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I knew my results weren’t right

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I Got Robbed

MissABC123
$20,000
How is this doctor getting such good reviews? I feel like I got robbed. If I would’ve read one review like mine before surgery with this doctor, I would’ve never move forward.
First of all, I’ve been to 2 top doctors (Emory University doc & Eppley) who’ve reviewed Gerald Wittenberg‘s work. they said this doctor uses NO scientific method or approach to surgery. Red flag
Initial Visit & consultation—
I flew in to see this doctor from the USA before deciding to move forward with surgery. The first time I met him, he put on a full dog & pony show show. He took measurements of my face. And even made additional recommendations for cheek surgery. Btw, the only way to take TRUE measurements of the face is via 3D scans. The doctor told me he decides what the implant will look like DURING surgery. Red flag! I asked if could see an example of what a custom jaw implant looks like and he conveniently failed to show me or explain to me anything about the implant before flying back to the United States. I was exhausted from my travels and forgot to ask again before I left.
Surgery Day—
Still I decided to move forward withe surgery because he had such good reviews & seemed trustworthy... I noticed before my operation this doctor literally made NO marks on my face. We had no real pre-surgery plan with details about the size of the jaw implant & where it would be placed. In the operating room and I noticed the doctor was trying & FAILING to start the IV in my hand. (Now if you’ve ever had surgery before, you know that the nurse normally starts the IV). I do not believe there was a nurse present during my surgery— RED FLAG! The only person in the surgery room was Sarah - his daughter. They told me she’s a nurse but I don’t think so y’all! When I woke up from surgery, My hand hurt the most! My hand was swollen so badly and I noticed that he had tried to poke my hand at least five or six times.
After Surgery—
The doctor said they really didn’t need to see me after surgery unless I had complications. Red flag. Immediately about three weeks to two months after surgery I knew that my results weren’t right. When I called him to complain. He 100% brushed off my concerns. We had a video zoom call so that I could explain my concerns. I started crying a little. He dismissed me and hung up in my face

MissABC123's provider

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM MissABC123
1 year post

This is what my bones looked like before face surgery

MissABC123
This is what my bones look like before surgery with mr Wittenberg. In the past, I had Vline surgery in South Korea that shaved the jaw bones in my face. This operation totally destroyed my face. You’ll notice the bone is cut unevenly on both sides of my face.

mr Wittenberg told me emphatically that he would be able to resolve the issues & deformities I had from my past surgery

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UPDATED FROM MissABC123
1 year post

Before surgery pics & promises

MissABC123
This is what my facial bones looked like before surgery with Mr. Wittenberg. He promised me that he would be able to fix any issues & deformities I had from a previous botched jawline surgery. I believe him.

Replies (6)

April 15, 2021
go see Dr Eppley
April 19, 2021
My surgery with Eppley is in 3 days :)
April 21, 2021
can you please tell me how it went with dr Epply? and how much he charged you? I am in a very similar situation my jaw was cut and died on one part now its asymmetrical, I need custom implants to fix it
April 23, 2021
My surgery went well. I’m. Blogging on another review for him, if you want more details. Also, if you checkout Dr Eppley’s IG He has had a case similar to yours & the results are amazing! https://www.realself.com/review/orthognathic-surgery-custom-wrap-jawline-implant?page2
April 21, 2021
hi can you please tell me how you're surgery went? I am in a very similar situation, my jaw was cut b a surgeon and part of it died now I need a implant to fix the asymetry
April 23, 2021
I’m going to try to video blog a little maybe tomorrow. I just left the hospital an hour ago. Please follow up with questions there. Here’s the url for Dr Eppley https://www.realself.com/review/orthognathic-surgery-custom-wrap-jawline-implant?page2