Topic : 12/11 Plastic Surgery Nightmares

Are you serious?? Nowadays that means nothing. In my experience I was referred to a surgeon by my famiy doctor of whom I was a patient since I was 10 and he delivered both my children at age 21 and 25. I researched this surgeon and found no malpractice cases against him. This is from legal medical boards. I also found out that he was the best in the valley where I lived. Other surgeons recommended him. I researched for 8months and sill had a horrible experience. So really I agree with you but the real answer is dont do it !!!!!!!

We as a society complain that "insurance companies" force people into "drive-thru" births, but really when it comes to spending our OWN dollars, it is amazing at how--ahem--"cost-conscious" we can become.  And to our own detrement!

I admit that I, like the first woman on the show, wanted to have multiple procedures done in one visit rather than separate ones and sought a surgeon who would do the combination surgery.  (Although it was only a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, not full body lift.)  I wanted to combine them for other reasons, such as less overall down-time because I have four children.  The combo doctor, however, required an overnight stay (and the subsequent cost) and it became not any more cost-effective to do the two procedures at once.  I was further convinced that having a break between the two procedures would aid in healing, so that is what I opted for.  But had someone sweet-talked me into some "buy-one, get one half off" deal, I am ashamed to say I would have probably thought about it.

I understand what the doctors were saying about the increasing availability of these procedures to people who cannot afford the additional adjustments--it is like "qualifying" for a huge mortgage, just being able to squeek out the payments, but not being able to afford to put in the lawn let alone landscape it!  Cosmetic procedures are not a "quick fix."  They are a step, a portion of lifestyle changes and additional upkeep to maintain any benefit.  They are not an investment--they are a luxury.  Investments have lasting dividends over time.  Without further allocation of resources (time or money) the benefits of the surgery or the overall effect will be lost over time.  Like it or not, it is the truth. 

How many women getting "discount" breast implants are told that these are not permanent fixtures--they are only figured to last a max of 10 years (maybe 14 if all goes well) but in most likelihood, they will need to be either removed replaced at some point down the line--especially if a 20 year old gets them.  Do they plan on how they are going to pay for the "next ones?"  This is something that is lacking in disclosure still, I think.

I think this show was totally wrong.  These were people that didn't investigate their dr or the office.  They obviously didn't know the risks or the types of scars they could end up with.  I had weight loss surgery and lost 232 lbs.  I've had many of these surgeries.  Some did well and some didn't.  its not an exact science.  Every one of them had issues that I was aware of before my surgery.    FOr the one tha had weight loss surgery, you realy didn't do your homework.  You have classic issues of people that have had these types of surgeries.  I've had my arms done.  Mine look about like yours...numbness is a risk.  As to the lady that kept opening up...I know someone that had that problem.  Its a risk.  She should know the risks before allowing someone to cut into your body.  As for location of the office...as long as they have the equipment etc...its very common now adays.  I also know many send patients to hotels to save them money.  I've had some very big surgeries and I spent barely any time in the hospital when I had them.  I spent most on my own in a hotel.  Maybe this dr has issues...but these were not really anything that would make me sure of it.  Its typical and every plastic surgeon deals with them.  I walked away from the show feeling like it was a bashing show and that these women wouldn't have been happy no matter what.  If you don't like scars then you shouldnt get surgery.  No one knows how they will heal till its done.  I'm sorry they didn't have good experiences but all my scars aren't perfect either.  Should I sue my dr also?   No...because I did my homework and knew what could happen.  I felt I could live with.

And anyone that has surgery with a surgeon they never met till 10 min before the surgery...you are crazy.