Semba Laura L MD

I had a terrible experience. Fast forward to three long years later and I couldn’t live with my botched surgery anymore! I had to get a second surgery to fix the many mistakes! After seeing an amazing surgeon and going through my second surgery, I am so much happier! I can say after multiple consults, all the doctors were in agreement with my unsatisfactory results! After such a horrific experience, I was debating whether to even go through with my second surgery to correct what she had done because I was so traumatized. I can honestly say nothing about the two experiences were alike, and for that I am forever grateful! I was not just your normal breast aug surgery to begin with but definitely not one that was impossible either; well for some surgeons. I don’t believe she was capable of taking on my surgery, but unfortunately did anyways. Where to start; I was never interested in getting larger breasts, my goal was symmetry and proportion, I was also in need of a lift to correct my issue. I was 21 and my breasts were far from looking like it! She suggested saline, which almost no doctors even use anymore. From the first appointment she told me since I was 5’10″ I could handle D/​DD implants/​breasts, which was never my intention and I made that clear every time. I picked my size by sending her an image of a celebrity who I thought looked good (WHAT?!). What I needed was a «lollipop» lift and small implants just to make my breasts even. Long story short, I woke up with DD breasts, incorrect «lift» (if you can even call it that), misshaped aureoles, and an implant that was not in its pocket for the last three years (literally woke up with a surgical band underneath my breast trying to push it up in the pocket, I was told not to worry!?!). Still to this day I think I have PTSD from my recovery and experience. The recovery was terrible; I was refused a pain pump, I was suffering through the night and could hardly make it until the next hour when my meds were due. I couldn’t even move! Little did I know that was only the beginning of my long painful journey. After expressing my concerns at post-​op appointments I was not taken seriously and made a mockery of. I was more self conscious and unhappy after surgery then ever before. I would not suggest her to my worst enemy. I can’t believe I had to live with those results for as long as I did!

This doctor is amazing, she recently did my breast reduction and I am beyond satisfied. Dr. Semba is like none other she is very down to earth (real people) she listens to her patients and her staff is so friendly and professional no matter which location you go to. Dr. Semba has changed my life and I thank God he guided me to her.