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Westlake Plastic Surgery Dr. Robert Caridi is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of
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Westlake Plastic Surgery offers top quality, Board Certified cosmetic surgery in Austin, TX, guided by the experienced Dr. Robert Caridi, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Have a look at these AMAZING before and after results from this Breast Lift with Implants procedure performed by Dr. Car...
09/01/2022

Have a look at these AMAZING before and after results from this Breast Lift with Implants procedure performed by Dr. Caridi🤩

👇Case Details 👇

This is a 38 year old female who is 4’8″ and 103 pounds with one child who presented to me for a breast enhancement. The combination of time, her child and a forty pound weight loss affected her breasts. She liked the size but not the shape of sagginess of her breasts.

She is seen here after a bilateral breast lift with implants procedure. Dr. C used 250cc high profile silicone implants beneath the muscle through a vertical “lift” approach and removed about 100 grams of dense breast tissue from each side.

There is an impressive difference at one year out from her procedure. Her breasts are up, perky and firmer and the shape has improved!

✨Let us know what you think in the comments below!✨

Check out this INCREDIBLE Rhino Reveal👃Rhinoplasty is a true form of plastic surgery art. You can watch this complete ca...
08/29/2022

Check out this INCREDIBLE Rhino Reveal👃

Rhinoplasty is a true form of plastic surgery art. You can watch this complete case on our YouTube channel which is linked in our bio!

👇Case Details👇
Only after having performed for 3 decades do I consider myself a reputable surgeon for this critical undertaking. Check out this amazing before and after transformation here at Westlake Plastic Surgery. It is one of my favorite procedures to perform.
The goal was to reduce her dorsal hump and to adjust her tip projection adequately and refine the tip.

She is seen here and in the video (link in bio) 6 weeks after her surgery. It is evident that she now has a nice, straight dorsum with a tip that is higher than the dorsum. The tip of her nose is still swollen as it is only 6 weeks out. This swelling will take up to two years to completely subside.
The most exciting part to her of her new nose is her profile - no more hump and no more downward facing tip!

⭐️Let us know what you think in the comments below⭐️

🎥And finally, a beautifully detailed rhinoplasty video for your visual and educational enjoyment 👃This incredible before...
08/23/2022

🎥And finally, a beautifully detailed rhinoplasty video for your visual and educational enjoyment 👃

This incredible before and after result can be found by on our website and also on our YouTube channel!

Check out these incredible breast augmentation before and after photos🤩👇Case details👇This patient is shown after a breas...
07/23/2022

Check out these incredible breast augmentation before and after photos🤩

👇Case details👇
This patient is shown after a breast augmentation - at 7 weeks so continued softening and settling will occur.

Important notes:
Once her breasts have settled and dropped to their ideal level, it’s imperative that she keep them at that level by wearing a working bra to keep them slightly higher (up and in) so the pocket doesn’t keep expanding in unwanted directions.

Swipe 👈 for additional before and after photos from this case🙌

✨Let us know what you think in the comments below!✨

Check out this Rhino reveal 👃before and after 🤩⭐️Case Detials⭐️ We were targeting a nose that “fits her face better” by ...
07/22/2022

Check out this Rhino reveal 👃before and after 🤩

⭐️Case Detials⭐️

We were targeting a nose that “fits her face better” by refining the tip with slight rotation, narrowing the base of the nose, and reducing the dorsal hump.

I think it’s safe to say we achieved that here🙌🙌🙌

You can view this case over on our YouTube channel

Check it out!

Another 👃🏼rhinoplasty success story at Westlake Plastic Surgery🙌🎥 you can view this entire case over on our YouTube chan...
07/14/2022

Another 👃🏼rhinoplasty success story at Westlake Plastic Surgery🙌

🎥 you can view this entire case over on our YouTube channel!

