James Shaw, MD

Great experience, he did my chin augmentation and I am so pleased with the results. He has a great eye for symmetry and balance. I've also done CoolSculpting here and it worked great! Office staff are super nice and knowledgeable.

I'm 39 and breast fed for 2 years. My breast originally were a C cup and during pregnancy I went up to a DD. After breast feeding for 2 years and getting back in shape I was down to a small B and my skin was deflated. I felt very comfortable having a consultation with Dr Shaw and his staff. I feel like he really listened to what I wanted to accomplish and did not try to talk me into going larger. I was happy about that because it was important to me to look natural, like "me" again. My surgery was flawless... I was out and about the day after surgery for a couple hours with my 2 year old and had a sitter with us to assist with picking her up or loading her in the car. My incisions are healing so well, I cannot even believe how good of a job he did. It has only been a month and I can tell that with a bit more time you won't even be able to see the incisions were ever there! Dr Shaw also offers different shapes and textures of implants that offer advantages to some. Other women I talked to that had been through breast augmentation did not even know what I was talking about or that textured or shape was even an option for them since they had gone to other surgeons. I'm very happy with my decision to get implants but even more happy and thankful I chose the best surgeon. Dr Shaw has many years of experience and has surrounded himself with a great team and it shows.

I've looked into all levels of fat reduction (Mommy make-over to nothing.) I've maintained about 30 pounds, mainly in my middle, and I really just didn't want to put the work or severe diets to get it off. Menapause hasn't helped AT ALL!! I went to a well-known, well-established and with impeccable medical history, plastic surgeon Dr. Jim Shaw at his new office Shaw Plastic Surgery.

I knew after I had my baby 3 years ago that I wouldn't be wearing bikinis or anything. However, it was so hard and pretty much impossible to find pants that fit properly. I have thought about the tummy tuck for a few years now. I finally went for my consultation about 2 months ago. Originally I was just going to get a breast augmentation, but I got the quote for both. After some thought I decided the tummy tuck was what I really wanted most so I scheduled my surgery for just the tummy tuck. I may still get the breast augmentation next year. So far I am 2 days post op. I get to shower today so I will actually get to see what's under the binder for the first time since surgery. Pain is not as bad as I expected but I do still need help to get up and down off the couch or bed. I will post my before pics now and will get some day 2 pics up asap. Updated on 23 Apr 2016: Today I've been getting around a little more. Still have to walk bent over. My bf put a chair in the shower so I could sit. My goodness that shower was exhausting! I finally got to see my belly and so far I'm very happy. It looks awful now but I think it's going to heal really well. It was so difficult taking the gauze off to shower and then putting it back on. I think I will be napping the rest of the day Updated on 24 Apr 2016: I was able to have a BM finally this morning! I've been taking the stool softeners since the night before I had the surgery. It hurt a little but I feel much better. It does feel like there is movement in my lower belly which is quite strange. I'm thinking it's just the nerves regaining feeling or something. Anyone else had this? When I put my hand over it I don't feel anything. I feel better today and like I could get up and do more but I'm trying to keep taking it easy. I need to be pretty much back to normal by Thursday when I go back to work. So far at this rate I believe I'll be just fine by then. My pain is minimal. I'm taking one hydrocodone every 4 hours or so and one ibuprofen 800 every 8 hours or so. The ibuprofen I try to make sure I take before bed so I sleep well. I've been sleeping in bed the last two nights and hanging out on the couch the rest of the time. Yesterday I was short of breath every time I got up but today I'm fine. Updated on 25 Apr 2016: Today is my first day at home by myself. So far so good. I woke up about 3:30 with a sharp and burning pain on my left side by my incision. I was due for another hydrocodone so I took it. I was pretty miserable for about an hour. Every adjustment I tried to make made it hurt more. This morning my bf helped me out of bed like always and it hurt so bad but since I've been up it hasn't been an issue. I had him look at where it was hurting and he said it was way below the actual incision. (I was just sure I had busted some stitches or something) I kind of think it's part of my body regaining feeling in the area. Had another BM this morning and feeling great. A little better everyday. No hydrocodone since 3:30am just the ibuprofen. I think I'm done with the narcotic pain meds at this point which is great because I'm pretty