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Good Tummy Tuck, Bad Breast Lift
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Good Tummy Tuck, Bad Breast Lift
MelrosySeptember 18, 2023
I came to see Dr. Yanez in December of 2022 for a mommy makeover. I opted to do a tummy tuck with muscle repair, breast lift, and liposuction with a fat transfer to my breasts instead of implants. I am very satisfied with the results of the tummy tuck and liposuction, but to say I’m disappointed with the results of my breast lift is an understatement. I am devastated with the way my breasts turned out, especially considering the premium price I paid.
I was very clear from the get go what my concerns with my breasts were and was assured that he could correct them. Admittedly, I felt rushed through my initial consultation and was surprised at the quickness and lack of care or attention to detail during my pre-surgery marking but trusted their reputation and the process. At my post surgery appointment the staff was gushing at how happy I would be with my breasts and I was thrilled. Well, they were wrong.
Over the course of the initial 6 months post procedure, I voiced my concerns numerous times about asymmetry and was told I needed to wait the full 6 months for things to settle in and it would likely self resolve. It didn’t.
At my 6 month post op appointment, I again voiced my concerns about the asymmetry and my unhappiness. My breasts sat at different levels, my areola are different sizes with the left being much larger around than the right, and my left nipple was noticeably lower than the right.
Dr. Yanez was dismissive of my concerns and even went as far as to ask me what I thought he should do to fix them. I told him I didn’t know as I’m not a plastic surgeon. He told me he doesn’t like to focus on the problem and only the solution. He said the best way to fix them would be a scar revision.
I just had my post revision appointment and I am still upset. I traded one set of issues for another. Now the bottom of my breasts sit at the same level but none of my nipple issues were addressed and it has made them look even worse. My left nipple is still lower and areola is so much larger than the right. With the skin he removed for the revision, the distance between the bottom of my nipple on left vs right breast is significantly different. At this point I paid $16,000 for my breasts alone and I’m heartbroken. I wish I had just done the tummy tuck and had never had my breasts done. Every time I see them in the mirror, I’m saddened. Yes, they were sagging from breast feeding but at least they looked the same.
I was very clear from the get go what my concerns with my breasts were and was assured that he could correct them. Admittedly, I felt rushed through my initial consultation and was surprised at the quickness and lack of care or attention to detail during my pre-surgery marking but trusted their reputation and the process. At my post surgery appointment the staff was gushing at how happy I would be with my breasts and I was thrilled. Well, they were wrong.
Over the course of the initial 6 months post procedure, I voiced my concerns numerous times about asymmetry and was told I needed to wait the full 6 months for things to settle in and it would likely self resolve. It didn’t.
At my 6 month post op appointment, I again voiced my concerns about the asymmetry and my unhappiness. My breasts sat at different levels, my areola are different sizes with the left being much larger around than the right, and my left nipple was noticeably lower than the right.
Dr. Yanez was dismissive of my concerns and even went as far as to ask me what I thought he should do to fix them. I told him I didn’t know as I’m not a plastic surgeon. He told me he doesn’t like to focus on the problem and only the solution. He said the best way to fix them would be a scar revision.
I just had my post revision appointment and I am still upset. I traded one set of issues for another. Now the bottom of my breasts sit at the same level but none of my nipple issues were addressed and it has made them look even worse. My left nipple is still lower and areola is so much larger than the right. With the skin he removed for the revision, the distance between the bottom of my nipple on left vs right breast is significantly different. At this point I paid $16,000 for my breasts alone and I’m heartbroken. I wish I had just done the tummy tuck and had never had my breasts done. Every time I see them in the mirror, I’m saddened. Yes, they were sagging from breast feeding but at least they looked the same.
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