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Breast Reconstruction (Due to Breast Cancer) - Seattle, WA

I was so scared until I met Dr. Karen Vaniver, she...

I was so scared until I met Dr. Karen Vaniver, she made me feel so at ease. She explain to me what was going to happen. How I would heal, and she was so honest and caring that I trusted her. She really does care for her patience, Her stiches look like a thin line with very little scaring. That was so important to me!!!! Bad enough to have a Double Masectomy but to have scars no way. That is why I totally recommed her. I am a Mom and I want to look like a Woman. She also doesn't want you to be in pain, which really helps when you have a 10 year old. I still have to help her with homework, & projects. After your surgery she or her office is always available to help you. I am so happy I choose Dr. Vaniver, now I look like a Mom, not a Mom who had Breast Cancer.. .

I trust Doctor Karen, she really cares!!!

I trust Doctor Karen, she really cares!!!
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My Doctor: Karen Vaniver, MD

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After my surgery she in check on me, and made sure I was treated very good. Asked if I had any questions, and answer them all. Great care and after the surgery she has this special serum you apply to get rid of scar tissue, so cool. ( it really works) Her staff treated me like I was family and I felt so welcome to be there. Waiting times was so prompt. I will use her again in the future and I tell my friends how Great of a Job She does!!!!!!

Comments (2)

bore1 6 Apr 2012
I'm glad your surgeon was sensitive to the fact that you are a young mom and you didn't want alot of scarring. Could you let me know what kind of recon you had and why you choose it? Thanks Helen.
Megan P (Community Manager) 19 Mar 2012

I'm so glad to hear you felt so well cared for during your reconstruction. That must have been really difficult to go through while raising a 10 year old. You are clearly a very strong woman. She is a fortunate little girl to have you to look up to!

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