right, his IG is impressive, im happy realself exists so we can see real results.
August 11, 2020
I’m on the same boat sister! Since 1st dealing with the coordinator should’ve been a red flag!!! Getting fibrosis massages have me broke since they are expensive, I don’t even want to go back and ask for a revision... $$$ out te window... what other surgeons do you have in mind for a revision?
August 11, 2020
Wow I’m so sorry this happened to you too. I’m curious as to why you haven’t left a review yet? We need to speak out so that this doesn’t continue to happen. It’s crazy how many woman in our position haven’t spoken out. I’ve been doing my research on a few and right now I’m leaning towards just doing a MMO with dr boca raton however if i was gonna do the BBL again, I would 1000% go with Mehio at MIA.
August 19, 2020
How did you like the results?
August 20, 2020
Not happy, I asked to have some sort of shape and I still think I’m ‘squared’. I know is easier said than done but you’re better off losing 10 lbs than paying all that money!!! It’s not only the $ you spend for surgery, you need to add for the recovery which it adds up $$$
August 20, 2020
Ok sorry to hear that, when was your surgery?? Try compressing with the foam boards, can you message me a picture? I am scheduled in a couple months ..
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August 12, 2020
Can I ask you what made you choose this particular surgeon? Yes, he's not board-certified. I myself will only see double board-certified surgeon's for anything, even still nothing is ever a guarantee of 100% success. It's so important to go to a plastic surgeon that absolutely specializes in whatever surgery you wish to get. So for example you don't go to a boob guy to get a face lift, you go to a face surgeon that only does faces. You also want to see a lot of before and afters and be able to talk to a couple of former patients. Always ask the surgeon how many revisions he's had to do. Always ask the surgeon how many butt lifts he does a week, and how many he has done in his entire career. Always look up your surgeon to see if they have any lawsuits. It's easy to do, just Google their name and write VS. ( Versus) next to it in google. Always pick the best surgeon that you can afford. It sounds like you spent good money on this surgery though. I do see a difference as your tattoo is much lower on your bum cheek now, did you do your measurements before and after? We shouldn't really look at other people's pics to wish to look like that. It's a non-realistic expectation as they are a different person with different skin, skin tone and muscle development. Plus you don't know how much a photo has been doctored that you see on Instagram. I am a photographer and I can make anyone's butt look fantastic using morphing on Photoshop. I'm certainly sad for you that you're not happy with your results. You definitely have a nicer waist now though and your bum is different it's just not what you wanted.
August 13, 2020
I choose this surgeon based on his IG marketing. I know, not very smart. When I decided to have surgery I had no knowledge of the surgery community. I had no idea about real self or other surgery blogs until a few weeks prior to surgery. From his IG he seemed to only do BBLs so I thought it would be a good fit and I liked the way he shaped girls but I see now it’s all about the way he poses them. My waist is definitely smaller but I hate the way my hips are uneven and square. I wouldn’t have minded the results but I don’t feel it was worth almost 8k. My BBL which really looks more like I just got lipo was worth around 3000
October 3, 2020
@sunkissedbeach You sound very preachy and judgmental. I don't think anyone comes on this site to share their bad experience for someone like you to come on and tell them what they should have done. @outspoken1111 I am glad that I saw your review, his IG does look really nice. His coordinator seems to be more focused on her body and posting her man. I can't believe he had you travel all of that way and then cancel. In my experience when doctors act erratic it is often underlying personal issues. In my case, I found out that my doctor was an alcoholic. I was unhappy with my results. She thought she did not wrong. I still have lipo burns. I am not sure if she was drunk when she worked on me but she would perform surgery under the influence. She went on to kill a couple of patients and eventually lost her license. I was thankful that I didn't end up with more than some burns. I hope you find someone to do your revision. Dr. Jung in Houston is my favorite. The wait is about a year and he is very expensive but he does deliver! Good luck.
October 4, 2020
You sound crazy because board certified does not guarantee good results, because ive seen botches from board certifieds ...
October 4, 2020
Thanks for your comment. Yeah I have heard from other patients about him being erratic and very touchy. I’m thankful I wasn’t “botched” but could have spent less money on a better result. And his coordinator is the worst. It seems he would rather blame everything on patients than just own up to these facts. I’ve seen multiple comments on his IG from multiple other girls how they can’t get ahold of her either so this is def not an isolated thing
UPDATED FROM outspoken1111
3 months post

