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It's a Dog Ear, Folks,
Sorry everyone, as JennyDriscol pointed out, I called my "Dog Ear" a "Dog Tag." Oops! It is really called a Dog Ear and not a Dog Tag. I had two skin tags removed today at the same time so I got the terms mixed up. Dog Ear it is.
Dog Tag Removal Today
Hi Everyone,
I had my dog tag removal today. If you don't know what that is (I didn't know), it is a little mass of skin, scar tissue, fat, and muscle that sticks out where your cut line ends. You can see it in the photos I am posting. I have it only on one side. I asked my PS about it and she says she sees maybe 1 in 25 patients get them. They are very much painless. I just didn't like the way it looked. I'm not going to pose for [RS bleep] or anything, they, to me, just sort of ruined my perfectly acceptable breast reduction.
So let me tell you about the experience. I went into the doctor's office and went to a "procedure room". This is sort of like a mini operating room. I put on the ugliest gown and laid down on the "operating table". My skin was sanitized and then my PS gave me a good number of numbing shots. Maybe 6 or so in a circle around the dog tag. They pinched a little when she moved the needle. Nothing I couldn't handle. She then draped me and started working. I couldn't feel anything but I could tell she was cutting my scar line and was removing stuff. Soon she cauterized me (smelled like BBQ--ugh) and sewed me up. This took about 45 minutes. I have steri-strips and a bandage on it now so I'm no sure how it will look. All material has to be sent to the pathologist for testing.
It's been a few hours since I've been home and I've had zero pain. I'll be sure to post some shot once it heals. I was told I could shower in 24 hours but not to soak in the tub or pool for week. I have no restrictions on lifting or anything like that. This procedure was a breeze so if you are like me and get a dog tag, don't hesitate to get it taken care of.
Happy healing and happy holidays to you all!
I had my dog tag removal today. If you don't know what that is (I didn't know), it is a little mass of skin, scar tissue, fat, and muscle that sticks out where your cut line ends. You can see it in the photos I am posting. I have it only on one side. I asked my PS about it and she says she sees maybe 1 in 25 patients get them. They are very much painless. I just didn't like the way it looked. I'm not going to pose for [RS bleep] or anything, they, to me, just sort of ruined my perfectly acceptable breast reduction.
So let me tell you about the experience. I went into the doctor's office and went to a "procedure room". This is sort of like a mini operating room. I put on the ugliest gown and laid down on the "operating table". My skin was sanitized and then my PS gave me a good number of numbing shots. Maybe 6 or so in a circle around the dog tag. They pinched a little when she moved the needle. Nothing I couldn't handle. She then draped me and started working. I couldn't feel anything but I could tell she was cutting my scar line and was removing stuff. Soon she cauterized me (smelled like BBQ--ugh) and sewed me up. This took about 45 minutes. I have steri-strips and a bandage on it now so I'm no sure how it will look. All material has to be sent to the pathologist for testing.
It's been a few hours since I've been home and I've had zero pain. I'll be sure to post some shot once it heals. I was told I could shower in 24 hours but not to soak in the tub or pool for week. I have no restrictions on lifting or anything like that. This procedure was a breeze so if you are like me and get a dog tag, don't hesitate to get it taken care of.
Happy healing and happy holidays to you all!
3 Month Check up and Dog Ear Days
Hi Everyone,
I have been on the sidelines, reading and commenting but I didn't really have much to update you on.
Today I went to me 3 month check up and things are looking good. I do have a "dog ear" on my right side, which will be removed in one month.
I'm getting ahead of myself--I started out "before" a horrible 38G and now can comfortably fit into a 38D. I was hoping for a C but D is a way, way better letter than G. After 8 weeks or so my swelling pretty much was gone. I did have a massive amount of "red skin" on the lower half of my breasts. I asked my doc about that today and she said that many patients have made the same remark but had no explanation. My redness wasn't hot, or painful, just red skin. I'm glad to say it's pretty much gone and the skin color has returned to normal.
I have been bra shopping a few times. This may sound crazy, but my whole adult life I have always shopped for the most supportive and uplifting bras--you know the BIG straps and the BIG bands in the back. Now that I'm looking for D cup bras I feel like the breasts aren't properly being held in and up. Crazy, I know, but I still want my super supportive bras! Actually, I still enjoy the sports bras and wear them much of the time.
