Lawrence Foster, MD (retired)

I had my 600cc of silicone removed and replaced with BIGGER saline. I wish they were silicone! But since 800cc is as big at the law allows; I had to go with saline. However, I am quite happy with the results. They feel real!

I was nervous that I had capsular contracture But I didn't I t just took a little time for one implant to settle.

Dr. Foster is an excellent surgeon and gifted artist.

I cannot express how happy I am with the results!

I just turned 40. I had silicone implants 600cc and they were really droopy. I didn't have a waist! I didn't dent in in the middle at all and I had a double chin.

Dr. Foster made me feel pretty again! I went BIG with the saline implants and got lipo on my waist and chin.

I feel 30 again. (maybe even 28?)

He is an artist. The staff was wonderful. Everything was wonderful! I even came from Las Vegas because dr. Foster is the best!

I have had several procedures (mommy makeover and 6 areas of liposuction) done by Dr Foster and I'm so pleased that I chose him! I had many, many questions and concerns before my first surgery and he and his staff answered every one. Dr Foster listened to my concerns and desired outcomes and went over each procedure with me, describing the anticipated healing time as well as made suggestions (which I listened to because of his extensive experience in plastic surgery) and he has always been right His staff was attentive and caring, staying with me and talking until I was ready to be released. They even checked in on me even after I was back at home to see how I was recovering. I am so pleased with everyone, from Ann at the front desk - who has gone well beyond her duties to help me, to Chuck who handles payments and financing - who always keeps me updated and finds the best financing options for me, to Sierra and Aga who looked after me before, during and after surgery - and always have time to listen to any questions. I am so pleased, in fact, that I am planning on seeing them again for a couple more procedures (this time my face).
I highly recommend Dr Foster to my friends and family (in fact 3 members of my family will be getting work done by him this summer). If you are considering getting plastic surgery this is the office to go to!

I went in for a Brest augmentation about a week ago. It's been alittle over a week and I'm still healing but so far so good. Dr.foster and his staff are great! Organized and extremely helpful. They care about your safety and make sure you get what you want. I showed them pictures and told them the size I wanted. The nurses are extremely nice

I always thought a breast enhancement was out of my price range, just assumed it was around $10k. So it was just a dream to get one. Then I found out that a doctor right here in Tahoe does them for $4400!! So I went for a consultation, and decided to go for it. The staff were so amazingly friendly and discreet. I brought in a picture of what I wanted to look like to the Dr. Foster and like a miracle, I have exactly that. He is pure genius. I was nervous what they would look like, and now I have the most perfect natural breasts!

I did this for myself. I'm a proud mom of five wonderful kids and wanted big, beautiful, perky breasts.

I am 42 years old with 2 grown children. I have hurt L5-S1 7 years ago. I have had Breast Augmentation 8 years ago. I am 5 foot 2 inches and 130lbs. 1/2 Philippine, 1/4 Irish and 1/4 Spanish.

I hope that this will help me with "some" of my back pain and yes make me look Beautiful.Updated on 7 Dec 2011:Well 7 hours till TT and I am so scared and nervous. I keep grinding my teeth and giving my self a headache. I know I am very tired but just can not sleep. I was so nervous I forgot so many things. I had to go and get a new tooth brush and tooth paste and shampoo. But I did bring almost the kitchen sink. The drive up here was nice. I went up in elevation about 5000 feet. So when I come home I will be concerned about the curves in the road and the seat belt. Ok I'll try to lay down and get some sleep now. I will post another photo of right after TT when I get back to the motel room.

Thank you for your support.Updated on 8 Dec 2011:Well Good Morning Ladies,

Today is 12-8-11. My TT went really well. I know I was talking to my surgeon and the nurses, for a few minutes and they were putting in the IV.