sure it's why I've been getting dizzy. I took a 2nd shower yesterday and washed my hair. I don't think I'll take one today because I won't have any help till after 5pm. Post op appointment is Wednesday and I am really hoping to get these drains out and maybe clearance to start walking straighter. Updated on 25 Apr 2016: I'm still super happy with how it looks! Updated on 25 Apr 2016: Just realized I uploaded the wrong ones earlier Updated on 27 Apr 2016: Today I go see my ps. I'm so excited! I really hope he takes my drains out. Been measuring 5 to 10 every 12 hours last 2 days. I coughed yesterday unexpectedly. I wouldn't say it hurt but felt like my insides exploded. I'm a little sore today I think from the cough and I'm hoping I didn't mess anything up. I go back to work tomorrow as long as ps says it OK. I have a desk job so it should be fine. Today I showered by myself. I even put makeup on and dried my hair! :) Swept and mopped a little where dogs tracked mud in. Last night I was a little down and felt I wasn't progressing enough but today I think I'm doing well. Updated on 28 Apr 2016: I went back to work today and drove for the first time. It was OK but now I am so super duper swollen. Ugh! Definitely taking it easy tonight. Updated on 1 May 2016: Every day is a little better. Last night I was able to sleep flat AND on my side. Yes! It was awesome. I went shopping yesterday for my son's soccer stuff. He starts soccer on Thursday. I may have bought him too much lol. I was really sore and tired last night after shopping but woke up this morning feeling really good. I'm standing mostly straight but at the end of the day I get more swollen and hunched. I'm only taking ibuprofen before bed so I can get comfortable enough to sleep. Eating small healthy things throughout the day. I get pretty tired and pained by the end of the day but it's less and less everyday. Trying to stay optimist but honestly some days it seems like I'll never be back to normal lol. Updated on 7 May 2016: Everything is going pretty well. I was pretty sore yesterday at work because my son's soccer clinic was parent interactive. Way too much activity. Today I felt good though when I woke up. I'm walking straight until I get swollen at the end of the day. Coworkers just think I have back issues. I can't wear regular pants or jeans yet but I've been managing with stretchy skirts and leggings. I have a pair of dress pants that have a really stretchy waist that works for me. I almost wish I still had some maternity pants lol. I was supposed to go camping today for some music type festival but I've decided not to because I get so uncomfortable. It sucks to have to cancel things like that but I know it's better for me. I contacted my ps the other day because my drain holes seem to not be closing. He assured me that it was normal. He said I could come in if I wanted to but I decided to wait till my 3 week appointment next week. I've been wearing a Spanx type garment but I just got a new compression garment similar to the one at the hospital. I think I will wear that along with the Spanx during the day for extra support. So far everything seems to be going well and I love the way everything looks. I'm hoping it gets even better as the swelling goes down. Updated on 7 May 2016: Updated on 13 May 2016: I had my 3 week appointment yesterday and he said everything looks like it's healing well. I can start walking but pretty much if anything I do causes pain or discomfort then I need to ease off and try another day. I can start running in another 2 or 3 weeks. I have quite a bit of swelling still so just waiting for that to be done. Right now I am still super happy with my results. The other day I had someone comment on how much weight I've lost. I just said thank you. Then she asked what I was doing. I told her eating better and exercise. I don't want the world to know I have had surgery but I don't want to give people false hope that they can get these kind of results without surgery. Either way, it felt good that I have noticeable results despite all the swelling. I go back in a month and I think he said it will probably be my last appointment. Happy healing, everyone! Updated on 14 May 2016: So it's been probably 5 years since I could button this shirt completely and comfortably! Updated on 14 May 2016: Almost just like when I was pregnant and didn't want to buy new jeans lol Updated on 28 May 2016: I have been trying to use my compression stuff less and less. Today I took my son to a kids museum thing with no compression and I think it was a huge mistake. We went to lunch after and I was in so much pain. As soon as I got home I put on my compression garment and laid down. I've been sleeping without anything but I guess it's too early to go out without it. Last week I went to a rock concert (wearing my compression) and had a few beers and jumped up and down and sang as loud as I could. I thought I'd be miserable the next day but I was surprisingly fine. I guess I thought I was getting back to normal but today proved me wrong. Maybe a few more weeks and I can be free of compression.

