Great results. My nose went from broken, humped and unbalanced to a normal , natural nose. The only negative was the altar plasty scars left under my nostrils. He said he would fix these with a follow up and since it's been over a year, I'm going to see him again.
Dr. Capone did my Carpal Tunnel Surgery and it was such a great experience from the very beginning. The Doctor, Betsy, The Surgery Nurses and Anesthesiolist Lisa were all so kind and caring from beginning to end. The after care was the best I have ever received. I got a call from the nurse hours after surgery and even a call from Dr. Capone the next day checking up on me to see how I was doing and did I need anything from any of them. I would recommend Dr. Capone for anything your thinking about. Top grade A+ experience from start to finish. Thank you everyone at Dr. Capones office that helped me and showed me compassion and that you cared about me and doing you job top notch.'
He and his office staff were absolutely fantastic from the moment I called to schedule my first consultation. They kept in close contact with me directly prior to and after surgery to ensure all was going well. Contrary to other surgeons I consulted with, Dr. Capone and his staff made everything feel very comfortable and personal -- taking the time to learn about me, listen to my concerns, and work toward a common goal. I went into my rhinoplasty with a nose that was excessively large and riddled with flaws, and was surprised beyond belief at the result Dr. Capone was able to achieve. At not even two weeks post-op, I've got virtually no pain, very little swelling, and am more satisfied with my results than I'd ever dreamt possible. Would absolutely reccomend!
Dr. Capone and his staff were absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. I cannot thank them enough for making the surgery and recovery so smooth! Dr. Capone was always available to answer my questions and he took his time with me so that I would feel comfortable moving forward. He was confident that I would love my results and he was SO right! I am so happy I decided to invest in myself because my confidence and happiness has gone through the roof! Also, Betsy was so pleasant and professional when discussing the financial aspect--it felt as though I was talking to an old friend. The nurses and anesthesiologist knew I was nervous about going under anesthesia but the nurse held my hand and the anesthesiologist erased my worries as soon as I met him! I will definitely be recommending Dr. Capone to everyone I know who has a desire for cosmetic surgery. And I will be returning in the future for any other procedures I am interested in!
I actually had multiple consults in with doctors at the time I went to see Dr. Capone. He was my first consult and only consult. After going to his office I called and cancelled all my other consults. I fell in love with this place the second I walked in the door. The staff have always been polite and compassionate from day one. Jan made me feel comfortable from day one and always answered any of my concerns. She dealt with my craziness prior to surgery and was polite and compassionate in assuring me every thing was going to be okay. I want to thank all of them for always having a smile on their faces and making me feel like I was a priority not just another patient. Thank you Betsy, Jan and Victoria for everything you do.
I am 36 and had implants 15 years ago. I went from no boobs to a full C. After my 2nd pregnancy my boobs were a D and I hated them. I went to the original surgeon who talked me out of removal and gave me a price for new ones. He told me my husband wouldn't like me without them. I got a 2nd opinion and I am thrilled with the results. And my husband still loves me! Updated on 14 Jul 2015: I know everyones experience is different but my surgery was so much better than i expected i wanted to share. I was so afraid of being sore again, having drains again, not liking myself again. None of that. My mom laughed that i bounced out of the operating room (after a few hours recovery) with a smile on my face. I felt so much lighter! I can sleep on my stomach which i havnt done in 15 yrs. I bought cute bikini tops this summer. I have no more back and neck pain (i was at the point where it hurt holding my arms up doing dishes and folding laundry) It doesnt hurt when my kids lay on my chest anymore. They even look better than i expected. Im only disappointed that i didnt remove them sooner.
