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37 Yr Old with Breast Augmentation - Minneapolis, MN

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After having 2 kids and losing weight, I had very...

WORTH IT$6,600
After having 2 kids and losing weight, I had very little breast tissue. I decided to get implants to improve my overall self esteem. Overall, everything went well and to date, I have not had any complications. I look and feel better in clothes and no longer have to buy padded bras to give the appearance of having breasts. The only issue I have had is adjusting to the size as they are ended up larger than I anticipated. I had expected to go from an AA to about a C and ended up a DD. While the implants are overall proportionate to my body, I would have liked being a bit smaller. I would recommend spending more time discussing expectations and determining the appropriate size.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 349 Reviews
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My surgeon was professional and knowledgeable. I spent several months looking into finding the right practice and doctor, and after reading the Minnesota Monthly article of Top Doctors, I found Dr. Tholen. The practice and staff are all very professional and helpful. However, as with most doctor appointments, you cannot predict how long a visit will last, and I spent several appointments waiting 45min or more, as I know Dr. T was in other appointments. As a result, I did feel as though I was rushed through a few of these follow-up appointments. If I did it over again, I would choose the same doctor and clinic, however I would make sure I spent more time discussing my own expectations with regard to size and what I should expect post operatively. The information provided was quite helpful, but was primarily about selecting the right implants, how the procedure is performed and what you should or shouldn't do immediately after the surgery. More information on how your body changes and responds during the first month or so, would help alleviate questions and concerns between follow-up appointments. The doctor and the office were always available to answer my questions, but I didn't want to feel like I was 'that paranoid patient' who called any time something felt a little strange. Everything I was feeling was perfectly normal, I just needed confirmation of that.

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Thanks for taking the time to write a review, and especially for your constructive criticism. I am sorry we fell short of your expectations and my personal standards. It's certainly not from lack of trying to do our best, and I do and will continue to take your comments to heart. I hope you bring up any concerns you may have at your next recheck appointment, and you can always schedule one at a time of your choosing, not just at my next recommended follow-up visit. If you prefer, we can schedule a Saturday recheck, which does allow more personal time than regular (busy) clinic days. As far as size goes, please realized that you are only 3 months into a 6-12 month healing process, and that your tissues will continue to compress, ribcage flatten, skin stretch, and implant position drop a bit more, all (usually) leading to a perception of decreasing size. I would rather have you feel a bit big initially and "perfect" (or as close to that as possible) long-term, than "perfect" right after surgery. Those are the (too many) patients who wistfully tell me later that they wished they had gone just slightly larger. I hope that is the case with you as well, and will justify my methods and doctor-patient decision making. Please keep in touch, and again, thanks for your comments.
Thanks Dr. Tholen! I understand I am only 3 months in and going from nothing to something is an lifestyle adjustment in itself. I am overall pleased with my results and deem the procedure a success as I have not had complications, I am healing well, and my confidence is boosted. I just need to adjust to my new body and get over the sticker shock of the new clothes I must buy! I trust your years of experience, and will just have to be more patient to see the final outcome. I also have to be more diligent in making the best use of time at my follow-up appointments - even if that means making a list of questions or concerns before I arrive. Thanks for your response!
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