Anil Punjabi, MD

The staff is horrible/rude as is his bedside manner. Overall the quality of his work is poor. My incisions are not symmetrical and was left with a (dog ear). After discussing size and incisions before hand.
Wasn’t placed in post surgical bra just a binder.
On next day follow up visit I expressed my concerns of the size and scarring and was told
“with insurance paying you pretty much get what you get” which wasn’t mentioned before surgery. I failed to do research considering being referred by my Primary Dr. Now researching I see he has many complaints with One star. PLZ Don’t allow yourself to experience what myself and others have experienced.

Had a mommy makeover 11 yrs ago and I have hated my body everyday since, I have horrible scars from jagged incision lines, large scar under my breast due to my lift incision opening up, dog ears at my hips. I should have done better research.

I had a functional septoplasty and nasal valve collapse done 2 years ago. I'm now worse than before the surgery. after going back and forth with the doctor about my case, he said "we cannot help you". I give him one star because he doesn't care once he gets paid.

My mom had a tummy tuck done by Dr. Punjabi 15 years ago, and it still looks amazing. She said she never had any complications after the surgery. I just booked my appointment to have the same procedure done.

I chose Dr punjabi because he did surgery on several friends and then when I met him I felt very comfortable. Originally I wanted a mommy makeover but he explained to me that I would be under anesthesia to long so he felt it was safer for me to have two separate procedures. I really want my tummy tuck so that will be first then I will have a breast reduction on the sides of my breasts then a lift with a implants . I really appreciate all you ladies for sharing your journey. I have learned so much from all of you. Thank you. I am so excited yet nervous but so ready to focus on getting myself together and to be comfortable in my own skin again. Will post pictures soon.

Updated on 2 Apr 2017:
I completed all labs and everything went great,had my pre-op on 3-24-17 and everything is ready,paid my 9,500 and now it feels so real. Got all my medications filled. I am nervous but so ready to get rid of this gut. I hate it is look prego.

Updated on 11 Apr 2017:
So two more days till my tummy tuck with muscle repair and I am really nervous. Ive Been praying i dont get sick cause eveyone in my house has been sick with the stomach flu. I am trying so hard not to catch this flu, please keep me in prayer.

Updated on 21 Apr 2017:
I had my surgery on April 13,2017 and I am 8 days post op. Ladies this has been painful but I take one day at a time.

Updated on 23 Apr 2017:
well I am 10 days post op and so far I have had my catheter, pain pump,and one drain removed. I must say this is a emotional roller coaster. I can not wait to fill normal. Lord forbid if you get sick and throw up, always keep a pillow near because it is no joke.

Updated on 27 Apr 2017:
well I'm 14 days post op and got my last tube out yesterday. here are some more after photos

Updated on 27 Apr 2017:
here are a few more photos I'm 14 days post op

Hi, I'm 35 years old and I'm currently a 34B. I have wanted to do this for so long. Ive been wearing padded bras, padded swimsuits and wore this stupid insert things for years. My family and friends are very supportive and I have many friends with breast implants. I am an elementary teacher and I'm hoping that no one will really notice much when we go back to school! I'm getting 350CC, HP, Mentor memory gel under the muscle on Tuesday, July 21st. I'm so nervous and excited!!!!
Updated on 21 Jul 2015:
Today is day 1. Surgery time was at 7:30am and everything we smoothly. I was back home by 10:45 and have basically slept the entire day away. These Pain pills are great. I got Mentor memory gel, 350 CC. I was a 32/34B prior to surgery. I love the results so far. Pain is manageable with the medications. No nausea since he prescribed me the patch and j put it behind my ear last night. I'm so happy to be on the other side finally!!!



Updated on 24 Jul 2015:
Hi ladies, I hope everyone is doing well wherever you are in your journey. I'm on day 4. not too bad. still sore but its manageable. I stopped taking norco drugs on day 2. I went for my post-op yesterday and all looks good. no bruising or anything. my biggest concern for today is how bloated i am and so constipated. Ive tried miralax, prunes, prune juice, green juice smoothie...you name it! So i cant wait to poop (sorry TMI). I look 5 months pregnant. My new girls look great though. I'm happy with the size and appearance so I know it can only get better! I got to come out of the SUPER TIGHT surgical bra and put on one that I bought at Walmart. Much more comfortable. How's everyone else doing?

