Jeffrey Dillow, MD

Dr Dillow and Nurse Terri were fantastic! From the very start they treated me with high degree of attention and I felt extremely comfortable with the care I was receiving. I was extremely anxious to undergo the surgery and they were patient and reassuring - giving me ample time and information to make my decision. The end result is FANTASTIC. I look and feel very natural and couldn't be more pleased! Dr. Dillow is a true artist - meticulous, conservative, and experienced. My only regret is not finding him sooner! Life changing results and great care!

I knew I needed a breast reduction for many years. Headaches, Backaches, poor posture and hard to find clothing to fit properly. I kept working with my GP and my chiropractor to suggest to my Insurance company that this surgery was indeed a necessity. After one year, my Insurance reviewed all the submitted paperwork and claims, and agreed to cover the procedure. I chose Dr. Dillow because he had come highly recommended by a friend of mine who worked at his practice. He is not only one of the most, caring, considerate physicians I've ever met; but he has an impeccable bedside manner and a great sense of humor. Needless to say, one is very apprehensive about going into such a surgery, but Dr. Dillow answered EVERY one of my questions and concerns fully. He spent plenty of time with me at pre-op appointments explaining EVERYTHING. His nurse, Terri had an integral part of making me feel 100% comfortable in my choice of surgeon. She is very attentive and has many years of experience, which
put me very much at ease. As surgery day approached, Terri called to make sure I was feeling confident and ready. Of course, the answer was "YES"!!
My surgery was scheduled for 8:30 AM at the local outpatient facility. Dr. Dillow was there right on time, with a big smile on his face and his sense of humor that made my husband and I feel extremely comfortable. The surgery went extremely well; no complications whatsoever. I went into the office the very next morning to have drains removed and I recovered very quickly. I have fond memories of this surgery (how many people can say that?) and I am so, so happy with the results. My breasts are EXACTLY what Dr. Dillow promised! I cannot say enough kind words about him; and his nurse Terri. They are truly wonderful people; not to mention very talented health care providers.

I’m so happy with the outcome of my cosmetic surgery (breast augmentation) with Dr. Dillow. Not only the results, but the over all experience he provided. I had consultations with reputable surgeons in the area but he struck me as the most professional, caring and competent doctor among them. I also liked that he carefully considered which size would compliment my frame. I have much more volume while looking completely natural and in great proportion. Thank you Dr. Dillow for your expertise council and surgical talent!

I found Dr. Dillow by asking and anesthesiologist who I should go to. I'm a nurse, I taught anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, a nurse for many more years than I would want to say. A pharmaceutical rep for one of the largest companies in the world. I worked in surgery at one time and I know surgical nurses and anesthesiologist are the people you ask to find out who is the best. An anesthesiologist told me 'Dr. Dillow' and he didn't didn't hesitate a minute. When I got to the hospital the nurse anesthesist told me that two weeks before my case Dr Dillow did her daughter's breast lift and reduction and she's thrilled. She also said she was going to have Dr Dillow do her face lift. That says a lot when medical staff working in surgery recommends Dr Dillow to family members. Surgical staff sees all of surgeons work -- good, bad, and exceptional. Dr Dillow is amazing! There are always physicians who rush through their procedures and some really don't know what they're doing.

I like many of you have had a large chest since hitting puberty. I have always wanted smaller breasts but knew that if I ever had children I would want to breastfeed. So, my little one is weaned and now it is time for me to relieve my back and shoulders with a reduction.

My surgery is on January 26th at 11am. With the date being less than a week away my emotions have run the gambit but I keep coming back to being excited about having it done. I have read many posts on the RealSelf site and it has helped me know what to expect from the surgery and recovery.

Thank you so much to those that have gone before me for sharing your experience. It has helped me greatly. I will add photos soon.



Updated on 25 Jan 2012:
Well, tomorrow is the big day. I have a day full of getting ready. I have a two year old that will be staying with a friend on the day of my surgery and I want some order to the house so it's not harder than it needs to be on my husband. He will be taking care of me and the little one. My SO gets a gold star. He is the best.

