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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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I did a lot of research before choosing Dr. Tholen...

I did a lot of research before choosing Dr. Tholen. This would have been my third breast surgery, and I needed it to be my last. I had scar revision on my breast with Dr. Tholen, from my lift in 2009 from a different doctor. I also had scar revision on my c-section scar. I had my saline implants replaced with cohesive gel. I had train track scars all around each nipple. I would say I had about 35-40 on each one, if not more. I hated them! I had to buy bigger bikini tops because those ugly train tracks would be visiable and stick out. One boob was lower than the other one too. I wanted my new implants bigger, but I could not go a lot bigger, because I did not have the space for them and with having the scar revision at the same time, we did not want to risk the results of that. I went from 360 cc saline to 495 cc cohesive gel. Again, I did a lot of research. I'm a type A personality and very OCD. I researched Doctors for about 3 months. I traveled out of state twice for consults. My first out of state consult was with a PS at the Mayo. It's the Mayo right? He should of been a one and done? Nope, no way! That Dr. was a complete arrogant jerk! So, I moved on and kept researching. I stumbled upon Dr. Tholen here on real self. I read almost every review and googled him extensively. I made an appointment for a consult and flew to MN for it. I met with Dr. Tholen and knew with in 10 minutes, he was my Doctor! He was outstanding! He was honest, personable and had a true passion for what he does. When I woke up from surgery, Dr. Tholen told me he got rid of 90% of my train tracks. I was blown away by that and could not wait to see. I could tell they were bigger immediately. Not a lot bigger, but I could tell. I could see down the bandages a bit and was shocked to see the train tracks gone! The next day they removed the bandages and I was again shocked! ALL my train tracks were gone except 6! 6 train tracks out of about 70-80! I was so happy and impressed with Dr. Tholen. He has a great attitude and out look on life as well. I could not be happier with the results. Back to the Mayo Dr, one of my friends had a consult with him as well and that's how I learned about him. She liked him and moved forward with her surgery, I warned her though, I said I don't think he is a good option for your lift. She went forward with her surgery with him and her scars are awful! They are worse then mine were from my first lift. Her nipples are jagged and uneven, her breast are uneven and she has those ugly train tracks as well. She contacted me about 2 weeks ago and asked about Dr. Tholen. I showed her my results and she was shocked! So, her and I are making appointments with Dr. Tholen, hers is obviously for scar revision, mine will be for a BBL consult. I'm not sure how many of these he has done or how comfortable he is doing them, but I will find out. I know he will tell me the truth and give me his honest opinion. Don't hesitate one bit using Dr. Tholen! He is simply the best!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4825 Olson Memorial Hwy., Minneapolis, Minnesota
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He was amazing from start to finish! Very personable and has a true passion for what he does!