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A 6 Mth Review "Plastic Surgery at It's WORST" but He's Thought to Be the Best - Columbus, GA

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This has been my results from day one, after...

jazzeyt
$7,400
This has been my results from day one, after removing compression garment that they provide.....that are cheap so please purchase your own, if you decide to go with this ps. I was very puffy, was told it's swelling so I allowed 6 mths, now after no other excuse I'm told that it's fat under muscle, I wasn't a very heavy woman and didn't have a lot of stomach fat, but was told this is the he best he could do, there is no lipo to the flanks or thighs that shows a difference. My navel looks like a huge stab wound. I was given no explanation for it....I paid for chin lipo that doesn't look like it. I chose this person because of the reviews, and that they were close to home, I'm very disappointed because I could've chose one of the guys from Atlanta plastic surgery, for what I threw away with this surgeon. I felt like a experiment because I paid for fat injection and that was a joke, he has no experience in that procedure but did it anyway, the office lied when I ask to see Dr. Cochran pictures of his work, they said they couldn't find his book but showed me the other dr butt lift work, Later realized he never had any, he is experimenting with people. I got home the first day, throwing up and passing out, due to my blood being low, my sister calls and it's down played as normal, I lost a lot of blood and nothing was said about it, until I went to the ER was running fever, blood pressure low, was 1 number away from needed a blood transfusion, the ER calls him and he tells them to come in the next day to check my blood, that was a lie...he didn't mention anything about it, I made an appointment to my doctor to let them check it, I met another young lady here on this site that had her surgery done by Dr. Cochran and she was from out of town, she actually had to have a transfusion was hospitalized for a few, I thank god that I made it off that table with my life, I have never been so Disappointed in myself, I was lied to and mislead. It took me some yrs to even entertain the thought of plastic surgery, when I finally build up the nerve to do it, I choose the wrong surgeon, I have spoke with someone that wants me to give it 3 more mths and they will do what didn't get done, I am very skeptical about anything at this point, yes people this dr has good reviews but in my opinion is very unprofessional, especially when he comes out of actual surgery with blood on his scrubs to remove my drains, that is how a person can spread germs and infection. So now this is my review of Dr. Cochran, please make your decision wisely!!!

