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Horrible Breast Lift Results
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PS performed a full anchor BL, mind you I'm...
rnuchApril 9, 2010
$7,100
PS performed a full anchor BL, mind you I'm 5'5" ht., 111 lbs, don't have children was a b cup before BL and after and I don't have sun dammaged skin.
NEVER mentioned it during the consultaion that I would be left horizontal scars, only said she was doing a vertical scar. Left breast now droops 4 months after procedure, which means she OBVIOUSLY undercorrected. A total rip off.
Plastic surgeons have proven to me, from her performance that they are out for a quick buck. When I mention the horizontal scars in the subsequent follow-up visits, she totally minimizes my concerns. And, that, is what hurts the most!
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April 13, 2010
I'm going to Scotland this summer for ReCell treatment. The PS who performed my BL is a Park Ave. board certified surgeon, mind you, so I don't know why she just didn't perform the LeJour technique. She did for one of her patients; she went from a DDD cup to a C cup! And she raves about her results! I warn all my friends to tell all their friends to avoid this PS like the plague.
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April 16, 2010
May i know the name of the PS so i won't end up with the PS who ruined ur results since I m also looking 4 PS in NY city... TIA!
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April 27, 2010
thanks for ur help!!! i got it ....i have heard of her name a lot .... i was trying to make an initial consultation appointment with her. Her staff sounds very rude too. i m happy that i have already outlisted her. Hope everything works out for u ......
April 30, 2010
i have been thinking about getting a breast lift in new york city just wondering if you could give me the doctors name so i dont go to her.
May 1, 2010
Hi Rnuch thanks very much for the initails, ofcourse i have heard not so nice things before i hope every things works out well or even beter for you.
May 21, 2010
I have a follow-up visit with her in two weeks. Left breast is sagging already! Revision will definitely be needed. Very disappointed! Should have had breast lift done by Dr. Lloyd Gayle, or someone of his caliber.
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First PS sent me to a dermatologist ($180) for a...
rnuchMarch 31, 2011
First PS sent me to a dermatologist ($180) for a consultation. Dermatologist said she could not do anything for the inframmary scars until they were 12 MONTHS OLD! I complained to my PS about the horizontal scars (which she NEVER mentioned of during the consultation, but only that she would be doing a lollipop scar) and the 2cm difference (unevenness) of the nipples position from the sternal notch, but she said she could only perform revision after one year of the original surgery. Seriously folks, my results look like two different surgeons perfromed my BL. I advise anyone to DEMAND that only the surgeon they paid for perform the entire surgery and never some PS fellow under the supervision of your surgeon! I never imagined this could be a possiblity until much later. My 1st BL was performed in a teaching hospital.
She became very dodgy after my complaint and called me in June 2010 to state she didn't think she could help me and would refund her surgical fee if I signed a waiver that would prevent me from complaining publicly about her results (in print or online). I have her lawyers waiver still with me, and can send copies of it to anyone, which I didn't sign or mail back. You can view my results on realself under the heading "What is the best option for a breast lift revision?" and read what the PS commented/recommended. I'm not deluded or an alarmist, but I knew she did a terrible job.
Fastforward one year later from original breast lift: I had revision BL surgery for the still ptotic left breast and scar revision in the right breast. I am still in the healing phase so I won't know the full results for another 1-3 months. I have now spent $20,000, between the 1st surgery and the 2nd, but I'm not out of the dark yet. 2nd PS is now injecting scars with Kenalog (which 1st PS should have been doing from the start once the inframmary scars were turning hypertrophic.) I just had my first V-beam laser treatment today ($450) to reduce the redness and visible capillaries that are a result of the Kenalog injection + revisional surgery.
She became very dodgy after my complaint and called me in June 2010 to state she didn't think she could help me and would refund her surgical fee if I signed a waiver that would prevent me from complaining publicly about her results (in print or online). I have her lawyers waiver still with me, and can send copies of it to anyone, which I didn't sign or mail back. You can view my results on realself under the heading "What is the best option for a breast lift revision?" and read what the PS commented/recommended. I'm not deluded or an alarmist, but I knew she did a terrible job.
