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Major regrets - absolutely hate my belly button

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Major Regrets

WORTH IT$23,000
I wish I'd gone out of state. I chose Dr Mabourakh because he was highly rated, didn't use drains and he's located extremely close to my house but I paid more than anyone I know and absolutely hate my belly button. I also ended up needing some revisions on my hips (it should've been addressed during surgery) and was charged another $3,000. Overall I'm happy with how flat my stomach is and loved that I didn't need drains but at a year+ post surgery I'm mortified to show my belly button. I've tried silicone, medical tattooing, microneedling and scar treatments and it's just awful. I've never seen one like it, the scar is so obvious. Also every time I met with Dr Mabourakh I was so nervous because he made me feel like my questions were unimportant and everything was rushed. I made the wrong choice, can't afford any other treatments and should've done way more research. Absolutely don't recommend this place and I feel like an idiot for spending so much and still needing to hide my stomach.

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Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Thank you for your review! He was on my list for consultations. I’m so sorry about your belly button :( How disappointing for you!!
I'm so sorry. We put our complete trust into these people and the outcomes are completely out of our control. He sounds like he has a God complex and is a jerk. Honestly, I'd call his office every single day and demand he fix the belly button for FREE or demand he pay another surgeon if you don't want him touching you, again. He should have sutured inside the belly button, not around it on the outside. And if he declines, call your local health department and call an attorney. Even if you signed something that says you can't sue him. Show the lawyer photos of other tummy tucks he's done with the belly button results. This is clearly affecting how you view yourself and affecting your mental and emotional state. Do not give up just yet. Best of luck to you.
I had a tummy tuck done by him in January of 2023, my stomach is not flat at all and he keeps telling me there is no fat that I just need to workout more! Very disappointed in my TT results. Every one else that I see that had a TT has a flat stomach!! Till this day I still wear a faja so that my stomach looks flat, I should not have to wear one at this point!! I also went to him because of the good reviews but regret it!!!!