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UPDATED FROM L.A.862
Proof of request to see Dr Amir Nakhdjevani
My enquiry into the clinic was specifically for Amir Nakhdjevani. When I also spoke to the lady on the phone who I was communicating with via email, I made clear it was for Amir Nakhdjevani. I have now only realised that my confirmation email for the appointment shows Amir Sadr. This was an error by Bella Vou as I should not have been passed across to a different doctor than I was enquiring about. It is a shame this happened as maybe my experience would have been different however the doctors at a practice are representative of that practice.
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**consultation review only**
*THIS IS A CONSULTATION REVIEW ONLY*
I was keen to meet with Dr Amir for an areola reduction surgery. I know this is the surgery I want as I first started looking at a procedure for my breasts around 10 years ago when I was 18 years old. At that time I didn't know what I wanted and the conversation would always turn to breast implants. I put my search on hold until more recently as I had a medical surgery I had to pay for instead. This is purely cosmetic. I became aware of areola reduction surgery around 6 months ago and began to find Dr's to consult with.
Before seeing Dr Amir, I have had 4 consultations this year - I make very sure to do my research. All the Dr's I have seen have told me I am a suitable candidate for areola reduction surgery but did make clear what the surgery could achieve and what it couldn't. I have size A breasts and from losing weight they aren't the perkiest or more voluptuous of breasts, however as I have always made clear, I have no issue with my volume or size and therefore the areola reduction surgery would be enough.
I wanted to see Dr Amir as he has alot of reviews and what seemed to be a professional clinic. When starting the consultation I made very clear to Dr Amir that I do no want breast implants. I don't like the idea of a foreign item in my body and I do alot of exercise. I can see the amazing results they give, but they're just not for me. I also made clear that I am 29 years ago, I haven't had children yet and I expect my body to continue to change over the next few years. My concern over my breasts is my areola, I find them too large. I don't have a problem with my size or volume - I kept reiterating this. I also reiterated that I wanted a straight forward procedure, nothing invasive and that I know from my research and the years of considering what surgery I would like, areola reduction surgery was the one for me.
The consultation probably lasted around 15 minutes, and by the end of it, I could feel my face heating up with anger. I had read some similar reviews to my experience with him, but being in it first hand is shocking. Dr Amir spent the whole 15 minutes telling me my breasts lacked volume, were saggy, looked old, needed implants, needed a breast lift, needed more work done .etc. etc. It was basically 15 minutes of a bashing. This was also after I kept reiterating that I didn't want implants or a breast lift. When questioning him on whether I was a good candidate for areola reduction surgery, he basically said yes but that I needed more than that, then he would continue into his rant about how terrible my breasts looked.
For me, a Dr is supposed to advise and give a client comfort in their advice. Dr Amir did the complete opposite - he was not advising, he was bashing. I'm sure many ladies are very insecure about their breasts and if I was one of those ladies, he could have persuaded me into having a much bigger surgery than I know I need or want. Also, if I was very insecure, a consultation like that could have destroyed me. I don't think I'm very insecure at all, but even I looked in the mirror later that day and contemplated whether I should have a more invasive surgery. Luckily, I got over that very quickly. I just can't emphasise enough how terrible his bedside manner is.
With other surgeons I have had consultations with, we assessed my breasts to know whether they were suitable for an areola reduction surgery and then I was advised of what that surgery could/couldn't do for me. This is how a surgeon should work.
By the end of my consultation with Dr Amir I could feel myself getting angry and decided it was time to leave. I had travelled a 3hrs round trip for this consultation and the only silver lining was that it was free.
(As a complete aside to my consultation experience, upon walking into the room I thought they had taken me to see the wrong surgeon. Dr Amir doesn't look like his real self profile picture - my assumption is that it was taken years ago. I do think Dr's should update their pictures to be representative of what they look like at the time so patients can feel like they know who they're meeting)
I was keen to meet with Dr Amir for an areola reduction surgery. I know this is the surgery I want as I first started looking at a procedure for my breasts around 10 years ago when I was 18 years old. At that time I didn't know what I wanted and the conversation would always turn to breast implants. I put my search on hold until more recently as I had a medical surgery I had to pay for instead. This is purely cosmetic. I became aware of areola reduction surgery around 6 months ago and began to find Dr's to consult with.
Before seeing Dr Amir, I have had 4 consultations this year - I make very sure to do my research. All the Dr's I have seen have told me I am a suitable candidate for areola reduction surgery but did make clear what the surgery could achieve and what it couldn't. I have size A breasts and from losing weight they aren't the perkiest or more voluptuous of breasts, however as I have always made clear, I have no issue with my volume or size and therefore the areola reduction surgery would be enough.
I wanted to see Dr Amir as he has alot of reviews and what seemed to be a professional clinic. When starting the consultation I made very clear to Dr Amir that I do no want breast implants. I don't like the idea of a foreign item in my body and I do alot of exercise. I can see the amazing results they give, but they're just not for me. I also made clear that I am 29 years ago, I haven't had children yet and I expect my body to continue to change over the next few years. My concern over my breasts is my areola, I find them too large. I don't have a problem with my size or volume - I kept reiterating this. I also reiterated that I wanted a straight forward procedure, nothing invasive and that I know from my research and the years of considering what surgery I would like, areola reduction surgery was the one for me.
The consultation probably lasted around 15 minutes, and by the end of it, I could feel my face heating up with anger. I had read some similar reviews to my experience with him, but being in it first hand is shocking. Dr Amir spent the whole 15 minutes telling me my breasts lacked volume, were saggy, looked old, needed implants, needed a breast lift, needed more work done .etc. etc. It was basically 15 minutes of a bashing. This was also after I kept reiterating that I didn't want implants or a breast lift. When questioning him on whether I was a good candidate for areola reduction surgery, he basically said yes but that I needed more than that, then he would continue into his rant about how terrible my breasts looked.
For me, a Dr is supposed to advise and give a client comfort in their advice. Dr Amir did the complete opposite - he was not advising, he was bashing. I'm sure many ladies are very insecure about their breasts and if I was one of those ladies, he could have persuaded me into having a much bigger surgery than I know I need or want. Also, if I was very insecure, a consultation like that could have destroyed me. I don't think I'm very insecure at all, but even I looked in the mirror later that day and contemplated whether I should have a more invasive surgery. Luckily, I got over that very quickly. I just can't emphasise enough how terrible his bedside manner is.
With other surgeons I have had consultations with, we assessed my breasts to know whether they were suitable for an areola reduction surgery and then I was advised of what that surgery could/couldn't do for me. This is how a surgeon should work.
By the end of my consultation with Dr Amir I could feel myself getting angry and decided it was time to leave. I had travelled a 3hrs round trip for this consultation and the only silver lining was that it was free.
(As a complete aside to my consultation experience, upon walking into the room I thought they had taken me to see the wrong surgeon. Dr Amir doesn't look like his real self profile picture - my assumption is that it was taken years ago. I do think Dr's should update their pictures to be representative of what they look like at the time so patients can feel like they know who they're meeting)
We greatly appreciate your effort to leave us some feedback, while on this occasion we regret to note that we failed to reach the very high standard we strive to deliver, we are grateful to you for sharing your experience so that we can continue to improve our service. We are sorry to hear of the distress and upset caused and would like to offer an unreserved apology to you. Our motivations were otherwise honourable and desired only to offer a medical opinion on achieving the best outcome.
Your consultation at Bella Vou Pantiles clinic whilst easily misunderstood, was not with Amir Nakhdjevani as per the review that you have kindly left, but instead with Mr Amir Sadr. An oversight can easily be made due to their similar names but is worthy of note as this review is for a different surgeon.
With warmest regards,
Bella Vou
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