24, 135 lbs, 5'9. I've been considering and researching BA for the last several years and decided to finally get it done! Although I lift weights and run regularly, I was never able to feel confident in my own skin. I couldn't fill out my clothes, bras, or swimming suits, and felt like I looked like a boy. Because I am athletic and participate in several sports year round I didn't want to go too large, but I didn't want to go too small and end up unhappy or regretful. I went with 325 cc and am extremely pleased with the results! Updated on 23 Aug 2015: I was up at 2 in the morning the day of surgery. I was so nervous, it all seemed so surreal. We had to leave at 4:30 to get to the surgery center by 7 for the 8:00 procedure. (Super thankful to have a boyfriend willing to get up that early!) Before the surgery I was so nervous I felt like I was going to cry, but I didn't because I'm stubborn. It was nice to have my boyfriend there so I could have a hand to hold. The staff were all really comforting and professional. My nurse kept telling me how good I was going to look (she was right! I love my ladies!), how great Dr. Shaw is (fact.), and that it would be worth it (SO worth it.). I was thankful to have support from the medical team! I woke up from the surgery with only a little tightness in my chest and slight burning at the incision sight. They said that was caused by something they use to stop the bleeding, but icing it would (and did) help. (By the way, NEVER STOP ICING. I can't tell you how much this helped me!) I was also shaking like I was cold, my teeth were even chattering, but the nurse said that was just a side effect of the anesthesia. I was prescribed medications for pain (to be taken every 4-6 hours), inflammation (to be taken twice daily), and nausea (to be taken as needed), as well as an antibiotic (to be taken twice daily). The 2.5 hour drive home was surprisingly a piece of cake. My boyfriend and I sang the entire way home. (I'm an awful singer, so thanks, anesthesia for making me not have a care in the world!) I don't want to jinx myself, but after reading some reviews on here about waking up in tremendous pain, I think I must have been one of the lucky ones! That night I slept propped up on the couch, which I find to be very comfortable. The next morning at around 6 I started to feel nauseous. I took the anti-nausea prescription, but it was too late. Within a couple minutes I threw up. Later that morning my nurse called to check in on me. I told her I hadn't had any pain, but I had thrown up. She seemed a little concerned, but I told her I didn't think I took the anti-nausea med soon enough. She was happy to hear that I was doing so well and told me to call her if I needed anything. The last couple days have been fine. I do have flatness on the bottom side of both of my boobs (yay, I actually have boobs now!), but I'm guessing thats just because it'll take time for the incision/scar to relax and stretch? Hopefully? At least, that's what I'm telling myself to keep from worrying. Honestly, I'm used to lifting weights and running every day so I've been bored out of my mind and itching to get back to the gym! Not only that, but I'm way too independent. I don't like anybody helping me with anything. Like, it's almost annoying to be asked if I need anything or want help doing something. (I know, I have a problem.) So it's been humbling, but frustrating, to be taken care of, even if it is against my own will haha. I would recommend for you to have good company with you, queue anything that looks interesting on Netflix, find a good book (or 5), and be prepared to take it easy. Anyway, my only regret is not doing it sooner. I love my size (pre-op 34B, 325 cc, post-op 36C or 34D (wowza)) and so far it has been more than worth it! I'll be going in this Wednesday for my follow-up appointment! Updated on 24 Aug 2015: Yesterday I didn't take it easy at all and by last night I was so sore. I drove into town and walked around. I did some shopping and did chores around the house when I came back home. Driving was harder than I thought it would be. I didn't expect turning the steering wheel to use so many of those already tender muscles! So steer clear of driving. (Punny but lame joke.) Then just walking around was somewhat painful. It made me realize the real weight of the implants! But I can't wait until they start to get a little bounce. I did the dishes and a load of laundry that evening. That was more than I had done in the last 3 days combined. Lesson learned. Did I mention that ice is my new best friend? ALSO, my abdomen and torso have been swollen since the procedure. That's something I didn't expect to happen! I went into work today expecting it to be painful and awful, but today was a really good day! Okay, gather 'round. It's story time. I forgot to mention this in the previous post, which is okay because that post was already way too long (sorry), but I'm going to tell you about my second consultation. The one my mom just HAD to go to so she could "ask a