very attentive to my needs! The team at the clinic and hospital st-marys are exceptional and have always answered my questions.Thanks you Dr. Schwarz! Je parle principalement le français et j’ai vraiment apprécié l’effort de l’équipe et du médecin à me parler en français même si cela n’était pas leur langue première. Updated on 24 May 2021: Still very swollen and with a lot of bruising! however, I see an improvement every day. I have very little pain only the occasional discomfort. I am extremely happy with the result so far! This is the best decision of my Life! Updated on 28 May 2021: 1 week postop! Still a lot of swollen and bruise but everyday a see a bit of improvement. I’m truly happy with my decision. I feel already a difference on my neck and back. I can’t wait to see the final result and go back to exercice again! Updated on 3 Jun 2021: 2 week post operation, I'm doing really well. I had some pitfalls this week with the healing and I had to go see my PS earlier. I made 2 small hematoma on each breast. Which explains why I was so swollen. With the pressure of the hematomas, my scar opened slightly. My PS is not at all worried and with the right care it should heal well. I already see a huge improvement in just a few days. At first when I saw that my scar had opened I was really depressed. why me? it is the karma of nurses (yes, I am a nurse). Subsequently, my PS and his team really reassured me. In the end, it will heal and I finally have the chest that I always wanted. The most important thing in a healing process is to constantly remember why you did it and where it started from. I'm always so happy with the result and that's all that matters. Sorry if my english is not perfect, it is not my first langage!! Updated on 21 Jun 2021: 1 month post op! And I feel so good! Despite my few healing pitfalls, I consider that I made the best decision of my life. My right breast is doing wonderfully and my left breast is on the right track for healing. The bruises I had on my left breast caused my scar to open in two places. However, the openings are closing day by day. I have no more pain and am able to do almost anything that I was able to before my operation. I am still quite swollen due to my bruises which are not completely healed, but it is improving a lot slowly. I can't wait for my wounds to be completely closed so I can start treatment for my scars. My PS prescribed me silicone strips and cream. I have a lot more confidence in myself. For the first time in a long time, I can finally say that I love my body. I no longer want to hide in huge sweaters. I can finally buy the clothes I have always dreamed of. Updated on 21 Jun 2021: I already have trouble remembering what my breasts looked like before. Yesterday, I found that my breasts were still big despite the surgery and at the time it depressed me. As if I wished I hadn't had any breasts after the operation. My partner then reassured me, he told me that my breasts were unrecognizable and that they were small compared to before. So I went to see my old photos and I realized that in the end, my breasts are really perfect as they are now and I could not hope for better. I imagine that having some insecurity and down after surgery is part of the healing process. Updated on 11 Sep 2021: Life is going at full speed and it has been 4 months since I had the operation! It is literally the best decision of my life and I am more than happy with the result. Despite some complications, I can now say that I have fully recovered from my operation. My scars are improving day by day and my surgeon is very satisfied with the result.
