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Terrible Symmastia After Fat Graft

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Terrible Symmastia After Fat Graft

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Worst experience of my life. 2+ yrs, 3 surgeries later still trying to fix. Much too aggressive method with sharp cannula mangled the muscle and fascia on my sternum; m left with sagging skin and deflated breasts.
I had small, but nice breasts. Wanted just 1 cup size bigger, no implants. Had such high expectations. And Dr. Calva thought I could go even more than one cup size. I thought why not...
I'm left with so many internal, external, and emotional scars and almost devoid of self confidence. I'm still trying to find someone to help fix.
I've waited a few years (since 2020) to post this, but I know there have to be others out there who have experienced this.

steph.h's provider

Daniel Calva Cerqueira, MD FACS

Daniel Calva Cerqueira, MD FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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So sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for commenting...
I am thinking about using a local doctor that was trained by Dr. Khouri and I am guessing uses the same technique as Dr. Calva. Did you get any other doctors explain what might have gone wrong?
Gosh, where to start. I think if Dr.
Khouri himself would have done it, I wouldn't be in this situation.

Way too many punctures with a sharp cannula (Dr. Khouri saw me a few months afterwards and he couldn't believe all of the punctures were from the surgery).
Much too aggressive.
Didn't leave enough separation between breasts.
Should have stuck to my guns about just the one size bigger, but got talked into bigger :(

I haven't even posted about the much too aggressive liposuction that left me with large webs of lipoaspiration erythema on my sides.
Oh dear lord, I am sorry you are going through this. I know how it feels to have a less than decent outcome from a breast procedure. That is why I am looking in to my second fat graft to repair a lift.
It really messes with your entire life. At least it has with me. Have you shared your experience on realself?
I have not reviewed the doctor on real self. She was very dismissive of me and blamed me for the results. I am now in therapy to try and help me understand my new reality. The surgeon's technique is not my fault. My opinion matters and it is not about the doctors God complex. She is an evil evil woman.
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I think you should leave her a review on RealSelf if only to warn others. As reviews are the golden source of truth we look at to determine our surgeon. Hope you find some peace of mind soon xx
Who was the surgeon?
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