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Need Belly Button Revision and More Lipo

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I will never refer anyone or go back. He and his...

cute_queen904
$6,400
I will never refer anyone or go back. He and his staff are friendly and easy going but the results of the botched up belly button is horrible. He kept blowing me off as if I was over reacting and kept saying it will get better. Also, the upper tummy area is still big and no definition. I asked about more lipo for the upper tummy and he said for an additional $2000. He said it's not good to do too much lipo during a tummy tuck. Well I wish he would have explained that to me and told me up front there was more lipo involved. I went back for follow up visits and he just kept saying belly button will get better. It hasn't. It's been over 4 months. I have an appointment to see another plastic surgeon to repair belly button. I'm not angry just disappointed that I have to spend another $5k for someone to fix it and lipo the tummy and hips.

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David Nicholas Csikai, MD

David Nicholas Csikai, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (14)

December 21, 2016
Sorry you're not happy with your bb. That must be so disappointing. Did he give any reason that you got that result? I'm 8 weeks post and my bb is healed and looks fine. He should be doing the necessary revisions but I guess you probably don't want him to touch you again. Terrible you have to spend more money as well as have more procedures. I feel bad for you. Hugs!
December 21, 2016
thank you very much. i went to several post ops and kept telling him over and over that it didnt look right and seemed like he was ready to move on to next patient so he constantly brushed me off. he would say we will c in 2 weeks and everytime i came....same thing. he never offered to take me back in surgery or repair it. so i figured if he didnt do it right first time then whats the chances of doing it right again? besides he wanted to charge me again for my lipo after telling me he didnt do alot in upper area because its not safe....so why not discuss that in consultation? then my friend had issues with her belly button but it wasnt as bad as mine. he gave her shots but she still not happy. she covers hers with makeup. so im going to.another surgeon. thank u for your concerns and empathy. i pray it all works good for u. just keep researching.
December 26, 2016
Hello phoebe im 7 days post op and have no energy I lay all day. Should I be concerned. How fast did u get back up to work cook clean sleep in bed sit go out drive etcc
December 26, 2016
I was in the same boat until 2 weeks post and honestly didn't feel like I turned a corner u til 3 weeks post. Make sure you don't over do it. Happy healing
December 27, 2016
Thank you. Today I saw my surgeon I got put on antibiotics my insition looked pink. I almost passed out while showering she said drink more liquids it's normal to get lightheaded after surgery it's day 8
December 27, 2016
So sorry to hear this it's so difficult to go through this expense my surgery cost $10,800 plus anesthesia in vegas
December 27, 2016
Yea well now im researching Dr. Tania Medina in DR and I have heard GREAT things about her and her work is beautiful. So that's an option too. what all did you get done mariaryder?
December 27, 2016
Take your time healing....everyone is different. Make sure your iron isn't low and if so then ask them to put you on some form of iron pills and drink plenty of liquids....also hot showers feel good but after you take hot shower, cool down with cool water....i don't know why but after i took a shower i felt more drained. Just relax....because you don't want a set back.
December 27, 2016
I had a vertical tt with muscle repair and lipo. After a 100 lbs Weightloss process.
I just asked for another week off to work from home. The hot shower drained me and I almost passed out. She did tell me to go on zinc and multiple vitamins yikes. Scares me and I am working on breathing. Today is 8 days post op. I haven't gone to any grocery or stores out st all except to go to doctors
December 27, 2016
And my. Ody feels a cold coming in so I'm preventing it at all costs.
December 27, 2016
Sorry my body feels a cold coming
December 27, 2016
do you have anyone to help you thru recovery process? i prepared meals before i had mine and slept in recliner. my family was supportive. i pray people can help because it can be frustrating and painful. email me your #
December 28, 2016
try suing thru small claims court. dr. did not live up to standard norm of belly button. go on yelp! Have a better New Year.
December 29, 2016
thank you but im just moving on...dont even have the energy to do it. im just ready to get my life back.