Dr. Hand and his staff are amazing!! The absolute BEST in their field!! I had a tummy tuck done and I am so in love with my results! I haven't felt beautiful, confident, or comfortable in my own skin in YEARS but Dr. Hand changed that! He is truly an artist! He tells it like it is! He wont tell you what you WANT to hear. He will tell you what you NEED to hear, THE TRUTH, and he doesnt beat around the bush! The staff is so caring and so sweet! They make you feel like part of their family! They always answer my MANY questions and address every concern I may have. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would!! Thank you Dr. Hand and staff for changing my life!
Dr. Hand and his entire staff were all amazing and attentive. I did extensive research and. Had three consultations and I knew he was the doctor for me. He listened to what I wanted and gave me his honest advise. Other doctors tried to convince me that I needed something other than what I wanted. I’m a very anxious person and they handled all of my questions and fears with ease and compassion. The morning of my surgery, the staff had me laughing so much that I hardly had time to be anxious. Dr. Hand called me personally the night of my surgery and two days after to check on me. I’m only 8 days post op and even through all the swelling, I can see that this was worth it and my results are going to be amazing (even if I cursed myself for doing it the first 3 days after! Lol) Updated on 14 Apr 2021: Now that I’m drug free (lol), I want to add to my review. I cannot stress enough how attentive, compassionate and very responsive Dr. Hand and his staff are. I’ve had many questions and concerns come up during recovery and I always get an answer almost immediately. I have had two post op appointments with questions written in my notes on my phone and Dr. Hand answers them all before I even get to ask them. I’ve addd pictures of my breasts - though I don’t have a before picture - you can see how amazing of a job he does. My no tummy is super swollen in this picture.
Day 2 post op. I chose Dr. Andy Hand and was very pleased with the kindness and attentiveness of him and his staff. I had decided on 495 ultra full profiles but last minute decided to go down due to considering future lifestyle choices that I had in mind. I was also nervous with the ultra high profile as it isn't common so decided if I wanted bigger I would do so after I have children. But they don't lie when they say go bigger lol!! Still I am excited to watch the drop and fluff process and see what I have to work with once they heal! (: Updated on 3 Nov 2020: One side is more swollen then the other, but manageable! Have quit taking the strong pain meds and am now on Tylenol and low dose muscle relaxers. Doc taught me how to massage and I am doing so for 10 min before bed. They are changing more day by day and it’s so exciting! I love them already!! will post another update soon! Ps. I tried on an old bikini that used to be too big on me! Now it’s too small!! Updated on 5 Nov 2020: So after my surgery I noticed I had significant bruising on the bottom of one of my breasts. It was bigger in size and more painful than the other size. I was massaging one night and when I got up I saw blood and realized I was leaking from where my Strip covered incision is. Went in to see my doctor and he said it is possibly a hematoma. This could cause capsular contracture. I go in Monday to get it rechecked again. I don’t know what to think and I’m hoping for the best as well as trying to stay positive, but it’s hard to keep my spirits up. I’m hoping it’s not a need for surgery again or all of the other stuff I’ve researched and heard about. all i can do now Is pray for the best. Updated on 17 Nov 2020: My right breast I was worried about is looking better! Doctor and his staff have been amazing, attentive and reassuring! Doc is going to keep extra eye on my right breast, meanwhile I must keep doing deep tissue massages to allow them to d&f more. Dr. Hand did a great job. I love my cleavage and the shape. I am so happy. They still need to drop a little more and are a little high and tight but, honestly I don’t want them to drop anymore! I love the perkiness! Lol! They change more and more every day it’s amazing! I can push them together now and I can not wait to shop for new bras !! Updated on 6 Oct 2021: My boobies are one year old this month! Yay! Well my left is. As I talked about months ago, I developed a hematoma, and that caused one of my breasts to not drop and fluff as pretty as the other. Doctor Hand took care of it for free and removed my implant and scar tissue 3 weeks ago. I’m still a little swollen but the pain was not too bad this time. I have symmetry and roundness like I wanted! Here’s some pictures! Updated on 6 Oct 2021: I did a little shoot in July. I’m 5ft 4in. 124lbs. This is what they look like not in selfie mode. I don’t know if this may help. They’re proportionate for my frame I think, but I sometimes wish I went a little bigger. I have a little bum so this made me a little nervous making my implant size decision. For the most part everyone agrees bigger would have maybe made me a little to much shaped like a capital P lol, but when the time comes and Ive had children I will maybe consider going a little bigger-depending on how gravity and motherhood has affected me…and if I grow a booty. Lol. Over all, I am happy, my confidence boosted, even while I had the issue in my right breast i still really enjoyed them. This was thanks to My doctor and staff who all were amazing and reassuring! I definitely recommend Dr. Hand and I will be back when it’s time to switch things up! Any questions feel free to DM me or comment! Hope this review helped someone out!
