Dr. Taub recently repaired some facial trauma that no other Doctor (a few very high profile) was able to do! I’m not an easy case. Simply put…he changed my life. I am profoundly grateful. And he’s a super nice guy to boot!
Dr. Taub is by far the best surgeon, in every way, that I have ever encountered. I was recommended to him for my breast reduction and now that my surgery is over & I have recovered, I can hands down say that choosing him was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Choosing the right surgeon is extremely important, especially for a procedure like a breast reduction. From the moment I met him, he made me feel comfortable, listened to my concerns (which I had endless lists of), was very open & honest with me and talked me through every step of the way. I was able to call him with follow up questions and explanations after the consultation even though I knew I was choosing him the moment I left his office. We had very open and honest conversations about exactly what I was looking for. He was so honest with me which was comforting, and since his hospital does not show before and after pictures of other patients, it shows you how much I trusted his intelligence and words to perform my surgery. The day of surgery he could not have been more comforting, supportive and reassuring, which is definitely something a 20 year old needs-especially one who has never undergone surgery before. Now, a month post op, I can 100% assure you that my recovery has been a breeze because of him. My breasts are beyond perfect- he did such an exceptional job with everything (sizing, shape, symmetry) beyond my own expectations. I have seen many breast reductions in person, and I can honestly say I've NEVER seen a job done like this. As my tape is starting to fall of my incisions, I can see the beautiful work he has done. The incisions are nothing but a precise and perfect line the size of a pencil- he is truly so so beyond talented. This was hands down the best thing I have EVER done for myself and I truthfully recommend using him as your surgeon for any sort of procedure even though I have only had a BR. For the first time in my life I feel confident, I wake up excited and happy to look in the mirror, something I never was able to feel before but now can because of him. I feel like a different person and if I could have anticipated how incredible I would feel, I would have done this YEARS ago. I am so beyond grateful for Dr. Taub, Mt. Sinai and any nurse/doctor who was by my side as they truly made this an amazing and comfortable experience.
I had 390cc saline implants when i was 23 years old in 1994. I went from a small C to a D and over the years of breast feeding and weight gain they became 34DD. I was happy with them for many years but recently they have become very droopy and then last month one of them ruptured. I had to decide between remove and lift or replace and lift so after much deliberation and soul searching i decided that i would prefer to have natural small breasts. I only had the operation yesterday so i cannot yet see the results but will post follow up photos after my first post op appointment next week. One day post op i have no pain or nausea, i feel 100% great! I still have the drains and they are a little annoying; i'm not bleeding anymore but they want me to leave them in longer to be safe. Updated on 6 Apr 2015: 4 days post op and i finally took off the bra to sneak a peak; of course they aren't pretty at this point and i still have the drains in though i'm not really bleeding anymore, about 5cc per day in each breast. they actually appear much larger in these photos than it seems to me in the mirror and its hard to tell from the photos but the right breast appears much smaller than the left. that said my first post op appointment isn't until thursday so i haven't even discussed the results with PS yet. no pain at all though and i haven't been taking any meds for the past 2 days, I've been up and about, walking a lot, feeling great. i'll post more updates later. Updated on 23 Apr 2015: they are fully healed now and settling into place. they lack symmetry but i'm waiting to see how they change over time. i'm generally pretty happy with the results. i am wearing scar strips in these photos so you may see the wrinkling of them.
He and his team of residents botched my primary rhinoplasty. I completely understand the risks with rhinoplasty -- there could be swelling, unevenness, bigger nasal tip, etc. but mine looked really awful. Somehow they made my nostrils & nasal floor wider then it was pre-op. Nostrils were also VERY uneven and more visible from a frontal view. Additionally, they were flared and angry looking. It was as if they ran out of time and just stitched everything up in a hurry. They also left my nose really upturned, which didn't fit my face. Results looked like a before picture. I wanted to get a revision (or at least an alarplasty to correct the unevenness) after 1 year and when I went back to express my concerns, they never bothered to call me back or even tell me anything. They could have at least said "we can't give you the results you're looking for" -- but I was pretty much ignored & dismissed. I got a revision elsewhere (with a much better doctor) and in hindsight, it would have been foolish to go back to them anyway. Horrible experience -- not only because of the awful results, but because they provided zero follow up care. I don't regret getting rhinoplasty, but I do regret going to this doctor & faculty. They might be good at other procedures, but not with ethnic rhinoplasty... Updated on 13 Oct 2019: This is how my profile view looked. It wasn't so bad from this view (I guess...) but it was very upturned and it didn't fit my face. I have a long face (due to excess upper jaw) and this surgery shortened my nose. It looked worse from the frontal view.
