Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)

Dr Rand and his staff are exceptional and I would highly recommend them to a friend or family member who might be considering plastic surgery. I had a second procedure 10 years after the initial procedure, and the fact that Dr Rand had the same staff working alongside hime and within his office, speaks volumes. He was clear about setting the right expectations with me, and I am very happy with my results. When I encountered a spitting suture approximately 2.5 months post surgery, I emailed Dr Rand on a Sunday as I was concerned about an opening. He emailed and called me right away to talk me through what was happening as well as called in a prescription which healed the area as described. Dr Rand is very professional and cares about what he does, if you are considering having any work done, make sure to have a consultation with Dr. Rand.

I met with Dr. Rand for an initial consultation because he came highly recommended from a family member who had a breast augmentation done by him 10 years ago. He was the first surgeon I met with about my breast augmentation and I knew that I would not need to look any further! His demeanor throughout the whole process was warm but professional, and he answered all of my questions thoroughly. His staff is amazing and always made me feel comfortable, especially on the day of my procedure. I wasn't sure what size to go with for my augmentation, but Dr. Rand listened to my desired results, lifestyle, and body proportions and gave me a recommendation that perfectly aligned with my goals. I could not be happier! I feel so confident and beautiful after my augmentation, and Dr. Rand helped me achieve my desired results that are "naturally perfect-looking." I will 100% recommend Dr. Rand to any of my friends or family who are interested in a breast augmentation, and I will definitely be back to Dr. Rand if I am interested in any of the other procedures he offers in the future!

Dr. Rand did a wonderful job! After reviewing numerous surgeons and their websites, I knew Dr. Rand’s and his practice was different and special. My first impression was that his work looked natural, unlike many others. He is very detailed oriented, highly professional, and compassionate. He spent a lot of time with me during my consultation and post-op appointments sharing information, setting realistic expectations, and answering questions. My entire experience was first class. They have a small, tight-knit team, and everyone is very kind, polite, and professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Rand and his staff!

I highly recommend Dr. Rand! I had a facelift 11 years ago with him, and the results were so fabulous I knew I wanted him to give me a “refresh”. He is very easy to talk to, he has so many pictures of his work, and he is so talented. I had a cheek lift and upper blepharoplasty done. I did not need a neck lift because his previous work was so great. Everyone in my family has told me how natural and good I look! It’s been 3 weeks since my procedures and I am so happy I did this! His staff is also so professional and caring. You don’t mess with your face, and I’m so very happy I was able to have Dr. Rand do my surgery.

Dr Rand and his staff are the best. He personally answered my questions via email on numerous occasions, his office staff is friendly and easy to get ahold of, and his surgical staff is all very friendly and accommodating. The anesthesiologist and nurses were fantastic and Dr Rand even held my hand while I was falling asleep. Seems silly but it was a nice, comforting thought. Most importantly I couldn’t happier with my results and the open communication before, during and after my procedure. I will highly recommend him to friends and family.

I had a mommy makeover in March 2021 with Dr. Rand, and OMG!! Where do I even begin? My results are completely beyond my expectations. Dr. Rand and his team are all wonderful to work with, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Cami is absolute doll to have in the consult, and Rose & Annabelle are wonderful with scheduling and handling appointments. Nurse Carol is also awesome, and so are the other nurses that I am so sorry I cannot recall the names of! I had my TT drain for 23 long days, but my results make it all ok! I'm seeing definition in my abs after a few months of getting back into the gym. Ribcage jeans & fitted tops have become my summer 2021 outfit. What? Who?! I wanted a natural result with my implants, and was worried that any breast implant would be too big. Dr. Rand took the time to explain everything to me, and he answered all of my questions so I could make the right decision. My breast implants look perfectly sculpted to complement my body, and it is not possible to be happier with them. I cannot thank Dr. Rand and his staff enough for changing my life. I feel absolutely amazing after my mommy makeover from Dr. Rand!!