Years of back pain and migraines. Neck and shoulder pain. Sleepless nights because of pain. Heat and rashes under my breasts. The consequences of doing light housekeeping after an hour and not being able to walk afterwards. I'm tired!!! Updated on 17 May 2021: I don’t have a date yet for my surgery, but I am working out in the meantime. I figured loosing a few pounds before the bid day, can do no harm. Updated on 17 May 2021: Updated on 5 Jul 2021: I would be happy with this size. Updated on 5 Jul 2021: The twins are the cause of my back and shoulder pains and headaches. Waiting the the surgery date… Updated on 16 Sep 2021: On September 8, 2021 at 1h26pm, I got the call. I finally have a date for my breast reduction surgery- November 11, 2021. And now… I’m freaking out!!! I’ve been wanting/needing this for 20 years. These past few months, I’ve been working out to loose weight: I went from 202 lbs to 180lbs in 3 months. I still have 40 to 50 lbs more pounds to loose to reach my ideal weight… I’m freaking out!!! Updated on 27 Sep 2021: November 11th is Remembrance Day, therefore the date has been moved to November 18th. Updated on 30 Oct 2021: Because of my weight lost, my migraines and back pains came back with a vengeance. I have to say the stress of the surgery doesn’t help. I haven’t been exercising like before, but I’m making sure that I do not gain more weight. After my surgery and my Dr.’s approval, back to my workouts. The plan is to loose 40 more pounds. Can’t wait to see the pounds off my chest. Updated on 16 Nov 2021: I haven’t been sleeping well for the past few weeks. Migraines, back and neck pains are more intense. I am currently at the hospital 7h20am) to do my COVID test and then my general testing and blood test. Updated on 17 Nov 2021: 7:30am I will be at the hospital. Because of the rise of COVID cases, my husband can only drop me off and pick me up in front of the hospital. He is not allowed to enter. I was told that I could call him 30min before I leave in order to meet me at the entrance. The hospital secretary gave me documentation to read on things to bring, do and not do before and after the surgery. Hoping I will be able to add pictures tomorrow. Keep you all posted Updated on 18 Nov 2021: The surgery lasted about 2hours. I woke up in pain (on a scale of 20/10) and shivering. I was so cold that they put warmed blankets on me. When it was time to get dressed, I felt dizzy and felt like I needed to vomit. The nice and caring nurse gave me a shot of Gravol for dizziness. I Fell back asleep and when I woke up I went on a wheelchair and was brought to my husband who was waiting for me. On our way home, he passed by the pharmacy to get my pain killers. Once home, sleeping on and off. Updated on 19 Nov 2021: I had my appointment at 11 am today to remove the drain tubes and the dressing. Removing the tubes was painful, but just for a few seconds. I saw myself but did not look at myself. I guess I was afraid. I must admit though, I feel lighter and can breath better. My husband was in the room with me and he said that they looked pretty good. A lot better than he expected. That was good to hear from the man who enjoyed is watermelon . I have no idea what size I am, but they are small compared to before… that was the point, huh? I’ve been sleeping a lot which I’m happy with. I’m still taking the medication that was prescribed to me. Since the intensity of the pain has lessen I do not need to take it every 4 hrs. I push it to 5 hrs. I am currently wearing my own wireless bra with Kotex pads. The doctor said that I could shower as of tomorrow. I think that I will wait an extra day on that. I’ve been drinking a lot of water and my meals have been booster juice: clean kick, mighty kale and mocha protein. My first small meal was cod fish plantain. And for supper chicken pita gyros. I going for a small with my hubby to get my circulation moving. Keep you all posted… Updated on 20 Nov 2021: I read a few reviews saying that after the surgery, looking down at yourself it’s as if you had pecs…. That is so true. But I’m loving them. I’m doing my best to be careful and not move my arms. I had my first shower today, with my husband’s help, and I felt great after it. Now it’s a switch between pain and itching. Updated on 21 Nov 2021: Not quite sure where these bubbles came from, but they are not painful. I’m just going to keep an eye on them. I went for a walk with my family this afternoon and the cool air felt great. Funny enough, I felt the breeze through my coat where I never felt breezes before because of my big breasts. I did not shower today, but tomorrow I will for sure. My right breast itches more than my left one. Itchiness is a good sign - it’s healing. I’m still figuring out my posture as my chest it tight and I can’t stand up straight just yet. Updated on 25 Nov 2021: My surgeon had suggested that I remove the wire from one of my bras and wear it every day, 24hrs for 3 weeks. I tried for the first 2 days and it was painful. On our back home on the 20th - a 2hr drive- I had to ask my husband to stop the car to undo my bra. I haven’t worn one until today. After hours of internet