POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Still wearing the same bra size as I was pre-op
UPDATED FROM Zissou82
1 year post
Revision Surgery
$6,000
After much self advocating, the surgeon who performed my initial surgery agreed to do a revision. As soon as the application was approved, I asked the surgeon to refer me to another doctor. She obliged.
The new doctor has a very good reputation, as such, she has a long waiting list for OHIP patients. I was referred back in March. Last week I called the office to inquire on the status of my consult appointment. I was told it would likely be November or December before I got a consultation. That evening, I sent a link to the new surgeon’s office, from my realself profile, that contained photos of what had happened to my breasts as a result of Dr de Kleer’s surgery on me. The very next day I was called by the new surgeon’s office to come in for a consultation with the surgeon.
This was so very reassuring to me. I now feel like I’m not crazy for being distraught by the results of my breast reduction. Consult is this week.
The new doctor has a very good reputation, as such, she has a long waiting list for OHIP patients. I was referred back in March. Last week I called the office to inquire on the status of my consult appointment. I was told it would likely be November or December before I got a consultation. That evening, I sent a link to the new surgeon’s office, from my realself profile, that contained photos of what had happened to my breasts as a result of Dr de Kleer’s surgery on me. The very next day I was called by the new surgeon’s office to come in for a consultation with the surgeon.
This was so very reassuring to me. I now feel like I’m not crazy for being distraught by the results of my breast reduction. Consult is this week.
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UPDATED FROM Zissou82
5 months post
“I don’t see anything wrong”
My surgeon’s exact words to me after I expressed how upset I was with the appearance of my breasts: “I don’t see anything wrong?”.
Dr de Kleer became defensive and hurtful. She even said the words “Well, who’s going to be seeing them anyway?” to me. She seems to have also contacted my family doctor to ream her out for supporting me. This woman is dangerous. She should stick to selling Botox and makeup products!
Dr de Kleer became defensive and hurtful. She even said the words “Well, who’s going to be seeing them anyway?” to me. She seems to have also contacted my family doctor to ream her out for supporting me. This woman is dangerous. She should stick to selling Botox and makeup products!
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Hi...I'm really sad that you are going through this difficult time.....Makes it worse when we trust our Doctors to do all they can for a good outcome....Your Doctor seems to dismiss your concerns and her comments are very unprofessional!!!! I know it's draining on our bank accounts bur I know you should b able to find a great plastic surgeon who may specialized in breast revisions....our breasts are not what makes us the beautiful woman that we are but I understand everything that you are saying.....sending you all the best and hoping you can get this resolved.....we are all here to support you!!! I'm 18 days out from breast revision....you take it easy on yourself!!!
Thank you so much. I’m fortunate that I live in Canada and the surgery was covered under our healthcare, but it is also because of this that patients get surgeons who aren’t qualified or just don’t put as much care into OHIP patients because they don’t get paid as much as they would from a private patient. I will have a revision and I will definitely not go into it as blindly as before. AND this surgeon will never touch my body again.
Best wishes to you for whatever you decide what to do! Here to support you!!!
Thank you for ypur honesty. I will steer clear. Thay os super scary...oh no
I am curious as to why, at your size, she decided to do a vertical (lollipop) reduction on you. From what I have seen it seems that the deep puckering and scarring like what you have happens more with that type of procedure. And I can't even begin to speculate how any self respecting surgeon could look at your result and say they don't see anything wrong. While the scar tissue could relax and release more over time, you clearly still have a lot of asymmetry and as you stated the size is still larger than youneeded for relief. An anchor-pattern reduction probably would have given you a better result. Granted it results in more area of scarring overall but the tension is more spread out and once the breasts start to relax the scar is hidden in the breast fold anyway. I sincerely hope you are able to get a good surgeon to resolve this for you!
I’m sorry that this has happened. I was wondering if any other RS surgeons have responded to your concerns; if so, what did they say?
My wife had a breast reduction. The wounds took a really long time to heal and looked similar. However after two years the scars are finally healed well. Give it time. However, it seems that they are not as small as you want them. If you have a second procedure, be assertive on this issue.
you should speak with a lawyer at this point.
UPDATED FROM Zissou82
3 months post
Still too BIG
Well, I still can’t fit into regular lingerie store bras. After my surgery, mother gave me a gift card to Victoria Secret to buy my first bra from there. I tried on many and still, my cups spilith over. So, used the whole gift card to buy panties instead :(
I am starting to do more research on surgeons and looking into booking consults or second opinions. After my last appointment with my ps, where she pretty much blamed me or the way my breasts now look, I’m not comfortable having her fix them. Especially since she does not see any issue with the way they look.
I told my ps that I’m more self conscious of them now than before. Her response? “Well who’s going to see them anyway?”.
I am starting to do more research on surgeons and looking into booking consults or second opinions. After my last appointment with my ps, where she pretty much blamed me or the way my breasts now look, I’m not comfortable having her fix them. Especially since she does not see any issue with the way they look.
I told my ps that I’m more self conscious of them now than before. Her response? “Well who’s going to see them anyway?”.
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I’m so sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. Maybe you should consult an attorney about a law suit. You paid the money and should get what you deserve. I would definitely feel the same way about not using the same surgeon. I’m not sure if your financial situation but I would get a revision if possible. A lot of women experience a better quality life after this surgery and you should too. I had this done a few months ago and had a very positive experience. I would recommend my surgeon if you are interested- not sure what area you are in or if you want to travel. My surgeon is Dr. Donald Hanna in Cary, NC at Cary Plastic Surgery. He has a website.
Girl, I went through similar experience with ps. I had my breast reduction in June and he left stitches in me. I had infection and he told me it wasn't. You could smell and see the infection. I went to my pcp and pulled more stitches out twice and have meds for infection. My scars look bad because of the stitches and infection smh. I wrote a review on him and called and asked me to take the review down. He was ignoring me until I made that review. I have a huge knot on my left breast and he doesn't care smh
These surgeons are heartless smh
So sorry u are having these problems. What dr did u use ? I m in GTA and am having real problems finding a surgeon i m comfortable . Would love a surgery buddy .
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