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Extremely Painful but Love my Results

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So I want to give a complete run down on my...

mtiffany12
WORTH IT$4,000
So I want to give a complete run down on my procedure! I went to spectrum aesthetics in Miami and my doctor was Oliver Chang. The staff was very unorganized and unprofessional, but the doctor does a great job. My surgery was scheduled for Monday 1:00 PM and I did not get started until 6:30 PM. Mind you, they tell you to not drink or eat anything after 9PM the day before surgery. So by the time 2:00 came I am literally starving and thirsty and still waiting in the lobby. The surgery was pretty quick however, it ended around 9PM and they did not give me any pain medicine they just gave me a prescription that I was not able to get filled until the following morning because pharmacy’s were closed by the time my surgery got finished. So I had to go the whole entire night dealing with unbearable pain, I was literally crying and wishing I had never even went through with this. The first two days are the worst and the post op massages are TERRIBLE. They almost feel as bad as surgery, The worst pain I’ve even encountered in life! It’s very uncomfortable to sleep and using the bathroom is almost impossible. The plane ride home was THE WORST. I only got 360 lipo so the recommend time for me to stay in Miami was only 4 days after surgery but I wish I would have stayed longer. The plane ride back home was very uncomfortable, I was lightheaded and sick to my stomach and it actually increased my swelling. My swelling from the flight didn’t go down until the next day. However, my stomach is super flat and I am pleased with the results! I’ve always had a natural curvy figure so I did not need to get a BBL I only needed lipo to get the super flat stomach I’ve always wanted. Before surgery my gut was pretty big. Each day gets better with the help of pain medication. I see a new bruise every day in a different spots and my back is killing me from constantly laying on my stomach while sleeping. I lost a lot of blood during surgery and afterwards so i cannot do any long distance walking or any physical activity without feeling light headed or dizzy. I’m currently taking iron pills and the liquid iron Floradix to get my hemoglobin back up. I am able to drive, but any bending down hurts really bad and my sides and waist line is starting to hurt really bad. Driving is uncomfortable because every time I hit just a small bump in the road I feel the pain. I am not sure if I would go through all of this again but overall I am satisfied with my results.

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Oliver Chang, MD

Oliver Chang, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 389 Reviews
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Replies (7)

May 30, 2018
I am so glad you shared this information. I am basically in the same boat as you. My surgery is scheduled for 7/21 w/Dr. Chang. I already am naturally curvy so I do not need a BBL I am only getting 360 lipo performed. I was a bit nervous prior to seeing this review because they only post lipo w/BBL I have not seen any lipo only pictures and was just uncertain of my decision. There scheduling coordinators have been terrible so far and I was hoping it got better when I get there but, I see it doesn't. I am also flying in from out of State and was nervous about that as well. But overall you are happy with your results. How did your post op appointment go? Were you there for a long time as well?
May 30, 2018
your results are beautiful. congrats!
May 31, 2018
Thanks for the update I'm glad you are feeling better. Dr Chang and staff have got to do better with adminstration of meds . This is not the first time I've read patients not getting strong enough meds or none at all .so sorry you had to go through so much pain , but I love Chang's work.
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June 2, 2018
My BBL is scheduled for 6/5 @ 1pm. You’re the second person I saw scheduled for that time saying you waited longer uggghh. That is not okay that you were staving and in pain, but your results are amazing and what I hope for. Sorry you had to go through all that.
July 13, 2018
No before pics? not helpful for others to see the results . We need to know the process week by week, to know what to expect. I am happy you are satisfied.