He is wonderful!!! He really talked me through what he envisioned for me and my facelift. He listened to what I was looking for and wanting. I chose to be awake during my surgery and he made it as comfortable as he could. He chatted with me throughout the whole process, answering questions, explaining what he was doing. The after care was superb! Again, he truly cared about me, my results, my feelings. I just love Dr. Campbell. I have a few other procedures in mind and I'm going to let only him do them!!
Happy with my results and would recommend . Although a painful procedure for me personally, I am quite pleased with the result. Staff was ok but seem to always be rushed. Conversation the staff initiated with surgeon should be kept professional and on subject. Follow up call from staff post surgery was always etiquette with past surgeons but not this one. However, I still recommend Dr. Campbell.
Amazing from start to finish … his team was professional & caring. The office is welcoming and I’ve never had any issues. Dr. Campbell is not only an exceptional plastic surgeon but he truly cares about his patients. I never felt rushed and he takes the time to hear your expectations and questions. I 100% recommend his services. Updated on 28 Jul 2023: Swelling has decreased and no visible scars at all. Jawline is looking amazing and at 60 I’m more confident and have no regrets. Thrilled with results. I never took any pain medication and did everything by the book. Highly recommend Dr. Campbell and his wonderful staff.
So I am 59, 5’ 5” , usually 125 lbs but have lots of flab around my tummy and hips and my inner thighs are sagging. I am active and fit but cannot diet or exercise this away. About 5 years ago Dr. Campbell did an sms facelift which turned out very nicely but I am getting some sagging so I want to get help with that too. Since I am having some liposuction with my tummy tuck he is going to transfer some of that fat to my face where it’s becoming lax. I like that idea rather than another surgery on my face. Although I am nervous about the surgery as it is extensive I trust my doctor, have worked with him before and he tolerated 3 different consultations and a cancellation of my first appointment with good humor. I am truly excited to get rid of all my blarps as I call them, those rolls of skin and fat that just won’t go away no matter how many crunches I do and that get worse if I am too thin! I am going to take a lot of before pics so stay tuned and send me good vibes as I do you . Updated on 2 Jan 2019: So tomorrow’s my pre op appointment. I had my husband take pics so I can share my results but also to document how much of a change it really is going to be. I hope these pics are clear and can show the areas that I want to fix but maybe I should add a bent over view to show how much extra skin and fat there really is. Comments welcome but please be kind. Updated on 5 Jan 2019: I am seriously thinking of cancelling. I bought all my meds, scar patches, all the things I need for recovery but my fear and hesitation kept me up all night. I guess that I am afraid of tempting fate. I am healthy, 59 years old, and going into a 3-4 hour surgery voluntarily just to look slimmer......sounds super crazy. Most of all I am afraid of complications and have read many articles (science based) that say that it’s risky to have lipo and tummy tuck together. Also a dr. On this site said that up until Brazilian butt lifts became popular, tummy tucks were the most risky, Now I guess they are second when combined with other procedures. I have till Monday to decide but lose 10% of my fee, that’s ok they earned it, it’s the least of my concerns. I am as always interested in your views so please share. Updated on 11 Jan 2019: At this time I decided not to do the surgery. I am a believer that things that are meant to be smoothly, had some road blocks and decided not to do it right now. Gonna take some time to determine what to do going forward. Updated on 15 Jan 2019: I have now done my pre-op and have all my answers and have my appointment set for 1/23, good numbers, 123 ~ So full tummy tuck, fat grafting to nasal labial folds, marrionette lines and tear troughs, lipo of hips and inner thighs. Hopefully it all looks like I want it to and like some of you do who have had amazing results pcrutti being in the top 3 ! Thanks for your good wishes. Updated on 23 Jan 2019: I am pretty sure this is what it feels like to be hit by a bus. I will give full update after my post op appointment tomorrow morning. Right now I am just keeping pain meds on schedule and drinking lots and lots of water to flush out anasthesia. Updated on 25 Jan 2019: Last night was tough, I felt really bad and got a low grade fever but it passed by morning. My incisions are perfect, no oozing at all. I am not a big fan of drains but they appear to be working well and the color of fluid is headed toward