38 Yr Old Mother of Three (Including Twins) - Chicago, IL

I really wanted the surgery for two reasons 1. I had a Rectus Diastasis due to full term twins which was causing lower back pain. I did some PT for it and I always felt worse afterwards 2. The damage done to my midline would never repair on its own no matter how much exercise and weight lost. Same goes for my breast, I might as well do it while I am out of commission.

I had 2 other consultations before selecting Dr.Shifrin. My first was with a lady in the North Burbs who I sensed was a crook, and indeed she was since she billed my insurance for the "free" consultation. The second doctor was a bit of a sales man who mentioned he could also do "this" and "that" and I had never even thought about back fat till he mentioned it.

I went to real self to read reviews and see before and afters. I really needed to see and read the stories and experiences from real people - and I didn't get that from the other doctors. Also, I couldn't find any examples of what I wanted at the other doctors - not too many people have a natural breast lift without sticking inflatables in. At my age, I would have to have a second surgery if I put in inflatable and it was another layer of risk I didn't want to put on myself. And since I was petrified of the surgery I didn't want to go in knowing I would probably have to do another in 20 years or so. I just wanted to put back what I had, that in itself would be the miracle.

Looking at the before and afters Dr.Shifrin had the nicest results...no frankenstein scars, weirdo belly buttons, and some of his before and afters were simply miraculous. I could tell he had a good proportion sense and an artistic eye. When I met with him, he was down to earth and positive. Not ego driven at all. And he listened to what I wanted and answered all my questions without offering additional services or talking down to me. He was calm when I was freaking out. And his office staff is great. He also put me in touch with another patient that I could talk to. What can I say, I like him.

4 Months out from surgery I am really happy and do not miss my bags, sags, or excess shmaltz. My boobs are back to when I was a 20 year old and my tummy has never been this taught and flat. I do not regret having the surgery at all. I was afraid I could never do yoga again...and I took a class the other day and it was totally fine. Also I can run now, and that is fine too. I also no longer have the back pain. I am not sure if I will get sensation in certain areas, but it was a trade off I was willing to take. I will keep Dr.Shifrin in mind in case anyone ever ask for a good plastic surgeon or for future needs ; )