👇Case details👇

This patient had a moderate plus size wide nose and a very significant osseous component to her osteocartilaginous vault. She also had wide tip diverging points with a deviation of the mid body of the septum to the right side, moderate turbinate hypertrophy, asymmetrical lower lateral cartilages, and significant thickening of the skin from the key stone area to the tip.

Visit our YouTube channel to view the entire case🙏

Happy 4th of July from the entire Westlake Plastic Surgery family! 🇺🇸🎆
07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July from the entire Westlake Plastic Surgery family! 🇺🇸🎆

✨Check out this entire Breast Lift With Implants case from the other day! ✨👇Case Details👇This patient had a previous bre...
07/01/2022

✨Check out this entire Breast Lift With Implants case from the other day! ✨

👇Case Details👇
This patient had a previous breast augmentation and breast lift done around the ar**la elsewhere and desired a revision with smaller breasts and improved shape. She wanted perkier breasts that are not so saggy.

Dr. Caridi removed her existing silicone implants above the muscle. One of them was ruptured. He adjusted the pockets so her new implants will sit up front and not to the side. He also did a bilateral breast reduction of about 150 grams each side and 250cc silicone implants in the same pocket

This is a long-term result. Our goals have been achieved and her result is quite nice in part because she wears a supportive bra. Her breasts are smaller, higher and perkier than before. Her scars have done well 🙌

Swipe👈for additional before and after photos from this case!

Let us know what you think of these results below🤩

06/26/2022

🤔Have your breasts been pulled down by the force of gravity? Want them raised again to look higher, tighter, lighter and perkier?🤔

🎥Check out this short explanatory video of Dr. Caridi explaining his revolutionary procedure called the Breast Augmentation and Reduction (BAR), an advanced version of the Breast Lift With Implants 🙌

If you are interested in learning more about a BAR procedure, then schedule a consultation with him today! 📆🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Have a look at this INCREDIBLE Rhino reveal👃🤩 performed by Dr. Caridi🙌Rhinoplasty is a true form of plastic surgery art ...
06/21/2022

Have a look at this INCREDIBLE Rhino reveal👃🤩 performed by Dr. Caridi🙌

Rhinoplasty is a true form of plastic surgery art and only after having performed rhinoplasty for 3 decades does Dr. Caridi consider himself a reputable surgeon for this critical undertaking.

It’s one of his areas of expertise and a procedure that he truly loves to perform. Take a look at this before and after!

⭐️Let us know what you think in the comments below⭐️

Wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day from Dr. Caridi and the Westlake Plastic Surgery team!
06/19/2022

Wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day from Dr. Caridi and the Westlake Plastic Surgery team!

Take a look at another incredible Rhino Reveal👃🙌This patient is an excellent example of a “routine” type rhinoplasty. Sh...
06/16/2022

Take a look at another incredible Rhino Reveal👃🙌

This patient is an excellent example of a “routine” type rhinoplasty. She had the typical nose hump and a wide tip complex and a wide nose at the base. Her nose didn’t fit her face in an ideal balanced proportion.

With this patient, Dr. C reduced the hump, refined the tip and narrowed the nose in general.

The after images showcase a balanced and normal nose and that does not bring “extra or unneeded” attention to it🙌

Swipe 👈 for additional before and after images of this👃Rhino Reveal

If you have questions about a Rhinoplasty procedure and are eager to learn more then click the link below to schedule your free virtual consultation! 📆
🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Another spectacular👃Rhino Reveal for you to check out! This is a typical finesse type nose job- which includes reducing ...
06/12/2022

Another spectacular👃Rhino Reveal for you to check out! This is a typical finesse type nose job- which includes reducing the hump and refining the tip to bring balance and beauty to the nose and face!

With this particular case, Dr. Caridi reduced the hump with a small amount of tip modification to essentially blend in her nose features so it fits her face better.

The results are real and natural and our patient told us: “this is the nose I should have been born with’🤩

This patient is several months out from her surgery, and her nose will continue to change ever so slightly over the coming two years.

