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28 Years Old, 3 Kids, in Shape - Topeka, KS

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Last year I went to Dr. Peterson to get a...

thomas.joana23
$10,000
Last year I went to Dr. Peterson to get a abdominoplasty and breast augmentation. About nine days after my surgery my arm began to swell and I was unable to move it. I called Dr. Peterson to notify him about my condition which he told me to come to the office which is a hour away. I went to the office and he didn't take my complaint serious and brushed it off. After a few days of extreme pain I finally went to the ER which they told me I had blood clots. The ER physician told me that I was lucky that I came in when I did because I would've died. I was hospitalized for a month because of my blood clots. When I was in the hospital I called Dr. Peterson and told him about my condition. His exact words where "what do you want me to do about it? You know if you try to sue me you will lose?". I was extremely dumbfounded by his response and told him I wasn't trying to sue him and hung up on him.I just simply wanted him to know that the reason for my arm swelling was due to blood clots. My abdominoplasty and breast augmentation look horrible! I have dog ears which he won't fix. Instead of fixing my dog ears he told me that I would need a butt lift to get rid of the extra skin that he caused to bunch up due to the surgery. With my breast augmentation he told me he would go under my muscle wall. I went to three different plastic surgeons to figure out why my breast inplants look and feel horrible. They all stated that Dr. Peterson went over the muscle wall instead of under which gives a horrible look. Dr. Peterson has horrible surgery skills and bed side manor. If you're going to have surgery please go with someone who's going to take care of you and does a great job. Everyone I've talked to that went to Dr. Peterson is unhappy with their surgeries.

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Replies (23)

August 18, 2015
So sorry you went through that
August 18, 2015
I hate my stomach so much more now. If you get surgery I hope it turns out great. The best of luck to you.
August 18, 2015
I'm 5 weeks post op. It looks like I have more stretch marks now then before, but I don't have that big flap of skin. Are you thinking about a revision with another doctor?
August 18, 2015
Yes, I am living in Atlanta GA now so there are more to choose from. I'm so scared of having surgery again. I paid all that money for nothing. How are you feeling? You can always get a tattoo over the stretch marks.
August 19, 2015
I feel bad for you. That's a lot of money to pay and he should fix the defects. Surgery can be really unpredictable but this guy is sloppy and he should be proud of nice results and take ownership of poor outcomes like this. Good results can really boost a person's self confidence so I can imagine how you must be feeling. That doctor doesn't have a conscience and I wonder if he even has a licence!
August 19, 2015
Thanks Carols! I hope to save up enough money and get another surgery one day. I just hope that my post will show his work and no one goes to him.
August 20, 2015
Good luck to you. Despite the problems, you do have a really cute little figure. Too bad there's not more of those "botched" surgeons around! ( Have you ever seen that show?) Anyway, it sounds like you have a good attitude and a solid plan. Some day a skilled plastic surgeon is really going to make it right.
August 21, 2015
Carol its funny you mentioned the show "Botched". Today I was doing my research about tje doctors on the show and how to apply. It would be so amazing to be on the show and to have someone as skilled as those doctors do my surgery. Also I looked at some of Dr. Peterson's reviews and the samething happened to a black lady that had the mommy makeover. She had dog ears and a abnormal belly button. She paid him to get it fixed snd now her surgical line and belly button are so much higher.
August 22, 2015
Well I'll be watching Botched and I hope to see you on it! I hope Dr. Peterson watches it too. It will be very inspiring for him.
August 24, 2015
Thanks so much. I hope he see me on Botched one day.
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August 19, 2015
How frightening. I'm so glad you listened to your instincts and went to ER. I'm sorry you had such bad care and treatment from this awful Dr Peterson.
August 19, 2015
Thanks Shep99. I'm glad I listened to my instincts as well.
August 20, 2015
Oh my goodness. What a horrible experience. So sorry you went it. Good luck.
August 21, 2015
Thanks so much! I hope to post some pictures by next year of my new mommy makeover.
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August 23, 2015
I'm so sorry you had to go through that
August 23, 2015
Thanks so much. I hope to have everything fixed one day.
UPDATED FROM thomas.joana23
1 year post

Horrible tummy tuck

thomas.joana23
I'm going to make a appointment with a plastic surgeon here in Atlanta. I hope to receive good news. I'm hoping they won't tell me that I need another tunmy tuck.

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August 31, 2015
I'm so sorry this happen to you. I pray you get good news.
August 31, 2015
I think your BB looks better in these last photos. I hope you get good news as well. Hopefully they can just extend the scar to get rid of the dog ears. I actually like the front of your stomach. What about your breast implants? Are you thinking of having a revision for them?