5'6" 125lb 30 Y.O. 400cc/425cc Mentor HP - Minneapolis, MN

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Provider Review

• 2 Oct 2016

Before children I had small (B cup), but symmetrical and shapely breasts. I had considered breast augmentation at this stage, but decided I wasn't bothered enough to undergo surgery. After having 3 kids within 5 years and nursing each for 1-2 years all that changed. I lost nearly all breast volume, had fluctuating assymetry, and was left self conscious and using avoidance measures to prevent my husband from seeing them. It was my husband who prompted me one day after avoiding being naked in front of him, "if you are that unhappy, then know it's okay to so this for yourself". That's exactly what I needed to hear, because frankly I couldn't bring myself to initiate this journey without being plagued with the guilt that the money should be used differently, the additional burden my husband would have to take on caring for kids, the time off work, etc. Next day I started my fervent research to find the best doctor for me and ultimately Dr. Joe best met my extensive criteria. The consultations and pre-op with him and his staff were great and they were warm even when I kept emailing and calling with follow-up questions and rescheduled because I kept getting sick. Surgery day prep was great and Dr. Joe kept reassuring my husband and I which we needed that day. Now, post-op the 1st week is where I had the most challenges perdonald as I had read so many reviews for this procedure and doctor where women were getting back to their normal schedule and feeling 2 days after or feeling pretty great day of surgery. Every experience is unique and for me I felt pretty uncomfortable and run down for a full week. However, I believe the following may have contributed outside of the surgeons technique. I had been sick for about 2 months a few weeks prior to surgery and still had a lingering cold, definitely wasn't 100% normal going into it. Dr. Joe mentioned to me that surgery took longer than normal on me, I can't remember exact reason, but I believe it was my tissues were unusually "tough". After surgery my husband had to take care of an emergency work task so this means I spent 4 hours in the car until I was able to be at home in bed. All this to say, I don't want the fact I felt my immediate recovery was more difficult than many others have shared or how the office speaks about the surgery to be a deterrent. I really think it was unique to me, but want people to realize that maybe you won't be that person back at if in 2 days. Also, I had no idea how painful the incision site would be and how initially limiting my range of motion was with the axillary incision. I've been so worried about my incisions amd whether they're normal, the staff has been great about me emailing pics for professional feedback to put me at ease. Lastly, the new additions look exactly how I want them to and are actually taking a pleasing non snoopy shape much sooner than I expected. I feel confident I will have beautiful long term results and that Dr. Joe helped guide me on the best selection for my body, desires, and constraints of my own anatomy. I will be going back for any future procedures (thinking about my tummy) and will recommend to anyone looking for this. I searched so many reviews specifically for this doctor after I had decided on him because I had some jitters of, is this the right choice? Ladies, he's the right choice! I've already fretted like you may be now, maybe people will start calling him the "Boob God", lol. He has a great bedside manner and quirky humor that I enjoy.