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Pores and texture are worse - over half my face has hypertrophic scars

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Pores and texture are worse - over half my face has hypertrophic scars

Fearless999357
$3,000

This is my honest review. I had CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing done almost 6.5 months ago. Dr. Sinha has ruined my skin. Over half my face has hypertrophic scars. I'm devastated, depressed, I'm ashamed to show my face. I feel like he was just trying to sell me a procedure that I didn't even need. I regret ever getting this done. He said my pores would be smaller and my texture would be better. They are worse now. I cry literally every day. I can't believe he did this to my face, and he doesn't even care. 

When I first saw him for my post-op care, he told me to see his Esthetician. I went to her and she said that there is nothing that can be done for me. She passed me on to another Esthetician. I then decided to see a Dermatologist who confirmed that I had an infection. If Sinha was a caring doctor, he would have looked at my face and said "hey, I think you might have an infection, let's get you on some antibiotics." But no. I've been struggling to get rid of this Staph Infection for almost 7 months now. Sinha has not once referred me to another doctor, dermatologist to help me. I set up an appointment w/Sinha about my concerns and disappointment. He seemed more defensive than anything. 

He still offered no plan or desire to make things right. Clearly I had scars, clearly I was depressed, and he didn't care. He got his money, and that's all he seemed to care about. How can someone scar over half of a person's face?! I've reached out to multiple Plastic Surgeon's for second opions. They all in a matter of words said I've been botched. What's so depressing about this is that there is nothing I can do to fix this. He's ruin my skin. I can't go back and turn back time. The damage is done. 

His lack of post-op/follow-up care is a joke. When I told him I reached out to a Dermatolgist because I had an infection, he never once said, "hey, send me the records of the biopsy, skin culture. Keep me in the loop." There was no, "let's work together to figure this out and to make it right." For my 3rd "follow-up" visit, he barely spoke w/me for 5 minutes.

He wouldn't even sit down w/me. He wouldn't even touch my face." He told me, "I'm sorry, things didn't turn out the way you wanted. See you in 3 months." I'm now seeing a Burn/Scar Specialist. I'm going to have to spend more money to fix his mess. This isn't fair! DO NOT SEE HIM FOR CO2 LASER!! Sinha will destroy your skin!

Fearless999357's provider

Pradeep K. Sinha, MD

Pradeep K. Sinha, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

August 17, 2021
I'm so sorry. That must be so devastating! I would definitely demand my money back and seek legal counsel. Good luck
August 25, 2021
I tried. I talked to 6 different lawyers. I don’t have a case. Sueing a doctor isn’t as easy as it seems :(
August 25, 2021
Suing a PS is really difficult bad - You have to prove a breach in the law that lead to the disfigurement. Ugh. It’s sad how protected these surgeons are under the law.
August 25, 2021
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Suing a PS is really difficult - You have to prove a breach in the law that lead to the disfigurement. Ugh. It’s sad how protected these surgeons are under the law.
August 25, 2021
Yes, that's exactly what the lawyers said.
September 3, 2021
September 3, 2021
January 28, 2022
sorry to hear what happened to you You are spot on While I have never sued anyone, I have found out it is virtually impossible impossible to sue a Dr and win
January 30, 2022
Suing can be difficult but not at all impossible. I spoke with 6-7 firms before I got a case open, on contingency. The “doctor” has many victims though, and the law firm I’m working with has already won cases against thus awful surgeon.

If you need help, let me know….this dr. Sinha owes you your money back at the very least and can assist with how
January 30, 2022
Difficult but not impossible at all. The firm taking on my malpractice suit has already won cases against the “doctor” who botched me.
August 18, 2021
I hope you are suing him. I realize it won't change the damage he did to your face. But hopefully it will keep it from happening to someone else.
August 25, 2021
I am so deeply sorry that this happened to you. Have you began using any topicals or silicone sheets?
August 25, 2021
I did, but it breaks me out. :(
August 25, 2021
Ahh that’s too bad :( I had Co2 laser recently, which made my scar in the center of my face much worse. I’m keeping my eye out for possible treatments but being cautious out of fear of making it worse. The USA just began clinical trials on Recell (spray on skin). It is a technology they are using in other countries to treat things like burns and hypopigmentation. It might be something worth keeping your eye on for the next few years. tretinoin, vitamin C, time, and maybe a little therapy might be your best friend right now. I know things are hard and nobody deserves this. I totally empathize with you. Hugs.
September 27, 2021
His lack of response is disgraceful
September 27, 2021
Try Honest O3/15% lipogel activated oxygen for your skin (amazon has it) for the infection especially. It works quickly to help you heal!