Breast Reduction and a vertical lift. 36DDD, 35 y/o, 5'6.5", 145lbs. Mother of two. Breastfed x1

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Richard H. Bensimon, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

I was recommended by another realself cosmetic surgeon to get a consult with Dr. Bensimon. I am so thankful for surgeons who know what they are best at and respect the work of others in their field who may be a better fit! Dr. Bensimon and the Bensimon center has been outstanding! From the minute you walk in the door you are welcomed with a tranquil, beautiful, kind environment. From the front desk, financial services, nurses, and Dr. Bensimon you are well taken care of and everyone cares about their job! Dr. Bensimon was the first to give me options for my breast and good education to support my decision to move forward. I loved that he does the more complicated and asthetically pleasing vertical (lollipop lift), he does not use drains ( and hasn't for over 10yrs), he has a beautiful OR on site, and he does NOT use General Anesthesia!!! Anesthesia has always been rough for me. With general anesthesia I wake up with nausea and vomiting, sore throat for days, groggy, and overall just feel sick! At the Bensimon Center I was given Versed and Propofol in an IV to gently put me to sleep. I was able to maintain my own airway. I woke up in recovery wide awake, with NO nausea, and NO pain! I did not feel sick at all! I asked the nurse how long I had been in recovery. She said about 5 minutes. I was so shocked! I was able to be awake to hear how my surgery went, ask questions and remember it all! Because Dr. Bensimon uses local anesthesia to help with pain control I did not have pain at all for my 2 hour ride home. I literally rode all the way home sitting up in the passenger seat having conversation and was wide awake as if I didn't just have surgery! My pain was controlled with mostly Ibuprofen and Tylenol after anesthesia wore off! I am so thankful for this experience. It has been worth every dollar spent!