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Long Awaited Big Booty! Worth It? - Edina, MN

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This is really complicated I absolutely love Dr....

Indie1985
WORTH IT$75,000
This is really complicated I absolutely love Dr. Kovanda. He did amazing work and has a great personality. That being said I have been really unhappy with the way that his office handles it's finances. I have a written quote that has my procedure at about $7,000 I have ended up with a total of $10,000. More than the money I was bothered by the way that the person I have been dealing with addresses (or failed to address) my questions and concerns. At no point did she tell me that the cost might go up by so much. I feel that I wasn't given any real answers and was taken advantage of. I love the result but can't fully enjoy it due to the feeling that I wasn't kept fully informed with the payment situation.

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Christopher J. Kovanda, MD (license suspended)

Christopher J. Kovanda, MD (license suspended)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (10)

April 5, 2016
sorry to hear about the miscommunication..How many cc's did he give you? Do you plan on posting pics? Will be having my procedure done some time the beginning of 2017...so all feedback is highly appreciated.
April 8, 2016
Hi, I have a follow-up on the 14th of April and I think that's when they will take my "after" photo and I will be more than happy to share with you guys. I don't know exactly how many cc's he put and where he put them - that is one thing that I wish they would have given me more information about. But, that could be something that they share with me when I have the next follow-up. I'll be more than happy to share that with you guys to when I find out more. Thanks
April 6, 2016

Thanks for sharing on RealSelf.

April 8, 2016
Who was the person assisting you? I had my procedure done a few weeks ago and I'm thinking about writing a review too. I'm still pretty swollen but I'm been taking pictures documenting my progress. I will post when I can show a "final result" so I don't have to keep updating. Anyway I also feel like one of his office employees is just... I don't know. Everyone is so nice but this particular employee just has this attitude that I don't know how to describe. I just don't like dealing with her and she makes me feel uncomfortable.
April 8, 2016
Hi :) The person that I have had issues with is Daio (might be spelling that wrong). If we are thinking of the same person, you took the words right out of my mouth because that is exactly how I felt. Can I ask, did you have any issues with differences between your quote and what you paid? When I asked after my surgery why it was different she told me that it took a lot longer because there was a nurse that went on maternity leave. I felt they should have told me this before I had the procedure. Thanks :)
April 8, 2016
Thanks for the reply! I was only charged what the original quote stated except for the hospital fees. It was about $500 or so more for the hospital fees because the original quote is only good for six months and the hospital fees go up every January I think. But I'm with you, I would be totally pisses if at the end of the procedure they told me I had to pay more than originally stated. And how is it your problem that a nurse went on maternity leave? That doesn't make sense.
April 8, 2016
Right! Crazy. So I have to ask is that the same person that you were thinking of? Just want to know if it's only me.
April 9, 2016
Actually no lol I don't know her name but the girl I'm talking about is tall, has blonde hair and a little on the heavy side. I didn't deal with Dayo much except when I received my original quote. But I heard from a couple of other Dr. Kovanda's patients that they had issues with their quotes too. I think it's because she's the office manager and she handles the finances. Honestly I would ask her for an explanation again and if you are not satisfied then ask to speak directly to Dr. Kovanda.
July 3, 2016
She no longer works there big issues ?????????????
April 17, 2018
are you still happy with results? You are two years post op and we are all wondering how the BBL is holding up...
UPDATED FROM Indie1985

Update - Things made right :)

Indie1985
Hello again, I had my 6 week follow-up last week and could not be happier. Dr. Kovanda's office was great about making things right with the difference between my original quote and what I was being charged. I think it's important because things don't always go smoothly - that's just a fact of life - but this office is going to work to make you feel better if you have any concerns. I was also worried that people might treat me bad/different because I stated my concerns. This was not the case, everyone was just as nice as they always are. I can now say 100% that this is a place I would recommend to anyone. When my body heals enough for a tummy tuck - I know that this is the place that I will call. I have another appointment in 6 weeks for my after pictures that I can't wait to share :)

Replies (4)

April 18, 2016
Yay so happy it worked out for you! Now you can truly enjoy your new body. Can't wait to see your results.
April 28, 2016
pics please!
April 17, 2018
are you able to share pics? Wondering how things are holding up after 2 years
February 18, 2019
Almost a year now from when the last comment asked for pics. I’m deciding between Kovanda and Balgobin and every review helps! Thanks