Swipe 👈 for additional before and after images of this👃Rhino Reveal

Let us know your thoughts of these incredible before and afters in the comments below👇

06/06/2022

✨Check out this dynamic before and after photo from a Breast Lift With Implants procedure! ✨

👇Case details👇

This patient is seen in the post-operative photos after the placement of 470 cc high profile smooth walled silicone implants were placed below the muscle.

A “lift” was performed to basically change the shape of her breast tissue and to reposition the ni**le-ar**la complex to a more ideal location

⭐️Let us know what you think in the comments below⭐️

06/06/2022

🎥Watch this short take video of Dr. C discussing his surgery plan for a Mommy Makeover procedure on a woman looking to get her pre-pregnancy body back after having multiple children!

👇Case Details👇
This Mommy Makeover procedure is comprised of:
✅Tummy Tuck
✅Liposuction

In this case, Dr. Caridi identifies an abdominal / tummy bulge - not so much fat but rather what's called fascial weakness, or muscle fatigue in the stomach / abdomen area, a result of having children.

Dr. Caridi describes his entire strategy for the procedure including the skin that will be removed, the fascia that will be tightened and the liposuction that will be performed from the front all the way around to the patient's back, all combined to give the patient her thinner, taller pre-pregnancy body back!

Check out this entire case by visiting our YouTube channel!

If you are interested in a Mommy Makeover, then schedule your free virtual consultation! 📆🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

If a picture says 1,000 words, then this one EASILY says 10,000🤩🤩🤩 Just look at these AMAZING before and after photos fo...
06/01/2022

If a picture says 1,000 words, then this one EASILY says 10,000🤩🤩🤩 Just look at these AMAZING before and after photos for this Rhinoplasty patient, 7 days post-op. Being just 7 days out from surgery, swelling will reduce over time. This is far from the final result!

The nose sits at the center of your face and has a high impact on your appearance. A well done nose job is a game changer. Nothing like nose job before after to showcase the change.

With this patient, you can see that Dr. Caridi reduced the hump in her nose. The difference is real and natural. You would never know that she had her nose done.

Swipe 👈 for additional before and after images of this👃🏼Rhino Reveal

*individual results may vary

If you have questions about a Rhinoplasty procedure and are eager to learn more then click the link below to schedule your free virtual consultation! 📆
🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Today we remember and honor those who scarified for our freedom. Dr. Caridi and the entire Westlake Plastic Surgery team...
05/31/2022

Today we remember and honor those who scarified for our freedom.

Dr. Caridi and the entire Westlake Plastic Surgery team wishes everyone and their families a wonderful Memorial Day!

Have a look at these incredible BAR procedure before and afters, 4 months post-op!🤩Case Details👇This patient is seen abo...
05/26/2022

Have a look at these incredible BAR procedure before and afters, 4 months post-op!🤩

Case Details👇

This patient is seen about 4 months after a breast augmentation and reduction, which is a more refined alternative to the breast lift with implants procedure. She has 350cc high profile silicone implants below the muscle with a 60 gram breast tissue reduction from the bottom (saggy) part of the breast.

The final scar is lollipop shaped. She has some mild asymmetries and a skin fold at the bottom of the right breast. Dr. C plans on removing this skin in the near future.

The benefit of this procedure is superior breast fullness, higher breasts and an overall “lift” that is unmatched by any other procedure🎉

✨Let us know what you think in the comments below!✨

Check out one of the most drastic changes we’ve seen in a while!🤩Case Details👇This patient has been carrying around thes...
05/23/2022

Check out one of the most drastic changes we’ve seen in a while!🤩

Case Details👇
This patient has been carrying around these very large, saggy breasts for years, and has finally been given relief - for her back especially!

This is a reduction of breast tissue and relocation of the ni**le-ar**la complex with the insertion of a breast implant to give a “lift” appearance with superior fullness.

We do have a video of this case which is available on our YouTube channel as well!

As always, my free online consultation option is available to you at the link in my bio.

A post surgery Rhino Reveal before and after for you to check out!⭐️ 👃🏼 If you haven’t had a chance to visit our YouTube...
05/17/2022

A post surgery Rhino Reveal before and after for you to check out!⭐️ 👃🏼 If you haven’t had a chance to visit our YouTube Channel, we recently posted a rhinoplasty recovery vlog that documents a patients process after surgery!

YouTube has been such an amazing resource to educate our patients. We have been able to let people see first hand just how remarkable a rhinoplasty can be

If you If you have questions about a Rhinoplasty then click the link below to schedule your free virtual consultation! 📆🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Take a look at another example of a natural looking rhinoplasty result that compliments and enhances this patients facia...
05/13/2022

Take a look at another example of a natural looking rhinoplasty result that compliments and enhances this patients facial features without looking odd or surgical🤩🤩🤩

It is important to note that this patient is VERY early from rhinoplasty treatment- only several weeks. The nose takes quite some time to settle after surgery and a nose job recovery can take months or years.

With this patient, Dr. Caridi reduced her hump and refined her tip and made internal adjustment to the bone and cartilages of her nose that is typical. We are early with these photos so the swelling is substantial and we are not able to fully appreciate the changes.

Swipe 👈 for additional before and after images of this👃🏼Rhino Reveal

If you have questions about a Rhinoplasty procedure and are eager to learn more then click the link below to schedule your free virtual consultation! 📆
🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Thank you SO MUCH for everyone's support in helping us cross a HUGE milestone of 75K subscribers on our YouTube channel🎉...
05/11/2022

Thank you SO MUCH for everyone's support in helping us cross a HUGE milestone of 75K subscribers on our YouTube channel🎉🥳👏

We would not have made it without your help!

If you are not currently subscribed, be sure to check out our YouTube channel to watch awesome full length surgery cases🙌

Click the link to check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/user/wlplasticsurgery

Happy Mother’s Day from Dr. Caridi and the entire Westlake Plastic Surgery team!
05/08/2022

Happy Mother’s Day from Dr. Caridi and the entire Westlake Plastic Surgery team!

Have a look at these AMAZING breast lift with implants before and after photos showing a dramatic result🙌 To achieve thi...
05/06/2022

Have a look at these AMAZING breast lift with implants before and after photos showing a dramatic result🙌

To achieve this spectacular breast lift with implants result, it was necessary to use a free ni**le graft technique with a large breast reduction.

Case details👇
This patient is seen here after a bilateral breast reduction and breast augmentation with free ni**le grafts. The scar is anchor shaped. The implants are 650cc high profile smooth walled silicone below the muscle. I removed 950 grams of breast tissue from each side.

Pictures tell the complete story. No longer saggy. A wholesale change in her breasts.🙌

Swipe👈for additional before and after images from this case!

Let us know what you think about her incredible results in the comments below🤩👇

Another amazing Breast Lift and Reduction before and after result for you🤩Case details👇This patient lost over 100 pounds...
05/03/2022

Another amazing Breast Lift and Reduction before and after result for you🤩

Case details👇
This patient lost over 100 pounds, leaving her breasts deflated.

Dr. C used 350cc high profile smooth walled silicone implants below the muscle and reduced her breasts by about 50 grams of saggy tissue on each side through a vertical lift approach.

This is a nice result, leaving her breasts clearly fuller, more youthful and perky✨

Swipe👈 for additional photos from this case!

Let us know what you think about these results in the comments below🤩👇

Get to know Dr. Caridi of Westlake Plastic Surgery! ☑️Dr. Caridi attended The University of Texas Medical School at Hous...
04/22/2022

Get to know Dr. Caridi of Westlake Plastic Surgery!

☑️Dr. Caridi attended The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
☑️ He did his internship, residency and fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital system in Manhattan
☑️After servicing multiple hospitals in Chicago, Dr. Caridi moved back to Austin in 2000 to open Westlake Plastic Surgery and focus solely on cosmetic surgery
☑️Around 2010, Dr. Caridi expanded his focus by starting the Austin Gynecomastia Center- one of the worlds premier treatment centers for gynecomastia Surgery!
☑️Dr. Caridi has been in practice for over 30 years and is as motivated and enthusiastic as ever!

Come meet Dr. Caridi by scheduling your free consultation today📆
Click or Call:
📲 (512) 732-0732
🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

WOW🤩 Take a look at these seriously impressive Breast Augmentation and Reduction (BAR Procedure) before and after images...
04/12/2022

WOW🤩 Take a look at these seriously impressive Breast Augmentation and Reduction (BAR Procedure) before and after images from our patient who underwent significant weight loss 💪

✅ Weight loss patients often benefits from this BAR Procedure so they too can enjoy perky breasts instead of low, sagging, heavy looking breasts!

Case Details:👇
I placed 505cc high profile silicone implants below the muscle and reduced about 150 grams of breast tissue that was sagging. This was done through a vertical approach with the final scar being lollipop in shape. These are pretty large breasts implants that I used in her case. There is ample evidence upon looking at her breasts sagging of the breast after treatment is almost a guarantee if she does not wear a VERY supportive bra 24/7 to keep her breasts “up and in”.
✨She has done this because her result is so impressive for these photos.✨
I did a “bra check” and she passed 🙌

Swipe👈for additional before and after images from this case!

Let us know what you think of her results👇

This patient is only 6 weeks post op a rhinoplasty. She is already appreciating the changes that were made and loving th...
04/10/2022

This patient is only 6 weeks post op a rhinoplasty. She is already appreciating the changes that were made and loving the overall result. 🙌

Did you know🧐

You can submit your virtual consultation directly through our website!

The complete video of her journey is available on our YouTube channel! ⁠

Wow!🤩 These breast reduction before and after photos demonstrate the TREMENDOUS result that this procedure can offer!As ...
04/08/2022

Wow!🤩 These breast reduction before and after photos demonstrate the TREMENDOUS result that this procedure can offer!

As you can see, this patient had low hanging breasts, so Dr. Caridi made the breasts smaller by removing a combination of excess skin, fat and breast tissue. Low lying ni**les were lifted to a position higher on the breast, and the whole breast is reshaped to a smaller, perkier, more comfortable size.

If you have been considering a breast reduction and have specific questions for Dr. Caridi, then click the link below to schedule your free virtual consultation! 📆
🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Have a look at these BAR procedure (breast augmentation and reduction) before and afters!✨Case Details👇This patient had ...
04/02/2022

Have a look at these BAR procedure (breast augmentation and reduction) before and afters!✨

Case Details👇

This patient had mature, attractive breasts that had fallen from where they were pre kids. She was interested in maintaining her size but shifting her breasts upwards with an improved shape. Superior breast fullness is desired.

With this patient Dr. C performed a Breast Augmentation and Reduction (BAR) procedure – with a 90 gram reduction on both sides and the placement of 385cc high profile textured implants beneath the muscle.

You can use the arrows on the photos as a reference to compare the new and old breasts. You can appreciate that the bottom of the old breast is much higher on her thorax, and the upper part is much higher as well. The entire breast has shifted “North” for sure which make it look perkier and less matronly and heavy.

Swipe👈for additional before and after images from this case!

Let us know what you think about her incredible results in the comments below🤩👇

Check out this impressive classic BAR result – Breast Augmentation and Reduction🤩👨‍🏫This is different from a breast lift...
03/30/2022

Check out this impressive classic BAR result – Breast Augmentation and Reduction🤩

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This is different from a breast lift with breast implant because saggy tissue is not lifted it is reduced/removed. This tissue that isn’t there cannot sag in the future simply because it isn’t present. The new breast is made from the choice of breast implant that will determine your size and shape to some degree.

Case details:👇
I reduced about 285 grams of tissue on either side. I used 300cc high profile breast implants placed below the muscle. Her breasts are slightly asymmetrical. They are much higher, rounder, perkier and youthful. She has lost a significant amount of weight since her procedure.

🙌She couldn’t be happier🎉

Swipe👈for additional before and after images from this case!

Let us know what you think about her incredible results in the comments below🤩👇

It’s been raining 🌧rhinos 👃🏼lately at Westlake Plastic Surgery! Check out our YouTube channel to see some amazing videos...
03/26/2022

It’s been raining 🌧rhinos 👃🏼lately at Westlake Plastic Surgery! Check out our YouTube channel to see some amazing videos detailing the process of making dreams come true for patients like these.

If you have questions or want to submit a free virtual consultation please go to our website and do so! We would love to hear from you!

Hey Everyone! We have some exciting announcements that we wanted to let everyone know about! The Austin Gynecomastia Cen...
03/23/2022

Hey Everyone!

We have some exciting announcements that we wanted to let everyone know about! The Austin Gynecomastia Center is becoming it’s own practice!

As part of this change, this page will become the new Austin Gynecomastia Center instagram account, and we will have a new page specifically for Westlake Plastic Surgery found:

We have created a dedicated AGC page which can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/Austin-Gynecomastia-Center-100947845889158

Check out this patients impressive gyno transformation just 1 day after surgery with the 👑Man-Boob King👑 Dr. Caridi!
✨Ca...
03/10/2022

Check out this patients impressive gyno transformation just 1 day after surgery with the 👑Man-Boob King👑 Dr. Caridi!

✨Case details✨
This patient had the typical fullness up front with puffy ni**les. He had some lateral fullness in Zones 2-3 as well.

You can see how transformative his results are even just 1 day post surgery💪

👇IMPORTANT RECOVERY INFORMATION👇

✅We manage the healing process by using compression garments, massaging the tissues, rolling the skin with a pizza like roller and occasionally using steroids to help things along.

✅Using excellent posture is a very important behavior to ensure you look tall and proud but it also helps the skin to recover. If you have creases or wrinkles in your skin you will work this out over time so it’s as smooth as possible.

Swipe👈for additional photos from this case include a HUGE gland removal at the end 🤩

Let us know what you think of these results below👇

Show some love for this months ✨Employee Of The Month✨ Rebecca!🙌👏🎉Rebecca is a native Texan who came to us from Wichita ...
03/04/2022

Show some love for this months ✨Employee Of The Month✨ Rebecca!🙌👏🎉

Rebecca is a native Texan who came to us from Wichita Falls. She attended Vernon College and Texas State Technical College where she received her nursing degree. She holds certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Rebecca has worked in rehab nursing as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care. She assists in all aspects of our office, including consultations, circulating in the OR, and assisting in the recovery process from start to finish.

Rebecca has never met a stranger. Her kind friendly personality makes her a huge asset to our team. She enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and getting to know them❣️

When she’s not helping patients, Rebecca loves spending time with her husband and family. Rebecca enjoys anything outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and photography. She is a true adventurer at heart!

Show Rebecca we appreciate her by liking and commenting below!☺️

Who doesn’t love a good gyno gland removal compilation 🙈

I know we do!!!😆Swipe👈 to see some major gland removal by the ...
03/01/2022

Who doesn’t love a good gyno gland removal compilation 🙈

I know we do!!!😆

Swipe👈 to see some major gland removal by the 👑Man-Boob King👑 Dr. Caridi!
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02/27/2022

🎥In this gyno quick take video, our patient visits the 👑Man-Boob King👑 Dr. Caridi to address his standard case of Zone 1 gynecomastia.

Case details:👇

Dr. C uses his proven and phenomenally successful “standard” gyno treatment that involves a combination of VASER and traditional liposuction to reduce as much gyno tissue as possible before excising the rest that is too dense for liposuction.

He then contours the chest to ensure a flat, shapely and manly chest🙌

To watch the entire video, click the link in our bio to navigate over to our YouTube Channel!

If you have questions or concerns regarding Gynecomastia, then be sure to click the link below to schedule your free virtual consultation 📆
🖥 www.westlakeplasticsurgery.com

Have a look at our patient’s results 4 months after his gyno surgery with the 👑Man-Boob King👑 Dr. Caridi!

🎥We filmed an...
02/23/2022

Have a look at our patient’s results 4 months after his gyno surgery with the 👑Man-Boob King👑 Dr. Caridi!

🎥We filmed an entire video with this patient that you can view by clicking the link in our bio above👆

The physical transformation is real, the mental relief is even more so!🙌

Overall, Dr. C is happy with this result, but our patient does need to continue to work on his posture😉

Swipe👈for additional photos from this case include a HUGE gland removal at the end 🤩

Let us know what you think of these results below👇

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i had surgery for mild gyno done by caridi 10 months ago with an awful result

1. the preop assessment was inadequate. he spent one minute with me, did not examine me and did not explain the surgery/consent.

2. the surgery was done poorly, rushed and incomplete with a bad result - very uneven and lopsided. he did excessive lipo on the right side [in fact he removed all the normal fat along the right edge of the pec] and much less on the left side. he removed part of my right pec muscle fascia resulting in permanent deformity - a large divot next to the pec and deltoid.. this has left me with a significant asymmetry postop. the right side is a lot smaller now. he misused the vaser and caused second degree burns. this has left me with significant skin scaring, discoloration and burning pain. i now have to take neurontin to sleep. this is permanant irreversible damage. when i showed the second degree burns to the nurse post op - maria , i was advised this was normal

3. i found post op communication with lacey and caridi deceptive, evasive, misleading and dishonest. initially he said the result was incredible. after three months, he acknowledged the asymmetry but said that this was swelling and fluid, which should settle with six months massage. he has not provided any proper and truthful explanation for any of these complications. NO answers to specific questions as to WHY uneven and lopsided? he said that the problem was my expectation ?? i had mild gyno and postoperation i am now left with a small and deformed right chest

he said that this has never happened before. he has stopped responding to emails asking further for advice and postop management for the ongoing worsening scar and tissue defect. he has effectively abandoned postop follow up

4. i have sought a second opinion from a local surgeon who has confirmed that i have a vaser burns contraction and dysthetic nerve damage from negligent use of the vaser. the scar tissue on the right is worsening as is the bad burning pain. he explained that these complications are due to over resection of normal tiissue, a result of poorly planned surgery. the liposuction was not done equally on both sides. the sternal and axilla edge, and the delto-pec groove has been aggressively resected on the right BUT not addressed on the left side. he was unable to explain why there is a big divot next to my right axilla and deltoiid muscle, and he told me that he could not understand why this area was subjected to liposuction on one side but not the other side!

5. in summary, i have had a disastrous result. in my case, caridi has done bad, lopsided surgery [my right chest is now flat and collapsed] and then tried a cover up by trying to tell me that the result is excellent. the manner in which he has conducted and abbrogated all follow up demonstrates a total lack of professional standards.

i have submitted a complaint to the texas medical board about my experience [including corroborating evdence - sequence photos and emails, second opinion]

6. i also want to point out that the caridi website is very misleading:

1. the vaser causes more severe scar formation than
conventional lipo. this fact was explained to me by
other surgeons. furthermore, the vaser causes damage to
the pec muscle and fascia when abused. the muscle is
flattened and no longer moves naturrally

2. all the website photos are early post op. there is no
reference to the severe scar formation that will evolve over
the next six months - burns contraction and skin damage,
sunken divots, tethering on animation, none of this is
covered in the preop consent and discussion, and this
outcome is very real. there are no photos showing this

3. in my experience, the preop assessment and post op
follow up fell well short of an acceptable standard of care
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