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UPDATE: Revision needed after BL - 26 Years Old - Mom of 2 - Breastfed for 3yrs - Left with Sad, Saggy Boobs - Toronto, ON
UPDATED FROM Journey2PerkyBoobs
1 year post
Update - Revision Required!
$11,355
Like you always hear - you need to wait at least 6 months to evaluate your final results!
Unfortunately, I am still saggy/droopy and my breast lift needs to be revised. During my post op appts when I brought up my concerns in regards to sag and the leftover excess skin that was not removed he didn't really take it too seriously...I ended up seeing his partner Dr. Kunaal Jindal in May for a follow up / ba consult - this was because the office said Edelstein was on a leave of absence so his patients would be seeing him instead and that if I still wanted the ba then Dr.Jindal would be the one doing it (I wasn't sure how I was going to like him so I did book consults with other docs in the area as it seemed that things kept being pushed back, delayed & I was tired of waiting) When I consulted with the other docs they all basically said the same thing - you need another lift and adding impants without it will be a disaster.
So, May finally comes and I see Dr.Jindal..at 1st he was hesitant to make any comments on Edelstein's work but after a few minutes he mentioned that he did not agree with the docs who told me that I would need another full anchor style lift (told him I saw 5 other surgeons and I named them all) and that he thinks I just need the lollipop lift. He also told me he would not be able to do a ba on me due to the current state of them & on top of that mentioned that he would have to charge me full price for another lift so he recommended waiting for Dr.E to come back as he would be the best one to do it and it'd also be cheaper for me (makes sense as he is the one who operated on me)
I finally saw Dr. E again in Oct and he finally acknowledged that my breast are still droopy and that I need another lift! They look the same way they did at the 6/7 month post op appt and back then when I brought up the issue again he said everything looked good & that they just needed to heal more. I honestly think that if I didn't see his partner and if dr jindaal hadn't written notes in regards to the revision in my file he'd still be telling me everything is fine *sigh* Anway, Dr.Edelstein gave me 2 options: 1. I can get a ba done under the muscle, come back for a lift after it heals and I wouldn't have to pay the full price for secondary lift (2 separate surgeries) 2. Go over the muscle which "may" help lift them (1 surgery).
Before I left the office I asked the front desk if I could have in writing that if I go with option #1 that I wouldn't have to pay the full price for a lift (did not want to get screwed over just in case he forgot as at the very 1st consult I told him that I do not want overs and he told me he would do the under the muscle approach for me so it seems as though he forgot that as the 2nd option he gave included overs ? & I also saw a review online after my surgery that mentioned he promised to fix something and he didn't) so she (Heather) asked and he said no...she and another lady did say that there was nothing to worry about as he keeps his word.
I thought over my options and I emailed the office / Heather 2 days later with my choice which was #1. I was basically told that it was no longer an option because he thinks overs would be better (WHAT!?) I also asked if revising the lift 1st and then doing the ba would be possible or just revising the lift and I was told no ??? really
SO basically Dr.Edelstein acknowledges that my breast are still saggy and need to be revised BUT
refuses to revise the lift/stand by the work that he did. Why? I have no idea
I have seen some the surgeons again that I initially saw before meeting his partner and they are basically surprised that he won't fix them.
Anywho, I just thought I'd update as I haven't in awhile so hopefully, this helps anyone considering him for the same procedure or a procedure in general ...because If I knew something like this happened to someone else then I wouldn't of went with him.
Honestly, I just wish @ the time that I was not scared of going under and was so focused on choosing a surgeon who operated in the hospital + I wish he would just stand by his own work as the fault is not on my end...I choose a reputable surgeon and never did I think I'd have one of those "my surgeon refuses to revise his work" situations.
I will be getting a revision done by another Dr and will prob. post another review when that happens. If you have any questions you can send me a message
Unfortunately, I am still saggy/droopy and my breast lift needs to be revised. During my post op appts when I brought up my concerns in regards to sag and the leftover excess skin that was not removed he didn't really take it too seriously...I ended up seeing his partner Dr. Kunaal Jindal in May for a follow up / ba consult - this was because the office said Edelstein was on a leave of absence so his patients would be seeing him instead and that if I still wanted the ba then Dr.Jindal would be the one doing it (I wasn't sure how I was going to like him so I did book consults with other docs in the area as it seemed that things kept being pushed back, delayed & I was tired of waiting) When I consulted with the other docs they all basically said the same thing - you need another lift and adding impants without it will be a disaster.
