I was referred to Dr. Becker for my explant and breast lift by two of his former patients. My consultation went smoothly and I was called later with a cost estimate. No matter which Dr (I would absolutely recommend getting your estimates emailed to you for reference however having been in the plastics industry things can vary like hospital/OR and anesthesia fees which are independent from the dr fees). The soonest he had available was 7 months out from my initial consultation. They are a very busy office and his patients fly in from all over. Dr.s bedside manner was kind and professional. He’s down to earth and approachable and took the time to explain things to me in a way I could understand. I elected to do a tummy tuck with diastasis repair to my muscle wall along without liposuction along with my explant and lift. Note: my implants were placed over the muscle and because I already had natural volume my areolas stretched out after I fluctuated in weight and breast fed two babies. I had 2 out of 3 drs explain to me that I would most likely be left with “retained areolas” and that I could get the left over areola strips removed after I heal. I’m going back in the OR for a touch up in October (one year after my initial surgery) and I cannot wait to be a complete case. The hospital was clean and the staff professional. Iona was wonderful and was always available to answer my questions and I had many especially in the days after my surgery. I’m so pleased with my results and I have more confidence in myself. I also feel inspired to take better care of my body and have been much more motivated in the gym! In my before and after photo I am shown 15 pounds lighter from the removal of implants and excess skin plus clean eating and exercise 4-5 days a week once cleared to do so. The after photo side by side is 7mo. Post op. My only problem now is that my husband can’t keep his hands off of me! :). I don’t miss my old heavy implants. I feel so much better not having plastic and silicone inside me. Thank you Dr. Becker, Iona and their entire staff! Updated on 17 Oct 2023: My areola revision was 1.5 WKS ago. Nearly 1 year post initial explant and lift. I’m so glad to have the retained areola finally removed. I’ll update those photos in the next 3-6 months. So far so good! Updated on 17 Oct 2023: With recent areola revision- removal of retailed areola from the initial surgery 1 year ago. So thrilled so far. Will update pics in 3-6 months. My surgery was 1.5 wks ago as of these photos. Getting sutures removed in 2 days.
My breast reduction was done last week and it went very well. The pain the second day was the worst. I am not able to take pain medication just Tylenol but it was all worth it. The first think I noticed was that my shoulders and neck no longer hurt. Second is that I don't lean forward as much I used to. Third is my chest feels so much lighter.
I will be two weeks po tomorrow Christmas Eve and this is the best thing that I have done for myself. I took no pain medication only Tylenol and ibuprofen and honestly the part I was most scared for was getting my drains out.
Dr: Becker is the best plastic surgeon to go to if you’re looking for a natural look, minimal scars, and honesty. He saved me after I had two terrible breast augmentations. One done one scottsdale and one in Glendale. I came to Dr. Becker with a nightmare of breasts and he fixed my scarring the shape, they’re perky and just the best job I could’ve asked for. All of the nurses I work with go to him because we all know he is the best, he cane very highly recommended and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for plastic surgery. Just go see him and you will see, from bedside manner to his work is top notch.
The office manger unfortunately sealed me deciding not to use Dr Becker. Iona his office/patient care coordinator is extremely off putting. She creates false narratives and is argumentative and very unprofessional. So a big NO to this doctor. His office space was off putting, very low rent space, small and looked to be on a budget.they also quoted me two different prices for explant.
At my consultation on 1/3/23 with Dr. Becker he seems like a very kind and knowledgeable doctor. I've been to two doctors for explant consultations and I was very strongly leaning toward choosing Dr Becker to do my surgery. I received a call the day after my consultation from Dr Becker's medical assistant, Iwana (not sure of the spelling) with a verbal quote. BTW, she was very kind and personable during my initial consultation. I would have preferred an emailed estimate, but I guess that's not how they normally do it. A couple of months have gone by I could not place my notes from the verbal quote Iwana gave me. An email to refer back to would have been helpful. Since my initial consultation I learned more about the procedure and had additional questions. I called the front office and asked for my quote to be emailed to me. I explained I am doing further research and will have some questioned organized in the near future. I asked the front desk gal if she knows if the doctor performs fat transfers to the breast after the implants are removed. At that time she transferred me to hold on and she would transfer me to Iwana. I would have preferred if she asked me if I wanted to talk to Iwana, but instead she just transferred me. Since I was transferred so quickly and Iwana was now on the other end of the line I explained to her that I was working on organizing some questions about the implant capsule removal. And I had a question about fat transfer to the breast during surgery. After a short discussion she asked me why I had so many questions and the capsule removal was clearly discussed by Dr Becker during the consultation. I told her I have memory issues. (I'm 66 year old and I've been seen by a neurologist and have had 8 hours of testing with a neurology psychiatrist for my memory. And I've been prescribed a memory supplement by my integrative doctor.) Instead of showing compassion and understanding she continued to shame me for asking questions. I found it humiliating and hurtful. She also told me I was unkind. Three times I asked her how I was unkind, what did I say that was unkind. Each time she answered, I'm not gong to get into it with you. Not nice to accuse me of such a thing but can't tell me what I said that was unkind. I have never been treated so rudely by a medical assistant before. The sad thing is now she stands in the way of me choosing who I thought would be an exceptional doctor for me. I told her I think the doctor is excellent but I don't know how she and I could work together if I she's offended by me asking questions. Updated on 5 Jul 2023: At my breast explant consultation on 1/3/23 with Dr. Becker he seems like a very kind and knowledgeable doctor. I've been to two doctors for explant consultations and I was very strongly leaning toward choosing Dr Becker to do my surgery. I received a call the day after my consultation from Dr Becker's medical assistant, Iwana (not sure of the spelling) with a verbal quote. BTW, she was very kind and personable during my initial consultation. I would have preferred an emailed estimate, but I guess that's not how they do it. A couple of months have gone by and I could not place my notes from the verbal quote Iwana gave me. An email to refer back to would have been helpful. Since my initial consultation I’ve done more research and have learned more about the procedure so I had additional questions. I called the front office and asked for my quote to be emailed to me. I explained I am doing further research and will have some questions organized soon. I asked the front desk gal if she knows if the doctor performs fat transfers to the breast after the implants are removed. She immediately transferred me to Iwana. I would have preferred if she asked me if I wanted to talk to Iwana, but instead she just transferred me. Since I was transferred so quickly and Iwana was now on the other end of the line I explained to her that I was working on organizing some questions about the implant capsule removal. She wanted to know what my questions were then and there. So I mention a couple that were at the top of my list, i wanted to know more about fat transfer and total capsulectomy. After a short discussion she asked me why I had so many questions and the capsule removal was clearly discussed by Dr Becker during my original consultation. I told her I have memory issues (which, by the way, is a symptom of Breast Implant Illness). I told her I'm 66 year old and I've been seen by a neurologist and have had 8 hours of testing with a neurologist for my memory. And I've been prescribed a memory supplement) Instead of showing compassion and understanding she continued to shame me for asking questions. I found it humiliating and hurtful. She also told me I was unkind. Three times I asked her how I was unkind, what did I say that was unkind. Each time she answered, I'm not gong to get into it with you. Not nice to accuse me of such a thing but can't tell me what I said that was unkind. I have never been treated so rudely by a medical assistant before. The sad thing is now she stands in the way of me choosing who I thought would be an exceptional doctor for me. I told her I think the doctor is excellent but I don't know how she and I could work together if I she's so offended and responds this way by me simply asking questions. I’ve now schedule my explant with an exceptional doctor in Miami. I believe my negative experience with this practice was a blessing in disguise.