light yellow ish pink. My next appointment is Thursday and I am hoping they come out!!!! Updated on 26 Jan 2019: I guess since my surgery was Wednesday that today is actually 3 days of post op healing. So I have been able to wean down my pain meds to as needed because I am really not in pain. There is a lot of soreness where the drains are located. I can see bruising but it’s not a lot and I actually feel alright. Not too energetic but am comfortable in my bed , feet elevated and binge watching reality tv!!! I hav been getting up to walk or pee at,east every two hours since I got home and I think that has helpedalot Updated on 27 Jan 2019: I haven’t mentioned much about my surgery itself or the people who took care of me but that’s coming once I am more myself as I owe it to them to be very clear. Last night was horrible, I read in many other reviews that there is cramping so I thought Ibwas prepared but this is different. It’s more likely me a constant spasm in all the fascia ( underlying layer of fibrous tissue) and it’s being pulled too tight. I tried a recluse net which helped a little but was in a part of the house that was freezing, so I did my best to duplicate it with pillows in my bed. Finally I took a muscle relaxer at 4:30 a.m. Feeling better now at 8:30. I think I have overdone walking and generally moving a bit.nPain meds work so well that’s he first few days that I forgot how intensive the surgery was. Do yourself a favor and put a sign by your bed that says ITS TOO SOON TO _________________ Fill in the blank with whatever idea pops into your drugged up brain. Lol tongue in cheek but true so take m advice, walk jthrough st enough to help avoid clots. Rest, enjoy your down time and remember to think good thought about wearing those cute shorts you felt uncomfortable in the the first summer event!!!! Updated on 27 Jan 2019: Sorry for all mistakes, I am a little messed up. But recluse net is recliner....auto correct! Who says recluse net??? When you get to the pan med part “that’s he” is that the.....read it as if you are medicated too and maybe it will make better sense Updated on 28 Jan 2019: Best day yet, will take pics for tomorrow. No pain at all, no discomfort at all. Drains get very annoying but mine are now not producing as much fluid and it’s getting less red which is a good sign. So far I feel great and with a lot of coaxing from stool softeners, magnesium, prune juice and lots and lots of water I finally pooped! You will know why I am so happy about that when you embark on your journey. Updated on 31 Jan 2019: One week since my surgery. I had my dr visit this morning. Perfect healing, no fluid build up, very little bruising, no problems. I did accidentally pull out one of my drains so they left it out, which was great. I think the best things I did to prepare was take vitamin c daily, arnica onto a 3 times a day and stayed very hydrated before and after surgery. My doctor , Dr Donald J. Campbell did an amazing job and was beyond caring and kind. I feel very safe in his care and I know my final results will be all I could have hoped for. Updated on 11 Feb 2019: Feeling better every day, ready to be myself again. I would be putting jeans on today but one spot on my incision is healing slowly so I don’t want the zipper to rub on it. One more week and I will be back in my jeans! I am now 120 lbs from 125 so there was weight loss and I can see the dramatic change in contour. It was a rough 3 weeks but I wouldn’t change a thing. Updated on 12 Mar 2019: My tummy tuck experience was very good. I was scared and had some reservations because of my age but it went well and my care was really good! The surgery itself is no little procedure, I knew this going in so I didn’t expect to be up and running for a while. It was just as I expected, I was sore, tired and stiff but Dr. Campbell was immensely patient with me, answered all my questions, had compassion for any issues I was confronting and never was anything but kind and professional.. I have had a facelift, ear lobe reduction, tummy tuck and lipo with him and would trust him with anything else I wanted to do. Nothing but great things to say about him and his staff. Updated on 26 Mar 2019: So I am about 10 weeks post op. My upper abs look amazing, like a little 4 pack (when I stand up straight) but my lower at abs have a little pooch which isn’t much different than before surgery, just the skin is tighter. Dr says 6 months is the timeline to see results so I remain hopeful but here it is. Feel free to comment and be honest. Updated on 26 Mar 2019: It’s 10 weeks post op. I am not there yet, I have some pooching around my lower abdomen. I am including pics so be honest but I think the pooch is the same as before but the skin is tighter.... dr says 6 months is the earliest I can expect to see final result so I guess I have to wait but I am not 100% happy . Maybe I am eating too much....