Fastforward one year later from original breast lift: I had revision BL surgery for the still ptotic left breast and scar revision in the right breast. I am still in the healing phase so I won't know the full results for another 1-3 months. I have now spent $20,000, between the 1st surgery and the 2nd, but I'm not out of the dark yet. 2nd PS is now injecting scars with Kenalog (which 1st PS should have been doing from the start once the inframmary scars were turning hypertrophic.) I just had my first V-beam laser treatment today ($450) to reduce the redness and visible capillaries that are a result of the Kenalog injection + revisional surgery.
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April 2, 2011
I have a BL scheduled with her on April 15 and I am excited. I know the risks of the surgery and I am confident in her ability.
April 4, 2011
Please be weary of this Doctor. I am 100% honest when I say I had very very poor results by the hands of this Doctor.
April 4, 2011
Have you shared before and after pictures? I would love to see them. I know that not everyone is a candidate for surgery because their expectations are not realistic. I don't expect perfection, but I want to be closer than I am now. I also know that when doctors perform hundreds of successful surgeries, there are bound to be a few people that seem to be unhappy.
April 2, 2011
Hi Cira,
The results of your 2nd breast lift look very good!!
I am sorry you & I had to go through the horrible experience of having a poor result from a breast lift and requiring further corrective surgeries.
I like you, would not wish this experience on my worst enemy. I do not know what is wrong with Dr. Walden where she can perform a breast lift with one nipple being obviously higher or lower then the other. This is something very basic in my opinion, about symmetry and having an eye for symmetry.
I still am self -conscious about my scar I have from the 2nd surgery I endured by the hands of Dr. Jennifer Walden. I also am self conscious that my left nipple is still slightly too low. I also have had on and off rashes and minor infections after the 2 surgeries performed by Dr. Walden.
I voiced my concerns and my concerns were dismissed. Again, I found the office and practice of Dr. Walden to lack integrity, communication, a personal approach, and thouroughness. I also realized I think there is something very odd about this Doctor's disposition and demeanor. I did not find her to be authentic at all.
Again, I wish I could take back tis whole experience and just have stuck with my God given naturally saggy boobs. Had I known what would transpire.....
I wish you lots of lots of luck with your continued healing!!!!!
Best Regards
M.H
The results of your 2nd breast lift look very good!!
I am sorry you & I had to go through the horrible experience of having a poor result from a breast lift and requiring further corrective surgeries.
I like you, would not wish this experience on my worst enemy. I do not know what is wrong with Dr. Walden where she can perform a breast lift with one nipple being obviously higher or lower then the other. This is something very basic in my opinion, about symmetry and having an eye for symmetry.
I still am self -conscious about my scar I have from the 2nd surgery I endured by the hands of Dr. Jennifer Walden. I also am self conscious that my left nipple is still slightly too low. I also have had on and off rashes and minor infections after the 2 surgeries performed by Dr. Walden.
I voiced my concerns and my concerns were dismissed. Again, I found the office and practice of Dr. Walden to lack integrity, communication, a personal approach, and thouroughness. I also realized I think there is something very odd about this Doctor's disposition and demeanor. I did not find her to be authentic at all.
Again, I wish I could take back tis whole experience and just have stuck with my God given naturally saggy boobs. Had I known what would transpire.....
I wish you lots of lots of luck with your continued healing!!!!!
Best Regards
M.H
April 2, 2011
I went to JW for a consult and ending up cancelling surgery with her 2 X for Breast Augmention. I thought she was great but my instincts told me not to gothrough with it at the time. 2 years later I ended up using Dr. John Farrella in westchester NY and the results are amazing. He is known as the breast doctor up here and I know 6 other girls who also went to him and they all turned out prefect. You should check him out if you are considering a revision.
April 4, 2011
I'm happy you listenned to your instincts. I wish I would have heard mine.
Thank you for the Doctor referral. I actually gave a call and scheduled a consultation. I am still not completely satisfied with the results of my 2nd surgery with Dr. W. It bothers me, because the result doesn't feel like me. It was not what I wanted to achieve from surgery. Communication was obviously lacking with Dr. W.
I strongly caution anyone considering a breast lift to not only base their decision on internet reviews, because as I have learned they are not always 100% honest. I also encourage women who are seeking breast surgery to look for a surgeon with plenty of experience, over 10 years atleast, probably more then that.
