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butchered woman
4 years ago
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surgeon disappeared for a month i have complications

I had facelift 3 weeks ago . I saw surgeon 5 days after then he went away and will not return for another 3 weeks. He has NOT left any other qualified plastic surgeon to help patients while he has I have complications hard painful nodules in eye tissue and other concerns. I need to see a qualified doctor to deal with these issues . I am concerned i will be permanently disfigured from complication

Procedure: Facelift
Location: Natal, RN - Brazil

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Rahul Vemula
ASPS Surgeon
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Really sorry to hear of your predicament. I would ask who the surgeon's covering doctor is while he is away and request an appointment with the covering physician. If you feel that you are having a medical emergency related to this, then seek medical attention at an emergency Room.

Best wishes.

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Nelson Castillo

Thank you for sharing your experience and I am sorry to hear of you going through this. With no available covering physician I can only recommend going to a local ER to be seen by an on-call specialist to ensure no issues are taking place, or who can treat you for issues that are more urgent. Best wishes

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Jon Harrell
ASPS Surgeon

His office should refer you to a qualified plastic surgeon for follow up. Otherwise visit the Emergency department for an evaluation. They usually will provide a plastic surgeon for you if needed. Best of luck Dr Harrell

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