My procedure is outpatient so I will be home tomorrow evening and I go to the PS to get my drains out on Friday.

I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I've had a C-section but have never been under general anesthesia. I've been calling all my loved ones "just in case". I know it's silly but you can never tell people you love them too often.

Oh, and I guess some sizes would help. I am a 36 I and I'm hoping for a C but want to avoid a FNG so I'll take a D if that's what it takes. MY PS said he would take me down as small as he could with out doing the FNG. Did any of you take pictures with you as reference? If you did, was it helpful?

Thanks so much for reading. Keep me in your thoughts tomorrow.

Updated on 28 Jan 2012:
I had my surgery on Thursday January 26th. I am now on my second day post op. The whole experience was really good. I had my procedure done at Shawnee Mission Surgery Center. The staff there was amazing. Courteous, friendly and very professional. They answered all my questions without rushing, even taking a moment or two to put me at ease with a joke or kind word. If you are in the KC, MO area and need surgery, this facility is tops.

OK, so here is how the day went down.

We arrived at the surgery center around 9:30am. They did all my insurance stuff and after a little bit my husband and I went back. I changed into a gown, the nurse did my IV and I talked with the anesthesiologist. They took my vitals and we waited for Dr. Dillow.

Dr. Dillow came in, chatted with me and my husband for a few minutes. He put me at ease and answered some last minute questions I had. Then me marked me up and gave his estimates on how much he thought he was going to take from each side. He was thinking between 700 and 800 grams each.

The nurse then gave me something to relax me and it was time to say goodbye to my husband and go back. When they wheeled me into the surgery suite, I noted that they were playing "Lookin' Out My Back Door" by CCR. Next thing I know I was waking up in recovery and my husband was there. It was about 3:30pm. I stayed in recovery until about 5pm then went home. I could tell the difference in my chest as soon as I woke up. The PS told my husband that he took 780 grams from my left and 830 grams from my right.

My pain has been minimal so far, mostly pressure and itching from the pain meds. I went the next morning and had my drains taken out and was fitted with a FOTL bra. The spots were my drains were still hurt a little but that is going away.

I was feeling pretty good and there was a JCPenny's on the way home so we stopped and bought a couple of the zip front sports bras that they sell. I am so glad that I did. Very comfortable. I pretty much spent the rest of the day hanging out reading and watching movies.

I woke up this morning and was feeling a sore in my abs. The same feeling as when you do too many situps. I think it's from trying to not use my arms to move or brace myself.

I just finished up a shower and had a wonderful peanut butter protein shake made my my husband. I've been drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. Eating pineapple and using ice packs for the swelling. I also have been eating steamed eggs, chicken and protein shakes, but really I haven't been too hungry.

Here's the TL:DR - Surgery went great. Boobies feel and look great. I'm feeling, generally, pretty good. Minimal pain. Do not regret it at all.

Updated on 11 Feb 2012:
I am now just a little over two weeks post op and I feel pretty good. I have resumed mostly life as normal with a few modifications. My PS released me to "use reason" with activities and lifting. My breasts are shaping up nicely. My right breast looks like it is bigger when actually it is just set a little lower. I'm hoping that they will even out a little.

The PS removed my steri-strips at my one week checkup and was very pleased with my healing. I have to apply polysporin twice a day for two weeks, then I can start scar massage after that. Sports bra 24 hours a day until my 5 week checkup then I should be cleared to wear normal bras.

I'm trying to eat a clean diet with lots of veg and lean protein. I'm drinking at least 64 ounces of water, if not more, a day.

I have been heavy all of my adult life. In 2001 at the age of 37 I had gastric bypass and lost 140 pounds. My arms got droopier with each pound lost. I have maintained 110 pound weight loss and still have been so ashamed of my arms. This summer I was mowing, near dusk, and was in a tank top and felt like there were spotlights on me shouting to the world to look at my gross arms. I decided that night that at 46 I have a whole life of tank tops, sleeveless dresses and cap sleeves that I would be missing if I didn't just do it.

