Fox Valley Plastic Surgery

I had an Arm Lift, Thigh Lift and Moderate Tummy Tuck. I was concerned about having these procedures because of my age - I'm 70. Before the surgery I was excited but nervous. Post op I felt like a mummy because of all of the wraps and I looked like Frankenstein's monster! I'm 7 1/2 weeks post op now and I'm so pleased with the results! I have a lot of large incisions but they are all healing very nicely. The incisions still continue to improve every day. Dr. Janssen and his staff are very professional and took very good care of me. Before surgery Dr. Janssen required a mammogram as I hadn't had one in over a year. He said it was required because if I needed breast reconstruction he would save some of my skin. Still healing but very impressed with Fox Valley Plastic Surgery!

First off, Dr. Janssen, is very personable, professional and has a great bedside manner. I chose him due to his reviews and I liked the looks of him. It has been 3 solid days since the fat transfer. Fat taken from my belly to my boobies. I am very happy with my flat stomach. 720 cc's taken, 360 approx for each breast. My breast currently do not look as symmetrical as I would like, the left, which was smaller originally, looks more plump and round, the right, not so much. Hoping it all pans out in the end. I hear it takes month 3 for the true story to be told. That said, if updates need to be made, I will definitely go back to FVPS in Oshkosh. They treated me with not just expected professionalism but pampering. They got me nestled in a comfy bed before the operation and even put a tube pumping warm air into and under the warm blanket they gave me. They did everything right. Dr. Janssen spoke with me before and after (although my memory is fuzzy for the right after). The staff cared for me in every way. I felt cared for. They not only have a skilled plastic surgeon but hire excellent staff. I want to thank everyone who I interacted with. Pics are before and the following days after....I'll keep updating as things progress.

Updated on 24 Dec 2020:
I am using Strataderm daily to reduce scars and wearing Shapewear as advised. I am glad to only have one more week of needing to wear that daily. I really like the progress. My breasts are not as high and tight, beginning to relax. Getting the fat from my tummy area was an excellent choice. I love the thinner waistline. I do wish my scars were both even. My right breast, it's a little jagged. I do hope in time those lines will be faint due to using Strataderm daily as well as using vasoline 1x a day. I push upward on the scar approx 10x with the Strataderm and vasoline as advised by the nurse to help reduce scarring.

Updated on 8 Jan 2021:
I am seeing my breast soften and relax now, looking more natural. I am still a cup size bigger. I love the narrow waist line. Finally, I am ready to work out and build some tone in that tummy! All aches and tightness in the tummy area are finally gone. I still apply Strataderm daily to my scar areas. No regrets on doing this procedure. Loving the updated me.

Updated on 25 Jan 2021:
I've been putting on Strataderm daily as recommended. My breast changes from 2 weeks ago are not dramatic. I notice they have softened a bit more. The nipples looking more natural too. The scars are still slowly fading. I've read it can take up to a year for the scars to go away as much as they possibly can. My tummy isn't flat but I think it just needs exercise and tone. It definitely is slimmer than before this procedure. I will update again in a month. Month 3 is supposed to be the "magic" number where your breasts are what you get. I've already bought and wear wired bras most of the time. I enjoy wearing sports bras on non work days. Overall, still very happy I had this procedure

Updated on 4 Mar 2021:
They say 3 months is the magic number. The doctor added 360 cc's to each breast. I'm 85% satisfied. I love the nipple lift. The breast themselves are not exactly the same size. I went in with asymmetry. I can see I still have it yet bigger more beautiful breast too. If I had another $6k to throw at my boobs, I'd add a little more fat to the one on the left. I feel like it could use just a little more to make them perfectly symmetrical. This said, no regrets. I love my flat tummy and am working on building tone in my core. Just have begun that journey. I'm going through a divorce and this new body gives me the self confidence I really need right now. I feel good better about being 44 and divorced. I still used the strataderm daily. Doctor told me the red lines would fade in 6-9 months. Overall, happy with the results.

