POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
5'3 with 32J Boobs that Must Go!
UPDATED FROM LINYGal
Still Searching and Frustrated
So it's been a while. In the past few weeks I have decided not to follow up with Dr. Keith Blechman after scheduling issues and a cancellation on his end. I've also met and consulted with Dr. Craig Baldenhofer and Dr. Charlotte Rhee. Naturally both only provided the option of anchor lift. Both were confident that they could get me down to a C cup. In contrast, Dr. Rhee only wanted to do a free nipple graft which I want no parts of. I am back to square 1 still researching. I will be consulting with Dr. Karp in August.
I am honestly getting frustrated with the process. Majority of doctors I am interested in seem to be out of network and consultations are hard to come by. Each day causes more pain on my back and back and irritates me. Something has got to give.
As for now the search continues....
I am honestly getting frustrated with the process. Majority of doctors I am interested in seem to be out of network and consultations are hard to come by. Each day causes more pain on my back and back and irritates me. Something has got to give.
As for now the search continues....
UPDATED FROM LINYGal
The Lineup
Just an update. No decisions made as of yet. I had to reschedule my appointment from 6/17.
The Consult Lineup
•Later this week consult with Dr. Samara Churgin
•7/9 Consult with Dr. Keith Blechman
•7/9 Consult with Dr. Craig Baldehofer
The most important things to me are:
-Experience/Expertise; Amount of BRs performed
-Portfolio of results pertaining to my size, ptosis etc.
-Incision Type
-Stitching pattern
-Bedside manner
-Availability
I will be updating after meeting with them all and hope to make my decision next week.
The Consult Lineup
•Later this week consult with Dr. Samara Churgin
•7/9 Consult with Dr. Keith Blechman
•7/9 Consult with Dr. Craig Baldehofer
The most important things to me are:
-Experience/Expertise; Amount of BRs performed
-Portfolio of results pertaining to my size, ptosis etc.
-Incision Type
-Stitching pattern
-Bedside manner
-Availability
I will be updating after meeting with them all and hope to make my decision next week.
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UPDATED FROM LINYGal
Dr. Rowe! Top 2 Top 2 Top 2 and NOT #2
Today I had my 2nd consult and it was with the doctor who I had been itching to be touched by. Breastfriends y'all know what I mean. Dr. Rowe is all that and then some. There is a reason why his reviews are where they are. His results are phenomenal and he tailors his procedures and incisions strategically towards each individual patient and their and needs. Very rare! He is very thorough and honest in his surgical abilities and explanations in layman terms. He lays out your options to you, provides all the information you need to allow you to make your decision, listens to your wants and shares his recommendations in that order. He drew on me, lifted, took measurements, lifted and drew some more. He explained percentages, sizes, preop, postop, drainage, followups and what is to be expected. I had absolutely no questions because he covered everything before I could even open my mouth. (Another rarity) I am basically sold. He is an out of network provider for my insurance and although I am meeting with two others he is certainly my first choice. Please do not think that I work for his office LOL the man is just that great and knows his [RS bleep] (excuse my English). His before and after results are extremely consistent on all sizes, another rarity! I went ahead and snagged the August 29th available date and hope to make my decision by July 9th after my final consult. The toughest thing is that the last 2 doctors I will meet with are in network providers with my insurance; but, you only get 1 body so I will do things without heavily comparing numbers but by basing upon comfortability and my opinion of the chosen doctor's surgical expertise as my final decision factor.
As a side note I have been back and forth with Dr. Keith Blechman's assistant since 5/16/18 regarding scheduling a consult and we still haven't gotten anywhere. I've called the office twice to which none of the calls were returned and I am starting to get annoyed. I'm really not into begging someone to take my money or my business. Nothing but honesty will come from my review. We will see what happens.
Dr. Samara Churgin is another contender who I will be meeting with on 6/18.
Stay tuned!!
As a side note I have been back and forth with Dr. Keith Blechman's assistant since 5/16/18 regarding scheduling a consult and we still haven't gotten anywhere. I've called the office twice to which none of the calls were returned and I am starting to get annoyed. I'm really not into begging someone to take my money or my business. Nothing but honesty will come from my review. We will see what happens.
Dr. Samara Churgin is another contender who I will be meeting with on 6/18.
Stay tuned!!
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Good luck with search for a surgeon. Keep the RS community on your final decision.
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