POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews
Infection cost me years of my life and much of my confidence
ORIGINAL POST
Staph Infection Dismissed
$6,000
I had surgery with Dr. Stagnone in 2005. The results were beautiful, and I drove from Houston for follow-up appointments.
However, within a week, I developed large, red, and warm welts, 2-3 inches wide. When I contacted the office, they told me they didn’t know what it was—maybe a reaction to my skin stretching or breakouts. As the condition worsened, they continued to express uncertainty and advised me to see my regular doctor.
At the time, I was young and unaware of what a staph infection was. Unfortunately, that's what I had, and it became a 10-year battle. The infection spread to my neck, face, back, arms, and legs.
I never mentioned this in reviews, as I was focused on dealing with the issue and didn’t want to add more negativity. Looking back, I regret not warning others. Staph infections are isolating—I often couldn’t leave the house. Because the infection was not treated promptly, it became extremely difficult to manage. I was put on multiple antibiotics over the years and had to use special washes and make countless doctor visits. Just when it seemed under control, it would flare up again, often appearing on my breasts.
Mistakes happen, but as a surgeon, recognizing infection is critical. The large welts I had post-surgery should have been treated as a possible infection, and I should have been given antibiotics right away.
Now, I’m left with deep scars that I am only now beginning to address. At one point, I had finger-sized holes on my body. It was both disgusting and humiliating.
As I search for a new surgeon, I realize how important it is to share experiences like this. Dr. Stagnone’s work was aesthetically beautiful, but the infection cost me years of my life and much of my confidence.
However, within a week, I developed large, red, and warm welts, 2-3 inches wide. When I contacted the office, they told me they didn’t know what it was—maybe a reaction to my skin stretching or breakouts. As the condition worsened, they continued to express uncertainty and advised me to see my regular doctor.
At the time, I was young and unaware of what a staph infection was. Unfortunately, that's what I had, and it became a 10-year battle. The infection spread to my neck, face, back, arms, and legs.
I never mentioned this in reviews, as I was focused on dealing with the issue and didn’t want to add more negativity. Looking back, I regret not warning others. Staph infections are isolating—I often couldn’t leave the house. Because the infection was not treated promptly, it became extremely difficult to manage. I was put on multiple antibiotics over the years and had to use special washes and make countless doctor visits. Just when it seemed under control, it would flare up again, often appearing on my breasts.
Mistakes happen, but as a surgeon, recognizing infection is critical. The large welts I had post-surgery should have been treated as a possible infection, and I should have been given antibiotics right away.
Now, I’m left with deep scars that I am only now beginning to address. At one point, I had finger-sized holes on my body. It was both disgusting and humiliating.
As I search for a new surgeon, I realize how important it is to share experiences like this. Dr. Stagnone’s work was aesthetically beautiful, but the infection cost me years of my life and much of my confidence.
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