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Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 18, 2016
Can we see before pics? I am sorry to hear about ur experience,
May 18, 2016
Don't have any before pic without clothes but will post something with clothes on, it's not a big difference, I only loss 19 pounds in all.
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May 18, 2016
Im so sorry this happened to you. I have a relative that had a TT with him and she loved it. I was considering to Dr. C as well for my TT because of all the good reviews but I've been second guessing myself lately. I hope everything works out for you.
May 18, 2016
Yes tummy tucks is a specialty of his if your not to thick, but I feel you can't call yourself a pro at something that's limited to some, clearly he wants the money because, I was viewed out of my clothes by him, at anytime he felt there were only so much he could do he should've mentioned it and I would've been on my merry way, but oh well you live and....
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May 25, 2016
Unfortunately, sometimes doctors take on more clientele than they can handle. Since posting of RS he's gotten super busy which inevitably compromised service/results. My job was a big job as explained in various consults. I did a virtual consult but was told afterwards that it was bigger than thought. Like yourself, I think this should have been addressed prior. As a matter of personal choice I don't post negative reviews. However, due to the nature of this issue I will simply say "ditto." I wish you the best of luck. If any consolation my results did improve after about 8 months but still....
May 25, 2016
I am shocked that you are aware of his busy schedule that is obviously compromising the patient health, and your returning for a revision, that is still no consulation to me that he is super busy, quality should always come before quantity and the moment it doesn't then I'm done with that Dr...I was offered revision but I decided against it after all that had happen, including the incident with the Britney girl with her breast, Did you read where I stated that he does some very unethical practices as in walking out of surgery to attend a patient who was just just there for a check to see if drains are ready to be taken out, smh that really struck me as very wrong!!! This is why I will never go under for nothing ever again unless it's in a hospital where there is protocol, rules & regulations along with penalty if this is reported, when in their own facility they do as they please. I blame myself for the first time but I'll be darn if I give a second time to do what should've been done the first time, nothing was done right, he showed me all I needed to see.
May 25, 2016
Voyonce68 thanks for your response though.
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May 25, 2016
Oh no, please let me clarify. In no way was I implying it was acceptable for work to be compromised by volume of clients. This is health we are talking about.. I mentioned consolation in regards to swelling time. I was merely stating my opinion on what I think the problem is regarding quality. I will also mention that I didn't come to this conclusion until my last procedure. I'm sorry you're so unhappy and I really hope they make things right for you.
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May 25, 2016
No worries. Trust me I OVERstand your concerns and I would be going hard right about now to get it corrected.
May 25, 2016
Oh ok sorry for misunderstanding, and thanks again.
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May 18, 2016
I am so.....sorry this happen to you. Thanks for your review. This is hard to swallow, especially when everyone else looks darn near perfect. Are you in any pain? Do you plan to have any revisions done?
May 18, 2016
No not in any physical pain and can truly say I am fine emotionally, I'm blessed to be okay, I have seen some botched surgeries here, I have health and strength that's what matters most to me, I have someone who loves me regardless of my body whom even told me I didn't need it, so it's not hard at all, I jumped on a bandwagon before doing the correct homework as in looking for complaints, or medical malpractice, I'm a lot wiser, and I'm considering revision in the future with someone that really knows what he's doing, but most importantly to me is in a hospital, never again in a office suite.
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May 18, 2016
You said you would never do it in the office again. Is having the procedure done at a local hospital an option with him. I am not a very big woman 5'4 145 pounds.
May 18, 2016
I am assuming that his reason for the office set up is that it's cheaper than paying for the use of a hospital.
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June 6, 2016
Absolutely. Thank you.
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May 18, 2016
I am sorry you are not happy! 19 pounds is a lot actually. It would be so much better to see a before photo for reference. I have seen a woman where she looks totally different with only 5 pound difference at 6 months by him. Did you adopt healthy eating after procedure too? I know you would not go back, but he could fix the dog ear, give you shots to fix your bellybutton and give additional lipo to even you out. I have heard about viceral fat, which cannot be surgically removed and could be the reason you are not completely flat. I know how disappointing this must be to not have results like you hoped for. I really hope that the new ps you have chosen can give you the results you hope for. Thanks for sharing!
May 19, 2016
I don't play with my life, I gave him one try and that will be the last, like I said before he showed me who he really was as a Dr, I am not so hung up on looks to jeopardize or risk my life again, I am doing my review now because I was fair in allowing the time he told me to see the full results and this is the outcome, I also know what this other young lady spoke about him and we share a lot of the same views, I'm here to hopefully save someone else not from the physical damage but the emotional & mental damage that can result from his medical practices. Looks can be fixed but lost of life can't, I was in complete shock to know I was a number from needed a transfusion at ER, but he tells me the ER Dr doesn't know what their talking about, the ER has taken blood & urine but he's flapping his gums and haven't done anything to prove them wrong, lol ....... So that says a lot in and of itself. I'm really not disappointed because I know that I am a woman of strength, that doesn't have self esteem issues that drove me to this, I hopped on a bandwagon just to do it. I know when and if I decide to get corrections I can. I'm here now to share my experience so to hopefully save the next person from what can and will eventually lead to tragedy due to his nonchalant attitude when problems arise that needs addressing, like the young lady breast issues.
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June 6, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.
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May 19, 2016
Oh my goodness, so sorry for you. Your stomach looks so.distended like it has gas or someone, poor thing. You would think that if you didn't have the fat that he could remove that he would have said that prior to surgery. I feel bad fo4 you that your experience and results were not what you wanted or deserved. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
May 19, 2016
I felt the same, it should've been mentioned before hand, I watched a episode on Atlanta plastic surgeons on tv and Dr. Crawford examined a guy to see if he was a candidate for tummy tuck and told him that he had fat under muscle and couldn't do it, he advised him to lose wait first, and I was never told that.
UPDATED FROM jazzeyt
5 months post

Showing a before and after surgery pic.

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Comparison pictures showing not a lot of difference in the before surgery and post op.

