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Had Lipo with a Fat Transfer for a BBL - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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I had surgery with Dr. Pinnella @ Florida Center...

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kerri1975
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I had surgery with Dr. Pinnella @ Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery in January 2016. I had lipo of 12 areas and a fat transfer for a BBL. I was extremely disappointed with the results. First of all, during the initial visit for the consult he barely took the time to review with me what it was that I wanted to accomplish with my surgery. He made suggestions and that was it. That should have been my first indication that going to him was a mistake. So I did the surgery and the staff was great with the follow-up call to see how I was doing. The following day for my first post-op visit when I got undressed I noticed several large dents/flat areas in my butt cheeks. I brought it to the doctors attention and he just stated that I need to give the fat time to settle. So wait until the 6 month mark then we can revisit that issue. But everytime I went for my post op visits during that 6 month period the dents got worst and he just kept telling me the same story about waiting. Finally in April I saw him for my final post-op visit and told him the issue is not correcting itself and that a revision is needed. He then stated its a minor problem you look fine to me. Excuse me! WTF I didn't pay $5000 for an ok result that was way less than ok. I was upset by this remark and told him it needs to be fixed. He said ok but you would need to gain weight in order for me to have enough fat to harvest for the transfer and sent me to the financing department to set up a surgery date or so I thought. When I went to the finance person she told me I needed to pay $3400 for the surgery again. WHAT! I ask her if she was seriously going to charge me for the redo. She said yes and if I wanted to dispute it I would need to write an email to the company's email address and someone will get back to me. So thats what I did. It took them weeks almost a month to let me know that the doctor decided he will redo the surgery but I would need to pay for the anesthesia. I told them that they need to keep in mind that its not just the surgery cost the patients have, I already paid $1600 for the post-op lymphatic massages, the fajas( several compression garments @ $105 each), and the supplies. And with the second surgery I am going to have to do the same purchases again. She stated that she understood but that is their final offer. I'm not happy with that but I finally agreed. I was told the surgery was possible for August but the doctor is going to have surgery on his hands and that they will let me know the exact date for August. A couple months went by and no date was given to me and no responses to my emails and several phone calls I made went unanswered. Finally when they got back to me August 10, 2016 was to tell me that the doctor is unable to perform the surgery in August and that he may not be doing it for at least 3 months or maybe not anymore. I was shocked! I asked so what does that mean? So will one of his fellow doctors be doing the surgery? They told me I can wait and see what the doctor decides in 3 months if he was going to continue to perform this type of surgery or I can go with another doctor. I told them I don't mind going with another doctor. They said ok they will have someone in financing call me. The lady called me right away and told me that another doctor will do it for $2400. Now her and I began going back and forth over the fact that they are charging me all this money again for something that the doctor obviously did incorrectly. She said that's their final offer. I am extremely upset with this! I have referred many people to this doctor in the past after he did my breasts reduction with a lift and my mother's tummy tuck. Now I go to him to have another procedure done that apparently wasn't his expertise and he screws up and not wanting to fix what he did. That's just so wrong. So I gained 25 lbs to do the revision and now I'm unable to have it done without more cost than I anticipated. This is just not right. If a doctor isn't skilled at performing a certain procedure he should stick to what he knows and does best and not take patients money that are putting their faith in them to do and excellent job that they promised to do.

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August 11, 2016
HI KERRI
I am sorry you do not feel happy about your results. Dr Pinnella is my surgeon and I have very good results from his work . I know the team in the office always try to do the best for each and every patient.
I also know that all P.S and cosmetic centers will charge for any additional surgery to be preformed . One of my Gf went to a P.surgeon in Boca and had 3 revisions after her original surgery as she was not happy with the results and she paid each time for the Dr and OR/ANESTHESIA . I know it is upsetting for you. I am sure it will all work out . I wish you all the best and Good luck
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August 11, 2016
I'm glad to hear that you had great results with him. I wasn't so lucky. And how would you know that the team in his office ALWAYS try to do the best for EACH & EVERY one of his patients? That was YOUR experience but NOT necessarily someone else's. Sounds like you work there! hmmmmmm... But from day one after the surgery the indentations were clearly visible. As for posting current pics... I'm ashamed to even show how badly the dents are now. You can even see the indentations under my clothes. And now I had to gain 30lbs to be able to do a revision. I looked better before the surgery vs. after. He was a waste of money!
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August 11, 2016
Can you post the most recent images . As the ones you have posted are from when you had the surgery., Would be great to see how you look now it been 7 .5 months .
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August 11, 2016
Sorry you had to go through this , I agree if you can't do the job don't do it at all
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August 11, 2016
Yes indeed! I had another consult with Dr. McAdoo today and I'm feeling hopeful. Will keep you updated.
August 12, 2016
DO NOT LET DR. Timothy Alexander do ANYTHING on u , not even wipe ur ass. He is HORRIABLE . There treiable reviews about his butcher style , He is ONLY an MD Not a PS. There a HUGE difference !!! Just FYI , EVERYONE needs to do there OWN research FIRST , Before you go under a knife !!!! Just FYI. price should NOT BE IR MOTIVATION . Period !!!
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August 12, 2016
Wow! It doesn't even say that he's board certified either. Damn. Good looking out.
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August 12, 2016
The Dr has operated on 20 of my friends during the last year. So that is how I personally know they always try to do the bestwith helping other . I had lipo and no dents. Sorry for you. Truly !!!
And 3 of my girlfriends have had lipo with same dr and no problems. Perhaps your body requires a 2nd surgery .... I know that does happen to some people.
Hope you can get some resolution to your situation. Good luck !!!
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August 12, 2016
Thank you. I hope so as well. :)
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August 14, 2016
I'm sorry to hear that, maybe it's better to go to someone else if he didn't get it right the first time never mind the second. I hear Dr Mandieta is really good. Good luck