I had an excellent in office procedure at Dr McAllister's having laser eye contouring. His staff is super friendly caring and professional. He took great care in making sure of my comfort level. He took his time injecting the numbing medicine and how I felt along the way. He had a steady and gentle hand while navigating around my eye area with marcaine. He communicated what he was doing as he changed to different treatments. One of the great things about this doctor is that he listens and understands what I'm trying to achieve whether it be Botox injections or an upper bleph. And he's able to accomplish it! He's the best doctor of his kind in this area that I have grown to adore!
5 stars are not enough! I went to see Dr. McAllister about a breast reduction. He answered all 500 of my questions and explained everything over and over for me. (I was beyond nervous). I walked out of his office feeling confident and excited. I had the surgery and I could not be more happy! My life has changed! I've recently seen him for sunspot removal and Botox. Some of the Botox was used for migraines. It works and looks great! Dr. Drew is funny, to the point and knows exactly what's he's doing! I've found my doc for life.
Very clear when explaining procedure and What to expect as well as honest, not trying to pressure you into anything. I had Botox and filler in my cheeks, Dr McCallister took his time and made sure I was happy, I would highly recommend !
Very professional and extremely polite. Dr. McAllister did my reconstruction after a double mastectomy. He was so caring and thorough. I’ve also been to his office for facials, Botox, Mohs Surgery, and laser treatments for scarring and dark spots on my face. I trust him and his staff for any procedure.
Great experience, starting when you walk in the door. Friendly staff, excellent communication with the physician. Professional & knowledgeable, making you feel at ease from the time you sit in his chair. Would highly recommend.
Awesome doctor and and awesome staff would highly recommend them !!! Super follow care very helpful and friendly staff took time to explain everything never felt rushed. Never a long wait to see the dr
Dr. McCallister is such an awesome doctor. He corrected a previous issue I had from another doctor. I have continued going to him for other services and love him. He also has great bedside manners. I always look forward to going there.
So today I went for my consult, I was so excited to see this "Award Winning" Plastic Surgeon, I felt as tho I was taking up his time...he glanced at my paperwork and saw that I was a smoker,(I have quit since January 2016, saw a PS in Atlanta before my move to the beach for a new life) he told me he would not do my surgury and to come back in 3 months after I quit smoking. After he examed me and suggested what he would do, I had a few questions and he looked at me and said...Oh you worry about wrong things. Come back in 3 months went you quit smoking and left the room. I just stood there stunned..The assistant came in gave me a piece of paper that had a tummy tuck price for $11,000. And a breast lift. With implants for $9000.00 without implants $7500.00. I informed his assistant to please let the doctor know that I had been quit smoroom, For 7 months , he didnt give me a chance to tell him. I came for a consult for a tummy tuck , breast lift and a BBL not a lecture on smoking. My friend that was with me was as stunned as I, she has been there and has seen how hard I have worked to get to this point...So the quest continues...searching for an awesome PS in the Panama City Beach area! Updated on 2 May 2017: It is done babygirls!! I am 1 week post op and am so happy I made the correct decision in going with the Plastic Surgeon I chose here in PCB, Florida!! Coastal Plastic Surgery Dr. Andrew McAllister..and his staff are awesome and I cannot Thank them enough!! So excited to be fully healed and am headed on the road to recovery!!
Do not trust for tummy tuck! Horrible results! High, very uneven scar, and a vertical crease that came out of no where! Have spent almost $20k fixing his mistake. There is a reason there are only a few “examples” on his website. When I told him I was going to get a consultation with a different doctor, he was very rude. I spent $14k only to look worse than I did before! He might be great at reconstruction, but not precision! He thought my tummy tuck looked “great”...after 3 additional operations by a different doctor (not local), I finally have somewhat of a normal looking stomach. Breast Augmentation-In addition, I had a breast augmentation and implants. His work for that wasn’t horrible, but I do have one breast bigger than the other that is viable to the eye. Having this fixed soon. No one has plastic surgery thinking that it will cause their mental health to be jeopardized! I spent over and year and half being depressed and not knowing if what Dr. McAllister did was fixable. Luckily I found someone who was willing to attempt to fix my stomach. It’s been a LONG process. But it’s finally looking somewhat normal! I say this because the scar is still high and my new doctor straightened it as much as he could. In conclusion, I believe that Dr. McAllister should not dabble with plastic surgery. He should stick to what he was trained in doing (general surgery). If you are thinking about using him for anything other than cosmetic (Botox, Filler, laser), I would highly recommend going elsewhere! I just know that I have suffered a lot physically, emotionally, and financially from Dr. McAllister’s work.
Hi, everyone! So I'm very petite at 4' 10 1/2" and a size 34DD-E which is not only looks huge on my small frame, but definitely puts strain on my back, as well. I'm 25 years old and ready to finally be rid of them. Background: When I was in 6th grade, I saw one of the "popular" 8th grade girls had big, beautiful boobs and I prayed that I would be blessed with similar ones someday. Well, I was. And the "blessings" have just kept on growing, no matter what I do! Losing weight and exercising hasn't done anything to stop them. People have always commented on the fact that I have large boobs despite my small stature (apparently they don't they know that it's inappropriate and makes me even more self-conscious?!) and more than a few guys have been interested in me solely because I'm short with big boobs and they think that makes me easier to sleep with. (Because I have big boobs MUST mean I'm a [RS bleep], right? *sarcasm*) Between the pain, the unwanted attention, the assumptions about me , and the anxiety that comes with that unwanted attention and those assumptions about me, my boobs have been a source of unhappiness ever since I got them. I also have severe social anxiety and that compounds it even more because I always felt like people were judging me because of the size of my boobs. (Fun fact: A lot of them actually were. It wasn't just my anxiety. People assume all sorts of ridiculous things because of your chest size.) Add in the fun of not being able to wear anything with buttons, a v neck, or straps, wear a bathing suit in public and feeling constantly self-conscious, having to squash my boobs as tightly as I can to my chest so I can exercise, and looking heavier due to my boobs spreading out and not having anywhere to go except under my armpits and into my back, you can imagine how much I want these things reduced. So I scheduled a consultation with a plastic surgeon to see if I'd be a good candidate for a breast reduction. I was worried that insurance wouldn't cover it because you need a certain amount removed in order for it to be covered and as a shorter woman, I don't have as large of breasts as taller women do, even though for my size, the ratio is just as disproportionate and the pain is just as bad. Thankfully, insurance did actually cover it (I have Blue Cross Blue Shield) and my surgery is scheduled for August 14th! My pre-op appointment is the day before and I'm very excited! I'll be updating periodically with pictures of my progress and what my new boobs look like! I'm very excited to be pain-free, wear stuff I haven't been able to wear since before I hit puberty, and not feel self-conscious all the time! =) Updated on 10 Aug 2015: So I had never actually known mybtrue bra size before and now that I'm getting my breast reduction, I'd say it's time to finally know for sure! Actually, it's probably past time. Anyway, so I took my measurements and came out at a 33G. Holy cow! I thought I was a DD at most! I'm definitely glad I'm getting this reduction! I never knew just how much boobage I've been carrying around so long! Also, I forgot to tell you guys about what's going to happen in the procedure. My PS is basicslly going to do a modified lollipop mixed with an anchor, but the modification is so only one half of the anchor (the sides closest to the arms) will be cut. That way, the scars heal faster and fade more easily since they won't be right where the bra band is. He's also going to do a bit of lipo, as well, since I have quite a bit of breast tissue underneath my arms and makes me look a lot heavier than I am. However, my pre-op is this Thursday afternoon so I'll confirm this all for you guys since it's been a while since my initial consultation. Insurance took it's sweet time, that's for sure! But I'm very happy to have been approved so I can get a new lease on life with a smaller pair of boobs! I'm very excited! I can't wait to see what they look like after the surgery, even more so now that I know I'm a 33G. That shouldn't happen, especially if you're under 5 feet tall! Anyone have any tips or advice that they wish they would be known before the surgery that they'd like to share? I'm a bit nervous about the surgery and the recovery process and I'd be very grateful if you guys had an advice to share! Updated on 11 Aug 2015: Is anyone else having their breast reduction on or around August 14th, too? Mine is bright and early 8 am Friday morning! Might not need the anesthesia, haha. I'll be dead asleep as soon as I hit the hospital bed! Updated on 12 Aug 2015: Hi, everyone! Just wanted to share a few more pictures with you for reference and also share with you some supplies I got for the surgery and the recovery! Tomorrow is my pre-op with the PS and also my pre-op with the hospital since they do their own. I thought I only had one pre-op, but I got a call today asking why I hadn't gone to my pre-op appointment with the hospital at 9 am this morning and was like, "Um... What pre-op appointment at 9 am?!" Turns out, the hospital had not only forgotten to tell me that they needed to do their own pre-op, but also forgotten to tell me when they scheduled me for a random appointment time. It was funny because I was actually driving up to Panama City Beach when I got the call since I live in Orlando and I would've never agreed to today at 9 am because that was exactly when I was going to be driving up! So now it's tomorrow after my other pre-op. So... Supplies! I got 4 things: 1. A really large and soft button down shirt for surgery 2. A 6 pack of men's white t-shirts to wear during recovery so I don't feel bad if I get blood or drainage on them 3. Dial antibacterial soap that I'll be using from now until the surgery and also during recovery 4. A grey spaghetti strap tank top for size reference in case I'm really swollen and unhappy with the size of my new boobs. If I'm worried about how big they are still, I'll look at my before picture in the same tank top and I'm sure there will be a world of difference so hopefully that'll make me feel better. I'll update you guys with any information that I learn at the pre-ops tomorrow! Have a good night, everyone! Updated on 13 Aug 2015: So I just got back from my pre-ops! Signed a bunch of paperwork, went over what I couldn't do or eat, what to wear, etc., peed in a cup for a pregnancy test, talked about medical history, etc. I was told I can't eat or drink anything after midnight tonight, not even drink a little water. I can swish it around in my mouth, but that's it. I was also told to get 2 bras that clasp in the front and a sports bra without an underwire. Nothing about a surgical bra or a compression bra, despite that being mentioned a lot in the paperwork and instructions. Anyone have any bras they recommend? I have to be there ridiculously early at 6:30 am for my 8 am appointment. They gave me my prescriptions that I have to get filled tonight and pack a bag of socks, medicine, hospital paperwork, and some other stuff that I didn't need like reading glasses. I'll be put under and then wake up in the post-op area. Not sure how long I'll be there, but I expect it won't be too long. And then I can go home! They stressed the importance of having someone take care of you 24/7 for at least that first day. They also mentioned no caffeine, smoking, green tea (not sure why no green tea), and gave me a big ol' packet full of instructions. I also have to walk around the house for 10 minutes every 2 hours to prevent blood clots. That's about it! Everything was very straightforward. If anyone has any surgical or compression bras they recommend, please let me know! I have no idea what to get. I'm so excited about tomorrow! The next time you'll hear from me is after the surgery! Wish me luck!! =D Updated on 13 Aug 2015: Hi, everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that I got 3 bras and some ice packs and I also filled my perscriptions for percoset for the pain and another medication for infection. I got 2 Playtex 18 Hour bras in 36B to use as compression bras since I saw they were recommended on here and also a medium sized Hanes Get Cozy bra to use after I can stop wearing the compression bras. Both are extraordinarily comfortable and while they don't even remotely fit or hold anything in place now, I'm very excited about being able to wear them later and having them be perfect! I also added a couple more pictures of me topless for reference since the one I took previously wasn't all that great. You can really see how droopy, wide-set, and bloated they are compared to the average breasts. Anyway, that's all for now! I have all my stuff laid out and ready to go tomorrow! Getting very excited! And also a little more nervous! Updated on 14 Aug 2015: Wow! Can't believe it's finally done after suffering for so long! I love my new boobs even though they're sore and swollen and I already feel much lighter! I would say my back doesn't hurt from the pain anymore, but while that's true, I'm on some hardcore pain meds that are probably the cause of that more than anything else. So, first things first! What size I am! Dr. Mcallister said I'd be a large B or a small C. Yay! My twin sister is a C and she looks great so I'm very happy with that! Here's what happened today: I got to the hospital, checked in, got registered, and then was taken back to a room to change into a hospital gown with a pair of large grippy socks. The nurse took my vitals, had me on the bed under some warm blankets (yay!), got hooked up on an IV with some lidocane to numb the area that the needle would be in since the IV was going to be in until the surgery was done and also something that would help with the pain for 7-8 hours after the surgery that made me very loopy, lol. Then I waited for Dr. Mcallister. When he got there, I was all ready to go so he marked me up with a mark at the sternum and down from that spot in-between my breasts, and also from that same spot but over so that the line went over each breast right where the nipple would be. He also marked where he would be cutting underneath the breasts so he had me hold them up as he marked them. After that, I was all set! I was wheeled back to the surgery area and I literally don't remember a thing until I woke up. I woke up 2 hours after the surgery was done so I got a nice nap in, lol. Once I was awake, they wheeled me back to the first room I was in, took my IV out, had me change back into my clothes, and I was able to go home! Overall, it was easy peasy! Nothing to be nervous about at all! Since I didn't have a bra that clasped in the front, Dr. Mcallister wrapped an Ace bandage tightly around to hold my breasts in place and I can take that off on Monday to replace it with the Playtex 18 hour bra I got. I can also shower on Monday, too, which will be nice. Other than that, I don't have much to say except the pain isn't bad at all! I do tend to have a fairly high pain tolerance, but as I got sliced open and then sewed back together, I expected it to be much worse! All it is is a kind of dull, aching pain on my sides and my chest. I've been taking my Percoset, too, which helps a lot. Every once in a while, I get a more stabbing pain somewhere on one of my breasts, but never on both at the same time. The pain is nothing compared to what I thought it'd be! I've been resting all day with a stack of pillows keeping me elevated. I really wish I could lie on my side or my front since I fall asleep fastest that way and it feels the best for me, but there's no way I'm doing that until I'm more healed up. Anyway, I think that's it! Thanks to all you wonderful ladies for all the well wishes! Things couldn't have gone more smoothly if they tried! Included in the post are some pictures of what my breasts look like in the bandage and also in a large white shirt I got so you can see how much smaller they are! It's great that they'll get even smaller! I'll post some more pictures tomorrow in maybe a tank top or something so you can see the difference more easily. So I'll check back in with you all tomorrow! Good night! =) Updated on 15 Aug 2015: Nothing much to say here except I'm still thrilled with my new figure! The soreness is a little more intense today than it was yesterday, but it's no match for the percoset. It's only worse if I sit up for a whole instead of reclining. I feel bad asking everyone for help on the simplest of tasks, but I really don't want to overexert myself or risk hurting myself. I can't even open the medication bottles. My dad had to put them in plastic bags without the tops so I could take them without help, lol. I've been drinking quite a bit of water since I've been a little dehydrated, and for some reason, I have a lot of gunk in my throat which makes me sound like I've smoked all my life. Hope I didn't catch a cold or something. Everyone at work has been sick so it's a possibility since my immune system is probably compromised at the moment. I get my ace bandage off on Monday so I'll post more pictures then. Nothing new to show today and probably tomorrow, so just expect an