la_angel

If one is visually lower than the other (like yours) then that sounds like some is wrong... either an original error by the surgeon with placement, or that the cheek implant has slipped down since surgery.

I believe it's time to ask your plastic surgeon Like we talked about, you shouldn't be held responsible for the surgeon's fee if he's legitimate and ethical.

How soon would you be able to get in and see him about this?

mike72

As soon as possible. Should I have to pay for the anesthesiologist again? My thinking is I shouldn't have to pay for anything since it wasn't done correct the first time.

robyne00

You technically shouldn't "HAVE" to, but every surgeon is individually dependent. It also depends on how detailed the waiver you signed prior to surgery was, regarding liability.

la_angel

I think it's wrong they charge for anesthesiologist and O.R. too, but almost all of them do it.

What's really corrupt about it is that often the plastic surgeon owns the O.R., so that money goes straight into hist pocket

mike72

I am going in with the mindset that I should not have to pay for revision. I paid a very large sum and expected it to be done correct the first time. This is not the case, beit the implant was either too large or not positioned correctly. I should not have to pay for his mistake.

robyne00

Technically you shouldn't have to pay for the revision, but the unfortunate fact of the matter is you probably will end up paying, due to no fault of your own, Surgeons need to start taking responsibility for their actions.

This is a two part problem. First off, when you sign your pre-op papers, you sometimes sign your rights away. if you don't complete the paperwork, the surgeon will not operate. It's a catch 22.

The reason why these practices came into play are due to greedy and sometimes inexperienced and/or unqualified surgeons, as well as clients who develop (and or have) Body Dysmorphic Disorder or are greedy themselves.

Good luck and let us know how things turn out!!!

amityroberts

Have you inquired about the possibility of scar tissue building up on the left side more-so than the right?

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mike72

No I have not, is revision the only way to alleviate this problem, if it is indeed scar tissue building up?

robyne00

Scar tissue is usually a symptom of removal of cheek implants, not insertion. The only way scar tissue would be an issue at the present time is if you are experiencing capsular contracture. I recommend you see your surgeon post haste, as it is also possible that your implant might have shifted, which will be cause for revision. Capsular contracture would require revision(s) as well. Nerve damage remains a possibility as well.

Quick question: How was the healing process post-op? Did you get sick? Experience any inflammation or overall physical weakness? When did you notice the difference between your cheek implants?

mike72

Well I knew about 2 months after the swelling, that my left side was feeling different. First, I thought ok maybe the left side is just going to take longer to heal because the right side (the good side) in about 2-3 months started feeling normal, I was noticing that the left side (the bad side) didn't feel like it was healing the same way. It's been 1 year now excatly, and the left side still feels like a knot, the moment I wake up in the morning I can feel it where the implant is, esp., when I get out of the shower I lookin the mirror and you can see where the implant is, where as the right side I cannot really tell.