The surgical program (Chief Resident Surgeon in 6 year rotation) I believe have the newest and cutting edge technology newest to the field. Dr Taub is the attending Chief Surgeon... The price of $200 is for consultation with both Surgeons at Mt Sinai clinic. The cost includes Both Surgeons, OR, Anesthesia, recovery and 2 preop pots...all included for $3815. Would wait to do glyco peel around eyes, while having above done. In my case couldn’t see through swelling for 3+ days, but will definitely look better when completely healed. Only 6 days post op...retired as a scrub nurse...I know the best when I meet them. Updated on 21 Dec 2017: Stitches coming out tomorrow...Dr Facque mtg me earlier (whenever I get there) 11 am maybe? Train down but couldn’t get one back before 9 pm ...x-mad and all. Someone probably think “girl, gather that hair!” Updated on 4 Jan 2018: Updated on 15 Jan 2018: The absorable stitches are all out as of last Thursday. I may have helped a couple :). Feels like overnight, that the browlift scars healed and aren’t visible...I have to rub where they were to find them. Still tingling on the top of my head. Don’t have that “tight cap feeling.” That stopped sometime last week. The scar behind my right ear is completely healed...not raised or red. Left ear scar is almost there. Neck still feels tight right up behind my ears. Only notice when I lay down. Not bad, glad it is. I have taken a Xanax (I already had) once or twice when it felt tight in the beginning ;). I can feel the endotines from browlift on either side of forehead, they don’t hurt...just tiny bumps. No smile wrinkles on either side of eyes. Only when I squint. My eyes aren’t swollen, still healing. I will post pics Updated on 12 Feb 2018: I just happened to mention to my husband today it’s only 2 months out from my browlift face/neck lift. Feels like it’s been 6 months or so! My right eye dropped a bit more than left and right eye felt pulled up. Dr Facque was right. Everything, eyes especially, looks so natural. Neighbors I haven’t seen since summer couldn’t believe how great I looked... they thought maybe my face had filled out, no wrinkles and look so rested. Worth all the wait. Love Dr Facque ????. (very personable and a cutie)
I'm a 68 year old man in pretty good shape except for my turkey neck and drooping eyes. My wife was researching her own face lift and convinced me that I should go with her to the consultation and see what could be done for me. (I think her plan has been to use me as a test subject. If I survive, she'll go second.) Surgery was at Mt. Sinai in NYC on the eve of the Blizzard of 2017. Got to the hotel as the snow began to fall. When we told Dr. Jablonka where we were staying, he told us that he lived a block away, and would come see me at the hotel in the morning so that we wouldn't have to fight through the snow to come back to the hospital. So far, so good. First night was tough after the pharmacy failed to fill the pain medication Rx. Had all the antibiotics, anti-nausea, and stool softeners I could wish for but not the Oxy. Marcia trudged out in the blizzard to 2 drug stores before she could get the Oxy. Dr. Jablonka came to the hotel in the morning, removed the drains and changed the bandages. (Great service!) Could have gone home that day, but for the snow emergency. So, surgery late Monday, snowed in at the hotel on Tuesday, home on Wednesday. Continued the Oxy until Thursday, but none needed since then. On Thursday afternoon I put on my Uni-bomber costume and ventured out to make sure I could drive (I could), and on Friday I drove myself to the train station and took the train and subway into Manhattan and back to Mt. Sinai. In the waiting room we had a little gathering of RealSelf members, one in for a consult, another who had just had a procedure the previous night. Without any real wait, I saw the doctor, he removed the bandages, and most of the stitches. (Spoiler: The removal of the stitches on the eyelids is a memorable experience. Bring a bullet to bite on.) I have an improvised Ace bandage chin strap until the one I ordered from Amazon arrives, and I'm back for staple removal on Tuesday. Updated on 3 Apr 2017: Fourteen days out, last of stitches and staples removed. Neck looks really great. Dr. Jablonka sent me this great before and after. While the bruising was still there, the shape of the neck is a huge improvement.