information update tomorrow. I do have one picture to share, though. Since I'm recovering at my parents' house, their beautiful Dalmatian Sabrina that we got when I was 11 gets to hang out on the bed with me as I recover! Nothing beats that! =) Updated on 16 Aug 2015: Woke up this morning really sore and very nauseated coupled with dizziness and hot/cold flashes, but I think I was dehydrated since last night was the first night I slept through the night without waking up and taking a percoset or not being able to get back to sleep. So I drank a lot of water and 7Up, took another percoset, and woke up a couple hours later feeling much better. My sore throat and coughing is still there, unfortunately, but I expect that'll take a few days to go away. My breasts look so much smaller, it's incredible! I still can't believe it! I looked at them under the bandages and they're not only much smaller, but much closer together, as well. I used to be able to put 3 almost 4 fingers in-between them before the outside fingers touched the inner side of my boobs. Now I can't even fit 1 finger! That's how much closer they are! It's amazing! I love it! I get to take my bandages off tomorrow and also shower, too, which I'm looking forward to. Not sure how much of a shower it'll be, but I'm looking forward to feeling cleaner. Speaking of bandages, I was told by my family that Dr. Mcallister told them that they wrapped 15 yards of bandages around me! I would've never guessed that's how much they used! Tomorrow I'll get to wear one of my Playtex 18 hour bras that act as a compression bra and then I'll have my first post-op appointment on Tuesday. I'll take pictures tomorrow after take the bandages off and shower so you can really see the difference. I'm not exactly sure how much they removed, but I do know they took an extra 65 grams out of my right breast since that one was significantly larger. I'll ask on Tuesday and let you guys know how much it was. I'm very curious to know since they're so much smaller! Well, that's it for now! Hope all of you ladies are recovering well or preparing for your own surgeries! I definitely recommend you go through with a reduction if you're thinking about it! I know I'm probably one of the luckier ones since I don't have drains and everything went very smoothly, but it's definitely worth it! It's an investment in your future happiness and future self-confidence. I have no doubt in my mind that it was worth it every penny and every bit of aches, pain, bruises, etc. You deserve to feel better about yourself and not have to deal with daily pain! =) Updated on 18 Aug 2015: Hi, guys! Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I was going to take pictures after I showered last night, but ended up being so exhausted after showering that I just collapsed. Day 3: Day 3 was very long. I was up and moving around a lot more rather than sleeping so much, but I developed a rash from the Clindamycin on my stomach that started to spread to my back and under my arms. It's pretty itchy. =( So I called my PS and he said I didn't have to take the Clindamycin since I didn't have any drains and I was pretty safe from infection. So that's good. I showered very carefully and let the water and soapy water just run over my chest instead of touching it at all. I removed the gauze by letting it get soaked by the water and then peeling it off gently if it still was sticking a little bit. My right boob seems to be a little worse off than the left, but that's probably because the right had more grams removed from it. I have some yellow-ish bruising, a couple blisters from the steri strips, lumpy nipples, and a little rippling around the nipples, but all of that should be okay. It felt great to shower! Though for some reason, I get a little woozy when I think about my boobs or the surgery. So much so that I almost passed out a couple times in the shower. But that might have also been due to having bad cramps since I got my period yesterday. (It couldn't wait until next week?!) Day 4: I had my first follow-up appointment today! My PS said I was healing remarkably well and my boobs don't look as boxy as they could've been. He also said I can remove the steri strips at any time, though I'm going to wait for them to come off more on their own for a couple days before taking them off just in case. He said I can use my hands to gently wash my boobs on Friday, though not with a washcloth just yet. He also said that the boxiness, rippling, bruising, and lumpiness will all go away with time and not to worry about that. As he walked out, he said to his nurse, "Gosh, she's healing really well!" so yay! =) Today is my first day being here by myself without anyone to help. It's going all right! I can lift my smaller dogs 14-18 pounds without any trouble and have minimal pain. In fact, my cramps are the worst pain I've had all day, go figure. I'm still