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More asymmetries than before surgery
UPDATED FROM AbbyNormal
Hi everyone.....Really sorry for being MIA. I've...
AbbyNormalNovember 24, 2012
$19,000
Hi everyone.....Really sorry for being MIA. I've been a little apprehensive about updating my review because last I had posted I was overjoyed and couldn't have given a more glowing report of my revision. I don't feel the same as I did back in March/April. At this point of being 9 months post op, I'm pretty disappointed. Dr. Ahn is really great however A) she didn't remove enough tissue. I'm only maybe 20% smaller. I brought in several pictures to illustrate exactly what size I wanted. She convinced me that 80 grams would be enough. I later learn 80 grams is nothing. She proceeded to say that for my height and build, the size is right and that I don't want to be flat. Of course I don't want to be flat but there's a lot of sizes in between now and flat. B) My left breast is so oddly shaped, just like before, no different. My left nipple looks like it has an overbite and the bottom hangs like a double chin. The right breast is better but areola is still huge. The only positive is that the nipples are in the same line, one is not higher than the other. I have another follow up appt with her this week and I'm nervous about what to say. She's so sweet and nice, it makes it very difficult. I think she's probably terrific for primary surgeries, I'm not sure about revisions. I had a pretty shape originally and now I don't. Really not sure what to do. Have her revise it again? If she couldn't make a better shape out of that left breast, can she do it the second time? Spend several more thousands of dollars for a third surgery with someone else? This is so not what I bargained for when I chose to do this. By the time I'm done I could have bought a really nice house with all this money going down the drain. Sorry. I wish I had a better report. It was too soon for me to rave and rave as I had. My scars don't look so great but that's just the way I heal. The scars are pretty thick but I don't even care about the scars, never have. I really don't mind scars if they both looked the same and were pretty.
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Nov.3 2011: I went to see Dr. Christina Ahn today....
AbbyNormalNovember 3, 2011
Nov.3 2011: I went to see Dr. Christina Ahn today. She spent a bit over an hour with me examining and thoroughly discussing my possibilities. Great insight and completely informative, she was great and I believe fully competent. Unfortunately, breast reduction revision provides more challenges and Dr. Abramson had already done damage. Blood flow to the nipple can be compromised in a second surgery. Great. But I'm thankful to have met an honest dr. with ethics and listening and communication skills. She prescribed me a mammo/sonogram before taking the next step. She felt some dense mass that raised concern. Wow, imagine that, a doctor with integrity who exhibits care! Such a rarity.
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November 3, 2011
Good to hear Abby - it's a step in a more positive direction. Hopefully, before you know it, you can remove the "Abby" from your screen name.
November 3, 2011
That's great Abby that you found a plastic surgeon that you like. I'm happy for you.
November 4, 2011
I am so happy that you found a doctor that gave you hope!!! I was just thinking about you the other day. Things will get better and they are certainly looking a little brighter. :o)
February 3, 2012
Are you able edit the Doctor review box to post Dr. David Abramson's name?
February 3, 2012
I just checked out his web site. The terrifying part is that his before and after photos are normal enough.... this scares me, as i'm in the process of choosing my PS. If you can't go by their photos, what can you go by?
February 3, 2012
Exactly!!! That's such a huge dilemma! His pictures in office were plentiful and impressive. Honestly, I think it's about trusting instinct. Mine said keep looking but I doubted it and made excuses for why he would do a fine job. His book of photos looked great but he spent 5 min with me on the consultation and scribbled on my chest with a marker the morning of surgery like a child doodling on a wall. No pride in his work, no work integrity. He didn't use a ruler, measuring tape, nothing. Just a gross excuse of a surgeon leaving me so repulsive looking. Trust your intuition, its your best friend.