I absolutely love Dr. Rand and his practice. Always felt as though I was in good hands and his bedside manner was refreshing. Super happy with my breast augmentation results too - like really really happy!

Dr. Rand and his staff are absolutely the best. Within 5 minutes of speaking to Dr. Rand I knew I wanted him to do my surgery. He provided great attention to detail explaining what I specifically needed based on my body. He is extremely knowledgeable and you get that the minute you start talking to him. Dr. Rand’s staff is amazing. Everyone makes you feel like you are the most important patient. I would recommend Dr. Rand for sure!

I got a BA when I finally decided, "I'm worth it!" June 2nd, 2020. So far I am thrilled. My Stats: 5'7 125lbs 36A ... hoping for a large C or small D 12.5 BWD 375 cc moderate plus Sub muscular With my BWD, Mentor only gave me two options: 325 cc or 375 cc. I chose the larger size and I still fear it's too small. But so far, recovery has been a breeze! I am amazed.... no nausea and next to no pain. My doc doesn't recommend ice or massage and I have followed the directions on the pain pills exactly as prescribed. Sad to see my weight has gone up more than 10 lbs! Can't exercise but I am still eating like a maniac. Still, wish I had done this sooner! Updated on 8 Jun 2020: It’s exciting to see the progress each day! I was pretty disappointed on Day 1 with how small they looked. Almost like I hadn’t had surgery at all! But Day 5 looks much better to me. On the downside, the weight gain is real. I am up 12 lbs. I would like to think it’s all bloating, but with no nausea and a massive sweet tooth, I’ve been overeating. It’s really difficult not to exercise. I have bulimia 2, which means I am a compulsive eater and exerciser. It’s killing me not to work out. But my caregiver (Mom) is watching me like a hawk. Plus, it’s such an investment and a life long dream, I don’t want anything to mess it up. I am off the narcotics and simply taking Tylenol. Other than some general breast tenderness like PMS, everything is going great. Although I must admit I’m pretty numb overall. I’ve read many reviews that dislike the post compression bra, but I love mine. I don’t want to be without it. (Wacoal sports bra with an underwire, per my doc). I see him again in two days for a follow up. Also, I must remember to enroll in the Mentor warranty program. I think you only have a limited time to do that post surgery. Wishing you all the best with your BA journeys and trying to be patient with me. Ha ha. Updated on 12 Jun 2020: Quick and painless appointment with the doc to remove the steri strips. Scars looked worse than I had hoped, but he gave me special oil to apply to the incision sites 3 times daily. No “morning boob” like I have read about, but I do have some all over tenderness throughout the day and general numbness. No constipation but still feeling bloated. He also tightened the straps on the sports bars by a knotch... not quite as comfy but still feels so much better with the bra on than off. Sleeping has not been a problem. Still very happy I did this! Updated on 18 Jun 2020: Recovery still going great, but the sports bra is starting to feel a little tight. Wishing there was more drop and fluff. The side and oblique profiles look ok but the front profile isn’t so attractive and the scars looks terrible. Have an occasional zinger (sharp breast pain lasting a moment... likely nerve related as they rebuild) but no “morning boob,” which is to say discomfort when I wake up. My boobs are pretty warm though and not much sensation in the nipples, though they don’t feel good to be touched. So hard not to exercise! Especially when I feel fine, but only one more week to go before I can do some incline walking. Trying to resist the urge to buy lingerie, but I did but the bralette from Free People recommenced by expert Jenny Eden. Still very happy I got this done. Updated on 23 Jun 2020: Finally cleared for a little exercise. Yay! Walking and a little bit of abs. My doc said laying on the floor with my hand crossed over my chest (yoga corps pose I think) and lifting my feet into the air, scissors or kicking the ceiling seemed reasonable because it would still allow me to limit lateral movement. (Make sure to check with your doctor before trying just to be cautious ). I have a medicine ball so thigh squeezes and hamstrings tomorrow. No bouncing or lifting or lunging obviously. Still no “morning boob” .... almost no feeling actually. Kind of seems like I am wearing a padded bra. But I’ve seen a little progress