I’ve spent many years wanting a breast augmentation. Due to being a single mom I put it off and off. I sold my house and decided to put money aside for me to do something for ME for once and I don’t regret it in the slightest. Dr. Hand has done 4 of my friends breast augmentations. All of them have been so happy with their results. He was one of three surgeons I chose to consult. As soon as I met him, I knew I wanted him to do my BA. He was professional, personable, and suggested I even try bigger and smaller sizes on during our consultation to be sure what I wanted. A month later I had my pre-op and decided to go slightly smaller than I originally chose. He told me he thought it was a great choice for my frame. AND HE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The first day was rough because I had an hour drive back home. But otherwise the recovery has been so good. If you live anywhere near Waco, go to him! He has a private surgical center. The friendliest staff. And incredible results! I had to buy a bra besides my surgical one to wear to work this coming week and I’m currently a 34D. I know that may change due to swelling and the drop and fluff. But y’all I’m so happy! It will be the perfect size he knew I wanted.
Dr. Hand and his team are by far the most sweetest and understanding medical team I have ever seen. I was very nervous up until going into the ER and their care and thoughtfulness were extraordinary. If you are looking into getting a procedure done with them, I recommend them without a doubt! Thank you all for such an amazing experience. I truly didn’t have to be worried one bit.
After a ton of research and consultations I decided to go to Dr. Hand about a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I immediately felt at ease with him and his staff. The office is very nice and quiet and I loved that they have the surgery center right in there as well. He was very thorough in explaining treatment and what would work best. Never tried to sell me on anything and listened to exactly what my desires were for results achieved. He’s very realistic and honest with expectations and I loved that. Bedside manner is great and his nurses are wonderful. Surgery came and went with ease. I am so happy with my results and would recommend Dr. Hand and his staff to everyone. Thank you!!
Completely happy with the results of my procedure and the personal care I received. Dr. Hand and ALL his staff were very warm,friendly and obviously fantastic at their chosen professions. I felt as if I was among friends the entire time. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone and appreciate so much all that you did for me and the thoughtful approach every step of the way! Such wonderful work and can't thank y'all enough!
My girlfriends and I have all had wonderful experiences here. The staff is absolutely amazing and are great people. Dr. Hand is incredible and makes you feel like you are his only patient. The in house surgery center is very impressive and is so quality and private. I cant recommend more highly.
I knew from the very first visit I had found my plastic surgeon. From the warm greeting at the front to the amazing consultation that was so informative and not a sales pitch. It was so obvious Dr. Hand wants the best for his patients and is so informative helping you actually understand how the procedures work. It was comforting to have a surgeon who cares and spends time with you without feeling rushed. I had multiple consultations before making my decision. His staff was amazing as well...just a great team. I had a mommy makeover and although it hurt I wish I had found Dr. Hand years ago. I feel sexy again and am blessed to have a loving husband who didn't care about my loose skin. I feel and look like the woman my husband deserves and I praise professionalism and artistic gifts of Dr. Hand and his great team and the newfound confidence they have given me!
I couldn't have ever imagined a more comfortable, caring and down to earth environment to have cosmetic surgery. Dr. Hand was so compassionate to my needs and I felt he cared and I was his only patient. I felt the same with his staff. He takes much pride in his craft and wont offer a procedure if it isn't going to give you the right result. After multiple meetings due to my jitters and questions he helped me chose the right option for me. My procedure went fantastic and I couldn't have asked for better result or experience.
Other than a simple breast augmentation, the total cost of a mommy makeover procedure can vary from patient to patient based on the complexity and the size of the procedures. A breast lift adds a significant amount of time and complexity to a case in comparison to a simple breast augmentation. Some may need to combine the two procedures for the most ideal result and most also undergo a tummy tuck as well during a mommy makeover. The main variable in cost is the operating room time needed for the case. In most practices the operating room is charged by the hour, therefore more complex and longer cases are more expensive than more straight-forward cases that take less time. Actual costs for one's particular case are determined during your consultation and are usually based on the surgeon's fee for the procedures, implants if needed, and anesthesia/facility fees based on time require to perform the case.
Swelling and tightness after breast augmentation is very normal, especially if your skin was tight and you didn't have much laxity in your breasts preoperatively. I typically tell my patients to expect being high, tight and a little swollen for at least 3-4 weeks and not to go shopping for bras until this has settled. That way, they don't buy bras that won't fit well once the breasts have eventually settled into their final position. Also most may no realize this, but bra cup sizes are not standardized across all manufacturers so what may be a 'D' in one bra may be a 'C' in another. I've found over the years that Victoria's Secret tends to overshoot their bras actual cup size.
Although the costs of breast augmentation can vary significantly from region to region, the major factors are the surgeons fee, the costs of the implants and the facility and anesthesia fees. The way the costs are structured can vary significantly between practices as some doctors operate in hospital facilities and some may use private surgery centers. In the former, the surgeon only collects his fee for the surgery and maybe the implants but you may receive bills for anesthesia and facility fees separately from the facility used. A surgeon board certified in plastic surgery must only operative in fully accredited surgery centers, and many successful surgeons operate out of their own private accredited surgery centers. This provides more quality control, privacy and comfort for the cosmetic surgery patient and also streamlines the costs for the patient. Our private surgery center within our facility is fully accredited by the AAAASF. Total costs for breast augmentation at this time in our facility is around $5500 for saline implants and $6400 for cohesive silicone implants. This includes everything including surgeon fees, implants, garment, anesthesia and facility costs and all follow-ups.
Breast augmentation is one of our most popular procedures. The recovery is usually very mild in most of my patients, although this can vary based on each patients pain tolerance. I encourage mobilization immediately after surgery, including moving the arms even above their heads that evening to encourage the muscle to stay as relaxed as possible. This aids in rapid recovery and most patients can even shower and wash their hair the next day. Only a soft cotton bra is needed for post operative support. Most are back to work within a few days with the only restriction being no heavy lifting with the upper body for a few weeks (less than 15 lbs) and no driving while taking the pain medications. The incisions are very small and closed with internal dissolving sutures and the scars typically fade nicely over a few to 6-12 months.
Since every one's case is a bit different in complexity, there is usually a range in total costs for a procedure such as a tummy tuck. A more complex or larger tummy tuck will take much longer to perform and will drive the cost up due to increased anesthesia and facility fees based on time. What type of facility your surgeon operates in, such as a hospital or surgery center, will effect these costs greatly. Surgeons that are certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery are required to operate out of fully accredited surgery facilities. In our facility, we operate our own fully accredited outpatient surgery center and are able to provide more in terms of quality, personalized care, comfort and privacy without the increasing costs typically seen at a Hospital surgery center. In general, total costs for a tummy tuck typically are in the $7500-9K range but can run higher in extreme cases.