few questions." Because I know how my mom can be I wasn't really comfortable with her coming to the consultation. However, she's my mom so I let her. Dr. Shaw asked if we had any questions. This is a rough synopsis of what was said. I don't remember it word for word, but I'll do my best. Overly-caring mom: "So are you saying my daughter isn't beautiful? She looks fine! She doesn't need this done. I don't know why she would ever want this done. It is beyond me. This is just ridiculous." Me: (Speechless. Wide-eyed. Red face. Is it just me or did it suddenly become like a thousand degrees in here?) Dr. Shaw: "I'm not saying she isn't beautiful or that she doesn't look fine, but this is something she wants to do. I am here to support and inform your daughter. You are not my patient. She is my patient." You go, Dr. Shaw! He was very professional about it. He kept calm and I have to admit that I liked that he defended me. I'm not talking smack on my mom. I know she cares about me and I love her, but geez, was it ever embarrassing! I'm sure this was not Dr. Shaw's first run in with a mom! Also, this story was meant to be humorous, I'm not complaining at all! For those of you disappointed in my story, I never said this was going to be a good story! ;) Updated on 24 Aug 2015: I'm not even 1 week post-op, but I need to know. When can I start working out again? I hate not working out daily. I feel gross. My doctor said to wait at least 3 weeks, then ease into it. I'm not allowed to do heavy weights until about 6 weeks out. Is this timeline similar to what any of you were told? When did you ladies start getting back into shape?

After 4 kids , 14,12,9,and a 2 years old...left my body in such a flappy and gross stage .. I just wanted the excess skin gone ... I want to feel better about myself fir a change ... Since I had shoulder surgery on November 17, 2014 and about a month off .. I wanted to also schedule my tummy tuck before my shoulder surgery so I can have time to heal within 6 weeks... Figured it will be my only time in my life that I will be able to do the tummy surgery Updated on 5 Dec 2014: I ended up with very bad Seroma at 2 weeks... The Seroma made a hole in the incision and oozed itself out.. I was wondering why at 2 weeks I was in such great pain.. And wasn't able to walk at all without help to and from bathroom.. I went to my ps that Monday after the Seroma oozed out for at least 30 minutes... In the office they squeezed more Seroma out... The next day I felt so much better.. And after a week.. The hole haled up... Am at 4 weeks now and feeling somewhat better and less pain.. Trying to stretch more and straighten my back so I can stand up straight... I also started scar silicone therapy... I bought 2 strips from the PS office... And I also bought the scar away ones from walmart--- much cheaper and it doesn't give out a smell like the clear ones from the ps office.. Updated on 5 Dec 2014: Anyone have puckering at the end of the incision... I had penrose drain-- will this puckering flatten out and how long til it does??? Updated on 5 Dec 2014: Updated on 8 Dec 2014: Am still very swollen around my incision area and Mons pubis ... Still slightly hunched too! Hoping to be straight soon! Updated on 10 Dec 2014: I don't know why at 5 weeks my BB and my incision at the mons is red!!! Did I mentioned-- I really hate my stretchmarks-- I think since my tt I got new stretchmarks too!! I have stretchmarks from my boobs to my knees!!!! Updated on 13 Dec 2014: This will be the 2nd months that I have had a missed period since my TT... I know my body has been through quite a trauma but am beginning to get worried.. And also I will be 6 weeks out this Tuesday and am still in pain and not standing straight yet..am still a hunchback!!! Any of these issues RS ladies have experienced ? Pkease met me know.. I need some peace if mind-- am going crazy with worries regarding my slow healing!!!! Please helpppp! Updated on 14 Dec 2014: Am a few days shy of my 6 weeks PO... My swelling last few days but especially today has been extremely bad... I look like am 4 months pregnant Updated on 16 Dec 2014: My tt journey at 6 weeks po haven't been like the typical journey due to all the issues I have been having ... Still bent over and still not able to walk without out of breaths or pain for very long time... My incisions along the mons have slightly opened up up again and had slight drainage so therefor I have been on a lot of pain down there... I feel my results aren't where I want them to be... My sides where the incision ends are so swollen n has puckering/pleating... I have not been able to fit into my pants without feeling pain or it's too swollen ... So black tights or pj pants have been my wardrobe daily ... I hope to have the swelling go down, back straight, sleeping in my own bed, picking up my youngest baby and tt results looking fabulous in the near future... Updated on 25 Dec 2014: At 7 weeks am slowly am able to almost stand straight... I have less pain now than prior... Still have Odin