Has anyone had any complications with Dr. Spiegel?

I'd also like to know.

I have a consultation with him on the 16th, so.

Here are some tips I wish I had before I had FFS.
1. Make sure you ask all you questions regarding the procedure and have it documented. A surgeon may say later when you have a complication "of I never say that." or accuse you of having unrealistic expectations.
2. Understand where, how and when you are eligible for revisions. Does he do revisions in his office or at a hospital. Can you simple ask for a revision or is the revision dependent on his approval.
3. Understand how the procedures are done. Don't wake up from surgery only to find out the wrong part of your forehead or jaw was removed.
4. Have x-rays done before surgery. If a mistake is made it will be hard to prove that something was done if you can't show how you looked before.
5. Do not go alone. You will need someone there for you if and when a surgeon tries to cut corners.
6. Don't believe everything you are told. A surgeon is a businessman first and a "doctor" second. His main concern may not be to help people.

Quote from: NYCTSGirl01 on December 10, 2013, 11:02:20 PM
Here are some tips I wish I had before I had FFS.
1. Make sure you ask all you questions regarding the procedure and have it documented. A surgeon may say later when you have a complication "of I never say that." or accuse you of having unrealistic expectations.
2. Understand where, how and when you are eligible for revisions. Does he do revisions in his office or at a hospital. Can you simple ask for a revision or is the revision dependent on his approval.
3. Understand how the procedures are done. Don't wake up from surgery only to find out the wrong part of your forehead or jaw was removed.
4. Have x-rays done before surgery. If a mistake is made it will be hard to prove that something was done if you can't show how you looked before.
5. Do not go alone. You will need someone there for you if and when a surgeon tries to cut corners.
6. Don't believe everything you are told. A surgeon is a businessman first and a "doctor" second. His main concern may not be to help people.

I think these are all good suggestions. Especially number three. I had a consult with an FFS surgeon but found he wasn't big on explanation of the specific details. I have to know exactly what will be done and its affect on my goals. He explained he would go over all of that the morning of surgery, that's not a good time to figure out if our expectations match (see number one above)!

Quote from: Jabberwocky on December 11, 2013, 11:47:07 AM
I think these are all good suggestions. Especially number three. I had a consult with an FFS surgeon but found he wasn't big on explanation of the specific details. I have to know exactly what will be done and its affect on my goals. He explained he would go over all of that the morning of surgery, that's not a good time to figure out if our expectations match (see number one above)!

May I inquire as to whom this surgeon was?

Spiegel actually has neat videos on his site, where he says how the procedure works for each specific operation. Not for every one of them, but a fair bit.

I had my forehead done w him and had no complications

I don't know yet if I will go to Dr S or Dr Z for my FFS. I heard good and not too good things about them but I think both are pretty good surgeons (Two of the best in the world for me, of course) . So dont worry , if you decided go to Dr S, all is gonna be all right .

Quote from: Liara on January 23, 2014, 06:49:02 PM
I don't know yet if I will go to Dr S or Dr Z for my FFS. I heard good and not too good things about them but I think both are pretty good surgeons (Two of the best in the world for me, of course) . So dont worry , if you decided go to Dr S, all is gonna be all right .

I had major complications with one of the surgeons you mentioned above. Please use my checklist above to help you in your search. i would not rule out Ousterhoust.

Quote from: NYCTSGirl01 on January 24, 2014, 02:59:37 PM
I had major complications with one of the surgeons you mentioned above. Please use my checklist above to help you in your search. i would not rule out Ousterhoust.

Oh thank you so much pretty!.I will use your checklist and i will see it.. Sorry for the complications you had.. . I wish you the best.
Can I ask you about Dr Z? What happening?  I'm so interesting at him but your words scared me..

Quote from: Liara on January 24, 2014, 05:52:46 PM

Oh thank you so much pretty!.I will use your checklist and i will see it.. Sorry for the complications you had.. . I wish you the best.
Can I ask you about Dr Z? What happening?  I'm so interesting at him but your words scared me..

I've heard good and bad about him. The good, he does not charge for revisions and is OK with doing them.

Quote from: Nikko on December 11, 2013, 11:47:07 AM
I think these are all good suggestions. Especially number three. I had a consult with an FFS surgeon but found he wasn't big on explanation of the specific details. I have to know exactly what will be done and its affect on my goals. He explained he would go over all of that the morning of surgery, that's not a good time to figure out if our expectations match (see number one above)!

May I ask who this surgeons was?

Seems no matter who is the surgeon, it's always hard to get them to discuss every little details. I had my surgery in Peru, even though he 's a great surgeon, but to get every little details about what he will do and how he will do it and what type of implants he will use was a task by itself.

Quote from: shedevilcanada on January 31, 2014, 03:44:28 PM
Seems no matter who is the surgeon, it's always hard to get them to discuss every little details. I had my surgery in Peru, even though he 's a great surgeon, but to get every little details about what he will do and how he will do it and what type of implants he will use was a task by itself.

sometimes you just need to go with your gut feeling and how comfortable you feel with the surgeon. Mine was very reassuring even though some minor miscommunication happened. It was partly my fault.

Quote from: shedevilcanada on January 31, 2014, 03:48:27 PM

sometimes you just need to go with your gut feeling and how comfortable you feel with the surgeon. Mine was very reassuring even though some minor miscommunication happened. It was partly my fault.

Who was your surgeon?

Quote from: NYCTSGirl01 on February 03, 2014, 09:06:26 PM
Who was your surgeon?

Dr pimentel, very well mannered and very skilled and easy to talk to

The before/after photo gallery on his site looks amazing . I would like to obtain some results like those . But on the other hand , i am worried that going from Europe to US  plus all the documents i need , would rise the price very much . Could anyone tell me how much Dr S charges for Forehead type 2 or 3 and Rhynoplasty ?

Hi there!

Dr. S and Dr. O have had unfortunately some mishaps with sinus areas, it is some nasty business, but I am not in a place to talk poorly about them.
They are both capable surgeons and have done some impressive work, I'd recommend staying away however from anyone that does open sinus work though.  The complications risks are high, painful, and then you have yet another surgery to endure that even then may not be corrected.

Please be safe and keep asking all those good questions!

I just found a another case where he is being sued for medical malpractice.

My frontal sinus was opened and closed with my reshaped bone. I do not had any problems till now. As far as I can say that is standard in Europe during FFS and today not associated with a high risk.

Lara