research on finding the best post surgical/sports bra (and yes you will find some great ones) and debating on having myself professionally measured and pay over $65-70 for a bra that I will only be wearing for a couple of weeks, I decided to go to Walmart. I found a site that explained how you should measure yourself (with band-aid on) for a post-surgical bra, had my sister measure me and off we went. As per the pictures, I bought 3 sports bras for $17/each ( I’m so happy with that price since I always paid $80-90 for a pair that would hold my twins JJ properly on the balcony). It’s tight, but comfortable. I went for a walk wearing the bra that you see and it was just a little painful around my lower bust on my left side (close to the incision). When I checked that spot (the incision) all looked well and fine. I guess I just got used to not wearing bras and now the restrain makes me a little uncomfortable. After my shower today, a few tapes came off. Updated on 29 Nov 2021: Always sleeping on your back is not easy!! Recovery is going well. Still have pain and itchy at times. I’m still trying to figure out my posture. When I straighten myself and pull my shoulders backwards, I feel the tightness of the sutures, which scares me and feels uncomfortable… I guess I have to keep at it. My 2 weeks post surgery doctor’s appointment is on December 7th. I can’t wait to see what the Dr. says and if I can start scar treatment. Updated on 3 Dec 2021: My bubbles popped a few days ago, which is a good thing. Now my stitches are itchy, which is good and frustrating. My right breast is doing better than my left one. I feel like sharp electrical pain in my boobs (mostly right one for now). I guess that’s a good thing, my nerves are working hard and doing it thing. When I touch my nipples, I feel it, but it’s sensitive. The stitches underneath my breast are still tight and I’m still trying to figure out my posture. I still sleep on my back which is a challenge since I prefer sleeping on my sides. I make sure to go for walks, but now that winter is approaching and it do not like the cold, I walk around the house and try to encourage myself to go for at least a 15-30 min walk outside. I’m slowing back in the kitchen cooking. I do require help when it comes to lifting my arms and getting heavy pots and pans. My husband still gives me my daily showers and helps me getting dressed. As much I am independent and do not like asking for help, I must admit that I do enjoy this intimate attention. But this won’t last, so I’m slowly “learning” to get dress on my own. As for pain, it’s manageable. My prescribed medication was done a week after the surgery and my surgeon said that if I felt pain to take extra strength Tylenol. For the past few days, I’ve been taking 2-4 tablets per day. I have bruises that are lessening and I feel more discomfort than pain and where the liposuction was done (armpit area) is still bruised and sensitive Updated on 3 Dec 2021: After my daily showers, Polysporin is added on my stitches. I do feel some of the threads sticking out the sutures, which feels weird, but since I have my 2nd post surgery appointment on December 7th, I’ll see what my doctor can do about it. Keep you all posted. Updated on 8 Dec 2021: Yesterday was me 2nd post surgery appointment. And it was…unique. I understand that the dr had other patients, but I’m also a patient too. The check up was quick and dismissive. It lasted 2 min. Oh! 5min because I asked questions. I’m not letting this affect me as I am healing well. No complications THANK GOD. He told me to take a shower, lather up the nipple area and remove the tapes left that were around there. Then clean it with hydrogen peroxide. Updated on 14 Dec 2021: I followed my surgeon’s instructions to remove the tapes around my nipples during my shower the day after we met. Righty was fine. Lefty bled a little. I continued my shower, Polysporin and bandage routine (and continued sleeping with my bra) until the opening was stuck to the bandage, which was painful to remove. So, on December 12 and 13, I didn’t shower, continued applying Polysporin and the bandage (but loosely) and did not sleep with a bra nor did I wear one all day. I aired out the girls and did not add bra pressure to them. I took a shower today, followed my routine, went for a 2 hour walk with my bra on. As soon as I got home, I removed my bra to let the girls breath again. I plan on doing this until my next appointment which is on December 21. As the swelling is decreasing, more threads are sticking out, the itchiness is manageable but crazy and the sensitivity is more tolerable. I do massage myself with Aloe Vera gel where it’s still hard and I avoid putting any on the stitches. I do not want to put anything else on them until I get my doctor’s consent. I gently massage my stitches while applying Polysporin ( which feels good especially wen itchy). Today while applying Polysporin, I noticed the scares are flat, which I’m happy with, but I still feel uncomfortably tight. I still have to remind myself to stand straight fear of pulling on the stitches. December 21 next appointment. Keep you posted. Updated