in lower areas by incisions.. My mons incision n my right incisions still bleed due to the opened incision... I used maxi pads them...I finally started my menstrual few days ago... At 7 weeks am a little less swollen also ... My incision is still red... I know that the results will only get better....can't wait until am completely healed... Still sleeping in recliner.. Updated on 6 Jan 2015: 9 weeks today... Am able to walk a lot more but my back is not back to 100% straight yet... But after a day with lots of standing and walking am pretty much completely sore and in pain by the evening .. Last few days I tried sleeping in my bed and waking up I have the worse back pain ever... My stomach still hurt to touch bad to cough... I still feel that stretching feeling ... My scar is still also hurting and some areas are starting to scab over again.. Hopefully no more opened incision again... All and all am very happy with my result.. Wish that I didn't have so many old and new stretchmarks along my new belly and them old water blister scars...and that my flanks were more lipo off and my belly button was a little smaller n deeper ... And lastly my scars n bb gets lighter... I cannot wait until 100% painfree n back to normal... This has been a longggg journey!!! Updated on 9 Jan 2015: Am restarting my scar therapy again since now my incision isn't opening up again or scabbing Updated on 13 Jan 2015: I've been trying to sleep in my bed.. Omg my back hurts so bad... Am turning n twisting to get comfortable.. Since both my sides where the incision end are both sore.... Hope this healing will be completely over soon... I need to get back to wrk n school schedule next week... Updated on 5 Feb 2015: I will go in to see my PS tomorrow.. I still have a hard swelling above my mons and below my belly button-which am assuming is Seroma...My belly still hurts and very tender- sides where incisions are still sore.. My incisions seem to be healing so slow...

My motivation was to feel like a woman and not a little girl anymore. I work very hard on staying in shape and wanted to be able to feel confident in my clothes. Dr Shaw was very professional and knowledgeable, answered all my questions. Great staff! They worked me in the surgery schedule as to work the surgery into my school schedule. I was so worried about being too big, but they are the perfect size for me. They are not big and look very natural. I liked that Dr Shaw took several measurements to determine the size that I could handle. I went with the max recommendation and am very pleased with the results.

I am now day 5 post op. Had my surgery on Monday, I'm not even sure the size I was because I couldn't wear anything but sports bras, however the 38 E was too small. I am 23 years old, got boobs in 3rd grade, was a triple d by 6th. However back problems really only started the last few years. Anyways, I've been following this site, has really high hopes, and now I just don't know what to think. It seems like my recovery is going much more poorly than others. Like I said, in post op day 6, I am still in tremendous pain, having to take the prescription meds and it still doesn't alleviate everything (I always thought I had a high tolerance, pain was not my concern with this surgery). I was puking all day yesterday, didn't get any post op antibiotics although I'm not running a fever and from what I can tell the incisions/drains look okay. But it is really uncomfortable around the drain sites and when I stand up the bottom incision kills. I'm scheduled to get drains out on Monday. Still haven't even been able to shower. I ended up crying myself to sleep last night bc I have been so miserable with being in bed etc. Any advice? In just so discouraged at this point and feel like I'm so behind on my recovery. Updated on 16 Dec 2012: Ok, not really any difference on pain yet. I'm posting a picture of one of the drains, it is supposed to come out tomorrow. Do you think I will feel better after it comes out?? Probably will hurt some the way it looks :( Updated on 16 Dec 2012: Picture is upside down, sorry Updated on 17 Dec 2012: Just wanted to say thanks to all of you for the comments, so nice getting first hand experience. Drains come out at 145 today, so fingers crossed for uphill recovery from here! Updated on 17 Dec 2012: Drains, nipple dressings, and steri strips all came off today. I feel much better around the drain sites, however no improvement when standing. To top things off, right nipple looks almost black? PS said everything looked good but I'm having serious doubts. Waiting for things to look up... Updated on 18 Dec 2012: New picture. Has anybody seen this? What happens if it is dead? I have tried calling PS but no return call yet... Updated on 18 Dec 2012: I'll be going in to see PS tomorrow. Hopefully get some answers and some kind of good news. Updated on 19 Dec 2012: They did not seem to be worried at all. Right may be a little slower to heal but he says that will fall off and new skin is underneath. Hopefully things start