Here's the dog ear story. I had no idea what a "dog ear" was but once I got one, I knew right away. If you take the end of your cut, the part under the arm, and it gets puffy and sticks out, they you have a dog ear. I'll post a photo of it so you can see. I got mine in the last 6 weeks or so, so I was about 6 weeks out before it developed. My doc says what happens is when the breasts are dropping the weight of the breast can sometimes pull on the scar tissue and make it bulge. She said if it bother me I could have it fixed. Of course I said, "yes, please" so next month I will go in for an office visit where they will numb the area and cut out some of the scar tissue. The trade off is that I will have another one/two inch longer scar. That's okay with me.
I can now say with absolute certainty that this operation is one of the best, if not the best thing to happen to me. Oh, and getting braces for my teeth was a great thing for me (at age 52). Now, I feel taller, stand straighter, have good posture and my shoulders feel great. The best part, to me at least, is being proud of myself and not trying to make my massive chest disappear. I no longer have to cringe anytime someone takes a photo of me. I really, really had issues with my body image. I suffered for years. Well, no more! While my body isn't perfect (I could lose a few pounds) I am so happy with the new me. Like many people, I wish I could have done this long, long ago. If you are scared nervous just think of how proud and happy you will be once it's done. I will not kid you. It is a big operation with discomfort and a bit of recovery. Some folks get complications. The worse thing I could say is that I hated sleeping on my back for 4 weeks. But it is so worth it! Gee, I don't know what got into me, preaching to the choir here. I wish each and everyone of you success and happy healing. I am so happy I can hardly describe it!
I have been on the sidelines, reading and commenting but I didn't really have much to update you on.
Today I went to me 3 month check up and things are looking good. I do have a "dog ear" on my right side, which will be removed in one month.
I'm getting ahead of myself--I started out "before" a horrible 38G and now can comfortably fit into a 38D. I was hoping for a C but D is a way, way better letter than G. After 8 weeks or so my swelling pretty much was gone. I did have a massive amount of "red skin" on the lower half of my breasts. I asked my doc about that today and she said that many patients have made the same remark but had no explanation. My redness wasn't hot, or painful, just red skin. I'm glad to say it's pretty much gone and the skin color has returned to normal.
I have been bra shopping a few times. This may sound crazy, but my whole adult life I have always shopped for the most supportive and uplifting bras--you know the BIG straps and the BIG bands in the back. Now that I'm looking for D cup bras I feel like the breasts aren't properly being held in and up. Crazy, I know, but I still want my super supportive bras! Actually, I still enjoy the sports bras and wear them much of the time.
Here's the dog ear story. I had no idea what a "dog ear" was but once I got one, I knew right away. If you take the end of your cut, the part under the arm, and it gets puffy and sticks out, they you have a dog ear. I'll post a photo of it so you can see. I got mine in the last 6 weeks or so, so I was about 6 weeks out before it developed. My doc says what happens is when the breasts are dropping the weight of the breast can sometimes pull on the scar tissue and make it bulge. She said if it bother me I could have it fixed. Of course I said, "yes, please" so next month I will go in for an office visit where they will numb the area and cut out some of the scar tissue. The trade off is that I will have another one/two inch longer scar. That's okay with me.
I can now say with absolute certainty that this operation is one of the best, if not the best thing to happen to me. Oh, and getting braces for my teeth was a great thing for me (at age 52). Now, I feel taller, stand straighter, have good posture and my shoulders feel great. The best part, to me at least, is being proud of myself and not trying to make my massive chest disappear. I no longer have to cringe anytime someone takes a photo of me. I really, really had issues with my body image. I suffered for years. Well, no more! While my body isn't perfect (I could lose a few pounds) I am so happy with the new me. Like many people, I wish I could have done this long, long ago. If you are scared nervous just think of how proud and happy you will be once it's done. I will not kid you. It is a big operation with discomfort and a bit of recovery. Some folks get complications. The worse thing I could say is that I hated sleeping on my back for 4 weeks. But it is so worth it! Gee, I don't know what got into me, preaching to the choir here. I wish each and everyone of you success and happy healing. I am so happy I can hardly describe it!