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Biggest mistake - ended up developing multiple infections

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avoid this doctor

stephknightt
$8,500
I don't even know where to begin. Dr Ary Krau is definition of an “instagram doctor.” If you want to be looked at as a quick money grab instead of a patient, book with him. I received a breast lift and implants with Dr Krau in January 2022. After the procedure, during my postoperative visit I noticed one of my nipples was a dark purple and the other wasn’t. Dr Krau did not seem concerned with this discoloration so neither was I. I thought it was maybe just a bruise. Oh how I was wrong. It was actually necrosis. I didn’t find out what it was until over a week later when I had another plastic surgeon look at it. I consulted another surgeon because the purple nipple was starting to turn an even darker purple. I had been sending pictures to Dr. Krau and his PA, Victoria, since my post operative visit to update them on what I thought was a bruise - they never informed me of what was really going on. With that being said, I knew something wasn't right. Why was one nipple turning darker in color while the other was starting to looking normal again? The surgeon that I consutled informed me that my skin had died and I was going to lose my nipple. Guess what? That is exactly what happened. I also ended up developing multiple infections. Getting this procedure done with Dr. Krau was one of my biggest regrets. I got this procedure to increase my self confidence and feel better about myself. I am now more self conscious then ever. Dr Krau and his office did nothing to help the situation either. I had to blow up their office phone trying to get a hold of someone. Not only that, I had multiple friends calling only to be put on hold for ridiculous amounts of time. When I finally was able to get a hold of someone, I immediately flew back to Miami to meet with Dr Krau to discuss what was next. Only for him to walk in the room for 30 seconds and say “wow this is not the outcome we were expecting.“ His PA also admitted that during my post operative appointment, they knew I had necrosis. They just never told me. HOW CRAZY IS THAT!!!! They let me think I had JUST a bruise for a week!!!! I would not recommend anyone booking with him. Please do your research, look at his other reviews, don’t go off his instagram. You will make the biggest mistake of your like like I did.

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Ary Krau, MD, FACS

Ary Krau, MD, FACS

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Replies (5)

October 2, 2022
I'm so sorry that you went through that! Did he ever offer to refund you or do my reconstruction? Thank you for posting.
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November 13, 2025
They never return your money, you lucky if they ever see you, they just want your money, you paid them and forget it, do your research before any surgey, too many clinics and at the end they just want $$.
Don't care a out patient at all.
October 2, 2022
Nope...Im trying to get a refund now.
October 19, 2022
Yes thank you so much for posting! I just emailed them and asked for a refund too. What's the next step for you? Is it healing more?
October 19, 2022
You're welcome! Hopefully you were able to get a refund and not get the procedure done. So far, I've been researching breast reconstructive surgeons. I am looking to get them fixed in about a year. I am so traumatized by this entire experience that the thought of any other procedure scares me
October 25, 2022
i'm so sorry this happened... this surgeon became a definitive no for my revision. i'll be sticking to leonard roudner
May 12, 2023
edit - i did not go to lenny roudner. his and his staff's arrogance on the phone turned me off. i went with PURE plastic surgery in miami and am happy with my results. some pros and cons going there, but I feel like I have part of my life back. now trying to find a revision surgeon for my abdominoplasty.
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April 21, 2024
I do not want to offend but lenny should be retired I do not know how he is still working ! Fabulous doctor though did my implants almost 20 years ago and he was older then
October 26, 2022
I am so sorry to hear that we are on the same journey… who ever thought one will miss a nipple so much?