My experience was an unfortunate vehicle accident that I was in. But I could not have asked for a better surgeon. Dr Campbell had a major part in helping to save my life and I can not thank him enough. In follow up visits when I was aware of things he was so kind and understanding and patient with me and I appreciate it so much. Him and his staff were not only great to me but my family and I would highly recommend him to anyone I know.
my experience with the doctor was very fast and easy he explained what the filler was and how it worked and in the exact moment I got the lip filler, its been about 3 days I still swelling and little bruising along my lip but I am taking allergy medicine to try and make the swelling go down but please comet a better solution if you have one
I had been seriously contemplating this procedure for two years. I have never had any form of plastic surgery and am big on acceptance of self and setting a good example for my girls. However, I had a LOT of ptosis and it was affecting my self-image apart from any outside opinion. I changed my mind a few times on implant and lift type as well as surgeon. I chose Dr. Campbell based on my confidence that he listened carefully to my preferences, operates from a patient preference approach guided by strong confidence in outcomes that can achieve those results, and seems fully engaged in his work. I went with saline implants and a vertical/lollipop lift. My rationale, again is my own and not intended to deter any other person from their confidence in preferences. I believe all implants will achieve beautiful results and can be well suited to the right person. Since I had a good bit of breast tissue to begin with, I believed the rippling sometimes caused by saline otherwise would not be an issue. My husband and I are not concerned with the feel of the breast as we are both much more visual by nature. Saline and silicone have essentially equal rates of longevity, rupture and capsular contracture. The images I have viewed of silicone revisions that have had bits of implant migration were unpleasant to me. I believed saline migration would take the form of deflation and therefore I would know immediately if there were an issue and I would like to address the issue immediately. By migration I mean, bit(s) of the implant not adhering properly such that they come off. The more pricey textured implants are said to be less likely to do so, but I become cynical as the price goes up (newest silicone) and the original (saline) is still on the market while said to be equal in safety and appearance to the right individual. As to the lift, prior to meeting Dr. Campbell, I was convinced I would need a full/anchor lift based on my level of ptosis. Again, his confidence won me over with the assertion that I would “actually get more lift and less of a cone shape result from a vertical vs. an anchor lift.” He recommends an anchor for those with 12 or more cm of ptosis vs. my 7-8 cm (droop from the point that the breast meets the chest. From post op day 1, I was extremely pleased with the results. I had worried about a poor outcome so much that I think it played into my excitement. But, today I am still very, very happy. They are up high, which was a priority, they are exactly the size I envisioned, and they feel great. Even with possible/probably slight dropping and reduction in size over the next 3-6 months, I feel confident I will stay extremely happy with the decision and result. As I write this I am post op day 12. I do have a high pain tolerance, but the pain was not bad. I would rate my labor pains as a 7 on a scale of 1-10 (fentanyl, epidural). With this procedure postop, I felt like I had a base level of 4 that went to a 0 with meds for the first 3 days. I felt mostly swollen during that time. I had no idea how my body would respond. So, I took the pain meds and muscle relaxer around the clock for the first 24 hours not wanting the pain to get out of control while sleeping or the muscles to cramp up due to possibly too much stress from implant. Percocet 10 every 4-6 hours (as needed), Flexeril 10 every 8 hours (as needed). I then extended the time frame by an hour for the next two days. By day 5 I was only taking the muscle relaxer at night and no percocet. Days 4-7 the discomfort was just annoying to the point I wondered and worried if it would persist. My left breast had not dropped as much as the right (I could tell by feel and only very imperceptibly by sight) and I felt a rubbing sensation as I bent over. It's hard to describe and sounds trivial, but it bothered me more than the pain up to that point and thereafter. It persisted through day 11 and then: ta-da - no more annoying sensation! I did minimal massage (just a few mins at night in front of the mirror) up to that point (day 5-11). I was not instructed to do so, but I was very interested in the comparison from left to right and would feel the upper portion of each while feeling the entire circumference and palpating for what I guessed would feel like nodules if capsular contracture. I don't know if that helped the sensation subside, but it made me feel more in control of understanding what was happening. Overall, it was a breeze but I am not going to let that fool me into beginning activity too soon. I see the MD tomorrow and will ask him when specifically to resume high and