Updated on 3 Apr 2021:
I believe I must have lost around 30% as predicted. Still no regrets. My left nipple was an issue. It was inverted and was always "shy" but at the end of February, I decided to see if there was a way to "bring her out" The dr said this can be more pronounced after a fat transfer. So I googled around and found on Amazon, Supple Cups for Flat, Shy and Inverted Nipples (Size 3). After a month of steady use, it is almost never shy! If it is, I can just stretch the sides of my areola and out she pops! I love my new waist line. The nipple lift really makes a huge difference. If I could afford it, I'd go back to plump up the left book maybe 200 cc and the right 150 cc but I don't have the money to do it again anytime soon and over all I am quite pleased. I have read the fat loss is minimal now and hope that is true.

Updated on 27 Apr 2021:
Sigh, I can tell I lost a little more fat. I cannot express how happy I am that I got a nipple lift. Without that, I would be sad. I feel like I have went up about half a cup size in total. I'm a large B or small C. I am happiest with my flat belly and nipples. If I had the money, I would go back and add an extra 260 ccs on the left and 180 ccs on the right. Ladies, I went 60ccs bigger than I initially was going to go for, now if I could go back, I would have went 180ccs bigger, if allowed. Oh well, still overall happy. The strataderm is finally starting to fade those red scars, just wish my fat would have all stayed. It is what it is.

Updated on 27 May 2021:
Well I don't feel I have lost anymore fat. My belly that was lipo'd started looking like I had bit saggy skin where they took away my baby belly so I started doing Rebecca Louise Abs. 10-15 min a day now for about 40 days. I like the results I am starting to see. Still putting the strataderm on daily and slowly the red lines are fading.

Updated on 7 Jul 2021:
Well I am surprised to find my breast have lost more fat. I am guessing I'm at 50% loss at this point. I started to do Rebecca Louise Abs daily for around 80 days straight now which makes me feel better about my tummy. I am very glad I got the nipple lift as I have lost more fat in my breast than I would have liked. I hope the loss stops now as I haven't lost weight. Still doing the strataderm daily.

Updated on 25 Jul 2021:
Very content with the results. Breast lift lines are fading over time with daily use of Strataderm. I've been doing 10-15 min of Rebecca Louise abs daily for over 90 days and it has tightened the lose skin from my lipo in the belly area. I only wish I had a little more lipo'd but over all very happy. Looking forward to those lines from the lift vanishing forever. When I look back to the before pic, I can say this was 100% worth the money.

Updated on 5 Sep 2021:
Well it's more like 9 months and a week. I was slow to getting this pic taken and slow to upload. I think I've kept a half a cup bigger in size. The nipple lift helps me feel satisfied with the end results. I do 10 min ab work outs with rebecca louise daily due to have some extra skin where he lipo'd it, wish he lipo'd just a tab more but oh well. This was the best investment on my body I ever made. I still use strataderm daily and the lines are finally fading to flesh color,

Updated on 24 Nov 2021:
Have seen no change in breast size in months. scars seem to very slowly be fading. Continuing to do my 10-15 min Rebecca Louise Ab workouts daily to help with extra skin where fat was taken from my belly. Still putting Strataderm on scars daily.

Updated on 24 Nov 2021:
It's an amazing transformation when I look back to the before pic from just over a year ago. No regrets. Best decision I ever made. Even though I lost what seems to be half the fat, just going up to half a cup size, I am very content with the body I have now. Starting the daily ab workout ritual 7 months ago has really increased my self esteem and also, having abs rocks! This is my last update as it's been a year and I've leveled off now without changes besides a better belly for months now.

Updated on 24 Nov 2021:
It's an amazing transformation when I look back to the before pic from just over a year ago. No regrets. Best decision I ever made. Even though I lost what seems to be half the fat, just going up to half a cup size, I am very content with the body I have now. Starting the daily ab workout ritual 7 months ago has really increased my self esteem and also, having abs rocks! This is my last update as it's been a year and I've leveled off now without changes besides a better belly for months now.