on 25 Dec 2021: I saw my surgeon and he seemed in a rush, as usual, but this time I was ready with list of questions - which wasn’t many since I get most of my answers from this site. - The left side of my breast (the right too, but less so) is tight and wrinkled, - Part of the left side of my breast, I still cannot feel anything, - On top of my right nipple there is a hard lump the size my finger tip and almost under my left armpit, but closer to my breast there is also a hard lump, He said that it was normal and that I did have I a huge surgery and that I should give it time to heal - it takes about a year to completely heal after such surgery. On the out side, everything looks great and that there is nothing for me to worry about as he is not worried at all. He also said to start the scar treatment with silicon gel sheets. I figured I would continue massaging my breasts (with cocoa butter and vitamin E) and start with the scar treatment on Monday December 27, 2021. My next appointment is in 2 months, in February 2022. Here are a few comparison pictures. Updated on 25 Dec 2021: Updated on 27 Dec 2021: Afternoon shower taken, then applied the silicone gel sheet. Updated on 22 Jan 2022: I finished the scar treatment a few days ago. I had to stop using it a few days in between because it was drying my skin and making me more itchy, but nothing too bad. Today, I plan on starting a new scar treatment - Mederma Advance Gel Scar Care. Besides that, I still sleep on my back, sometimes on my side, still get sharp pain, but less than before. I have more feeling on my left nipple than my right one and I still sleep with my sports bra on.
I wasn’t a lucky patient of Dr. Schwarz, and finished with capsular contracture stage 1-2 in 1 year after the BA surgery. My breasts are very hard. In 2 days I am having revision surgery with another plastic surgeon. The importants must be exchanged. Updated on 24 Apr 2019: I am after a revision surgery at another clinic and I have to admit that the customer service, the “surgery team’s” competence, nurses’s attention and overal surgery experience at Dr.Schwarz clinic was much better than at other place. Updated on 1 Jul 2020: I have to admit that the customer service, the “surgery team ” and overal surgery experience at Dr.Schwartz clinic was much better than at other places.
Here are pictures I took everyday for at least a month - my healing process took longer than expected but I can now say that being days away from 4 months post op and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to go through with this surgery . Updated on 4 Oct 2018: As mentioned before my healing process took a little longer than expected - had some bumps along the way - but I am happy with my decision and with my progress I continue to make . Updated on 4 Oct 2018: Updated on 4 Oct 2018: Right after my surgery I would spend most of my days in bed - on the computer - on YouTube watching reduction stories. Not one story had any bumps along the road like mine , so for any woman out there who goes through with this surgery and has some problems here and there just know you aren’t the only one and feel free to ask any questions. Updated on 4 Oct 2018: Please note the reduction part of the surgery was covered however my doctor did liposuction so that I would not have a pocket of extra skin between my armpit and breast. Cost $1500.00
I'm 5' 7" 130lbs i got my breast augmentation 3 mouths a go. I got 450cc hp style 20 natrelle allergan silicone I love the result except for the skin resign up in the middle... I'm sur is symmastia but I wanna ave opinions from other doctor. Becose my doctor so far said they look good. I'm going for my appointment Jan 29... I'm not going under the knif again I'm gonna wait. And yes is board certified ...I steel don't know if I can fix is mistake!! sorry for my English I'm French thanks
I am not the type to write reviews but I believe Dr Schwartz and the whole staff deserves it! I decided to write this review because I haven't seen any reviews about the doctor concerning a beast augmentation and as I was reading all the reviews I was wishing to see something about that procedure. So here it is. I had my surgery this morning and was so soon nervous. I got a call the previous night from the Dr's secretary which is so sweet she wanted to confirm everything with me and wish me sweet dreams!! The morning of the surgery everyone was so calm, respectful and sweet I quickly felt at ease. I am someone that like to have control over things and not knowing exactly how I would look and what size I would ultimately be should have been stressful but I honestly had trust in Dr Schwartz in the final chose! Dr Schwartz wow he is caring, calm and very professional you can tell he has a lot of experience, he suggests things to you without imposing them. Yeah is very reassuring. The nurses were amaaaaazing and the anasthesiologist as well. Surgery went well, the whole thing was done under and hour. Woke up in a warm bed in pain but the nurses quickly helped me ease the pain. I haven't seen the results yet going to take off the bandages tomorrow. can't wait to see the results!!
