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Breasts are still extremely asymmetrical and my nipples/areolas are different sizes.

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Extremely Dissatisfied.

I went to Dr. Baroody for a BA/BL. I had my 1st surgery with Dr Baroody July 2024. A breast augmentation and a breast lift. I should have walked out of his office when he waived off (literally waived off) seeing my inspo pictures. I was unhappy by 8-10 week mark after my first procedure. There were size discrepancies, and my breasts were falling into my armpits when I laid down. The pockets were too loose and I had extra skin that was empty because my implants were too small and it’s also possible that enough skin was not originally removed during my breast lift. I then suffered from two post op complications NOT Dr. Baroody’s fault however we decided to take this opportunity since I would be going under Anesthesia again to correct the loose pockets and pick out larger and more cohesive size implants to fill up the empty space in my chest. Dr. Baroody's revision policy does not favor patients and I had to pay him another fee as well as the Anesthesia and facility fees. After my second surgery, I tried not to worry because the R breast that suffered the postop complication was now five times the size of the left. It had gone through more trauma and I thought the swelling would eventually go down and it would match the other breast however, that did not happen. My R breast became extremely saggy and extremely empty. The implant was sitting very low. I had two completely different shape and size breasts. My L one is very square like in shape. I expressed my concerns to Dr. Baroody during multiple post op visits and let him know that I was taking progress pictures and the right breast was not getting any smaller. He then agreed to do an in office procedure that changed nothing!! The day of the procedure, he walked into the room and did not acknowledge me. Did not say hi or good morning and just started opening drawers. I had to initiate contact with him. The in office procedure was completely unnecessary. My breast looked exactly the same. Looking back it definitely seems like he was just trying to shut me up. I returned a couple of weeks later and explained to him that my breasts are still extremely asymmetrical and my nipples/areolas were different sizes and shapes. He said he didn’t see the nipple size difference and they looked “alright”. He also asked me if “my breast were asymmetrical prior to my first surgery ?” This was my final straw with him as it really rubbed me the wrong way because at this point I have already been a patient of his for six months and my breasts were never asymmetrical. He should’ve known this information since he was my only surgeon and should know my medical history. He was trying to gaslight me into thinking that my breasts looking this way or normal or was somehow my fault.
After my last visit with Dr. Baroody, I decided to seek out second opinions because at this point, I knew I was going to need another surgery to fix the asymmetry and I no longer trusted him nor trusted his medical advice.
I went to two different plastic surgeons, and they both suggested I redo my breast lift completely along with pocket work. One breast had an extremely tight pocket and one has a very big one causing my implant to slide everywhere. Both plastic surgeons pointed out the discrepancies in my nipples/areolas shape and sizes without my having to point it out to them first. When I mentioned it to Dr. Baroody he gaslit me and said that everything looked fine. How could they look fine?! They are completely two different shapes and sizes!
Dr. Baroody's demeanor is very robot like and he lacked empathy and the ability to be honest with me about his work.
I am now out over $20,000 not including what I now have to pay another surgeon. My mental health is deteriorating. I have no words for the emotional stress, mental stress, and financial stress he has caused me. I’ve cried so much. I look worse right now than I did the first day I saw him.
I regret ever walking into his office and trusting him with my medical care.

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Michael Baroody, MD

Michael Baroody, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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