Dr Elias Moisidis is an EXCEPTIONAL surgeon. He is extremely kind, patient and understanding. He heads the plastics department at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia) and is and is held in high esteem by his peers. I had a full-thickness skin graft to repair some damage to my leg (the result of a motorbike accident that had become infected and turned necrotic) and Dr Mosidis did an amazing job!I cannot speak highly enough of him!
Thank you for doing such a great job on my breast reduction. Dr. Moisidis bedside manner was very casual, professional and confident. Made me feel relaxed. My stay in hospital was 5 star and my recovery has been a lot quicker than expected. I would recommend Dr. Moisidis.
Firstly I want to thank Dr Moisidis and ALL the staff at St Vincents Private Hospital for being so great and making the experience of my Breast Reduction & Lift way less scary then it had to be. It overall was an awesome experience and I would do it all again tomorrow and wouldn't change a thing. From the first appointment, to going under and waking up Dr Moisidis has been amazing. I was so scared to do the procedure and he made me feel so comfortable and I feel it's the best thing I have ever done for myself. This the second time I have used Dr Moisidis and any future procedures he is my No.1 Recommendation. Happy mummy now. Thank you Dr Elias Moisidis.
Like many of you, I have thought about a breast reduction ever since I was teased on the school bus - "Dolly Parton" - yes, we have heard it all before. So it has only taken me thirty years to finally follow through with the surgery - not a decision I made lightly. There are many factors - family, financial, the feeling of selfishness, work and basically being frightened to take the first step. Why now?? Well, I am more financial than I have ever been, the kids are teenagers and are not as dependent on me, I have worked my butt off the last ten years in particular and have ample sick leave to take, but most of all - I am over my boobs being at the forefront of my mind every time I dress / shop / socialize and paranoid now that my boys are older and have friends over - I don't feel comfortable in my own home without a bra - enough is enough!!! My bra size was 16H. First consultation - I was so very nervous, it is a big step for me to even talk about my breasts, let alone take my bra off in front of a doctor - even though I know that they are professionals and have seen hundreds of breasts before. Dr Moisidis made me feel very relaxed and made the conversation very easy for me. He then examined by breasts and we sat back down and discussed the surgery and what technique he would use for my reduction. I had saved up about $12k and had no idea of what the cost would be, so I happily agreed to go ahead and book my surgery date when the quote came in at about $13,000. Once booked in, I was sent for an ECG and Blood tests, which was only on the floor below from Dr Moisidis rooms, very hand and convenient service. Once complete, the wait begun! I will post pics on my next post. Updated on 13 Nov 2016: leading up to my surgery I was so anxious, but the day before and day of the surgery, I surprisingly felt calm and relaxed. The surgery was scheduled in for the afternoon, and my PS had informed me earlier that he expects it to take 4 hours and approx. 800g will be taken from each breast. My PS came in and marked me up, taking his time and measuring, checking and measuring again until he was happy. Then the anaesthetist's nurse arrived, helped me relax by chatting and before I knew it, I was being wheeled off down the corridor. That is all I remember until I woke up inpost-op with the nurse asking if I was in much pain. All I recall is a burning feeling which was quite strong, so they topped up my fentenol and then took me up to the ward. I slept well all night, even though the nurse was in hourly etc taking my blood pressure, checking my drains and dressings. Through the night I asked the nurse to assist me in getting up to visit the bathroom, I sat on the edge of the bed, then started to feel sick, broke out in a sweat and had to lie down again! The nurse gave me some anti-nausea meds and within ten minutes I was able to get to the bathroom without a drama. I was scheduled to stay in hospital over night, so I was quite relieved when my PS visited the next morning, took some of my dressings off and said if I didnt feel up to going home, I could stay another night. I am assuming that as my surgery was late in the afternoon - I think I came out at 6:30pm, was the reason why I didnt feel confident to be able to go home. He also surprised me by saying that he actually took a total of 2.25kg off - WOW! I was also able to have a shower which was a nice relief! What i didnt plan on, was my period starting virtually immediately after surgery - they were not due to come until the week after, so not only did I have my breasts to worry about, but my heavy period and managing that too! One of the nurses mentioned that she has seen many times, surgery bringing forward ladies periods - so a warning to be prepared ladies!! I went home the next day, not a very comfortable two hour ride home in the car - I should have taken a pillow! Happy to be home - go to see the PS in a week's time - which will be 9 days post surgery. Updated on 13 Nov 2016: So, my visit on day 9 to the PS went well. I was worried that removing the tape would hurt, and as per advice on this site I took some pain killers before I left. Tape removal was not a drama, Dr Moisidis left on the gauze type tape that was directly on my incisions, and re-taped the outer tape. He was really happy with how they were healing, and my next visit will be in two weeks time. I am really happy with what Dr Moisidis has done - incredible results. So now I am only four days away from this next visit. Pain has been minimal, areas under my arms where the drains were continue to be the most painful and swollen, but easing slightly each day. Over the past few weeks my breasts have softened, bruising reduced and each time I see them I am happy beyond words. I look at other ladies with large breasts now and wonder why they put up with them.... then remember how long it took me to make the decision!! I will attache a pic taken this morning.