18 November 2014 : I visited Dr Schwarz office located in Westmount Montreal before my procedure. I had previously read his reviews online, both negative and positive. With rhinoplasty , Dr Schwarz had more negative than positive reviews but I still decided to go for a visit and look at the before after pictures of his clients. When I entered, the secretary was really nice to me. The office had 1 client or two. A very simple classic office. The secretary , Nicole, was very sweet. She lent me the before after album of rhinoplasty clients. I really liked the pictures. Noses looked natural and flawless. I decided I'd take an appointment for a consultation, two weeks after, On december third. December 2 2014: I took my mom with me. We met Dr Schwarz. He was polite, calm and patient. Bilingual of course in French and English. The consultation didn't last for more than 15 minutes. We went over my expectations ,but not in details. He told me that he had 35 years of experience in rhinoplasty and receives a lot of clients. I decided i'd go with the surgery, so we proceeded to take photographs. He told me to come back the next day, to analyze these photographs 3 december 2014: This was the day after the consultation where I had to come back. Again, the meeting was a 20 minutes thing. After discussing what Dr Schwarz could do, and my expectations, we analyzed my pictures, I mainly wanted the bump to be removed so I could have a nice profile. He drew my new nose on a paper. I could chose if I wanted a curve or not. I decided to have a slight curve , to make it look more natural. He said he won’t touch the nostrils. The tip, only a bit to make it more in harmony with my face. My surgery was scheduled to be on december 12. The week after. I was excited because it seemed right. Arnica was prescribed to me prior to the surgery and the usual rules had to be followed : no vitamins, no ibupofren. December 12 2014: I woke up early at 6 am to prepare myself. My mother drove me to the office. I paid my money (4699 CAD). I got dressed in the surgery robe. The nurse, Janice was really nice to me. She put the local anaesthetic on me. I felt a bit dizzy and felt asleep shortly after. I just recall feeling the hammer dump on my nose and the nurse saying 'its finished!' that's it. I am still suspecting that the surgery took only 2 minutes. I was probably asleep the whole time. They put the cast on me and I went back home at around 11:30 am . A little bleeding ,but no pain . I was excited. Post op days with the cast on went excellent. I was pampered by my mother, i couldn't eat because I still had difficulty opening my mouth with the cast one. Soup was my main dish . December 17 2014: Cast removal day. Not what i expected. The cast was removed and the nose was very wide , but very very wide!! I have a petite face. With the cast on, my face looked pretty. Now that i removed the cast, the horror showed . The nose had no more bump from the profile but it was large in size. I am here, freaking out and reading about swellings. Most say that the swelling will go away in 6 months. I’m crossing my fingers. For now, its a horror and its a cow nose. Google ‘cow nose’ and you’ll get an idea . I cannot post pictures for privacy reasons but do send me a PM and I’ll send you my picture ,including the before after. My nose hurts, i feel the bones are moving from inside. I feel as if I’ve just taken out my glasses lol. That’s how swollen i feel, with small eyes. The swallowing is literally taking my whole face away. It is 5 times bigger than my face. I miss my old nose. I have no more cartilage I feel, or did he thin the bone & its all swollen ? I’ll update later January 2nd 2014 : Its been 3 weeks today since I had gotten my rhinoplasty and my nose is getting better and better . I am happy ! The swelling is decreasing , i can see the curve I wanted on my nose. There is still some swelling (I really hope that its swelling ! haha) . I am ready to post this review diary i've been keeping on my computer and I would like to thank