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Suture Suspension Nightmare - Giampapa Stitch
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My nightmare began with Dr. Usal using the...
Koko5311May 25, 2014
$20,000
My nightmare began with Dr. Usal using the Giampapa stitch. After unhappy with results he sent me to the inventor of procedure Dr. Giampapa...at first I believed he wanted to help and did a revision, after another revision because that was not right, I finally was okay for about 3 years until the suture ripped through my muscle causing my neck to fall. After having to convince Dr. G after a few visits, he tried to fix, costing me operating room fees again after he told me he can do in his office. Well that did not work and after many mental debates with myself he promised he would make me happy and I believed him and let him redo the entire surgery. My outcome was vertical lines, bulging scar tissue around my neck, choking feeling as he told me I wanted it tight....no I did not ask for tight, I asked that he fix it. Paralyzed lip and crooked smile for 2 months. I became a hermit, not social, hating myself for my decisions, my nightmare because I trusted and believed someone who everyone is taught to believe and respect. Thought about taking legal action and who knows what the future holds. Hope everyone does there research! I wish I did! Look out there and you will find someone that can make you feel like you want to again...but don't recommend Dr. Giampapa.
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Still a nightmare
Koko5311August 21, 2014
After almost 4 years and over $25,900 from beginning of my nightmare....Dr. Usal and Dr. Giampapa disfigured me for my life. Wish I did more research and followed my gut. I am still experiences issues from the surgeries they performed. Please do homework,
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Koko5311November 19, 2014
Do not have this doctor do surgery on you. Huge regrets that I will live with rest of my life. I am not the only one. Research him, however, some of the negative reviews seem to be deleted. I wonder how that happened. Go to NYC!
Research your doctors and their work. Arrogance does not make a good doctor. Wish I knew better and hopefully this will help someone from regrets.
Research your doctors and their work. Arrogance does not make a good doctor. Wish I knew better and hopefully this will help someone from regrets.
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June 9, 2015
Has anyone had it undone? 10 years ago - I simply wanted the Platysma muscle stitched. I was happy with wrinkles around my eyes - no botox - nothing - just didn't like the separation of those muscles. He sold me on have the suture suspension thing. I had no idea. I agreed but within days of the surgery was back at his office asking for it to be undone. He encouraged me to wait a few months with the assurance that releasing the stitch from one ear would alleviate the "noose" sensation around my neck. Here I am - TEN YEARS later and it is driving me crazy. I had my children late in life and feel like this stupid decision I made at 41 when my first born was 4 has affected my enjoyment watching them grow. Just today I called another plastic surgeon - FINALLY. I hope to find out if he can completely remove the suture with the hopes that will eliminate the noose sensation. Has anyone attempted to remove this suture this late with success? give me a saggy neck anyday. how awful this has all been. :-/
October 7, 2017
I had my suture removed but still have a tight neck from scar tissue. Tried cortisone, Botox, acupuncture , ...
What surgical/ non surgical technique worked for you?
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