low impact cardio along with strength training. In terms of upper body, I imagine I will eliminate chest presses, push ups and burpees but continue bi and triceps. He had suggested 4-6 weeks to return to activity, but I didn’t give him the specifics of my workout routine at that time. So, tomorrow I will have advice and will follow it. This is too expensive and too right to mess up! Updated on 13 Aug 2015: These are the postop day 13 photos. Some are up close to see the scars. We did talk about massage today to help the implants settle into the capsule, hence the oily pictures. The right side I am only cupping in an upward motion from below. The left side I'm massaging up, down, in and out. I can start walking and doing the elliptical at the gym, but the heavy, high impact cardio and toning/lifting will have to wait another 6 weeks. Updated on 15 Aug 2015: In shirt w/out a bra (kindof a no-no early post op), but I didn't do it often Updated on 30 Aug 2015: About 3 weeks postop and measuring 32 DDD at Victoria's Secret. I'm a 630 in the new Jockey bra wireless. It's the most supportive and comfortable I can find, but not the prettiest. Definitely check it out though. Pics of that one to follow and the all lace VS (my favorite pretty bra - on order) in the coming months of updates. Updated on 22 Dec 2015: I've attached some 6 month photos. I am very happy with the result. One of the ladies I work out with thinks they are too far apart and I should ask for a revision. That's what I get for asking her opinion I guess! I do disagree though. I think they match my preop photo in terms of amount of cleavage. I never expected the surgery to push them further together. So, for my goals and expectations - I am very pleased! Updated on 7 Jan 2016: I'll have an appt with him in a couple of weeks and hope to get a 6 month post op collage to compare to the preop collage. Updated on 7 Jan 2016: Updated on 16 Jan 2016: I have posted a question to the MDs here - in review now to be published soon. I wonder if the drop I have experienced is to be expected or should I ask for another lift. Originally, I did ask him for a full anchor and he was confident the vertical would suffice. It may be that my tissue integrity can only support the level they are at currently. Of course, I am concerned they will drop more over time, but I honestly think that will be minimal and the majority is done now. It's a tough call to make. I'm truly not complaining, I just am not sure I would have spent $8,000 on the final outcome had I known. Updated on 13 Feb 2016: This is 1 week post op revision. We added the T scar below each breast, he did extensive work on each pocket and did some liposuction to the left side breast. I am very happy so far and grateful he took the time and responsibility to make it right even though the original limitations were partly due to my tissue laxity (which we have no control over of course). I will post 6 month updates to this surgery, which will be 1 year updates to the original. I plan on making this my last plastic surgery for a very long time though, with maybe another lift in 15 years if necessary and hopefully not before then! Updated on 2 Mar 2018:
I had a breast augmentation and the Lollipop Lift done 3 years ago. I was very happy with my results but since that augmentation I suffered through several miscarriages and also had to undergo a total hysterectomy. I also went through menopause from the hysterectomy. I gained weight after hysterectomy and once hormones were under control I was able to lose 36 pounds, but it caused me to lose all of my breast tissue and I was unhappy with the way my breasts looked. I decided to have my implants exchanged (had 421cc Moderate profile Silicone) and I now have Sientra 655cc High Profile Silicone Implants. Both times my implants have been on top of the muscle. This time Dr. Campbell also closed up the pocket on the sides of my breasts where made an internal bra in a way that keeps my breasts from falling to the sides now. My breasts are big, full, round, and perky and I love them!! Updated on 15 Jan 2015: I have had a lot of pain since about day 2 or 3. I've been told this is to be expected from such large implants. I am loving my new size and shape. I totally recommend Dr. Campbell. I absolutely love him and have total confidence in him. :)
Well, who knew a birthday present could be so painful? I have an awesome surgeon and I am already happy with my results, and tomorrow will be 2 weeks. He is a perfectionist- my scar is low and my BB looks great. Can't wait to see how things look when the swelling goes down. I am so happy to have this site as it helped me choose my surgeon and I also use tips from other TT survivors! Updated on 24 Jan 2015: I'm finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just started wearing cg and it makes a big difference. I couldn't figure out what is different with lower back-but I think the swelling has settled there right now. Updated on 30 Jan 2015: Hi ladies, the last week has been tough. Seratoma drained twice, then a possible hematoma. I've really limited my time being up to a few hours a day to help with swelling. I'm doing all that I can to avoid future aspirations. My bb is starting to look a bit like an outie.? Overall though, I'm happy and taking things slow and pampering myself. Massage scheduled tomorrow!