taking it easy, but I'm going to go for a walk with my mom tonight so I can stretch my legs and get some exercise. Looking forward to that. My neck and back also kind of hurt, but that's probably because I'm not used to sleeping on my back. I devised a way to take the pressure off my boobs so I could sleep on my stomach before the surgery and I also like sleeping on my side so I never sleep on my back if I can help it. The pillows to keep me elevated are also keeping my neck at an odd angle, too. That's about it for today! Loving the way they look, even swollen and lumpy! =D Updated on 19 Aug 2015: Ouch is all I've gotta say. Today was a crappy day. I accidentally flipped onto my stomach while sleeping last night and it HURT. I ache a lot more than I did the last few days. I also oozed all over my sheets and was embarrassed by that since I'm recovering at my parents' house. Felt bad and that set the tone for the rest of the day. I thought I was going to be staying in PCB recovering for at least another week, but my college's internship office dropped the ball on finding good internships like they were supposed to do so I'll be leaving for Orlando (where I live) tomorrow so I can go to some interviews on Friday. I'm a little worried about the pain in regards to all the bumps in the car for 7 hours,oozing all over my interview outfit, and feeling well enough for the interviews. I've been kind of down during the recovery process and very subdued so I hope I can seem upbeat and peppy enough. I'm going to have to find a bra that supports me enough but is also comfortable and doesn't show any lines. We'll see how that goes. Took a shower today and felt better. Did the same thing I did in the first shower where I let the water and the sudsy and soapy water just run over my boobs. I'm using more pillows on either side of me so I don't fiip over again tonight. If you're just starting recovery or about to start and you sleep on your stomach a lot, get lots of pillows and put some on the sides of you! That way, if you flip over, you'll be partially flipped over on a comfy pillow rather than totally flipped and sandwiching your newly healing beauties in-between you and the mattress. Anyway, I'll let you guys know how the car ride and bra shopping goes tomorrow, along with if I feel more upbeat. As always, I may just need more coffee in me. =) Updated on 22 Aug 2015: Day 6: Ironically enough, the problem I had driving down to Orlando from PCB had nothing to do my surgery and everything to do with a stomach bug I picked up. So I managed to turn what should've been a 6-6 1/2 hour drive tops into a whopping 12 hour drive. Ugh. It was pretty miserable. My boobs were a little sore on the bumps, but I think it was because I was wearing a more comfortable but less supportive bra to stay comfortable on the drive. Day 7: I felt great today with minimal pain due to sleeping in my insanely comfortable bed with a ridiculously fluffy pillow topper and lots of pillows to support me. I was even able to sleep on my stomach (sort-of) with a pillow under my boobs. Interview went well and they ended up sending me an email 2 hours after my interview saying they'd love me as an intern! Yay! Anyway, I have some pictures from that day of me in clothes and also topless to show just how much they're improving! I got some new sterile wound pads and steri strips at Target after the interview so I replaced the old steri strips with new ones since it'd been a week. My PS said I didn't need them and could take them off at any time, but I feel a little better with them on to guard against rubbing when I wear my bra since I still have to wear it 24/7. Day 8: I managed to get some dried blood off so I look a little less like my boobs were beaten up. I was also able to exercise today! Nothing too intense, but I did many of the exercises from a DVD I was working with before my surgery called the Xtend Barre Workout. You can get it for $9 as an instant download on Amazon and it's amazing! It's a great, feel-good workout that is very low-impact and sculpts your whole body. I did exercises from all 3 sections (upper body, barre, and core) and felt great! I took it slow and worked my way up as I realized it wasn't hurting or going to do any damage. I won't do any jump roping for another 2 weeks at least. Not worth anything happening. Anyway, that's it for now! I think I'll update just once or twice a week now since it's past the first week. But of course, feel free to ask questions if you're curious about something! I want these updates to help demystify the pre-op, surgery, and post-op process and ease anyone's anxiety. I know I always feel better when I know exactly or at least have a good of an idea as I can get as to what's going to happen when I'm nervous about something. Hopefully these updates are beneficial for someone. Even if it's only for one person, it's worth it! =)