this week compared to last week. Seems slightly fuller. Slow process. Wish my stretch marks weren’t obvious, but I also started with some stretch marks, so I don’t think I can blame the surgery. Lol. Slightly concerned that my nipples are getting larger and they are easily and often erect. Hoping I won’t always appear to have “headlights.” Still worth it. Updated on 1 Jul 2020: Just returned from my visit with the doctor. Normally women get a check up six weeks after the procedure but because I have to fly home to South Carolina, I had to meet with my doctor at four weeks. So far he says I’m right on track. I told him that my breasts were very warm and numb. He said that’s normal. Zero pain. A little stiff/tight. One thing that I really like is that he fixed a lot of the asymmetry I had naturally. If you look at the before picture on the bottom left you’ll see a lot of asymmetry. He worked hard to adjust for that during the surgery. It’s hard to be patient. I’m not happy with the look just yet. Still looks weird to me. But I also know that I have about two more months to go before everything will settle. It’s also difficult because I can see how much weight I’ve gained... About 7 pounds. I’m getting back into exercise but it takes forever to take the week off. So again, I have to remind myself to be patient. I really don’t mind the sports bra at all. Actually I prefer the support. That’s a good thing, LOL, because I’ll be living in it for another two months. It’s not a problem to sleep on my side. Having tons of fun buying a few new outfits! In terms of the scar, it’s definitely visible but I’m seeing a lot of progress over the last few days. I took the picture on top a few days ago vs. three weeks below. Updated on 15 Jul 2020: I just reached six weeks. Good news and bad news. I think my breasts are developing nicely although my right breast nipple (your left) seems to veer over to the side. Also that breast is slightly smaller than the other one. It needs to drop and fluff a bit more. I know that’s common so I’ll just have to wait for the rest of my results. I’m only halfway there. Overall it’s a joy to look in the mirror and see breasts. Unbelievable!! The bad news is that I seem to have a poor reaction to the sutures on that same breast. I just posted pictures of the redness that has developed. I sent pictures to my surgeon and he said not to worry. He said antibiotics are optional. I chose to take them so I will start tomorrow. It doesn’t hurt. I just don’t want any kind of infection. And I certainly don’t want scars. He says I shouldn’t use my emu oil until things heal. Otherwise things are still great. I bought my first real lingerie last week... The bra of my dreams. I’m so delighted! But I only tried it on. As you know, you have to wear your sports bra 24/7 for three months. I still don’t have any feeling in my breasts. No pain just numb. As of now I’m fitting into a 36C cup. Remarkably I still fit most of my old clothes, though I threw away all of my old bras yesterday. Still wish I could be slightly bigger. I finally have a little cleavage but more would be better. But I went as big as my surgeon would allow based on mentor implants and my breast with the diameter. Still working to lose weight. I gained a total of 9 pounds while staying with my caregiver. But I’m back home now in South Carolina and ready to get back on my diet. Updated on 21 Jul 2020: After five days on antibiotics things are looking much better. The redness surrounding the sutures seems to have gone away. As soon as I’m officially done with the course of treatment I will resume the emu oil. However I’m starting to see some big asymmetry. One breast is dropping faster than the other. And one nipple points straight ahead while the other points outward. Hopefully this will correct itself over the next month. Updated on 1 Sep 2020: It's been 13 weeks since the surgery. That means I can get back to my fitness routine and I don't have to wear a sports bra anymore. Although I like to anyway. Not only to protect my breasts but it feels good to be supported. Even though they're not heavy (375 ml). I think they were fully developed around nine weeks. I absolutely love them and I'm so grateful I had this done. I wish I had it done sooner. It feels right. No doubts ever. But I'm disappointed they're not bigger. I went as big as I could go based on the manufacturer (mentor) recommendation. And I also started with barely anything. I also wish they were symmetrical. One breast is slightly larger than the other and the nipples are not pointing