to look a little prettier in the coming weeks! Updated on 28 Dec 2012: Post op day 18. I wanted to wait a while until I decided on the "worth it", but at this time I have to mark no. I was apparently much less educated than I realized. After finding this site I felt very comfortable. Unfortunately, I've learned there is more than one way to do a reduction. I wondered why mine was so different from the reviews I've read, and I'd say the simple answer is bc I apparently had a free nipple graft, and most of you have not. Believe it or not, I thought that was the only way to do them, and it is not how they are generally done now (dumb me). Anyways, my right nipple/areola has lost a lot of tissue. It's pink underneath but if its healin at all I can't tell, the black spot is still attached, there is just a giant drop from half the areola to the other because of the tissue loss. I don't know how it could possibly heal without a giant scar. The t zone is also open, and it looks like the left t zone could start opening as well. My back feels good, however I am 23 and now I know there will be NO shot at breast feeding (I knew it was unlikely but I've heard many who could produce some), I have no nipple protrusion, and I will most likely have some ugly scarring. If I were older, this stuff may not have as much of an effect on me, unfortunately I am not. Anyways, glad to see everyone else is healing great, happy for you guys. Maybe some day ill be able to change my review?

As a small person with 28G boobs, my breasts completely overwhelmed me. I decided to get a reduction when I was 17. I went in for a consultation then waited for input from my insurance. I waited a very long time and still hadn't heard anything from my insurance. Apparently it had been approved a long time ago but I wasn't informed. So I went in for the actual procedure. They took out 3 pounds of breast tissue, which put me at a D - DD. It felt like a weight had been lifted off of my chest. (literally.) It was so much easier to find bras, clothes, swimsuits, and actual exercise was possible again! I lost 25lbs after the surgery just because it was easier to move around. There were a few downsides, I was very sick after the surgery. The pain medication made me nauseous. I couldn't even eat saltine crackers without throwing up. That lasted about a week. The first few days, I needed help sitting up after laying down. I had drains in that leaked which was pretty disgusting. The period after surgery that I couldn't shower also grossed me out. I had purchased some dry shampoo which made me feel a little better. I lost feeling in my nipples, but now a year later it is starting to come back. Dr.Shaw did a great job with stitches and my scarring was minimal. I had little pink/white lines. I have had one Fraxel treatment and now they are hardly visible. I plan on getting one more Fraxel.Updated on 25 Apr 2012:Last week, I had another Fraxel treatment for the scarring. It is still healing. I will update again when the results are more clear.

Please, please do not go to this man for breast surgery. He removed my implants as they were both leaking. He did not do anything we had discussed at 2 consultations! I asked him to please take a picture of them once removed. And test the fluid surrounding them at my expense. He said quote " "yes I will, I do it for all my patients not just you"? I had the surgery and was sent home directly after waking up. I had no bandages or tape over my 6 inch incisions, just gauze stuffed under my breasts. Also he put in drains that had nothing to catch the drainage. Just open ended tubes hanging out. I bled all over my clothes and car on the drive home. Several hours later I had to go by ambulance to have a whole second surgery to remove the accumulation of blood clear up bigger than my implants had been and up under my collar bone. I woke up that way at home. Just one breast. I was again sent home while still groggy with the gauze that I had to hold up with my hands so it wouldn't fall off. No surgical bra like I was told I would be in. Not even an ace bandage to hold the gauze in place. Things got worse from there, I ended up 4 days in the hospital. But I don't think I am allowed to tell the rest of my story. My GP was furious how he left me and another breast Dr both suggested I take legal action. But I was to depressed, exhausted an weak to go through that. I regret it to this day. This site is to share our stories and opinions of our Drs so I hope my story will be allowed to be seen by all unsuspecting women in or near Wichita. I usually write glowing reviews and writing this was hard to do. I just hope it does not go without being shared. Updated on 9 Aug 2019: I just wanted to mention that after my 2 surgeries and after I was sent home after the second surgery that I had to return to the ER where I was given 2 blood transfusions and admitted to the hospital for 4 days. I would think a Dr would know that after two surgeries that my hemoglobin should be tested before sending a patient home!