So, May finally comes and I see Dr.Jindal..at 1st he was hesitant to make any comments on Edelstein's work but after a few minutes he mentioned that he did not agree with the docs who told me that I would need another full anchor style lift (told him I saw 5 other surgeons and I named them all) and that he thinks I just need the lollipop lift. He also told me he would not be able to do a ba on me due to the current state of them & on top of that mentioned that he would have to charge me full price for another lift so he recommended waiting for Dr.E to come back as he would be the best one to do it and it'd also be cheaper for me (makes sense as he is the one who operated on me)
I finally saw Dr. E again in Oct and he finally acknowledged that my breast are still droopy and that I need another lift! They look the same way they did at the 6/7 month post op appt and back then when I brought up the issue again he said everything looked good & that they just needed to heal more. I honestly think that if I didn't see his partner and if dr jindaal hadn't written notes in regards to the revision in my file he'd still be telling me everything is fine *sigh* Anway, Dr.Edelstein gave me 2 options: 1. I can get a ba done under the muscle, come back for a lift after it heals and I wouldn't have to pay the full price for secondary lift (2 separate surgeries) 2. Go over the muscle which "may" help lift them (1 surgery).
Before I left the office I asked the front desk if I could have in writing that if I go with option #1 that I wouldn't have to pay the full price for a lift (did not want to get screwed over just in case he forgot as at the very 1st consult I told him that I do not want overs and he told me he would do the under the muscle approach for me so it seems as though he forgot that as the 2nd option he gave included overs ? & I also saw a review online after my surgery that mentioned he promised to fix something and he didn't) so she (Heather) asked and he said no...she and another lady did say that there was nothing to worry about as he keeps his word.
I thought over my options and I emailed the office / Heather 2 days later with my choice which was #1. I was basically told that it was no longer an option because he thinks overs would be better (WHAT!?) I also asked if revising the lift 1st and then doing the ba would be possible or just revising the lift and I was told no ??? really
SO basically Dr.Edelstein acknowledges that my breast are still saggy and need to be revised BUT
refuses to revise the lift/stand by the work that he did. Why? I have no idea
I have seen some the surgeons again that I initially saw before meeting his partner and they are basically surprised that he won't fix them.
Anywho, I just thought I'd update as I haven't in awhile so hopefully, this helps anyone considering him for the same procedure or a procedure in general ...because If I knew something like this happened to someone else then I wouldn't of went with him.
Honestly, I just wish @ the time that I was not scared of going under and was so focused on choosing a surgeon who operated in the hospital + I wish he would just stand by his own work as the fault is not on my end...I choose a reputable surgeon and never did I think I'd have one of those "my surgeon refuses to revise his work" situations.
I will be getting a revision done by another Dr and will prob. post another review when that happens. If you have any questions you can send me a message
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UPDATED FROM Journey2PerkyBoobs
15 days post
2 weeks post op
Got the ends of the sutures cut and the steri strips changed on Wednesday & I can remove the strips and begin scar treatment when they start to loosen up.
The nurse said the incisions look really good so I'm really looking forward to seeing them as I haven’t yet.
The wrinkling I was experiencing got slightly worse (I guess because swelling went down ?) so I asked about that and showed him & he says it’s fine so I will try to stop freaking out about it lol..apart from that there haven’t been any major changes.
My next follow up appt will be at the 2 month mark with the nurse and then I will see the surgeon again at 6 months post op.
The nurse said the incisions look really good so I'm really looking forward to seeing them as I haven’t yet.
The wrinkling I was experiencing got slightly worse (I guess because swelling went down ?) so I asked about that and showed him & he says it’s fine so I will try to stop freaking out about it lol..apart from that there haven’t been any major changes.
My next follow up appt will be at the 2 month mark with the nurse and then I will see the surgeon again at 6 months post op.
Replies (5)
July 2, 2016
Wow what a difference!! You look great!! Edelstein did good!!
July 3, 2016
You can't go wrong with implants from Dr E! You look great for now though, I bet you're thrilled. Enjoy!
July 5, 2016
I am looking to have the same procedures so thanks for posting your journey. Did you have to wait long to book a surgery date after your consultation?
July 5, 2016
No problem :) Are you going to him as well?
They had dates available that were not too far way...I ended up booking a few months after though.
They had dates available that were not too far way...I ended up booking a few months after though.
July 6, 2016
Yes, I plan on going sometime next year. I have had my mind set on going to one of the top surgeons in T.O. I didn’t like the other top surgeon, so I am hoping I like him. It’s hard to find lift reviews for Dr e, so i am glad you are sharing your journey. I will be following along.
July 7, 2016
Looking good lady! I'm getting a bit of wrinkling also, but I keep moisturizing regardless, also because I have the scaling and flaking going on. Are you dealing with any or that, or any itching?