Update pt 1

outspoken1111
I wanted to provide an update on literally the worst experience ever and let you all know to BEWARE OF FAKE REVIEWS. I will add updated photos shortly. Today I had a 3 month follow up appointment that I travelled to Miami for so I could express my concern for my shape and lack of results. I received a phone call while I was in the car on the way from the office. Here is where it gets crazy and this office really showed their unprofessionalism. They called to reschedule my appointment for next week, an odd request given Tuesdays are consult and post op appointment day and my appointment was early. When I told her I was only in town until tomorrow she placed me on hold. After several minutes I was told that the doctor was no longer interested in seeing me and was dismissing me as a patient. I asked why I was being told This 30 minutes before my appointment time and then the girl proceeded to lie and say she left me a voicemail and emailed me the day before. All lies. I asked her to forward me the email so I can see the time stamp, and to my surprise, I haven’t received anything. I am a professional and I check my emails several times a day due to work and even checked my junk mail and I was never emailed. They lied about calling and emailing me. So this doctor and his staff are clearly unprofessional and don’t want to even give me the time of day to express my concerns. Please be very weary of reviews with no photos. If you express any disdain for this doctor or your lack of results you will probably be dropped as well. They only want your money and don’t care about you after.

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October 4, 2020
To be fair i personally spoke with a number of his patients who loved their results, as well they look great, doctors can refuse care/discharge from practice to anyone for any reason, that is their right, they probably saw your bad commentary.
October 11, 2020
Your comment is very unnecessary. At the end of the day we need ppl like her to speak out that's the point of this site to talk about the good and bad. It's not needed for you to make excuses for the surgeon as if you work for them.
March 14, 2021
I agree. If patients can't be honest about their experiences.... Then whats the point. Im glad she did review him because I was getting ready to book with him. Thanks for the warning and pictures to prove it. Dismissing you as a patient during your Recovery, speaks Volumes!
January 3, 2023
Agree
October 4, 2020
I would just be weary of fake reviews. I already have proof of a fake review from an IG page. Not saying he initiated it however I find it odd that a random person would write a fake review for no reason. I’m sure there are patients that love their results. He caters to a very small niche of individuals who do not want to look very different. I just wish I would have been told that before I paid him money. I would have rather he just said “you know I don’t normally do what you want and it’s not my specialty so I think you’d be better somewhere else”. And I honestly don’t care that he discharged me, just the level of unprofessionalism was insane. If he knew he wanted to discharge me why call me 30 mins before my Appt why not tell me in advance. Why not just not schedule me at all. Why ask to reschedule. Just shows the lack of communication they have and unprofessionalism. And why not try to make the situation right at all? I am unsatisfied and instead of listening he just drops me
October 11, 2020
Report him to the state and also find yourself a malpractice attorney. Don’t let them get away with it.
October 21, 2020
This is the type of review people need to see. I would be horrified after investing so much money to be treated like that and blown off. Absolutely unreal, a doctor should never discharge a patient because they dropped the ball. You did nothing wrong and I would most definitely call for malpractice investigation for them even offering Valium for a procedure like that. They will likely continue to bully you and scare you into taking your review down. Don't let them, you have every right to warn other people. And just because some people had good service, it's how a doctor handles their mistakes and a patients concerns that people really want to see. This will help a lot of people avoid going through the same problem. Thank you for sharing your story!! I'm glad I read this and changed my mind!!
October 25, 2023
Thanks for your information
UPDATED FROM outspoken1111
11 months post

Finally feel good about my body

outspoken1111
I really took the time to research a new doctor that could not only deliver a beautiful tummy tuck and natural looking belly button but could also perform another BBL to fix what Dr Zach did without worrying about the 1L lipo limit in FL. I found the most amazing doctor in Virginia who operates out of a hospital where there is no lipo limit even when combining procedures. Surgery day, I showed him the fat Zach placed on my upper butt instead of my dips in my butt and how I hated it. He assured he would take it out, refill the spots Zach missed and blend everything better. He also made sure to lipo my upper back and armpits aggressively since I was left with a ton of fat there. You’ll see in the comparison picture how my hips were extremely square and not blended. This experience is completely night and day. I have the doctors cell number and he literally answers any questions I have. I even told him I felt some fluid on my back and he came to the recovery house I’m staying at to massage it himself. Choosing a surgeon is so important ladies please make sure to pick one who actually cares about you, your well-being, and your happiness. While I’m not happy I threw over $10k in the trash with Zach, it opened my eyes and taught me to not trust everything you see on a doctors IG. I hope everyone can learn from my experience because I know how it feels to be hopeless after trying to boost your confidence and constantly brushed off when you know something isn’t right. I wouldn’t wish those feelings on anybody. I’m only 4 days post op but this recovery has been easier on me than I expected. Don’t stop looking. There are actual caring doctors who can deliver what you want ladies. Keep searching.

Replies (12)

May 24, 2021
Who is the Dr In Virginia?
June 7, 2021
So glad you found someone you're happy with now. Can you please share who the new doctor is? X
June 30, 2021
Can you please share what Dr you went to in Virginia??
July 15, 2021
Please share your Dr. I hav an appt. w Dr Zach and second guessing
July 24, 2021
Also wanting to know who this new doctor is. So glad you someone to make it right!