If I can turn back time and take this whole experience back I would, ...take back 1 surgery gone wrong, tears, many trips to the medical suppply store for bandages, extra bills sent to me after the surgery, wound seperation as result of stitches being taken out too early, a Doctor who was often vague and inconsistent, the necessity of a second surgery, months and months of healing, and on and off rashes and infections that would wake me up in the middle of the night.
Thank you for the Doctor referral. I actually gave a call and scheduled a consultation. I am still not completely satisfied with the results of my 2nd surgery with Dr. W. It bothers me, because the result doesn't feel like me. It was not what I wanted to achieve from surgery. Communication was obviously lacking with Dr. W.
I strongly caution anyone considering a breast lift to not only base their decision on internet reviews, because as I have learned they are not always 100% honest. I also encourage women who are seeking breast surgery to look for a surgeon with plenty of experience, over 10 years atleast, probably more then that.
If I can turn back time and take this whole experience back I would, ...take back 1 surgery gone wrong, tears, many trips to the medical suppply store for bandages, extra bills sent to me after the surgery, wound seperation as result of stitches being taken out too early, a Doctor who was often vague and inconsistent, the necessity of a second surgery, months and months of healing, and on and off rashes and infections that would wake me up in the middle of the night.
April 4, 2011
I didn't go through with it with Dr.W because I heard she trained with Dr.Aston. Dr. Aston is an amazing facial surgeon but I dont know about body. He did my girlfriend breast aug and her boobs are practically in her armpits. Dr.W website, photos and presentation was impressive but I got nervous and chickened out 2X on her. The office told me if I wanted to reschedule they would require payment immediately since I canceled. I then heard about Dr. Roudner in Coarl Gables Fl who is known as Dr. Boobner. I almost did it down there but if anything went wrong it would be difficult to travel to FL. I finally found the Westchester Boob Man Dr. Farrella through my boyfriend who unfortunately sampled several boobs Farrella did. I met several other patients of his. They all look fantastic. I am only 6 months out and virtually scarless. They are perfect and I am so happy I chose him. I am now thinking about rhinoplasty but will go to a rhino specialist. I wouldn't recommend Farrella for other procedures as I am not sure how good his other work is. Good Luck, I hope it goes well. He is also reasonably priced and been around about 30 years.
April 4, 2011
I actually started researching Dr. Farella because you were the second person that mentioned him. He is really known as the "boobdr." I am scheduled with JW for this month, but I must admit.. I am feeling a little nervous to go through with it.. weird!!
April 4, 2011
Hi, Manhattan60. It's very normal to feel weird. The best and only way to feel is confident and knowing you can have an earnest relation with your surgeon. I wouldn't be going to all the trouble of alerting future candidates for BL procedures to steer clear of Dr W as their surgeon if I wasn't such a patient and consumer advocate. I'm pretty sure you and I have worked very hard for our money only to end up with less than cosmetically pleasing results. Minor in office "touch ups" after BL procedures are a possibility, seldomn full revisions like mine in such a short period of time from the 1st surgery. It's true that we can spend a small fortune interviewing PS after PS in order to get the best outcome. And, after probably three or so interviews we would obviously end up with a board certified PS charging the lowest price with quasi-positive reviews online...only to our detriment.
I have not yet come across any woman who is willing to have surgery for the same cosmetic procedure TWICE, so choose wisely Manhattan60.
I don't wish anyone to live with the frustration of feeling ripped off, facing countless tearful and sleepless nights only because they placed their trust on a plastic surgeon who didn't deserve it.
I have not yet come across any woman who is willing to have surgery for the same cosmetic procedure TWICE, so choose wisely Manhattan60.
I don't wish anyone to live with the frustration of feeling ripped off, facing countless tearful and sleepless nights only because they placed their trust on a plastic surgeon who didn't deserve it.
April 5, 2011
rnuch..Thanks..did you mention earlier that Dr. W didn't perform your entire surgery? Do you feel she let a student do a portion of your procedure or am I getting you mixed up with someone else.
I'm so sorry you're unhappy with your results! Have you considered contacting a board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion?