Melissa’s Blog: 2 weeks Later
June 3rd, 2009
I love getting dressed now. It has been two and a half weeks since my breast augmentation surgery and I absolutely love getting up in the morning. In fact, I nearly leap out of bed with pure excitement to ask myself the question, “What do I wear today?” One of my greatest perks of surgery is that I can now wear my original clothes to their fullest potential. I knew from the implant sizer that I chose months before surgery, that I wasn’t going to have to go out and but a whole new wardrobe. I would actually be able to fill out my own clothes quite nicely, while still giving off a classy, yet modest look. And according to my husband, that is exactly what I have done. I believe his words were, once he caught his breath after his first look, “Honey, you look amazing.”
Did I happen to mention that I have a new Peeping Tom in the family? Yes, of course it’s my husband! Ever since the arrival of the new “girls,” it appears I can no longer take a shower alone in peace. I now understand why locks were invented. In the corner of my eye, I’ll see this head peering around the door. Too tall to be one of my children and unless my dog is standing on his hind legs, all fingers point to my husband. But when I catch him in the act, he delivers one of these lines… “Oh, did you call me?” I guess boys will be boys! Repeatedly and even today, he is constantly saying, “that size is perfect on you.” And I have to agree with him, but did my friend feel the same?
Please check back to follow more of my story tomorrow.
Cosmetic Surgery Larceny
June 2nd, 2009
Today The Orange County Register reported the surrender of the “Big Busted Bandit ” to the police. Allegedly she stole a breast enlargement surgery through identity theft. She was tracked down through her implant manufacturer serial numbers, according to the paper. It makes sense that with the advent of relatively inexpensive cosmetic medicine procedures popping up in some retail settings rather than established clinics and hospitals, this kind of thing has become more “popular.” I am sure that difficult economic times have played a role as well.
Cosmetic surgery larceny is nothing new. I first saw this occur in my practice some 20 years ago. A breast enlargement patient stopped payment on her check, on the very afternoon after having surgery. I was unable to re-collect the fee even though I tried. A difficult and expensive lesson to learn as a new plastic surgeon in practice.
All goods and services including cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine are at risk for theft. Most long standing plastic surgery practices have been victims at some level and recognize the risk. Measures are often taken to reduce the risk of this type of fraud. Requiring prepayment by 7-10 days if paying by check is a common practice and credit card payments may also be limited, as these charges can be contested by less than honorable patients. The last responsibility needed by a physician is chasing after a fee!
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