Then I was in the motel room waking up, and my Surgeon was in my room showing me how to deal with the bulb. I have only 1. The Surgeon is going to stop by again and let me know if i can go home today or tomorrow.. I am looking for an area to post another picture so you can see my progress,Updated on 8 Dec 2011:Well I have figured out that I am craving tons of ice and melons. Any and all melons. Walking is still a bit hard to do. I am making myself walk around as much as I can. I am having a hard time laying down. I do need help in laying down I can get my legs straight but when I start to lay try to put my lay my upper body it really hurts and I need someone to guide me and allow me to putt all my weight on their arms to get down.I am not used to laying on my back so I find my self on my side. But I have to wake up all the way to turn over. I did get the go ahead to go home from my Dr. today yet my husband and I want to leave in the morning. I'm looking forward to going home to see my kids and puppy. I hope the kids will help me keep the puppy from jumping on me when I get home. I will keep you up to date and I will post a pic of my with the garment and the bulb so you can see what it looks like. I hope you have a Great day as i continue to keep you updated on my progress.Updated on 18 Dec 2011:11n days Post-op. Feeling good. Showered and laughed at my self so hard I was washing lightly the area of the stitches are and they started bleeding and these things are coming out of me I said oh [RS bleep] lil aliens are going to get me.. ha ha it was my stitches. I was laughing. Before I did my TT I was wearing a size 9 and just a lil more swelling to go down and I might be in a 3/4 I would love that. I can not wait to get the go ahead to head back to the gym. I have to tell you my Back has not felt this good in 7 years. That is when I hurt it. It feels so good I would love to do a back flip. Not that I could do one before, ha ha. Later today I will post a pic of how I can doing from a side view. Every one in the house has been so good about letting me heal both with leaving me alone while I do this and sleeping. Some times I wake up and everyone has chipped in and done all the house work for me. But I am still doing as much as I can in the house so I keep active. Well I hope you will all have a Great Day and I will post a picture of my progress in a lil bit today.Updated on 21 Dec 2011:Well I took a hot shower, and put on the Phase 2 Compression Garment. Nope No way.. It was a Small/Petite. After about 4 hours I could not breath and it felt like I was getting split in 2. Had to take it off. I will call PS in the morning. That was so much pain. Just do not want to have to do this again.

Updated on 29 Dec 2011:
Christmas came and went and I am now more and more into the swing of things. I feel Great. I will see my mom for the first time since my TT. I told her after I did it that I did it and she understands the Back issue was really hard for me and is happy that the TT has helped me. I think I look better, I feel better about myself. I am not on any of the pain meds anymore. Today is my 43rd Birthday and I will post a pic of myself in real clothes not just Jams. The night swelling is not as bad as I thought it would be. I notice it but no one else in the house seems to notice it is happening.

I sleep on my sides and my back but not on my tummy as of yet. Really looking forward to seeing my PS on the 9th. I hope he will allow me to go to the gym. I think I just really want to do what ever now. But I know I am still under a Dr.'s care. It is hard for me to be so close and yet so far. I was not able to do any thing due to my back for so long it is just a matter of time now for me to start living my life and having the ability to be a part of not just my life but every one else's life and not in the corner or sleeping cause of the pain.

Updated on 4 Jan 2012:
OK Funny/Sad but Very true..

After I left my PS for my one week check up he gave me a Small/Petite size Compression Garment. The time came and I put it on. could not breath tooo tight. So call the PS and tell him too small can you send me a bigger size. He gives me the number to where he gets them. I call them and have 2 mediums over-nighted to my house. Put them on they feel Great..

I have now had them for a few weeks and in the back the CG is starting to Roll down my back not the front just the back. So call the PS again and tell him what is happening. He laughs and says I still think you are a S/P. So try on the one I sent you home with and see if it feels better or stops rolling. So I try on the S/P and guess what it fits perfectly. So I have to say I am so happy. The progress has been great. I will see him on the 9th. Can not wait.