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May 24, 2016
@Jazzeyt... Thank you for sharing your postoperative
Photos with us. Honestly, I feel sorry for your experience
And I think that you deserve a full refund. Anyone reviewing your photos can clearly see that you didn't receive the service that you or any of us for that matter would have expected to received. Honestly, as an overweight woman the dr. Should have advised you up front that if you were to get surgery at your current weight that there would not be a significant change in your appearance, and he sould have required you to lose weight prior to even touching you. I don't know anyone who saves money to get a procedure to look like you look. You contacted an medical professional and it was his responsibility to educate you if you were even a good candidate for that particular
Procedure. After your procedure was complete and you visited his office for your follow up he should have been able to see that there was no visible changes, and as a plastic surgeon he sould have offered to make corrections, he appears to be unethical and have low standards. I considered allowing him to do my extended tummy tuck but after viewing your pictures, I will not allow him to touch me. At the end of the day it dosent matter how many correct procedures he has done because his character is revealed by how he corrects his errors; you could have died on his table... How would he have treated your family seeking answers. He did you a disservice, he needs to be held accountable and if I were you I would contact a attorney to seek legal representation.
August 6, 2016
I was about the same weight when the same doctor did mine and everything turned out great. I am 9 days Post Op and see a big difference. I also have a few friends that have went with him and their results were great. I said that to say this. I guess everyones body responds and acts differently to surgery. The unfortunate part is we don't know how it will react until we have it. I can only speak for my experience and it was a great one. I personally know he will re do the work for up until a year. I feel super bad for jazzeyt. I would be very upset if it happens to me but nobody can say it was because of the lack of skill from the doctor because I know for a fact me and several others have went and got great results. I pray everything works out and for you jazzeyt and I hope it is corrected for you. You can see my results on my page @leticial
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May 25, 2016
This is sad to see. Mine looks similar but not this drastic and I was told it was far under the muscle too but there should be something else he can do but at this point I wouldn't even trust him. I am sorry this happened to you. Your going to have to get it redone and that sucks to have to spend more money. Hopefully the next time will be excellent results. Wishing you the best.
May 25, 2016
Thanks, yeah it sucks that I have to pay for what should've been done at least better then it was, i am not sweating it because I know it will be fixed.
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June 16, 2016
Wow
June 16, 2016
Yes I say the same thing on a daily basis, asking how did I go wrong, but the truth of the matter is, I was convince by the reviews, but after seeing the Britney girls breast, along with someone else from here I spoke with whom actually had blood transfusion, then my own experiences first hand of almost need a transfusion, I'm convinced that this Dr. is about money no care, concern or compassion it's fake the whole office is fake, it's a front as long as your paying their salary, and he feels if you complain about something that you get what you pay for so you should deal with it, but I'm sitting back waiting because it's a matter of time before it catches up with him and he will have medical malpractice case.
UPDATED FROM jazzeyt
7 months post

Happy I have a appointment date scheduled to have a second opinion done on my unprofessional tummy tuck!!!

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I am happy to say that I found a doctor that will look at me to see what can be done to correct this travesty of a so called tummy tuck !

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August 6, 2016
What did the other doctor say about your procedure and are they able to fix it?
August 6, 2016
I had to reschedule but I'm positive it can be fixed, just getting lipo, I want the bbl again and it will be a Dr from DR, their referred through my best friends daughter whom personally know her.
August 6, 2016
Just because someone is referred personally doesn't mean something still cant go wrong... With any doctor it's risk even if you go to DR!! But anywhoo wish u luck!!
September 21, 2016
I spoke of being referred as in knowing them and their bed side manners, and that they're ethical...etc...that it won't be lies and misleading about what they can & can't do, of course I know there are risk, I spoke of how long I thought about surgery before I actually did it, I was aware of all of that, I just chose a slum dr..to do it.
August 7, 2016
I hope you get some resolution from this horrible experience and financial loss. I might look into his board certification status and previous complaints. (Malpractice)
September 21, 2016
Thanks, and I'm sure something is there.
October 17, 2016
Everyone's results are different. If you are obese and you don't workout prior to TT, muscle Repair , and if you have lipo your results will be different. People have to be realistic and these posts of shapely women are unrealistic. I'm having my TT with MR and lipo Nov with him. This is the only review that I have seen that is horrible. I noticed that you did not post any before pictures to help us understand. If you had no lipo on your stomach it will definitely look the same except skin hang. Tummy tucks should be the beginning of a lifestyle change not an end result. I'm sorry for your lack of great results and I hope someone can fix your issue. Just beware that they are humans and some of them claim to fix them. They may do that but they may also only be cautious to your comments on here. I found out that the do troll RealSelf. Be blessed and good luck