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Worst Experience Ever

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Worst Experience Ever

MaryAnn25110
$6,220
I was hesitant to have a couple wrinkles under my belly button removed . I knew Champions assistant so I consulted with this doctor. I was a ocean paddler competiter. I had moved next to the beach. I was hesitant because I had no visible scars but several meetings she convinced me I would not have much of a scar hidden very low. Couple days before surgery she then convinced me of Lipo of flanks. Had no idea where that is. Her assistant said its usually done through the incision to avoid scars. Day of surgery she drew a 4in line very low in my pubic area. I teared up so happy. Day after surgery I saw an incision from one hip to another above my bathing suit line and holes on both hips with indentations . Three days later I saw and felt an infection on both holes. She kept denying any infection. Finally I saw my MD who exclaimed " Staph" at first glance. We started packing them and one side has never quite fully healed .. 2 years later. I believe a month or so after this horrendous ordeal she closed her practice and her staff moved on. She offered me money back for the lipo .. then refused to give it. I am still in a depression and have been under Doctors care since. I have 2 indentations on either side of my body .. and the scar ..

MaryAnn25110's provider

Angela Champion, MD

Angela Champion, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

July 8, 2019
I'm so sorry you had such an experience, have you been to a wound care specialist like one who helps with wounds that have a problem healing. Keep us informed about how you are doing. The community here is very supportive.
July 11, 2019
Who are you ? Doctor ?
July 11, 2019
No I am not a doctor I am a member of the RS community and I had a little experience with friends and family who have had wounds that would have a problem healing, there are specialists in that field. I just wanted to let you know I cared.
July 14, 2019
Thank you for caring !! I trust no one in the surgical world .. I cured my breast cancer and that surgeon gave me a partial mastectomy a year later instead of another biopsy .. I had zero cancer in that tissue .. and then dr Champion removes tissue without experience .. leaves me a scar that looks like I had a hysterectomy ... Surgeons think they’re God it’s all a crap shoot ... I have been ashamed of my body .. single as a result ... I do appreciate your concern and attention thank you
July 8, 2019
Thank you .. I was told by a surgeon to not wake the sleeping monster my body seems to be fighting all the time .. could be why I don't heal from colds that I never had before .. the mental damage is far worse .. I am trying to deal with all the scars and the indentations that make me look like I'm wearing tight bikini underwear when I wear now boy shorts. my bathing suits sink into the holes on my sides .. its hideous .. I had a great body with couple wrinkles under button only .. ha