Hi! RealSelf has helped me SO much throughout my surgical process before AND after so I couldn't help but share my personal story and experience in hopes to help some of you :) I'm 20 years old, 5ft and about 126 pounds and was a 34E. Since 8th grade I've had very very large breasts for my height. I have always been so unbelievably self conscious of my body in general, but most of my insecurities came from how ugly and large my breasts were. If it gives you any perspective, I never even wanted to look at myself in the mirror, would often shower in the dark and wouldn't even show my boyfriend of 2 years my breasts. Its still unclear as to why my boobs were so saggy and large for my age because i've never lost a substantial amount of weight or anything. I constantly had shoulder and back pain and it wasn't comfortable for me to wear bras, I would only wear compression sports bras which put a lot of weight on my shoulder and gave me a uniboob. After waiting years and years I finally got a breast reduction & here was my experience! A few of my friends have had breast reductions, so this procedure was no new news to me. What finally did it for me was after my roommate had hers done this summer and said it changed her life. With that said, I went to her same doctor for my consultation. I absolutely loved the facility and was so overjoyed that this was finally going to happen that the moment I left the consultation I declared that he would be my doctor and I would have it done on my college winter break. He had suggested a vertical breast reduction (so I would only have the lollipop scar) which I was thrilled with. My parents suggested that I go to more consultations before making my decision because it's always good to get a second opinion. At the time, I thought it was annoying, but it was the best advice and decision I could have made because I wouldn't have found my surgeon if I didn't!! I went to 2 more consultations, and ultimately chose my doctor, Dr. Taub at Mt. Sinai Hopital in NYC. Let me just say up front- he is the BEST surgeon I have ever encountered, and I am probably 1/10 people I know with a breast reduction, and can selfishly say I truthfully think mine looks the best and I fully credit him. He performed a "superior medial" breast reduction with an "anchor like" incision, however he did such an incredible job that you cant even see the under scar, its probably only 2.5-3 inches long!!!! He performed this way because having only the vertical lollipop means there would not be enough support for the breast and the vertical line could pucker and have to be re done. Another reason I'm grateful I went to get another opinion. Superior-medial was by far the best way I've seen a BR done however it could just be for my body type as everyone is different and each surgeon performs the procedure differently. GO TO MORE THAN ONE CONSULTATION AS YOUR SURGEON IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ALL OF THIS!! Choosing the right surgeon is important. Unfortunately for me, I was eager and knew that I wanted to pick the best/top surgeon I could find because I know so many people who have had TERRIBLE and HORRIFYING experiences so I wanted to make sure I only had to have a "one & done" procedure. With that said, my insurance did not give me any money so I did unfortunately pay out of pocket - however it was worth EVERY. DIME. We had very open and honest conversations about exactly what I was looking for. For me, it wasn't necessarily that I wanted to go from an E to an A cup, I needed them to be reshaped, lifted, smaller areola and be proportional to my body type. He was so honest with me which was comforting, and since his hospital does not show before and after pictures of other patients, it shows you how much I trusted his intelligence and words to perform my surgery. Day of surgery: Jan 4, 2017 - Arrived at hospital, signed papers etc. and saw the nurses before the OR - Once my parents left I was walked upstairs to wait for Dr. Taub to draw on my breasts and talk to me before the surgery. - I really can say each and every one of these doctors/nurses/staff I encountered were UNBELIEVABLE. I naturally have a lot of anxiety and have never had surgery before and everyone was so comforting and I truthfully never felt alone even though my parents weren't with me. - I spoke to the anesthesiologist, nurse etc before going to the OR. Everyone was really informative and I didn't ever feel rushed or pressured to ask my long list of questions.I have a heart condition, so I wasn't allowed to use many of the anesthetic drugs a normal patient would use and was warned I would most likely throw up when I woke up and in to the next day. - Woke up from surgery in the recovery room, surprisingly fully intact, not drowsy and in no pain. I didn't throw up or feel sick I truthfully felt perfectly fine except my throat was dry. I was able to pee on my own and although I felt like I could get dressed on my own I had my mom help. I was with my family and had to stay a few extra hours per request of my cardiologist, however most people are released 1 hour after. Days following surgery - I was truthfully never in much pain at all. I had drains (BEST DECISION EVER) which allowed my breasts to heal faster because it let all of the excess fluid out asap. - I only took my pain killers 3 times before bed anticipating if I would be uncomfortable. Sleeping was an adjustment because I usually sleep on my side/stomach but I bought a triangle pillow that propped me up comfortably. - By day 3 I felt fully functional and even went to out to the super market etc. - After a week I saw my boobs when he took the drains out, and I fell to the floor I was so hysterical the whole office heard. I couldn't control myself it was such a surreal moment. I never expected to immediately feel so beautiful in my own skin and to see the transformation that was so long waited was unimaginable. - I was told I could transition out of my surgical bra and in to sports bras that don't rub up against my under scar, so I've been doing that and have been 100% comfortable. - I am now just about 3 weeks post op, tape is still over incisions but starting to peel off and one of my breasts swelling went completely down while the left breast is still a tad harder than the right. I seem to have sensation in both nipples which is a great sign :D - I went from a 34E to about a 34C which is EXACTLY what I asked for !! Luckily I have had a pretty remarkable recovery & hope it continues this way :) I gave myself a full 5 weeks until I had to go back to school. This was hands down the best thing I have EVER done for myself and I truthfully recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it. For the first time in my life I feel confident, I wake up excited and happy to look in the mirror, I can finally wear a shirt without a bra (although I shouldn't yet) and have my breasts stand up and be perky on their own!!! I feel like a different person and if I could have anticipated how incredible I would feel, I would have done this YEARS ago. I am so beyond grateful for Dr. Taub, Mt. Sinai and any nurse/doctor who was by my side as they truly made this an amazing and comfortable experience. If anyone is from the NY/Tristate area or this is an accessible hospital for you to get to - USE HIM. He hands down changed my life and gave my something I was never able to give myself. If asked or requested I will share photos as I want to encourage anyone who is thinking about this to have the procedure!!! Feel free to ask any questions I am so open and honest about everything about my experience :) sorry for the rant- I hope this helps! Updated on 8 May 2017: I am nervous but as requested I am posting some before and after pics. Before 34E to a 34C/D. I have unfortunately gained some weight so my breasts have gained some weight so they have gotten bigger (I'm hoping they shrink when I lose it). They were really saggy before and you could not distinguish my areola. Now, I am SO much happier. Still best decision I've made for myself! I am just writing this short post to add pics but feel free to message me!