in the same direction at the same level. As my surgeon wrote, surgery may heighten any natural or previous asymmetry. I wish I had known that previously to set my expectations, even though I would still do it again. My breasts felt very hot for about 10 weeks and then it suddenly went away. I don't have feeling when I go to touch my breasts. Numb. It doesn't bother me but it's something to consider. And they feel tight and slightly painful if you squeeze them. They are slightly soft but still riding high. I like the overall shape so I'm not in a hurry to have them drop any more. All the more reason to wear my sports bra. I still haven't shared my results with anyone. I guess I'm afraid they will think the incisions are ugly. But I need to get over what others think. Also the weight gain has been difficult. I worked so hard to have my perfect body only to gain 15 pounds. But I will lose it! It's still fun to look in the mirror and think, "wow." It's hard to picture me with my old breasts. I've already gotten used the look of my new breasts. It feels like this is the way it should've always been. Updated on 28 Sep 2020: Nearly 4 months after the surgery my breasts have dropped but they are still fairly tight. But I really like the round shape so I am OK with that. For the most part they are still numb. On the plus side I never had any pain whatsoever from the surgery. On the negative side I lost feeling. We’ll see if that comes back in a few months. Updated on 3 Jan 2021: Seven months after surgery I am finally back down to my normal weight. Feels great! They don’t move much. But I love the overall shape. I’m disappointed I couldn’t go bigger. I don’t understand why other women were able to go to a higher volume but my doctor followed the mentor guidelines which wouldn’t let me go above 375. (BWD 12.5) What I really wanted is 425. The other thing that bothers me is asymmetry. I didn’t know that there are three types: volume, shape, and nipple alignment. My surgeon says my nipples were naturally not aligned and the surgery exacerbated that. Ok. But they are different volumes and that’s what bothers me the most. I specifically asked if we should go with a different volume in each implant to fix this. I was told it would be “imperceptible.” It’s not. Overall the shape seems pretty symmetrical however due to the volume difference it’s not exact. Overall I am pleased except for the volume difference. But my number one concern was health and safety. I was in excellent hands and had a dream recovery. No pain ever! Seriously.. Of course I’ve been numb since surgery. Feeling is slightly coming back. That’s not a big deal to me. Overall I wish I had done this sooner. It’s a dream come true. And I don’t think of them like implants. They are simply my boobs and my body. Love yourself because you’re worth it too. Also, I’ve given up on push-ups because they feel weird. And anytime I slightly contract my pecs, my boobs look weird. Wasn’t expecting that. Updated on 27 Sep 2023: This is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I think your identity changes. People change the way they treated me. They treated me like I was the ideal For example, I was asked to be on the cover of a dating app. I started to see myself differently, set boundaries and raise expectations. I always struggled with boundaries and self-esteem. Getting augmentation is not the answer to low self-esteem, but for me, your self-concept becomes your reality. The more I engaged in healthy behaviors, and a positive self perception the more I started to believe it. And again people treated me differently. I feel like I was always meant to be this person. I feel more like me. At a full C small D cup I can be discreet and hide my chest or show it off. No one knew until I told them I had the surgery. My breasts are not too heavy. I wear my encapsulated sports bra (wacoal) all the time. So comfortable. I went a little crazy shopping for my new look. In debt haha. I also went a little crazy showing off at cocktail lounges. I’m now a little bit more reserved and classy. LOL it’s like I had to get it out of my system. I’ve always dreamed of that why not?? I still have some asymmetry, but if you see the before pictures, it is night and day better. I also still have the movement when I contract my pecs. It’s called an animated deformity and very rare. Not something the surgeon did. I decided not to get revision surgery because they are beautiful now. I am so happy and can’t imagine life without them. Wishing you all an incredible and happy journey. ????