Updated on 7 Jan 2012:
~~~~4 WEEKS POST OP~~~~

Feeling really well. I see the PS on Monday. Really looking forward to what he will say I can and can not do.

Any One have any good questions I should ask him?

Updated on 9 Jan 2012:
I just got home from Lake Tahoe, I went to see my PS and yay. My BB stitches came out. I now can use Mederma for my scars. I see him again on 2/13. He said I am 33% healed and I am able to anything I want to do. I have 3 restrictions, No pushing cars, No moving the Re fridge, and this week I can lift up to 40 lbs. Next week I can go to 50. So it feels really good to be free. I will still be posting photos and information on my progress.

So guess what. I am going to the gym and starting the treadmill. I will see about talking to a trainer to see what they suggest for helping me get back in shape.

Updated on 16 Feb 2012:
Yesterday was my 10 Weeks!!! I saw my ps. That was Great !! I am healing very well and he is very happy with my TT. My scar is healing very well. I did ask him why I had a little part that was still sticking up and he was telling me that we heal vertically first then there is a few weeks that we will start to heal both vertically and horizontal at the same time. Well That is what I am doing. So it creates a small "lip" if you will. But to massage it and keep putting on the Kelo-cote and it will flatten out very soon. But I am on the home stretch and doing well.

I started working out at home to cold to go any place. So I have for x-box 360 kenect games, Zumba and the UFC personal trainer. With the UFC my trainer is Javier Mendez a friend of mine I grew up with. And Zumba the warm up's as well as some of the work outs in the Shape magazine. So I am keeping my body moving alot and when it is nice I walk my dog 2 miles a day. I have been unable to do so much for the past 8 years I am like a kid in a candy store in life now. Just do not want to stop doing and moving. I love this.

I so love the way I feel now that I for the first time in 16 years did something on Valentines day with my husband. I thought I looked GOOD !!

Updated on 9 Mar 2012:
Still finding a few stitches coming to the surface. But other then that doing good. I have a little concern about a "dot" I have. I will see the PS on the 15th. I will ask about it. I have been reading about all of you. I thank you all for helping me with the healing Process.

Updated on 25 Mar 2012:
I am now 3.5 months post op. I just saw Dr.Foster and he said I am healing Great and right on time.

The one spot I was concerned about is most likely a stitch. Other then that all is great. I spent some time with my mom and sister. I forgot about a few things I like to do so I think I will become a bit more active in what I do for my body. I was working out all the time and then I got in a funk and stopped. So seeing mom and sister helped me to get off my butt and start getting back in shape. I will try to be online more often to help who I can with what I have done and the healing.

I found Dr Foster online and decided to go to him because of the catchy slogan, "the best breasts in the West!". I am so upset that realself wasn't around at this time and if it was I'm sad I didn't find it until just recently. When I went for my consult, the staff was nice as was Dr Foster. I went ahead and booked my surgery where I got 450cc saline implants which were placed under the muscle. During my surgery I remember waking up (yes! DURING SURGERY) feeling the pain for just a brief moment. When I woke up, I don't quite remember much but the next day I was in excruciating pain and could barely move my arms because I felt the pain throughout my chest and side. Fast forward to a few months later, I never received a follow up call or anything and that was disappointing all in itself. I massaged my breasts to help them fall into place and they looked good for about a year and a half and then they fell even more leaving me with breasts like I had before my surgery, online bigger. I am so disappointed that I did not do more research like I am now because now I am having to fix someone's mistake when I should've done more research from the beginning. Instead I wanted to have big breast at a cheap price and that is exactly what I got. Please ladies, do your research before going with just anyone. There are so many great docs out there that can give you exactly what you want. Just an FYI, I recently went to a doctor in Reno to get a consult to get my breasts fixed and without even saying where I go them done, the consultant said, "Please don't say it was Dr Foster In Lake Tahoe" so clearly there are a low of women in our area who feel the same way and have opted to get their breasts fixed too. Please understand that I am not trying to disrespect his work, I just want to inform women that they need to research, research, research.

Office staff is so very nice, beautiful, and sweet. They make you feel like your in the right place just looking at them.. There was a rush on my visit my consultation took all but 20 minutes and I didn't even get to decide the size I wanted properly till the day of my procedure so I regret that even more.. You don't pick out a car in 20 minutes.. This is a lifelong purchase and I felt totally rushed! I keep beating myself up over what i licked in a hurry. I should of had more than one consultation so if your looking.. Please see more than one Doctor.. I seen the difference going with my sister to her visit and regret not using the same doctor she used.

I had my eyelids done because my right eye would periodically change eyelid shape and look drastically different from my other eye. This embarrassed me and made me feel like I looked like a monster. I wanted my eyelids to permanently be the same size. Shortly after having the procedure done, by right eyelid lost the new crease that was made and I had to have a revision surgery 6 months later. The PS talked me into getting my under eyelids done as well and he ended up removing too much skin/tissue and now 10 yrs later my eyes don't close, the eyelids are different sizes, and I have obvious scarring in the corners of my eyes. It doesn't look horrible with makeup but not being able to close my eyes has been a huge burden and the scars drive me crazy. I wish I had waited and had it done by an experienced Asian eyelid surgeon. My PS convinced me that he had done a lot of Asian eyes before but he didn't have many pictures and I'm guessing that he didn't have that much experience based on how my eyes turned out.