Updated on 30 Jul 2015:
Hello everyone. I'm doing well. No pain at all and been off strong meds since day 2. Everyone that sees my boobs say how good they look so early on. I think they look good too but I'm struggling with two issues:
1. I hope they come down in size some. I got 350CC and I'm thinking I should've maybe chosen 300 or 325. My goal was to be a FULL C. Right now they look so big and round.
2. The implants just feel sooooo weird and I hate the way they feel like two foreign objects sitting on my chest. I'm PRAYING that eventually they will feel like a normal part of my body. Everyone I know that have implants say that in given time, they will. I really hope so. I just feel so uncomfortable. Not pain but just uncomfortable. I'm venting to you all out here in "real self land" because my hubby and mom would be shocked since I talked about getting them for SO LONG!

Does or has anyone else felt like this? Please tell me if it took some time getting used then them and if they eventually felt like a Normal part of your body! Thanks so the feedback and support :)

Updated on 2 Aug 2015:
Hi, so happy to report that just as everyone says, each day gets better. I am starting to notice them less and less. No more breathing issues and tightness is very minimal. Morning boob is getting less painful too. Yay! My 2nd post op appointment is this coming Wednesday and I can't wait for that. Hoping they will give me a strap to help them drop faster and teach me how to massage. I don't know if the skin glue he used will eventually come off on its own or if they will remove it but it's still there. I didn't have tape or anything like that. I do know that he used dissolvable stitches internally.

I really appreciate everyone that has supported me in Real Self land. I decided to add some pics without sports bra because I know when I was looking for wish boobs and researching, I hated when reviews has no pics lol.

Updated on 7 Aug 2015:
Hi I had my 2 week post op appointment on Wednesday. Since then I've noticed that by the end of the day, my breasts/muscles are more sore and tight. I also feel that they are more swollen and warm to the touch. This has me concerned and I'm kinda freaking out. Last night I took a hot shower and muscle relaxer and that helped. I called my PS and I'm going in today at 4:30. Praying all is ok. I'm a "worrier" so I'm praying this is normal and I'm just over analyzing.

Updated on 7 Aug 2015:
Just finished massaging with coconut oil. Can't wait for them to drop! Going in for appointment today at 4:30. Prayers please!

Updated on 12 Aug 2015:
Hi, hope all is well with everyone. Yesterday marked my 3 week post op. Started massaging last week and boy does that make a difference! They are so much softer and my left breast has dropped and met up with my right breast! Yay! Also went back to work this week and first day muscles were really sore, that getting better too. Morning boob is gone within a few minutes of me waking up thankfully! At times my skin and nipples are so sensitive to anything touching them! But doesn't last all day. Comes and goes. I'm am so happy to have the worst part of recovery in the last. Glue on my incisions is almost gone and doesn't look to bad at all. I'm looking forward to them dropping more and slope becoming more and more natural. Right now I'm still covering them up because of appearance but they are changing and improving almost daily. I'm being very diligent with massaging! It helps...and hurts but it's part of the process. Can't wait to see them progress over the next few months :)

Updated on 16 Aug 2015:
I'm 2 days away from being one month post op and yesterday was the first day that I can honestly say I'm starting to like my boobs! I went clothes shopping and WOW does it make a difference. I can wear things that I felt self conscious about before. Strapless dresses look really good! I love how it's not so obvious in clothes and I can hide them or play them up as I wish. Morning boob is very minimal. Muscles are really loosening up and not giving me so much soreness at end of the day. Skin and nipples are still sensitive at times. Started massaging 2 weeks ago and although massaging doesn't feel good, it really helps with the process. They have become so much softer, left one dropped to match my right breast and they are actually starting to jiggle lol. I continue to look forward to the near future when they feel like a part of my body and I don't notice/feel them anymore. Can't wait for that! But I must say...as time goes on, it does get better! Thank you to all the supportive women on here that told me to be patient :)

Updated on 26 Aug 2015:
34D! On the smaller end of D and I'm a happy camper :)