TT, Lipo of Arms, Upper/Lower Back & Inner Thighs - Houston, TX

Eeeeeek, so for the last 2.5 years I've been a silent observer watching as many others have gone through their awesome transitions and I'm excited to share my own!

I'm 37, mother of 3, 5'2", 145 lbs and will back my review up with picures soon as those will provide proof of the validity of my review and (hopefully) display some fantastic end results because others pictures is what helped me make my decision.

After several years of researching different doctor's profiles online, reviewing pictures and people's experiences, I narrowed my visits to 4 consultations: Dr. Vitenas, Dr. Steely, Dr. Caravino, and Dr. Basu.

First, I'd like to say they are all well known and I respect each of them and their work.

The only experience worth mentioning- other than the doctor I choose which I'll disclose shortly- is a negative one.

My visit with Dr. Vitenas wasn't very pleasant. The office is beautiful and clean, the staff was professional, and while Dr. Vitenas is extremely knowledgeable, he made several comments that made me extremely discouraged and I left feeling more insecure than when I arrived. For example, when I asked recovery time of arm lipo, he responded "that would be the least of your worries" (ouch). When I said I felt the 2 set if implants he recommended appeared larger than I wanted, his response was something like "I'm not forcing you to do anything" (ummm ok), lastly the quote provided was almost 27k for TT, lipo of upper/lower back and inner thighs (ummm is anyone else getting the feeling he wasn't feeling compatible with me either? lol).

This may have been "an off day" for him, or maybe he's so busy, he can pick and choose his clients, and I wasn't "chosen"... Regardless, I cannot tell you how terrible I felt. I'm sharing this portion of my experience because I was so discouraged that I almost gave up but ladies, if this happens to you... MOVE ON. There are too many great doctors available for you not to keep searching for one that makes you feel comfortable, appreciated, and like YOU matter. Yes, I may have been lucky to have Dr. Vitenas as my surgeon, but I wanted a surgeon with awesome credentials that also seemed excited to work on me. And each of you deserves that too.

With that being said, I chose Dr. Steely. I immediately felt secure with his staff and with Dr. Steely. The visit wasn't rushed and he took the time to understand my concerns and then explained various options with no fluff. I left with a renewed faith in continuing my journey.

Fast forward 2 consults later and I returned last week to Dr. Steely to reserve my surgery for Tuesday October 13 (yes, this Tuesday coming- eeeeeek).

Alright, sorry for the novel. Time for bed. I'll keep you posted. Good night!

Did anyone else go through a nesting phase before surgery? I am washing clothes, cleaning the floors, organizing my kids shoes, I removed my acrylic nails, debating on cutting my hair... what is going on??? It's like I'm ready for a new me, including cleaning out the old junk that I've put off. Maybe it is parallel to being ready for a lifestyle change; less clutter, less baggage. I don't know, maybe I'm all by myself there, lol.

I had my pre-op blood work yesterday. Things are getting more real. Exciting!

I can't believe I'm posting these, but here it goes.