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I'm Ready for Round 2 - Getting Thighs and Backside Done!!!! - Northbrook, IL

UPDATED FROM pepper66
3 years post

Very disappointed after Touch-ups :-(

pepper66
$17,000
I went back for revisions, there were no charges from the surgeon, but I had to pay for surgical room and anesthesiologist. Unfortunately for me it was a waste of money and time as the surgeon did not correct the issues and promptly informed me afterwards that he "was not a magician" and "since I was looking to have my arms done, they could "try" to fix the issues again then". Are you kidding me?? If after $17,000 and 2 attempts he couldn't get it right, do you really think I'd go back for more????

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Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (3)

September 25, 2019
I don’t blame you. He did a terrible job. He didn’t pull your frontal thigh up and very uneven butt lift
September 27, 2019
Yes horrible work, the front of my thighs look like an elephants now with all the draping skin, the butt lift he did has dropped and looks worse than before, not to mention the horrible stitching on inner thighs that was revised bit still all lumpy and bumpy. So very disappointing and a waste of money and time.
November 14, 2019
Wow! I am really sorry you have struggled like that. Of course he said he is “Not a magician”. That is what a bad surgeon says when they promise one thing and deliver something far less. If it was something that could not be done, he should have been straight with you from the beginning instead of taking your money and then shifting the blame! Poor form.
UPDATED FROM pepper66
3 months post

3 month post op pics

pepper66
Sorry had trouble loading pics with my review - here they are!

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July 22, 2016
Thanks for your review....my TT and thigh lift is in Sept....hope i can handle both at once! I had an arm lift and breast lift this past Jan. The arms were a piece of cake compared to the breast lift but i am happy with both......will i be able to go up steps right away?
Good luck on your continued recovery......its surely a journey! I lost 180 lbs with diet and exercise...
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July 22, 2016
You are looking awesome Pepper! I also had the same butt surgery along with my LBL and I love it now! When I first woke up and saw it, not so much :)! I am now 10 weeks out from my medial/bilateral thigh lift! I had my arms done with my first surgeries and love them! They were the easiest surgery out of all of my surgeries! You look wonderful! So happy for you!
UPDATED FROM pepper66
3 months post

3 Months Post Op

pepper66
Here are my 3 month post surgery pics. I had a few concerns to share with my doctor, all of which he was in agreement with. I could see that the skin around the outer thighs was starting to sag again, something which I understand my doctor can't predict due to the swelling going away and how things 'settle'. I had the same concern with the upper part of the inside of the thighs, and the inside of my left knee. Dr. Krochmal assured me that that all of these concerns could be handled with a short 'touch up' surgery to address each area. He acknowledged my concerns and told me he wasn't 100% happy until I am. Since I am still healing on the inside, his recommends waiting till at least 6 months post op to do the touch ups. So I am looking forward to this fall and getting the final nip n' tucks done to achieve that smooth, firm look I've been dreaming of having since losing 117 pounds :-)

Overall I am satisfied with the results thus far, I knew due to the extent of the surgery that there was always the chance of needing a few revisions done. I am very happy with the 'purse-string' procedure he did on my backside. I have a 'butt' that is not an exaggerated Kardashian booty, and it's all me, no implants or fat transferring needed. Oh and did I mention how firm it is :-) And how nice it is to see a smooth hour-glass shape, no more protruding hips. There is a huge difference in my thighs, and the way they feel, I think the only way I can describe it is it no longer feels as though I have 10 pounds of jello on each thigh wiggling and jiggling with each step I take. Oh what a feeling!!

So I am anxiously awaiting to have the touch ups done, (and am considering having my arms done at the same time!) I am so close to where I want to be, and I am so fortunate to have Dr. Krochmal as my surgeon. He is a skilled, highly trained surgeon in the field of body contouring who also has a caring and sensitive side to him which makes him a complete "Win-Win" when considering this type and extent of surgery. The office and medical staff at MAE Plastic Surgery are amazingly caring and attentive. If you are considering any type of body contouring procedure, I would recommend Dr. Krochmal and his staff in a heartbeat.

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June 12, 2019
I had a thigh lift and back lift in March and I''m going back to DR. in Aug. to talk to him about the revisions that we had already decided that needed to be done. But one thing I've forgotten to ask him about were the charges that would be involved. Is your DR. charging you extra for your revisions or are they included?
June 13, 2019
Hi, I went back for revisions, there was no charges from the surgeon, but I had to pay for surgical room and anesthesiologist. Unfortunately for me it was a waste of money and time as the surgeon did not correct the issues and promptly informed me afterwards that he "was not a magician" and "since I was looking to have my arms done, they could "try" to fix the issues then". Are you kidding me?? If after $17,000 and 2 attempts he couldn't get it right, do you really think I'd go back for more????
June 13, 2019
That's my problem I love my DR. but he doesn't want to go all the way down to my knees, he did lipo and now they look really bad. Also he needs to redo my thighs he was to conservative and didn't take enough off...they still jiggle! Still lots of loose skin. I'm thinking about seeing Dr fisher in San Antonio to see if he will make me look the way I want to look. He seems to be one of the best for thighs...we'll see