Like many of you RealSelfers, I have disliked my nose ever since I was a teenager. It drooped when I smiled, had a bump on the bridge, and I couldn't breathe correctly out of my right nostril. My "bad side" on the right actually looked noticeably different than the left "good side" due to my apparent C curve. I always described it as my right side looking like it had collapsed or been crushed in. I have always been particular about the way that I sleep, too, because of my breathing impairments. I had a consultation with Dr. Capone in Pittsburgh a few months back and knew right away that I wanted to book my surgery with him. Not only is he an amazing doctor with his own accredited surgical facility and lots of experience, but you can tell he actually cares about his patients and wants to help them achieve their goals. Everyone in his office was fantastic, from the receptionists to the patient care coordinators to the nurses... Every single one! Everyone treated me with respect and made my case feel important, which I think is extremely critical in making personal decisions like this. He knew all of my insecurities with my nose before I even spoke about them. I could tell that he is very meticulous and he took his time with me. I didn't feel rushed or pressured. I knew I was willing to put my trust in him. Another RealSelf member actually recommended him to me even though she was unable to book her surgery with him due to travel restrictions. She said he is the "best of the best" and I'm thankful for her recommendation because I believe it to be true. My medical diagnosis was internal and external nasal deformities so I underwent an open septorhinoplasty/hump removal/alar base reduction recently in December to fix my deviated septum and improve the balance of my facial proportions. I normally don't care much for social media sites but I feel inclined to give credit where credit is due, and the posts I have been reading over the past year have really helped me through this process. More posts to follow soon. Happy healing everyone! Updated on 23 Dec 2014: Surgery day - I was asked to arrive by 6:30 a.m. We got there around 6:00 because traffic wasn't as bad as we anticipated. I was taken in at 6:30, met with the nurse, signed a few papers, then met with the anesthesiologist. Dr. Capone came in then to say good morning and then I was taken into the operating room. I was pretty much out right away and the only thing I remember was I kept trying to touch my face when I was coming out of the anesthesia. Everyone kept saying, "Don't touch your face" over and over again. I dreamt about it so many times I wanted to make sure it was actually real this time. I remember the doc telling me he had to cut my muscle because of my drooping tip so he told me not to worry about the piggish look I would be sporting for a little while. Procedure took 2.5 hours. After surgery I had some ginger ale, got dressed back in my own clothes, and got to see my husband and my mom. The nurse went over my discharge instructions and then they took me home. Nothing really worth mentioning except that I didn't have any pain and slept really well the first night. Day after surgery - I woke up in a panic attack because of the packing in my nose and major dry mouth. I wanted the packing out so bad because I was having a hard time getting accustomed to eating or drinking. I asked my husband to call the office and see if they could take it out sooner. He told me there's no way they will do that because it's too early. I knew he was right but I asked him to humor me. He called and the nurse said it is way too soon and just to take it slow. The packing was still uncomfortable all day but I got used to eating and drinking better by the afternoon. Very minor pain started to set in after lunch so I took two extra strength Tylenol which helped right away. 2nd day after surgery - I looked much worse than I felt but was getting even better with drinking and eating with the packing in. Still only had minor discomfort and nothing that extra strength Tylenol didn't fix. Very sleepy that day and took many naps. 3rd day after surgery - my husband worked so it was my first day alone since the procedure. I took it easy all day and watched football with the dogs by my side. My parents came to visit us for an hour or so in the evening when my husband got home. I wasn't sure if I was really up for a visit but I knew they really wanted to see me. It was really nice talking with them and I was so glad they came over. I am so grateful that everyone in my family that knows about this is being so supportive and caring. I couldn't ask for a better support system. After they left, my husband helped me wash my hair and it felt so great to be clean. No pain all day so no complaints. 