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Looking for Years and Finaly Doing It! - Minneapolis, MN

Name: Looking for Years and Finaly Doing It! - Minneapolis, MN
Item: Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Author: wannaimprove

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I had an awful experience with my lipo doctor and...

wannaimproveNovember 12, 2014

WORTH IT$6,420

I had an awful experience with my lipo doctor and I didn't do enough research. I paid over $4k for not an inch difference! I wasn't going to make that mistake again. I have been researching doctors and really want to make the right choice the first time. I choose Dr Tholen for my breast augmentation he has nothing but awesome comments from people and I hope I can soon have awesome things to say about him too. I go in for my apt with him tomorrow to pick out everything and discuss concerns. Surgery is on the 24th. More excited than nervous.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 349 Reviews

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Replies (2)

fi0na

November 20, 2014

I had my BA with Dr. Tholen on 10/21 and I too, have nothing but good things to say about him and his staff. All of my worries about going under for surgery or choosing the right size were all for nothing. They were all amazing there and knew exactly what I needed to feel comfortable and confident in my decision. What size/type/incision are you going with? Good luck, can't wait to see your results :)

wannaimprove

November 28, 2014

I had a 510 put in my left side and 550 in my right I am still high and hard on my right side but my left is starting to relax today. Today the pain is better and the pain pills haven't been needed so far.

UPDATED FROM wannaimprove

10 days pre

Met Dr. Tholen

wannaimproveNovember 14, 2014

wow, talk about impressed. Dr. Tholen spent a lot of time talking to me and giving me so much information. Everyone in his office was so friendly in no way did I feel awkward. They even gave me a heavy robe to walk from the exam room to the fitting room. I tried on sizes and the 2nd one was the perfect one for me I just "knew" what I wanted. I go in for my pre-op tomorrow...I'm counting down my days now. I couldn't be more confident i picked the right doctor for me!

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BethH

November 14, 2014

Sorry to hear you are disappointed with your lipo results but it sounds like you're definitely ready for your BA. Here are some helpful recovery supplies you may want to have on hand. Let us know how your pre op goes today!

UPDATED FROM wannaimprove

4 days pre

4 days and counting

wannaimproveNovember 19, 2014

Well I'm super excited for the procedure I picked up meds today so I'm all set! I ordered a zip up bra for when I can start wearing one again. I'm ready to go and so looking forward to some time to sleep. Oh and I put the ice packs in the freezer!

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Richard Tholen MD

November 20, 2014

Thanks for your kind comments! Sarah is usually pretty easy to reach by phone, but she is our patient coordinator and scheduler for two busy doctors, and she is on the phone with patients all the time, but also super responsive via email. Her email address is sarah @minneapolisplasticsurgery.com. My own email address is dtmps@comcast.net if there is something I can answer. We want you to be excited for surgery without any unanswered questions! Don't hesitate to reach out again if there are any unresolved concerns at all! See you soon. Dr. Tholen

wannaimprove

November 29, 2014

Thank you so much!!