February 3, 2012
I am SO glad that I happened across your review. My intuition has been telling me not to go with the PS I'm scheduled with. I don't think he would massacre me, but I don't get the feeling that he is an "artist", or that he is particularly meticulous. I don't have any proof of this....just going by his attitude. I feel that it could be great, or it could be just acceptable. (And I'm very picky -- I can see myself being upset with tiny things and him dismissing my complaints/queries). I also saw him for all of 5 mins in the consult. To be fair, I didn't have my list of questions.... Because my mom's best friend referred this PS, and she is very satisfied with her reduction, I keep telling myself that he could be good. I think that the universe brought me to you, to re-confirm my intuitive instincts.
I wish so, so, so much good to come your way via your new lady surgeon. I'm hoping she will take extra pride in her work on you, and work extra hard to make you happy :D I would, if I was her!
ps, un-believable that he used no measuring tape! I just don't know how he even ever succeeded a single operation..... i seriously, seriously hope he loses his license at some point. He is truly a disgrace.
I wish so, so, so much good to come your way via your new lady surgeon. I'm hoping she will take extra pride in her work on you, and work extra hard to make you happy :D I would, if I was her!
ps, un-believable that he used no measuring tape! I just don't know how he even ever succeeded a single operation..... i seriously, seriously hope he loses his license at some point. He is truly a disgrace.
February 3, 2012
Again, I'm really sorry for what you're going through. It is so depressing to expend all that time, money, energy on a big surgery and then not be happy with the results. Re before/afters - They basically show you the good ones. Good luck w/new surgeon.
February 3, 2012
altho Aurora knows (and some of the other girls) that I wanted to end up smaller than I did, I must that I had two full consults w/my ps before surgery. Each consult lasted an hour where she took all sorts of measurements, etc. Five minute consult= unacceptable. Abby, I'll read up on your posts. You really have to go to at least 3 ps. Also, ask your regular doctor who he/she recommends. Go to Ratemds.com and see if your ps is listed.
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Discomfort from large size.
AbbyNormalOctober 12, 2011
Discomfort from large size.
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October 13, 2011
I'm sorry to hear that your post-operative result has not improved since your surgery Notdolly. I would recommend my colleague Dr. Rafael Magana. His practice is in Manhattan, NY. He is one of the most talented plastic surgeons I know in the area. I hope you feel better.
October 13, 2011
Notdolly, have you looked into physical therapy to address the pain you are having when you lift your right arm? It may help you gain some of your mobility back. I am praying for your revision and recovery.
October 13, 2011
Hi, No haven't looked into physical therapy. The pain is isolated in the area under the right breast at the under breast crease scar and it's primarily when I outstretch my arm up. Side bending exercises are out as is swimming motion. It's something to do with the scar and how much of my torso skin was stretched up.
October 13, 2011
Silver lining that he removed less than you wanted as it looks like there is still plenty to work with. Have you found a doctor you want to see yet?
By the way, I noticed your name change, LOL. Good to have your sense of humor during this odyssey. Was "Mrs. Uhmalmahey" taken?
By the way, I noticed your name change, LOL. Good to have your sense of humor during this odyssey. Was "Mrs. Uhmalmahey" taken?
October 13, 2011
I guess it's a silver lining. I have some recommendations I've been researching and will probably schedule consultations soon. Belinike, Christina Ahn, Lloyd Gayle, and maybe Carlin Vickery. Name change, yes, I thought a frankenstein ref was more suitable. Igor was taken. just kidding.
October 13, 2011
That's right, AbbyNormal is from young Frankenstein. I was thinking Man With Two Brains (also a masterpiece).
"My name is Eye-Gor"
"They said it was Ee-gor"
"Well they were wrong, weren't they?"
"My name is Eye-Gor"
"They said it was Ee-gor"
"Well they were wrong, weren't they?"
October 13, 2011
I was thinking the same thing ckmia and Abby...I am also a bit relieved the mishap left you with a lot of room for correction...altho having to do this twice is just no good....still got you in prayer...and you will overcome!
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