I recently had a breast reduction with Dr. Moisidis. I was extremely nervous prior to my first consultation, but from the second I met him, he was amazing. He made me feel so comfortable and encouraged me to ask any questions I liked. I was booked in for surgery very promptly and am overwhelmed with how happy I am with the results. Pain was minimal post surgery, my breasts look absolutely fantastic, to be honest I cried the first time I was able to look at them without bandages. Dr. Moisidis is always available for questions and is happy to hear any inquiries you might have. I will be recommending him to everyone.
I have always been big breasted and after having my children i decided to do it. I feel so much better i can't beleive i put it off for so long. I highly recommend that if you are a smoker please please try your best to quit as it can cause wound healing complications. I experienced it first hand and its no fun
I had two emergency c sections due to the size of my babies. The pregnancies stretched my tummy to the max second baby was 4.6 kilos at 38 weeks and I'm only small built. So happy with my beautiful boys but I want to get my tummy fixed. I have exercised but can't get rid of excess skin. My selected surgeon will be doing procedure 10th February 2014. I am nervous have everything ready. I love this site for motivation and advice. Updated on 8 Feb 2014: I'm so tense, I spoke to my surgeon's receptionist yesterday and all is organized. Monday I go in 11:30am. Now I'm so terrified. I want some comfort that results will be Great!! Updated on 10 Feb 2014: Ouch!!!! It's sore but I'm just taking the painkillers. I'm very weak surgeon came to check on me all seems good so far. Will update later when I have more strength. Hospital staff (St Vincent private hospital) are so kind and helpful love it :) my surgeon was also very supportive before surgery and continues to be. Hoping for pain to lessen will be getting up today :( Updated on 12 Feb 2014: Got up for first time all good just find it hard to get off and on the bed. I had a good day. Pain is still treated with painkillers. Nurses are fantastic here, my surgeon came in th the morning and was happy with recovery. Updated on 12 Feb 2014: I had a good sleep, surgeon wants me to get up again today and eat solids. Yay solids!! I've been drinking lots of water which helps. Okay I got up had a bit of a wash then sat down was all good but not for long. I nearly passed out felt faint my blood pressure went down. Not a good day, I got back on my bed had painkillers which helped now it's better. I'm sharing a room with a very LOUD snoring lady which will not let me sleep. I'm hoping to go into a single room I need rest!!! Updated on 19 Feb 2014: Came home on Monday, feeling better just sore at night. I take painkillers which accompany me with metamusil capsules to help open bowel. The results are good can't wait for swelling to go. On Tuesday I felt emotional. Today Wednesday fell better my family keep telling me why did in do it??,so it makes me feel emotional. Here is a pic Updated on 10 Mar 2014: My dressing is off now I'm starting scar treatment using silicone gel. I massage scar 3 times a day. I'm finding it hard to overcome scar but I keep looking at before photo. Updated on 10 Apr 2014: I'm actually going well. Swelling is going down. I'm using silicone gel 3 times a day and rose hip oil. Finally started to go for 30 minutes run 3 times a week. I am still more comfortable wearing garment. I am seeing my surgeon in 2 weeks I am just curious about pain around belly button in the morning. Updated on 7 Sep 2014: I'm really taking care of scarring using gel wasn't very helpful. The silicone strips have been fantastic but expensive. Wow time has passed!!
Cosmetic appearance looks good but not impressed with his manner, his staff who really didn't help me with any of my concerns or pass on any messages for me or the after care I received at St Vincents Private Hospital at all.