4th day after surgery - bloody packing, drains, and tape were all removed this morning. The hardest part is truly over. My husband got me a Panera Bread strawberry smoothie on the way home and it was so cold, tasty, just perfect. I sat in the car drinking that while he ran into the mall quick for something. The elderly couple that parked next to me were staring at me but I didn't care. I was just enjoying my smoothie. :) Updated on 25 Dec 2014: Dr. Capone gently removed my cast and stitches without causing me any pain. The stitches were worse than the cast only because they made my eyes water since the nostrils are so sensitive. I braved that appointment alone and the nurse was sweet enough to hold my hand when the stitches were removed. Then it was time for me to look in the mirror. My nose was obviously swollen but it was straight, smaller, and beautiful! I could finally breathe through both of my nostrils and it was strange at first to keep my mouth closed since it was open for the last six days. I was then instructed how to do nasal compression exercises and was told to do this three times a day for the next month. Updated on 21 Jan 2015: My upper lip initially started to get less stiff at 2 weeks and 3 days which allowed me to have somewhat of a normal smile again. It has been getting better and more relaxed as the days pass. I've been back to work for a little while now. No one seemed to notice on my first day back. If they did notice, they didn't say anything. I didn't see anyone looking directly at my nose or look at me funny wondering what was different. A male coworker noticed on my second week back. He was looking at my nose and specifically asked me if I "had work done." I told him the truth and then he revealed to me that he only noticed because he had the same thing done a few years ago. Kudos to him for being that observant. We talked about our procedures and he told me that I was looking good. It was actually comforting to talk to someone that understood. A few coworkers (men and women) have asked me here and there if I am doing something different with my makeup or hair. I did get a haircut before I went back so they were right about that. :) Updated on 27 Jan 2015: I wasn't planning on posting any photos but after talking with my mom recently, she reminded me that the photos I saw on other reviews helped me understand what I was getting myself into. (Thanks, Mom!) Therefore, I have decided to post a few before photos and some recovery ones. I apologize in advance because the eye blurs do make me look a little scary. Happy healing! Updated on 27 Jan 2015: Updated on 2 Feb 2015:
After years a of diet fades and hard work outs, even starving myself for months. I could not get rid of that much weight. I had so many problem areas. I needed the extra push. My abs were the worse. So big, and I had big shoulders on top of that, with very fat arms. After 4yrs of contemplating. I finally decided to go for lipo. I'm very nervous about such procedures, I can not endure or stand to get my blood taken. But my doctor, Dr. Raymond Capone JR, his office and staff were so amazing! Very professional, attentive, helpful, meticulous and give amazing patient /doctor attention. The cost I have above is JUST THE LIPO cost. I just had this done on Tuesday. since yesterday, I can drive. Two days later, I no longer needed pain pills. I am bruised, but it looks worse then it feels. Sorry for the blurriness in the photos. the mirror I used had been in my storage room for years. I didn't dust it off. I will get much better photos from the office. The toughest part, was pulling off the dressings - shave! remember to shave your arms! or where ever you plan to get work done! Updated on 17 Aug 2014: day 6 post op, I drove around getting a few things for the house. I woke up, not so sore, but a little tender around flanks and sides of my abs. Arms feel just fine. Weighed myself, I'm 180. I forgot to mention. I am 5'3 @ 190lbs. This is the biggest I have EVER been. I wear size 10 in clothes and has to be L for my tops. One week, I'm down 10lbs. Visually I can see some kind of results. I am still swollen. The decline in weight - is a positive indicator! I just bought additional compression garments for arms. I will also be doing inner and outer thighs. Depending how the abs look, could do them again around March2015. To do this, a solid full week off is very ideal. It's better not to push yourself right back to work, you could jeopardize GOOD results. I see parts of my stomach, still bruised. Some parts are turning yellow - which means I'm healing. Still very happy I did this, I wish I would of done this sooner!! Can't wait to be beach ready for 2015. Maybe I could actually wear a bikini!!! Updated on 18 Aug 2014: Sorry for the last entry. Should indicted - 08/17 was my 5th day post op. Went to see my P.S. Said I'm doing very well in recovery. I love my P.S! He's so intuitive, attentive , and does not rush you as a patient when you want to talk to him. He's wonderful! I had a message on my 3rd day post-op. With all the tenderness. One would think, how in the "bleep!" can anyone touch me there. By the M.T. was very experience and handled everything wonderfully! I see a difference - especially today. My compression garment is not as snug as it was a few days ago, I think I may have to get a smaller size - already! I came up with a theory - Fat is attracted to fat. I was a heavy protein consumer. After the surgery, I can't even stand the smell of many types of protein. I finally had one hard boiled egg today, with a 1/2 slice of toast and blanched cauliflower for breakfast. Oh, and the 2 cups of coffee 1 sugar packet each cup. My sister brought me a pizza (super spoiler) yesterday. I took a teaspoon of a bite and was finished. Maybe I'm still in recovery. Yet I certainly do not crave the foods I use to. Over all - I am very happy with these results - thus far. I'm already planning for my thighs and possibly my abs to be done. Depending what my abs look like once the swelling goes down. Updated on 20 Aug 2014: The photos I am sharing were taken very late last night, more so 12:30am on day 8. It's amazing how a few hours of sleep, something changes. Abs look a little flatter this morning! I feel great! had a bit of a scare cause I thought I had loose skin hanging from my arms which made them almost look like bat wings. I forgot, I'm only on my day 8 post op. Later on that night, I was looking at my arms again, it's not what I thought it was. my flanks look amazing! barley a roll, tiny little crease. But nothing to go batty over. my abs are getting flatter everyday, the swelling is going down. Bruising is still there. My sides are more tender then the center. My incisions do not look so bad. very small. I started calculating my calories, trying to keep them below 2,000. I can't go back to the gym for another week. I can not wait! I have so much pent up energy! I measure my waist line, and I dropped 1/2 a inch. in one week! measured my arms, also 1/2 inch! Updated on 23 Aug 2014: Had another massage yesterday - to move the fluid around. My, P.S has thought of EVERYTHING! I feel absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy I did this. My only complaint - I wish I would do this during winter. Wearing these compression garments under your clothes in 80 degrees and humid is a real bear! To me, besides coming home on the first day and the ride home. Were the two toughest situations to handle during this whole process. I've been cheating at night,taking my arm compression garment off. OHHH, it feels so good. anyone know what arm shaper is good to buy? I see compression garments by standard sports labels. But that's all. I have not been back to the gym, just trying to keep the calorie intake low for now. When I can switch to shaper garments, I'll go to the gym. I don't want to walk in there, with these garments on my arms. It's already a little odd when I'm out at the store, I feel eyes on me . :) Updated on 26 Aug 2014: Less bruising in mostly all areas. Only lower abs still very small bruising. Just wanted to update. Took photos with a dusty mirror and not very good lighting. My apologies! Have my 3 week post op appointment next week! Feel so great! So very happy with the results! Updated on 5 Sep 2014: I've been eating less and working out more! Three weeks, I'm down 14lbs! So excited!!!! Can't wait to do my thighs. After two months , depending on what my abs look like, I may do them again! Updated on 5 Sep 2014: Computer froze during load Updated on 7 Sep 2014: a year ago. I bought this dress to attend my cousins funeral. I loved the way it looked on the rack, and I loved it even more when I wore it. However, I knew I didn't have the body. My stomach was very large, much like the first photo before my lipo procedure. Today is my 26th day post op. I'm hopeful , and was hoping I look better , now, in this dress. I think i need to lose another 15 pounds. It's still too soon. I've been eating less, taking long walks. trying to stay active. I'm going to wear my shaper compression garment and my other compression garment given to me right after surgery. The one garment is getting more loose. I like the support, it extends to my upper abdomen. any suggestions for good shaper compression garments for abs? Updated on 8 Sep 2014: COUSINS WEDDING!!! SO SORRY! lol ! Updated on 18 Sep 2014: Lost 1.5 inches off the waist, 2 inches off hips. and down another 6 pds! YIPPIE!!!!!! Today I weigh in at 169pds. My goal is 160 by October 8th! I've been eating less. Not so much forcing myself to eat less, just not very hungry. SOOOO HAPPY about todays measurements! YAY!!!! Now I'm thinking, I want implants. My breast look - um TOO NATURAL! LOL .... I'd like them perkier and bigger! :) How's everyone's Thursday!? I'm so excited it's the weekend. I actually feel like going out! Instead of hiding! :) Updated on 6 Oct 2014: Two month check up today! Got a copy of pre-op and post op photos! The lighting is hard to tell, I think it looks like I dropped 29lbs. 29lbs!!! woo hooo!!! I'm soo happy! I'm also happy I found RealSelf community to share my story and share my recovery. I am doing my thighs and second treatment of my abs in March/April 2015! I feel so good at this point! After the second treatment. I'm thinking I want to get implants!!! Loving life baby!!! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday!!!! Updated on 6 Oct 2014: My goal was to be 160 today. Shy of 1 lb . darn! Updated on 15 Oct 2014: I can fit a size 5/6 comfortably! AMEN! Just posting photos! Hope everyone else is doing well in the community ! Updated on 2 Mar 2015: Getting Lipo part 2 in 7 days. Still not satisfied with my thighs. Didn't gain weight. Plateaued . Here's to dropped down to my ideal weight ! - 25 pounds. Wish me luck. Still feel nervous, even though this is round 2. Updated on 12 Mar 2015: Doing inner thighs and upper abs. Photos take 7 days before. Updated on 12 Mar 2015: Photos taken 3 days post op. Before and after shower. WOW, it feels good ! Goal is to reach 145lbs. Currently at 167lbs. I know, gained 6 pounds :( . Have to work out harder this time around. Pain was not as bad and bruises were relatively mild. I didn't need norco by day 2. But before the shower. I took one norco. Just stiff now. Updated on 16 Mar 2015: Day 7 post op. Much like the arms. The thighs will not show immediate results. I think for my body type. There isn't such a thing as the hour glass figure. But I do see my waist cut in more then last time. This darn marker. I think I used 1/2 a bar of soap and it's still stuck on me. Any suggestions? Will post more photos next time.
I'd been searching the Pittsburgh Area for the best Plastic Surgeon and numerous people recommended Dr. Capone for my cosmetic procedure. The moment I picked up the phone and called for information, I knew I'd be taken care of in the best way possible. Betsy, the patient care coordinator, was extremely informative, quick to answer any questions I had, and made me feel very comfortable about my surgery. She explained I was making an investment in myself, which is reassuring when I was scheduling my surgery. I was blown away by how fast she was able to get me in with Dr. Capone. I couldn't be happier with the whole staff and I've never felt better. Hands down the best surgeon with the best staff.
I am a mother of three. I breast-fed all 3 of my children. I am active and workout 5 days a week. After I had my 3rd child I couldn't find a bra that fit. Training bra was the only bra that fit. A push-up wouldn't even work for me. I had zero confidence, I was ready for change. I decided to have 350 CC. It was painful, until I took my pain medication. My husband stayed home for 3 days to help take care of kids. I would reccomend that. I slept alot. Day 3, I was able to take a shower. I was able to look at my new breast. I was pleased. They look natural and go with my body. I am happy,confident and look amazing. I still continue to workout. I would do it all over again,I am so happy!
The jowl deformity is the most reliable deformity remedied with a facelift in my practice. I integrate an elaborate deep layer correction into my approach along with selective fat manipulations all of which contribute to a smooth even jawline. A skin only lift has not provided reliable corrections of the jowl deformity in my experience. If you want to reduce and often eliminate jowl deformities, I typically recommend a facelift. I have found fillers to be a minimally useful and a second option.
Stay close to your plastic surgeon for now. It can take three months for facial implants to fully integrate following implantation surgery. The symptoms you describe should be clearly resolving by 6 weeks. Be patient.
Yes the puffiness above your scar will gradually disappear over the next 2-6 months as your scar matures. It is a common transitional phase of wound healing. Love handles are located lateral and posterior to the scar and its ledge. They require liposuction to correct.
The phenomenon of "settling" after sub-pectoral breast augmentation needs to be clearly understood. Your implants will settle into a lower position over the first 12 months after your surgery. I would defer areola transposition surgery until at least 6 months have passed. Let gravity and natural muscle contractions do their thing.
No, I would not recommend, nor have I ever performed, liposuction on a patient with diffuse excess fat stores such as yourself. A flat belly with bulging hips thighs pubis and arms is not a natural looking endpoint. A disciplined program of weight loss, monitored by your doctor, is the best solution. I have had many patients who successfully lost the weight on their own. So it can be done. I frequently refer patients such as yourself to our Bariatric Care Center here in Pittsburgh. They shepherd my patients through the process, which sometimes leads to gastric bypass surgery as a backup intervention should weight loss not succeed.
