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Horrible Breast Lift Results
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First PS sent me to a dermatologist ($180) for a...
rnuchMarch 31, 2011
$7,100
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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PS performed a full anchor BL, mind you I'm...
rnuchApril 9, 2010
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 12, 2010
I'm so sorry you're unhappy with your results! Have you considered contacting a board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion?
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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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
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.
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.