Rimma Finkel, MD

Everyone at the office is amazing and caring. Dr. Finkel did a wonderful job with my breast reduction. I know feel like a new person. I would recommend her to anyone needing reconstruction or plastic surgery in general.

I am 70 years young and in my 8th month of treatment for breast cancer. As a member of my medical team, Dr. Finkel has performed 3 surgeries for me. Prior to surgery, she clearly explained options, answered questions, and left the decisions to me. Post-surgery, she continued to answer questions and offer suggestions. If a question or concern arises after hours, she can be reached directly by telephone without going through an answering service or she esponds directly to patient email. On 3 occasions, she addressed my concerns by phone or email. Her office staff is welcoming and courteous. They are patient and go out of their way when it comes to scheduling (and rescheduling) appointments involving so many doctors. Dr. Finkel is a professional, highly skilled and compassionate surgeon (with a gentle sense of humor).

Dr f is probably one of the most gifted plastic surgeons I have ever seen.I have been treated by dr f for almost 8 years now.Her results are impeccable,resulting in me having more than 30 surgeries performed by her.She has skills and fixes you will see nowhere else.I have had both reconstructive and cosmetic done by her and im not done yet! My friends and family are amazed at her work,I now have 5 friends/family preparing to see her to have cosmetic and reconstructive work.You have found the best,search no more!

I had a wonderful experience with Dr Finkel, they guide you throughout the whole process. I am just very thankful to God for putting her in my path. Dr Finkel is always ready to answer any questions, very passionate about what she does!

So i got my surgery done on the 23rd of august. Let me tell you it came pretty fast. Fast enough it was one week im seeing the doctor for the first time. The next week im getting ready to graduate. To the following week im told to just be ready. At work im balling scared . Well here i am now from a 38HH to a 38DD . Still a little nervous because i have feeling in only one of my nipple but not the other . One has scabs on the nipple and they are coming off , & what are the little plastic pieces . Like i said im 17 still nervous. And my mommy has been there every step of the way and when i mean every step, she has helped me do everything from bathe to dry to awkwardly sit in the restroom with me lol but that because i was still loopy from anestisia. I gues my questions are, will the plastic fall off, and what about the scabbing should i be worried ?

Updated on 10 Aug 2013:
Alright so i left town , and my doctor doesnt know. I think ill be fine though , i have my mommy with so i should be okay. Okay so physically my left nipple has had feeling right away. But my right hasnt had any feeling at all just reaction, will it come back eventually or no

Updated on 21 Aug 2013:
i have only feeling in my left nipple, what about my right one will it ever come should i be worried . sheeesh I NEED ANSWERS !? HELLLLLP

Honestly I don't think it has set in yet. I am very excited but it still does not seem like it is happening. Since I could remember I've had very large breast. I've always had my bras custom made and my clothes tailored to fit me. My mother and grandmother also had large breast and taught me how to dress to compliment me. As I got older I began to realize that it was insane to be spending as much money on clothes and bras to just fit me like every other normal girl out there. I was still young and the scars of Breast reduction surgery terrified me. So I continued to put it off. I told myself "lose weight they will go away" which they never did. I went to many surgeons but all wanted upfront pay. I have seen over the Internet stating the surgery cost 6-8 thousand. Oddly that was not even close to the bill I was seeing from the surgeons I was going to. So once again I gave up and decided to go back to the gym. 2 years later I began to have breathing problems my Breast were so heavy I couldn't enjoy the things I loved. Hiking, biking and swimming became a pain and I became depresses. A friend of mine told me to get a healthcare advocate through my insurance and they would help me get the surgery through insurance. So I began the process. My insurance denied me twice before they finally agreed. They stated they would not pay for a reduction that took anything less then 1500grams.( which I find is insane because I see women removing 500-800g and they have it approved) my surgeon was already removing 1200 grams and they would not budge. My surgeon fought them till the end and I am so thankful for her. So my surgery is scheduled for April 12th and as the days get closer I keep battling with myself if This is the right thing to do. I am so happy I found this site because it is really making me feel like it will be the best decision for me. Thank you guys!!! You have helped me more then you could ever imagine!

Updated on 11 Apr 2016:


Updated on 12 Apr 2016:
Surgery was today and I survived! She removed 1300grams out of each breast. I'm finally feeling better. I've been vomiting most of the day due to the pain pills. (My body hates them) so the vomiting has made me very sore. Tomorrow I may call to get prescribed something to help with nausea. Other then that from what I've seen my girls look amazing and perky!!!

Updated on 13 Apr 2016:
Today was a little better. Does anyone have pain in the rib area under breast? Maybe I'm doing to much I'm not sure but standing is painful today. Gonna get some more rest hopefully tomorrow is better and I get to shower!

Updated on 20 Apr 2016:
Hello friends, sorry I have not been adding daily reviews. I think I underestimated this surgery and have needed more rest then I thought. I'm not in pain but I struggle often with discomfort. Sleeping has not become any easier. I also have this pain around my right rib that is like a sharp burning (cramp like) that comes and goes. I am still very happy with the results and my surgeon says everything looks excellent. I am still wearing sports bras but couldn't help myself and bought a cute Lycra flimsy fun bra and will wear it more when I'm healed. I will post the pic I took in it though! Overall I think I underestimated the recovery time but I am still very grateful for the procedure. I feel these are minor things I will go through and will take some time adjusting.

Updated on 20 Apr 2016:


Updated on 22 Apr 2016:


Updated on 12 May 2016:
I have been MIA on the site due to being an emotional reck. My hormones are finally starting to level back out and I'm finally getting off my emotional roller coaster. I'm finally starting to love my breast and the healing is going well. I have some pink on my nipple but overall I am very happy. I'm still wearing sports bras and the occasional fun bra as seen in my pics but I wear them once a week or so. I thought I lost sensation in my nipples until one day I got out of the shower and they became erect, and although I was excited it happened it definately hurt. I will try to update more often but I have been living life enjoying my boobs! I hope everyone is doing well too!!!

I will be having an extended tummy tuck with muscle repair and no liposuction by Plastic Surgeon who did my reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy. Dr Finkel is a kind compassionate doctor with a wonderful staff. I will spend one night in the hospital. I am 5'04 and 177 lbs. I tend not to exercise and am hoping I will be motivated to once I lose my belly!

Updated on 8 Nov 2015:


Updated on 15 Nov 2015:
Hopefully, both drains will be out tomorrow! I've lost 7 lbs! I'm sure 4 of it is the skin removed!

Updated on 17 Nov 2015:


Updated on 23 Nov 2015: