So after stalking this page for a few weeks I finally took the initiative to get serious about getting Smart Lipo of my abs & flanks. I researched Lipo in my area and came across three different offices. The first place I consulted with was Dr. B in Bowie, MD.... Hmmm what can I say? He was "nice" his however, I'm very particular when it comes to certain things and a few of those things turned me off to proceeding with him.
1. His home office
-Leg me explain. I'm all for a Dr. Having a home office however, it's the little details of said home office that I'm going to need to be in order for me to feel confident in having you perform such a massive procedure on me. I just felt that the disarray, lack of privacy while your discussing pricing etc, kitchen table where you have your clients sit was just overall giving me a bad vibe. Now with that being said I did check out your reviews and while some were good one two many reviews discussed the dissatisfaction of some of your patients whom believed you "didn't take enough fat out" and they wanted/needed a revision. Now I understand some people are just never satisfied however, I'll be DAMN if I spend money on a procedure and need to have a revision.
2. The consultation in general.
- I went over the areas I wanted to have done, and questioned Dr. B about getting Lipo on a small area behind my neck. His response after feeling that area was "okay, just remind me the day of surgery" wait WHAT? Is there any "fat" there that needs to be taken out & most importantly who said I was going with you for my Lipo? Lol
3. The last and final thing that turned me off.
His schedule? Now since Dr. B works out of his home all surgeries are performed at our local area surgical center. This requires more fees & scheduling restrictions. Not to mention he only does surgery on Tuesdays & Thursdays how inconvenient.
Needless to say I crossed him off my list!
Next consult 4/26 in Bethesda, MD with the Cosmetic Surgery Associates (Dr. Mgee)
Now let me tell you waking into this office after waking into Dr. B's office was like going from Belair to Compton! No really! I felt like I was on the set of Botched Beverly Hills. The receptionist was pleasant and well put together, the clientele waiting in the lobby were the same. I almost felt like I was out of place given my budget lol. Next thing I LOVED was the Client Coordinator Joanne & Christine. They were out of the world nice. They had both as Lipo in that office and answered all my questions. I was not asked to take off my clothes & pose for a "before" picture like in Dr. B's office which I forgot to add to my list of dislikes! Once I was finished with them the Dr. came in well put together and asked me questions did the consult etc. I asked him about the same area behind my neck and he said that it's more tissue & bone them fat and that he wouldn't advise I Lipo that area! Now my question is what exactly is it that Dr. B was going to Lipo if it's just tissue and bone? See what I mean. After that I got dressed and met with Joanne in a private conference room to discuss everything? Can u imagine my consult with this office was almost 1500 cheaper then Dr. B! Also that they have a surgical center on site and perform surgeries Mon - Fri? Keep in mind I told you this office was like being in Beverly Hills and affordable!!!!!
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I had another consult today with American Lipo Center in Bowie, MD just to get a feel for the office etc. so I showed up to the office very nice building etc. better then Dr. B, almost as nice as Dr. Magge BUT can you believe that smack dab in the middle of the office where a conference room use to sit is a very nice lady selling purses & jewelry? Now I'm all for hustling and making money but I'm here for cosmetic surgery not a handbag. I was soo turned off I didn't even fill out the paperwork. I told the receptionist that I had changed my mind and LEFT! There is no way I'm going to have a Dr. Perform surgery on me that has to sublet his office space. Nope call me crazy, stuck up whatever. Presentation is everything!
So after that I called Joanne and scheduled my surgery for May, 27!!! I'm going to stay positive that o made the right choice based on my feelings but how funny will it be if I gett the Lipo done and HATE it ha ha ha haha... I'll keep you updated!
1. His home office
-Leg me explain. I'm all for a Dr. Having a home office however, it's the little details of said home office that I'm going to need to be in order for me to feel confident in having you perform such a massive procedure on me. I just felt that the disarray, lack of privacy while your discussing pricing etc, kitchen table where you have your clients sit was just overall giving me a bad vibe. Now with that being said I did check out your reviews and while some were good one two many reviews discussed the dissatisfaction of some of your patients whom believed you "didn't take enough fat out" and they wanted/needed a revision. Now I understand some people are just never satisfied however, I'll be DAMN if I spend money on a procedure and need to have a revision.
2. The consultation in general.
- I went over the areas I wanted to have done, and questioned Dr. B about getting Lipo on a small area behind my neck. His response after feeling that area was "okay, just remind me the day of surgery" wait WHAT? Is there any "fat" there that needs to be taken out & most importantly who said I was going with you for my Lipo? Lol
3. The last and final thing that turned me off.
His schedule? Now since Dr. B works out of his home all surgeries are performed at our local area surgical center. This requires more fees & scheduling restrictions. Not to mention he only does surgery on Tuesdays & Thursdays how inconvenient.
Needless to say I crossed him off my list!
Next consult 4/26 in Bethesda, MD with the Cosmetic Surgery Associates (Dr. Mgee)
Now let me tell you waking into this office after waking into Dr. B's office was like going from Belair to Compton! No really! I felt like I was on the set of Botched Beverly Hills. The receptionist was pleasant and well put together, the clientele waiting in the lobby were the same. I almost felt like I was out of place given my budget lol. Next thing I LOVED was the Client Coordinator Joanne & Christine. They were out of the world nice. They had both as Lipo in that office and answered all my questions. I was not asked to take off my clothes & pose for a "before" picture like in Dr. B's office which I forgot to add to my list of dislikes! Once I was finished with them the Dr. came in well put together and asked me questions did the consult etc. I asked him about the same area behind my neck and he said that it's more tissue & bone them fat and that he wouldn't advise I Lipo that area! Now my question is what exactly is it that Dr. B was going to Lipo if it's just tissue and bone? See what I mean. After that I got dressed and met with Joanne in a private conference room to discuss everything? Can u imagine my consult with this office was almost 1500 cheaper then Dr. B! Also that they have a surgical center on site and perform surgeries Mon - Fri? Keep in mind I told you this office was like being in Beverly Hills and affordable!!!!!
*pause*
I had another consult today with American Lipo Center in Bowie, MD just to get a feel for the office etc. so I showed up to the office very nice building etc. better then Dr. B, almost as nice as Dr. Magge BUT can you believe that smack dab in the middle of the office where a conference room use to sit is a very nice lady selling purses & jewelry? Now I'm all for hustling and making money but I'm here for cosmetic surgery not a handbag. I was soo turned off I didn't even fill out the paperwork. I told the receptionist that I had changed my mind and LEFT! There is no way I'm going to have a Dr. Perform surgery on me that has to sublet his office space. Nope call me crazy, stuck up whatever. Presentation is everything!
So after that I called Joanne and scheduled my surgery for May, 27!!! I'm going to stay positive that o made the right choice based on my feelings but how funny will it be if I gett the Lipo done and HATE it ha ha ha haha... I'll keep you updated!