From the consultation to my 2 month appointment, I am very happy with my coolsculpting treatment at FVPS. Shannon was knowledgeable and upfront about what to expect. Worth the $. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Had the cool sculpting done with the aggressive 5 treatments in one day on my stomach area. Not going to lie, when the freezing was done and "coming" out it was very painful for like 15 minutes. They gave me pillow to put over my stomach and told me to take as long as needed. Once the pain subsided I was good to go! Since I did the aggressive treatments I had some swelling and felt like I was pregnant. But after seeing the results I am so happy that I did it! I had this pouch that hung over my underwear and it was getting uncomfortable to actually wear blue jeans. I still have a "little" pouch but its not as bad as it was. I would totally recommend this procedure!

Oh my gosh, what can I say... My first time going to the Appleton location has made a lifetime client out of me. Kind, considerate, professional, and knowledgeable staff. Answered ALL of my questions and gave me more than enough information to make the best decisions for me. I really felt like they were helping me decide what would work...and not work for me....only my best interest at heart. Can't say enough about them! :)

Sue was very professional and explained all of the procedures in detail before treatments. I found the technology fascinating. Both Dr.'s did a great job. I would recommend this facility highly. All appointments were easy to make.

It was very comfortable and welcoming. Kate has a fantastic bedside manner and can set anyone at ease. I have recommended Kate to all of my friends and I wonder if she would be interested in "Womens' Night Out" at the Heidle House in Green Lake as a speaker. She would help so many women. Everyone cares about a males erection, but you never hear a thing about womens' needs. Thanks Kate. Hugs

Stay away from this place. SylfirmX. Microneedling with Radio Frequency will ruin your face. At first the results are good, but after several months your collagen is destroyed. They will deny it and the company that makes this device is terrible. Do not trust the hype or the techs performing this procedure!

I feel invalidated and very disrespected. If you have a patient who is blatantly telling you something is wrong, then you need to listen. Swallow your pride and accept that something could be wrong. Do the testing. And LISTEN. You have a patient that drove 2 and a half hours, spent 8 thousand dollars, and you don't want to make sure they're satisfied?!

I repeatedly told Dr. Janssen that I'm not feeling okay, and that something is wrong with my right breast. He talked so down to me, like I was making it up and had no idea what I was talking about. How are you going to tell someone that what THEY ARE FEELING is wrong?! Now, I have to go to my general doctor and likely pay for them to do testing. And after that, I will be getting a second opinion from another plastic surgeon. DO NOT waste your time or money on this man.

I decided to get Halo done after topical treatments did very little to fade the brown spots on my face. Halo was suggested after having a VISTA done to see the condition of my skin beneath my skin. He pictures I saw of others results looked promising. Initially I felt like a million bucks, my skin felt and looked like it took 10 years off. I could once again go without makeup. That feeling started to fade within about 6 months. I asked for a follow up VISTA skin analysis. As expected the 1st one showed a worsening of my skin health., I was told to return in October so summer influences on my skin would be faded. 

Again the VISTA revealed a WORSENING of my skin. The brown spots have moved to just beneath my eyes leaving me with very noticeable dark spots resembling black eyes. I've been asked several times what's wrong with your eyes or how I got my black eye(s). Make-up can only do so much.,when I shared my feelings & proven results that made the condition of my skin worse, I was offered to purchase $250.00 dollars in products. 

Later I was offered a very minimal discount on a second HALO because according to the fiscal person, I was to blame. It took around 4 months to even get hat response even though I was assured a response much sooner. Strange how quickly they were there to take my money. No need for me to make any follow-up emails or calls then. Friendliness stopped at door once this loyal customer (who made 4 referrals who have also become loyal customers) raised concerns and unhappiness. 

I will never be a customer again and will share how disingenuous some staff really are at the end of the day. If brown spots is a concern and you have medium to dark skin, I would also think twice about HALO. Please notice most if not all of the marketing pictures only shows clients in a month or a few months looking great, that is how my story started too. I will post pictures when I can get them from my file