Lipo of Abdomen, Flanks, Upper Back/Gynecomastia - Fairfax, VA

Thank you for your support I appreciate it.

Appreciate that thank you. You say that you just did a revision. Did he do you first and what all did he do? Also what did you have him redo. Did you do it in office or at a hospital? During my research I found out that doing it in office they can take no more than 5L but remember that is mixed with the tumescent. In my case he only took about 2.3L. In my opinion if he would have gotten more I would have been more satisfied. I've made this very clear to him from the first post op visit. He said we would revisit the issue if I felt that way after the 120 day point. Well that point is coming and we will address the issue again.

I feel I'm working harder in order to justify the fact of even having the procedure done. I agree for the cost of this the patient should be completely happy with the outcome if their expectations were realistic going in. Keep me posted I'm interested in knowing how it goes. Thanks again and hang in there.

I had my first surgery in Jan 2016 and I had my revision yesterday( 9.9.16) both were in the hospital. I had gyno reduction, ab etching, and lipo. I haven't been happy with the results and its looking similar to my first. My left chest is hanging lower than my right. The second surgery I had 175 cc taken from my chest and 100 cc from my right. I feel as though Dr. Larry didn't take enough breast tissue from my left, which I was clear about and more money I've had to pay.

I considered the ab etching but decided the price point was too high. We did my procedure in the office in Manassas. After we did the gyno I must say I did miss the size of my chest it was a noticeable difference. I'm not sure as to how much he took but I took loads of pictures during the procedure. So are you not happy with the results of the gyno? What are your feelings on the etching and lipo? I have another post op appointment w/him next month and what I don't want to hear is the "your still a little swollen" comment. I believe that he could have taken more from the flanks and lower back. It's important that this is done right and with the ab etching I'm going to assume your cost was more than mine. On your touch up how did he go about charging you for that?

I have a before and after picture from the first surgery which I need to upload. That ran or 9k for Dr. Larry and over 3k from the hospital and anesthesiologist. The revision was needed for the scars, chest and flank lipo, along with the etching not looking that great. I didn't have to pay Bitar Int. this time , but I had to pay for the hospital and anesthesiologist again (over $2,500) I always hear, it's still a little swollen or give it more time. I go back in a few days, so we'll see how that goes. How was the operation in the office?

I was impressed w/the in office procedure there were a few times that it was unpleasant and I felt real pain but overall I have no problem with doing it in office. I do have a burn from the laser and at times felt the tumescent solution wearing off. When I let hm know he added more solution waited a few and continued. In all we went 4hrs when we were scheduled for 2. He had 1-2 assistants who were very attentive in making sure that I was ok and doing well.

The markings from where he went in are not fading well and they sold me this silicon gel to apply which in my opinion is worthless but oh well. I'm scheduled to see him on the 9th of Oct at that time I plan to discuss with him when we are going to finish this. Since you waiting 9mos before the revision was that at his request or a scheduling on your part? How receptive was he at the idea of going back in? Did he give you any push back? I'm hoping since I have made this point clear from day one that there will not be any surprises.

The revision was at my request, there wasn't any real push back since I was un happy. I had the gel and doesn't work. I have a feeling I will need to do another procedure and this time it will be in the office. I'm not spending anymore of my money.

The gel was a waste but I thought well maybe this will help with the vast discoloration but oh well another $60. I'm glad you did not get any push back on the revision. I asked him a few times if he ever had to do as he called a "touch up" he said never but if I was truly unsatisfied that it would be no problem. I agree that you have spent a lot and if you can take the pain which to me was minimal I would recommend it. How long will you have to wait before you do another touch up? I know the symmetry is not right but with the lipo is it that he is not taking enough? When I consulted w/him about the etching he said it was way more aggressive then regular lipo? Was that the case what are you unhappy about the etching? Let me know when you post your pics I would be interested in seeing your before and after

Well you know no working out means lift less weight or so I thought. I must say it was disheartening and yes the body must recover. So I will try to do that to the best of my ability. Has your b/f made a decision yet?

No .. Not yet. I think the cost is holding him back and I don't want to push him in case he thinks I see him negatively, which I don't

I agree it is a major endeavor and at this point I'm not too sure if it was worth it in my case. What I did know was that I was in the gym way to much to not see the results from the work I was putting in. Now that I look at it I did lose some size in my chest and its sort of strange to look at from what it was but now I see it as a new canvas to work with. Once he starts to look at Dr's and hear different quotes his scope of reason and what he can accept to pay will begin to frame in his mind.