I miscarried my only pregnancy in 2018, and was devastated at the loss. One thing I loved about being pregnant was that my boobs felt and looked so full. Having always been very small-breasted, I have hated shopping for and wearing bras, bathing suits, and clothing made for boobs. I love my body as it is, and am very thankful for all that she does for me and has taken me through. A friend of mine had her breasts done, and said something that has continued to echo in my head: "I'm only a woman once, and I want to feel like my body reflects that." This resonated with me because I feel more feminine than I ever have in my life, and yet my chest lacks such distinction. My husband has never complained about my breasts, and has always been very expressive about his attraction to me; yet I don't always feel as sexy as I want to when we are intimate. I dislike wearing lingerie because I don't fit in most things -- they gape or sag and make me feel like I'm not enough, so I just don't wear it. But I'd really like to, and I want to enhance my sexual experiences by feeling more fully physically feminine. I originally signed up for the surgery to happen on April 6, but due to the Coronavirus was rescheduled for today (May 28). Until yesterday I had been so excited and looking forward to having breasts; but I have been feeling pretty anxious for the last 24 hours. I'm afraid that I won't like an altered body. I'm friends with my body, and this feels unkind to her. I feel really confused, because I love the idea of filling a bra and having a top to match my bottom. Conversely, I deeply value authenticity, and suddenly this feels fake. I met with Dr. Rand in Bellevue, and felt cared for during my consult with him. It was during the consult that my husband got on board with the whole idea. However, in the weeks since, have not been able to meet with Dr. Rand again to discuss my thought process around my desired results. I went down to the clinic two more times to try on sizers, and finally opted for the Mentor Moderate Classic at 340cc. I don't want to be a large-breasted person, I simply want to have breasts, and I want my results to be exceedingly natural. My last visit was the most helpful, as Dr. Rand's assistant Cami spent 40 minutes with me as I asked questions and tried on the sizers. She was very kind and patient. I do wish there was some kind of psychological counseling involved in the process of booking surgery, as my thoughts in the last 24 hours are different than those I've had leading up to today. I feel like the decision has already been made -- I've paid for the procedure and everything is arranged. I'm worried that I will regret marring my body and leaving scars on her. I have never felt this way about a tattoo or piercing, so this is really surprising to me, because those are also very body-altering procedures (the piercings less so). I want to honor my body and also enhance my body. Do these two things line up? Is there more social acceptance around tattoos, and less around plastic surgery, such that I feel more comfortable with one and not the other? I don't want to be driven by social norms, though I understand their power. I also really envy women with moderately-sized breasts. I don't want to be driven by envy. I want this to be about me and what I want for myself. I do think I will love having the new boobs. But will this be worth the cutting and stretching? I think if I don't go through with it, I'll wish I had. If I do go through with it...? will I regret that decision, too? Updated on 30 May 2020: Despite my fears and uncertainty, I went through with the surgery, and I’m already so glad I did! My experience with Dr. Rand and his staff team was better than I could have hoped for. The anesthesiologist has contracted with Dr. Rand for 20 years (as well as with other surgeons), and told me privately that if he was going to have work done, it would be with Rand! Once I entered the OR there was a whirlwind of activity around me, but the whole time Dr. Rand stood calmly by my side, holding my hand. The two nurses and the anesthesiologist chatted pleasantly with me and each other, and were all very reassuring and upbeat. By the time my IV was in, one nurse held my other arm, and the other one rested her hand on my leg. They all looked at me and told me everything was going to go smoothly and that they’d take good care of me. It almost felt like they were praying for me — there was a definite spiritual energy present. I was in good hands. As you can see from my pictures, there’s no bruising, and they’re also not as square as I expected. They did tell me at my post-op that I have extraordinarily strong pec muscles, which likely accounts for the soreness above and below my boob. My left side in particular is quite sore, though already better today than yesterday. I’m also incredibly grateful for this community and knowing I wasn’t alone in my fears and concerns. Thank you for sharing your stories with me, too!