So I've been wanting a rhinoplasty for YEARS. I hate the way my nose spreads so wide when I smile and my bulbous tip is just thick and crazy. I went to the Mount Sinai Hospital and the residents were willing to do my rhinoplasty in May for about $2,900 but he told me they would have to use my rib. I then went to another prominent surgeon for a consultation but he insisted on using an implant. I wasn't happy with the computer imaging/after picture and the price was not right. I'm not trying to pay your Park Av rent, Dr. So I was back to square one when I found Edwin Moreano in Queens. I went there on Thursday. The consultation fee is $100 and it's applied to your surgery. Let me tell you, this man is DA BOMB. He doesn't advertise his noses much on the internet. I don't know why, but I was impressed with his work. He didn't do computer imagining either but he knew what I wanted. You also have to meet with I'm a second time before surgery to go over again. His office is nice and clean and I didn't feel rushed or pushed. He told me I would need a medical clearance letter, EKG, and blood work. He sent me next door to do it and I went straight there to get everything done. I haven't met with him a second time yet so I don't have a date yet. Updated on 2 Nov 2016: So I decided to update on my review although I said I would wait until I chose a doctor but..... I really wanted to stay in NY so I called back Mount Sinai but I'm wondering if I really want residents working on my face. I've heard great things but I was just leery. The resident called back but he called my husband's phone instead of mine, which made zero sense. My husband was my emergency contact when I went for the consultation. Trying to call and get him back on the phone has been a nightmare. Maybe it's a sign not to go with them. When I went back to Dr Moreano last Tuesday I felt that he said something different from the previous week so that turned me completely OFF. I get turned off very quick. Anyway thanks to @carttt for keeping updates on her post I'm considering Dr Tanveer Janjua. He gets such great reviews but people barely post pictures. What's up with that??? @carttt keeps it real and although I will black my eyes out I feel that seeing a picture is very important and not just saying the MD is great/bad. I emailed him my nose pictures yesterday and I hope to get a response soon because I really want to get this done before the holidays. I hope he takes credit cards because I already paid down on a card for this procedure. I'm ready!!! Updated on 2 Nov 2016: Updated on 2 Nov 2016: I had chin lipo in NY.........a TT and BBL done in Dominican Republic with Yily DeloSantos In 2014. It was a great experience but the recovery was torture. She was just liking to do my rhino but my hemoglobin was too low because I had my period on the day of the surgery. Yily is DA BOMB. The surgery changed my life for the better!!! Surgery doesn't scare me.....RECOVERY DOES!!! Updated on 26 Jan 2017: RealSelf isn't letting me put 1/26 for the procedure date. What's up with that? ---------I paid $3,515 for a rhinoplasty with RIB GRAFTING today with Dr. Peter Taub and Chief Resident, Eric Jablonkam at Mount Sinai Hospital on Madison Ave in Manhattan, NY. I'm not sure who did what but I would assume it was the resident so he could get his experience . I'll know more on Tuesday when I get the cast removed. I just took Amoxicillin and Arnica and I'm eating pineapples at this very moment while typing this before going to bed. ------------After much research and going to three other places for consultations I chose this hospital's residency program because I did my nurse training at Mount Sinai and love how they operate. -----------I'm exhausted because I had my surgery this morning and the anesthesia is on of course. Goodnight dolls and Kens. Updated on 14 Feb 2017: It's 19 days after my surgery and let me tell you this has been rough. First of all, under my eyes still have black areas which has distorted the way I look and feel. I didn't have a bridge and I didn't want a big one. Dr Jablonka cut under my left breast to get my rib. That cut has closed very nice and I'm putting scar cream on it. I've been putting scar cream on the sides of my nose although you really can't see any scars. I can't even see the one on the middle part of my nose. The tip of my nose is super swollen and although one side has taken its shape the other side has not. It's HARD. I see a major difference and I'm hoping once the tip drops and the swelling goes down it will be even better. Dr Jablonka told me to come back in three weeks for steroid injections if I'm still super swollen ----------I don't so snap chat filters because I want you guys to see the REAL DEAL. I can't deal with the SC filters pictures!!! However, I have makeup around my eyes due to the dark bruising spots. I'm not a makeup person at all!!! Happy Valentines Day! I was trying to at least feel like a person today because it's been a rough and emotional road since January 26th. Updated on 1 Mar 2017: I won't be uploading any facial pictures tonight. I've never really been a picture person and my tip is still sooooo hard. I'm still happy with my decision because I know my nose Had a weird shape and I see a major difference. This is a wait game guys and not everyone will feel comfortable have a resident work on their face. I've gotten messages from people interested in Mount Sinai RESIDENTS CLINIC. Using a teaching clinic didn't bother me because I'm an RN n I know that these teaching schools are big on patient satisfaction. Dr Jablonka was so cute, sincere, nice, and honest. He worried about me scarring. He said He was concerned about that due to my thick skin. But I've been putting scar cream on my nose (tube is in the picture) and on my left breast. No pain in my breast rib area at this time. It did hurt for the first 2 weeks though.