I met with Dr. D in July and saw some of his before and after photo's and went home and discussed it with my husband. We decided that I "had" to do it. I am two weeks post-op today and although the scars are still red and new I'm thrilled with the results. When I went back to the doctor 24 hours after surgery and they removed the bandages I cried.

My arms were "beautiful" to me. Last night I had the ace bandage off and was rubbing my foot, my husband was across the room looking at me and he said, "Hon I can't believe how small your arms look now and I know that makes you feel good." Painful? Compared to other surgeries? I've had 2 c-sections and a panneculectomy and this was in the middle. I think c-section is worst and I had no problems after the panny, I think the difference is that we don't realize how we use our arms. I'm seriously considering a thigh lift if 2012.

I'm still dealing with botched breast reduction. I was reduced years ago & was taken down to a smaller size then I asked for. I always told Dr. Dillow to make me no smaller then d cup & make it a full d if he questioned it err on the side of dd but I was given a size c. I was told to like it because they look good. I still have a open area on one of my breast & large scars. I was told by several Drs that it was a bad job done. I have had to get injections into the scar tissue to try& help it as well as infections. None if my issues address by Dr. Dillow.

After having life saving surgeries such as double mastectomy and hysterectomy, looking forward to getting a tummy tuck. This time surgery is for me to help create the figure I have been dreaming of having for a long time now. I am short 5'2" and have always had a pouchy tummy. Getting older and having 3 kids did not do me any favors either!

same old story, developed quickly and enthusiastically in middle school and hated it immediately. I played soccer and volleyball and was self conscious and physically uncomfortable from the beginning. after college, I lost weight and felt great but no change to breasts, already a DD. talked to my internist who said it was very reasonable to move forward with reduction but it might be better to wait until I have children.

revisited in early 30s when still not in a long term relationship and our society starts screaming too old to have children by 35. I have a stubborn streak so I decided to wait.

I married at 36 and had my first baby at 41 with no help and no problems...breast fed for just over a year. returned to goal weight but the breasts were even bigger and didn't budge. had baby number 2 at 44 and breast fed for 15 months...you guessed it bigger, like G or H (I'm not quite 5 feet tall by the way). I've struggled more with weight but I'm taking care of myself again and losing steadily and slowly with weight watchers, trying to get some sleep for the first time...my biggest problem is trying to return to my very active lifestyle with this chest. I've got severe skin issues from the weight and my shoulder grooves are a bit ridiculous. even after 20 pounds, no change in the bra size. if anything, they look bigger as some of the fat around is going away. I had a hysterectomy last year so I know I'm not having any more babies and I made this the year of getting myself healthy so I can be actively engaged with my kiddos (almost 3 and 5 1/2) and husband a good long time.

I finally got past my hang up with plastic surgery (I'm a bit of a naturalist...ok more than a bit), had a serious talk with my husband who has never known me with anything less than a DD/DDD chest but is very supportive of whatever will make me more comfortable and healthier (lucky me). I made a consult appoint (4 week wait...which is nothing when thinking about 25 years of waiting but felt LONG), got hooked on this site and have been following 8 ladies through their journeys.

I had my consult on Wednesday and was so nervous. the doctor did an amazing job of both validating me and putting me at ease for the discussion and exam. he was entertained by how much I had researched and yet how many questions I had (I heard him tell the nurse outside the door...it goes onto a 2nd page)...but he hung with me through all of them...patiently I might add.

I put on my calendar to follow-up in a month on coverage, had a message on my machine when I got home last night to call the office. yes, I worried about it but figured they just needed some more info for the letter. called back this day and learned I had same day approval and they are ready to schedule me for end of august or end of September (my doctor will be on a medical mission in Uganda for the first 3 weeks of august). holy cow...in all of the reading I did about insurance and all of the other stories on here, I figured the insurance would be the hard part...never heard of less than 24 hours from a consult to approval!

now it's real and I just feel like talking (obviously). I wasn't going to post here but figured my husband will get bored and disinterested with my obsession between now and surgery! so here I am, joining the club of breast reducers, not sure i'll ever be ready to share photos though.

thanks and cheers!