the RealSelf community for having me with them throughout my recovery period. They really comforted me in saying that this is only swelling and that it will all go down . I will update in a few months for my nose. Updated on 7 Jan 2015: well, its four 4 weeks post. My nose continues to change, I honestly think i have a bit more swelling. The tip is droopy but hard to touch. I hope it will get smaller, cause right now, its huge Updated on 7 Jan 2015: Updated on 10 Jan 2015: MY NOSE IS JUST GETTING MORE DROOPY AS THE DAYS GO BY. ITS BEEN ONE MONTH, NO CHANGE, JUST DROOPINESS. arrgg . Could it be a polly beak deformity ? I'm seeing my doctor wednesday Updated on 21 Jan 2015: well, my post op appointment didn't last more than 2 minutes. The doctor tried covering his mistakes . A bump appeared on my nose and is still not gone . I think i've spent a good 4700$ to the trash.. most of my friends say that I'm not changed at all.. those who previously had rhinoplasties said that the doctor should have done a better job . I'm almost 6 weeks post op, i can comfirm that my nose has the same size as it had before.. I think its even bigger right now Updated on 28 Mar 2015: If there is one thing I would tell myself is not to worry. Worrying only makes stuff worse. I've stopped taking pictures or worrying after a while. I got fed up of negativity. . Today, I love my new nose. I go out ,and i get more noticed. My friends say that I'm changed and that I look better. Summer is coming. The semester is also ending . I have an internship opportunity , I'm excited to live life. Someone once said that the world is an echo. Whatever you do, it comes back at you. Do good & you will see good :) See yourself as beautiful, and you will see the others around you as beautiful. Updated on 29 Jul 2024: Hello everyone! I am beauty313, i was 20 years old student on my first rhinoplasty and I wrote this review on RealSelf . I am writing this update 10 years later. Today, I am now 30 years old with two kids and a successful career , I just booked a revision rhinoplasty to ?STANBUL, I will be going for a revision. Thank you for all those who have followed my journey
Best decision I ever did in my life !!!, .. I couldn't be happier with the results. As mother I tend to forget myself and try to accept my new body. My body change so much after the two pregnancies that I couldn't watch myself in the mirror I hated the person I became. Well I decided to do something about it, life is too short to not enjoy it to the fullest ! I always told myself we have one shot one opportunity in life why not make the best of it. Since the surgery my confidence level sky rocket, I am a happier person, a better wife and mother and professional I'm a tiger ! Updated on 6 Oct 2014: Best decision I ever did in my life !!!, .. I couldn't be happier with the results. As mother I tend to forget myself and try to accept my new body. My body change so much after the two pregnancies that I couldn't watch myself in the mirror I hated the person I became. Well I decided to do something about it, life is too short to not enjoy it to the fullest ! I always told myself we have one shot one opportunity in life why not make the best of it. Since the surgery my confidence level sky rocket, I am a happier person, a better wife and mother and professionally level I am a tiger :)
If you are considering rhinoplasty, avoid Dr. Jorge Schwarz at all costs. I had the surgery done by him a few years ago and I was left with a butchered nose that looks very unnatural and full of flaws. He should be banned from doing any nose jobs, that's how bad he is at this procedure.
The overall results of my rhinoplasty performed by him were poor. I was extremely disappointed immediately after the bandage and splint were removed. Many years later, I still am very disappointed by how my nasal bone and bridge looks. My nasal bridge turned out asymmetrical and noticeably wide. I do not recommend him for rhinoplasty. I`d choose someone who has more specialty and experience in rhinoplasty.
