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If You Are Looking for Detail Work This is Not Your Guy! (Tummy Tuck, Rhinoplasty, & Liposuction) Chicago, IL

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My main concern was my tummy, after all of my...

JEMH
$10,000
My main concern was my tummy, after all of my pregnancies I needed help. I was 5'3 108 lbs. My 1st visit he assured me that losing weight/toning would not help. He could correct the extra skin/lax muscle problem through surgery. I also had saddlebags. The tummy tuck included lipo and he suggested it would be easy to do the saddlebag area as well. I had a bump on my nose and it was recommended to do a full nose job. All surgeries performed in 1 day. I was hesitant but the Dr. assured me that this was common practice and that all would be fine.
The Dr. had great personality, very persuasive, great bedside manner, and the office staff was great. 6 weeks later my husband even had lipo done! BUT after the healing time there seemed to be some major errors. I had a huge indent/hole in one of my hips from the lipo which was not supposed to be done in that area. When Dr. was confronted he refused to accept that it was his surgical error and suggested MORE surgeries, with costs incurred of course. The indent in my hip is so severe that is easily seen through form- fitting clothes.
Over a year later and a second opinion its been confirmed that the tummy tuck was overtightened. I cannot stand up straight which causes back pain. My nostrils are collapsing/not symmetrical.
Beware: He overbooks surgical days.
After going back to his office twice to discuss the errors he simply would not take ownership for his work only suggested more surgeries.
His work was below average at best and very high priced.
* I long for the body I had before surgery. It seems I exchanged one problem for many more plus lost a lot of money.

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David Shifrin, MD

David Shifrin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 18, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.

June 19, 2016
Do you have any pictures?
June 20, 2016
Let me look for some that I feel comfortable to post. It is embarrassing for me which is why I didn't post originally.
June 25, 2016
well that's the beauty of this website you can crop out your face and it'll remain 100 anonymous. No judgments here at all.
June 19, 2016
June 20, 2016
Yes, Dr. Shifrin has the "god complex". He is has a wonderful personality- even in the midst of a clear problem, it is never a result of his own doing. Thanks for the post and don't go back to him! As the saying goes fool me once right? Take care!
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June 20, 2016
We are sorry we were unable to meet your surgical expectations. We are happy to see you back in the office for an updated examination and discussion of your concerns. We are unable to make clinical decisions without an in person examination. We would like to continue to provide you with care but are unable to do so without an exam.
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June 20, 2016
We would be happy to post your photos for you if you wish.
June 20, 2016
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June 20, 2016
Your last in person visit with our office was May of 2015. Please return to our office for an updated exam and we will be happy to work with you.

-Donna-