I am getting my BA surgery on 11/26/14. I go from excitement to being nervous. Only a few people know my husband and children. I am not sure if I should tell people at work or not. I am getting 350cc under muscle. Do I need to tell people? I do look forward to having boobs. I am 34a now I weight 118 pounds 5'4". Updated on 5 Nov 2014: So I am really excited. I paid for my surgery today and my pre op is next Wednesday. I am going to try to decide on my size that day. Such a big decision. I need some help from you ladies please. Is there anything I should buy now that I will need after my surgery, I see alot of you have purchased pillows and cream. What should I take to help with my recovery. I am a pretty healthily fit gal, I go to the gym alot. I know that will be on hold for awhile. Any advise would be great. Updated on 24 Nov 2014: 11/26 I thought this week would never come. I want it to hurry and get here but I also want it to so down. I am very excited but also fearful if the what if's. But the ladies here on real self have helped me so much with your post. I have included my before pics. I have never had an issue with my small breast but I am ready to have some boobs now. I have waited long enough. Updated on 26 Nov 2014: I arrive a the doctored at 2 today and was back home at 5. Everything went great. I had to get 350 the 375 where to big for me. I feel really good not alot of pain, I haven't thrown up one time. Been taking me meds right on time. My chest feels very sore and tight. I have yo go the dr in the morning. Happy thanksgiving ladies. I will post pick after the dr hopefully I will get the bandage off. Updated on 1 Dec 2014: It is day 5. My breast are really swollen. They feel like bowling balls on my chest. My surgery was very easy I have no bruising I never got sick afterwards. Felt pretty good after the surgery. I am having some trouble with feeling so tried I am used to be very activity and this laying around is getting very old to me. How much longer do I feel this way? I haven't taken any pain meds since Saturday. What should I do for the swelling? Updated on 3 Dec 2014: It has been a week. I have my second post op appointment in the morning. I fell pretty good today. Just wish they would soften up. That's the only complaint I have other then sleeping on my back at a 45% angle. That is awful still haven't hit a good nites sleep. Hopefully soon. Updated on 5 Dec 2014: 10 days I can't believe it. I had my week post op yesterday. The Dr says everything is great told me to message them every morning. He said my left will be alittle lower then my right because that's the way I originally was before surgery and if he moved it up my nipple would point upwards. I can live with that. Updated on 5 Dec 2014: Have felt great all day. Did some Christmas shopping going yo decorate tomorrow. Bought a new sports bra by juicy that I love I actually got 2. My boobs don't feel some much like rocks on my chest. Which is awesome. Updated on 5 Dec 2014: So comfortable I got 2!!! Updated on 8 Dec 2014: I love my boobs. With each passing day they get better and better. I am just waiting for them to soften up now. I don't have hardly any pain. The side of my breast are sore and they are still hard but they feel more like a part of me. Anyone considering the surgery go for it. You will love it. Updated on 11 Dec 2014: Hello lovely ladies, my boobs are now 2 weeks old. I am getting feeling back it my breast and my nipples are very sensitive. I went back to work on Monday and no one has said a word but thy are still strapped down and under many layers because its freezing here. I am still very happy with them and look at them all the time like I am afraid something will happen yo them. Later ladies Updated on 27 Dec 2014: I have had boobs for a month!!! I am so glad I finely hit the surgery, my surgeon is awesome I can't say enough good thing about him. My breast are awesome. I can finely sleep on my side some which makes a big difference for me. They feel more part of my body instead of foreign objects attached to my chest. But still very tight. Bought a couple bras and they are so uncomfortable! I was a AA before surgery so I never had a noob to put in a bra so it is all new to me. They are starting to jiggle alittle and that's fun!! I think my scars look great. I haven't had any issues at all. Good luck to all the ladies about yo get your boobs. Updated on 17 Jan 2015: Hello ladies I am about 7 1/2 weeks out from surgery my breast implants are great. I am back in the gym haven't really started running yet but soon I hope. My breast are still numb in places but alot of the feeling has come back and the are really getting soft. i am keeping the steri strips on my scars and they seem to be helping. I have heard some say that the sientra gummy implants are not soft but that is not true they are very soft and they really stand behind their implants so if you are thinking of getting them go for it you will be so happy. I have some updated pics. I am finally buying bras but I still love my sports bras lol. Good luck to all the girls having surgery this week. Updated on 28 Feb 2015: Hello ladies, it has been 3 months since my BA. I feel really good I don't really have any problem and have had a great out come. I think it is important to listen to your PS I can say enough good thing about mine. I had an easy recovery no bruising, my scar looks awesome. I have seen some pics on here that look so bad. So I am very grateful to him. I still have some numbness but they are getting very soft, I am still tight through my sides around my arm pit but that is improving daily. I will tell my stats and size again 5'4" 120 went 350 seintra gummy round high profile. I could not be happier with my results. Updated on 31 Jul 2015: Hello ladies I wanted to do an updated and post some new pics. I love my new boobs they are perfect. They are so soft now they feel like real breast I got Seintra gummy round high profile on 11/26. The first couple months they felt like rocks on my chest and they were really numb. Now it's like I have had them forever. They are still shaping up, my skin was tight I wanted 375 but they would not fit. I was 32as before. Bathing suit shoppibg has been fun this year probably bought way more than I needed. I am also buying bras all the time. Anyone thinking about the surgery go for it just make sure you get a good surgeon and trust what they tell you. I have seen some horrible boob jobs jobs on this sight. I feel really blessed to have found my sutgeon. Good luck to you gals.
