Consultation review: I cried the whole way home

Went for a lipoconsult and Dr. Gartner was BRUTALLY honest. We both agreed that my expectation of having slimmer, more toned thighs was unrealistic. The problem wasn’t his ability to make my dream of a slimmer, better looking thigh come true, it was his explanation. He said that i had poor skin quality because I lost skin elasticity since my weight loss which contributed to my loose, jiggly thighs. What he said after was hurtful. He said “if someone asked me to build a beautiful marble countertop, and the materials given to me were straw, i could never complete the task”. And it didn’t stop there, he said the reason for my thighs having “the cottage cheese” look is because of my weight loss/gain... i could’ve did without his opinion of how disgusting my legs were. He barely gave me any time, was incredibly dismissive, and kept saying he would refer me to another doctor because what i probably needed was a thigh lift, and he didn’t perform that surgery. A thigh lift would only take care of my inner thigh, and my primary concern is my outer thigh so i was confused. I’ve been to many plastic surgeons for consults, and had a breast lift w/ implants done with Dr. Scott Newman (whom i adore) and this was the worst experience. I only went to this doctor because he’s next door to the place I’m moving too. Oh! And the patient care coordinator was worse. I waited 15 minutes for her to come discuss pricing and potential surgery options. She walks in, gives me two pieces of paper, tells me that the liposuction for 3 areas on my thigh would be $8000 and a fat graft to my face would be $5500 and sent me on my way. If youre looking for customer service or professionalism, please seek other facilities. This place is more expensive than any other place I’ve been too, and the doctors distasteful comments and horrid mannerisms of the patient coordinator will leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. I cried the whole way home. My insecurities of my thighs went up a million percent. Thank Goodness for consultations, and the ability to meet doctors before undergoing surgery..