July 8, 2016
Thanks :)
I did experience the flaking & the itching seems to have gotten better now that the steri strips are gone (thank goodness!)
Ugh, hate the wrinkling! It's now on both sides :( Is the wrinkling you are experiencing from excess/loose skin?
I did experience the flaking & the itching seems to have gotten better now that the steri strips are gone (thank goodness!)
Ugh, hate the wrinkling! It's now on both sides :( Is the wrinkling you are experiencing from excess/loose skin?
July 8, 2016
Ya itching is a hell of a lot better now, but there are moments throughout the day when I'll get an itch that seems deeper, like in the incisions under the breast and it takes a while to stop even with scratching. I tell you, I could just rip off my shirt, bra and silicone tape while in my cubicle to get to it with how crazy it makes me LOLOL
I think the wrinkling is from the stretching and now shrinking, and the skin flaking a bit. It'll go away, don't worry, just keep up the moisturizing. I do a light exfoliation in the shower (careful with incisions) and after I'll moisturize all the the breast, and leave myself without any top on or tape for a bit - giving the skin a chance to breathe while letting the moisturizer replenish the beat up skin lol This is for about an hour, then I put the tape on once the skin is drier :) The skin looks much better now :)
I think the wrinkling is from the stretching and now shrinking, and the skin flaking a bit. It'll go away, don't worry, just keep up the moisturizing. I do a light exfoliation in the shower (careful with incisions) and after I'll moisturize all the the breast, and leave myself without any top on or tape for a bit - giving the skin a chance to breathe while letting the moisturizer replenish the beat up skin lol This is for about an hour, then I put the tape on once the skin is drier :) The skin looks much better now :)
July 13, 2016
Lol! You are too funny.
Unfortunately, my wrinkling is from left over loose skin according to my surgeon so it' won't go away on it's own :( He did say that with the added volume of implants it will go away..ugghh wish I could fast forward to having them in.
You had much more volume than I did pre op, so the wrinkling you have could be due to what you mentioned.
Unfortunately, my wrinkling is from left over loose skin according to my surgeon so it' won't go away on it's own :( He did say that with the added volume of implants it will go away..ugghh wish I could fast forward to having them in.
You had much more volume than I did pre op, so the wrinkling you have could be due to what you mentioned.
December 31, 2017
update - the wrinkling I mentioned back in July 2016 did worsen! It was just masked due to the swelling and is due to the excess skin that is still present because not enough of the excess skin was removed during surgery.
UPDATED FROM Journey2PerkyBoobs
8 days post
1 week post op
The 1st week went by very fast! I had my 1st post op appt on the 21st and got some of the strips changed. I am no longer sleeping inclined and the only thing I am taking is Arnica.
Aunt flow has showed up 2.5 weeks early and in full force! I did read that this is normal after surgery so besides that the only other thing I am experiencing is decrease in appetite which I've read is normal too.
I do have a love/hate relationship with the left side...love the right side a lot better :) The right side does wrinkle when I lay to the side which had me freaking out for a bit so I emailed the nurse and she says it's normal.
Overall I'm happy! My boobs look a lot better than before & don't point south anymore :)
Replies (5)
June 24, 2016
They look fantastic! Happy healing
June 25, 2016
Your boobies look amazing, give them time to heal and they will be even better!
June 26, 2016
Thank you! Very happy with them :)
You're right! It's still very early & they need to heal! Looking forward to the final result :)
You're right! It's still very early & they need to heal! Looking forward to the final result :)
June 25, 2016
You look fabulous! What a difference. I had the same look to my boobs after nursing my four babies. Just had my 3 augmentation and I will never regret it. All of the things you mentioned will improve w time.
June 26, 2016
Thanks a lot! :)
Wow 3 augs! What happened? Did you get capsular contracture with the 1st two augmentations?
Wow 3 augs! What happened? Did you get capsular contracture with the 1st two augmentations?
June 26, 2016
Yup ... It was horrible the first time and the second Aug wasn't bad but I waited yrs until they sagged and were way over due
June 25, 2016
They look so fantastic!! So happy for you :D
June 28, 2016
God bless you. Your pics and comments have given me hope that my boobs can be fixed. So tired of my nipples pointing south. And bras don't fit right because i have no fullness in the top part of my floppy boobs. Sigh.
June 30, 2016
Glad they are helpful :)
There is def. hope! I know your pain lol
Have you booked any consultations yet?
There is def. hope! I know your pain lol
Have you booked any consultations yet?
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You are a beautiful person as you are, and I hope you can see that for yourself.
I hope you take this issue further and report it to come governing body of cosmetic surgery, I don't know what it is actually called. I just hope there is an organization in place to stop rogue surgeons like this one.