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Dr. Wong did an awful nipple reconstruction. She messed me up and abandoned me

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I was referred to Dr. Wong in the summer of 2012...

sweetforlife
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I was referred to Dr. Wong in the summer of 2012 by Dr. Nandagopal who did my tt. About 20 years ago I did a breast reduction with Dr. Connor Turely. I got an infection and loft my nipples. I simply had my areola left. It was a horrible experience. I did a skin graft with him but he actually told me that I would never have actual nipples and stupid young me took his advise and left it alone. Well I waiting so long that OHIP refused to pay for my surgery. If you ever have surgery and you need correction you have a SEVEN year period to correct that surgery or else OHIP will not pay. I even appealed this process and lost. Anyway I met with Dr. Wong and right away I was at ease. She is very personable, professional. She answered my questions. She told me straight the good, the bad and the ugly of things that can and may happen. I asked her of other surgeries and she kept me well informed. She was also the only doctor after three consults that measured my breast and agreed with me that the previous doctor placed my nipple too high. Visually my breasts look confusing. I had the nipple reconstruction and there were things that I didn't like nothing major. I called her when I got home very upset and the best things she ever did was come on the phone and talk to me. With my follow up visit she held my hand and said to me that she understood that I had anxieties of the previous doctor abandoning me. She assured me that she will not do that and how many times it takes for me to feel comfortable with my nipples she will do it at no extra cost. I was so relieved as plastic surgeons usually gouge you for more money if something goes wrong. Sarah is very honest and genuine. What you see is what you get. Now I did get infected which was no fault of her own. That was corrected and we are going into fix up my nipples in March just to even up the areolas and give the nipples more thickness and projection. I told her today gurl I lived too long without them. Gimme some big ass nipps! We had a good laugh. I trust she will do it.

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Sarah Wong, MD

Sarah Wong, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (10)

March 4, 2013

You have had a long journey with this process.  But having a doctor that you now trust is wonderful.  Please keep us up to date with new pictures and posts on the process.

March 5, 2013
I surely will. I am comfortable with her. Even if there is something I am not happy with I can tell her. She listens.
March 6, 2013

That's the way it should be:)

May 29, 2013
I too lost a nipple after a lumpectomy. I am glad you shared the information about the 7 year time frame to get it fixed. My surgeon abandoned me - never informed me I could have nipple surgery to get it fixed! I did some research on internet and found out I could actually have an operation to get a new nipple.
August 15, 2013
so grossss.
April 22, 2014
Try going through half of what I have been through before passing judgment. Really?
June 25, 2014
that was rude!
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July 10, 2014
That comment was unnecessarily insensitive and somewhat abusive. Sympathy is what makes us human. Like really, geez
January 30, 2015
I have a inverted nippleI have never had any sort of surgical procedure on myself I am terrified but I got to the point where is this in dirty nipples it is bugging me can you please call me 21084 9 48 49
June 9, 2015
I had a breastfeeding reduction here in South Bend Indiana about 7 years ago. I had very large and long nipple. The surgeon, which was a woman suggested that I have the nipple cut down some , not completely removed. After the surgery and for my remaining of bandages, I could not understand why there was so many nurses that came into the room with her. When the banged was removed and I realized that she had taken all my nipple and I asked her about that it was only supposed be shorten, she threw the before photos of my breast which I think was photo shop in some way so I would not complain. I was speeches and left. I was thinking maybe they would pop out once I was healed. I never saw her again. I called around different plastic surgeons, trying to find someone who could do a nipple replacement and everyone of them said no for a year after. Then still in my search I called a affiliate plastic surgery office and explain the situation and was told I waited too late and that I could have made a case against the surgeon. I check all the time and can not seem to find anyone to help. My Ob/Gyn wasn't impressed and told me that that surgeon moved to Florida. MY husband has been upset for the longest and always make remarks that I let this surgeon experiment on me. I would love to have my nipple back and enjoy sex once again with my husband. If anyone knows any surgeon close to me, please let me know. W. Malone
UPDATED FROM sweetforlife

Very disappointed

sweetforlife
I am actually going to lodge a formal complaint against Dr. Wong. She is actually not going to finish correcting my nipple reconstruction and is blaming hospital funding and the fact that I got implants NOT taking responsibility for the fact that SHE did NOT go a decent job but had no problem taking my money. A full detailed review will be done against her plus a complain with the hospital and College of Physicians and Surgeons. If you cannot do a job don't take it.

Replies (6)

September 6, 2014
I'm really scared. I have a breast reduction on Monday with Dr. Wong. I am insurance covered, so I don't think she'll cancel or anything, but now I'm scared she will screw up my boobs.
April 17, 2017
How was your surgery?
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June 3, 2015
Any new news on your revision?
April 17, 2017
I have to do another nipple reconstruction next week
October 7, 2017
How did your revision go?
December 6, 2017
I lost my nipples after a breast lift and I am searching for someone to do a nipple reconstruction here in the states. It has been frustrating.