Dr. Silk is amazing! He has the best bedside manner. He explained everything and everyone made me comfortable from consult to post-op appts. It has been four weeks and I am very happy with my results!
Dr. Silk performed double mastectomies and two subsequent reconstructive procedures on me. My treatment and results have been beyond my expectations. Not only is Dr. Silk professional, he is approachable, understanding and willing to spend the time necessary to explain all the options. I am very happy with my results and highly recommend this doctor and his wonderful and thorough staff.
I had my CoolSculpting procedure last Tuesday and although I'm a little sore, the process wasn't as bad as I thought. There was no pain with the treatment at all. They told me I'll have to wait about 12 weeks to see resulted. My sister had her love handles treated and looks so good. I cant wait to see how I look.
Dr Silk performed my tummy tuck in december and its already 14 weeks post op and i am loving my results! He is such a great doctor. He is professional,informative,caring and trustful dr. Did i mention caring? He does care for his patients trust me.. i would recommend him 100%! I had that roll a few months but not no more! i am so happy!!
I am a 35 yr mom of two. My weight fluctuated most my life so I had large saggy breast and a mommy pouch with hanging skin on my abdomen. I got approved for a breast reduction and soon after decided to have a tummy tuck as well. The recovery has been tough. It's harder than i thought not to hold my 2 year old, i learned im allergic to steristrips (surgical tape) and the pain! but i am 12 days post op and I can already say it was worth it. I feel like a new woman. I can't wait to wear low rise jeans again and try on sexy bras! I will post pics when I am more healed. Updated on 10 Jan 2016: 3 weeks post op and feeling great! Super happy with result so far. Still pretty swollen, just a little sore and itchy. Dr. Silk removed 495cc from each breast, removed breast tissue from my armpits and 1-2 pounds of skin from my tummy.
I have suffered with larger breasts since I was in my early 20's. I seemed to gain there first and never loose there. I finally got a job that provided health insurance. On a whim I went to a local dr. to check and see if my insurance would pay for breast reduction. I'd read a lot about it and thought I'd never have it done due to scaring and price. My insurance did pay most of the bill. It was still a lot out of pocket and I made payments. I went to 2 local doctors. Frankly at this point I didn't really care if they looked pretty. When you've suffered with large breasts you get to a point where you just want them cut off. I was a 32ee. I wanted reduced to a B. I ended up with a C. A little disappointing, but the size!!! As soon as I came to I looked down and started to cry I was so happy. Everything I read on like was, 'It wasn't too painful, I was back to work in a few days.' That was totally wrong. It was very painful. I iced and took almost a week off. Wish I'd taken a little more time. But up to a year larger I was still feeling some pain from pulling and scaring and healing I guess. But I haven't regretted it for a second. Even through all the pain. I was so happy. They are pretty even. The dr. said they are sisters not twins. Which I repeat to myself all the time. But I love my breasts now. I can finally wear stuff I could never wear before. The scaring is finally fairly minimal. I'm very happy with them. I didn't search for someone that was a perfect dr. I searched for someone that I felt comfortable with and felt I could trust. I ended up using Dr. Silk at Salinas Valley Plastic Surgery. Wish I'd had insurance sooner and took care of this.
I originally picked this doctor because he had the best credentials in Monterey County but I was very mistaken. After coughing up $10,000 for surgery the results actually made my nose worse!! I have no idea how or why but he made my nose wider!!! The hump we decided to take care of (the main reason that prompted me to pursue a rhinoplasty) is still VERY prominent. After a year of recovery I went in to talk about all the old problems still needing fixing and the new problems, such as lack of air flow in my right nostril. When I talked to him about this issues, I was so over whelmed with emotion I started crying. He didn't do anything to try to fix the situation he just sat there saying things were not his fault. He even went so far to say he was "proud" of his work. How can a doctor just care about money so much they don't take care of the patient? Unfortunately I had to inquire about a revision rhinoplasty and my second doctor said it was one the worst cases he had ever seen. The only up side was that it was local, but do yourself a favor go out of town and get it done right! You will be much more pleased and will to spend WAY less money in the process.
I'm a 27 year old mother of three. I've ALWAYS had large breasts. I started to develop when I was nine. Unfortunately, my oldest daughter who is nine, is also starting to develop. I am now a 38G. My weight has fluctuated over the years but regardless of my weight, I have always been large chested! After finally having enough of the shoulder, neck and back pain I went to see my doctor. She referred me to a plastic surgeon who is very well liked in my community. Score! I had doubts going into the consult. I was SURE he would tell me that I would have to go to a smaller size that I want for insurance purposes. He assured me that my insurance is pretty flexible and he feels he could take me down to a 'D'. Yesterday I began to imagine what life would be life after the surgery, visualizing myself pain free and wearing cute, button up shirts, swim suits and not being inhibited anymore by these monsters! I should know in the next few weeks if my insurance approves the surgery. If they don't, I'll have to begin saving. It's wonderful to read all the entries from other women who, like me, are waiting and then to read about the before and after stories. I'm praying I'll be able to add one of those in my near future! Updated on 27 Oct 2013: Updated on 29 Oct 2013: I just received the denial letter. It states "Approval criteria for reduction mammoplasty include the requirement for 'four to eight visits of physical therapy or chiropractic care, 2 to 4 months of home exercise for cervical, shoulder, or upper or lower back pain". Has anyone gotten one similar to this? It's passed 5 o'clock therefore I can't call my PS or insurance for further explanation. I'm certain it means they want me to participate in PT before they'll consider covering the cost of the surgery. It's a let down but I know everything happens for a reason. I start PT tomorrow and will be going twice a week until the beginning of December. Bottom line is I'm roughly a size G on a thick 5'3 frame. I have permanent shoulder indents, rashes under my breasts, lower back pain and neck pain. My guess is that the person who denied my request is either a man or a woman who has never been in our shoes... Or size bra! Updated on 5 Nov 2013: After speaking with my PS office we have a plan! I'm going to complete PT, like the insurance requires, and I'm also going to pay out of pocket to see my old Chiropractor from when I was 16. He is the originally health care professional who recommended I get a reduction. He will assess me and then write a letter to my insurance company. I also need to write a letter stating why I'm in need of this surgery. I will also get a letter from my PT at my re-assessment on November 25th to give to my insurance company. Man, so many hoops to jump through just to prove my need for this surgery! Once I have all the letters, my PS office will re-submit. They said my insurance CANNOT deny then because I will have complete the requirements they stated in writing. I'm hoping it will get re-submitted by the end of November! I'm feeling hopeful again.
