Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction, at 56 Wearing my 22 Year Olds Bikini ! (In the House) - Newtown Square, PA

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David A. Bottger, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 81 Reviews

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Dr Bottger is "everything and more", that a patient looks for and needs in a plastic surgeon. I had a breast lift/reduction, and a full tummy tuck performed by him at the age of 56! I still can't believe what he was able to achieve with my old dilapidated body! He accomplished in 51/2 hours of surgery what I couldn't achieve on my own during 15 long years of going to the gym and eating healthy. If a magic pill ever existed to turn back the clock, they would surely have to name it after him! Because that's exactly how I feel, as though I took a magic pill, closed my eyes and woke up with a new and much improved body! Before surgery, I was very uncomfortable in my skin. I was a 36DDD, and had an annoying kangaroo pouch hanging from my lower abdomen, a lovely remnant from my two pregnancies. I realized at the age of 56, nothing I was doing on my own was working, so I either needed to give up, buy some muumuus and enjoy the bonbons, or find a qualified plastic surgeon who could help me win my uphill battle. Well, it wasn't in my DNA to give up, so I went on a mission to find the best plastic surgeon. I started asking around cause there's nothing better than by word of mouth. That's when one of my friends, who happens to be a doctors wife, referred me to Dr Bottger, and I'm so glad she did! I immediately did my research, and was very impressed with all his credentials, his many qualifications exceeded my expectations. I was very happy to read that he had 20 plus years experience in his field, he was and is a Top Doc , and he was named best beauty surgeon for the state of Pennsylvania, in the Harper Bazaars Magazines hot list " for doctors on the cutting edge". His portfolio of before and after pictures were amazing. Out of all the before and after pictures I looked at on line, Dr Bottgers were the best and most natural looking. He seemed to have an artistic touch that not all surgeons are born with. After all my research, I called to schedule my consult. The receptionist answered my call promptly and managed to squeeze me into Dr Bottgers busy calendar. When I arrived to the office I was greeted immediately with a friendly smile. My experience with the office staff was always A+, they always did their best and were incredibly accommodating and professional. They are perfection! The office itself was also an A+, it was very large with a nice serene decor, and was kept very clean. My wait times, despite being a busy office, was to my delight never any longer than 5 to 10 minutes. When I met Dr Bottger, I knew he was highly qualified, but I was pleasantly surprised by his down to earth friendly demeanor. When I nervously babbled all my silly questions and concerns , I was relieved he answered each and every one of them thoroughly and without ever rolling his eyes in disdain. I told him I wanted my breast to be a D, natural looking, and not too perky. We did have a few laughs about me not wanting them too perky, in the end he won and yes he was right all along. I was very relieved that he listened to me and left them as a D, anything smaller would have been too drastic of a change for me. I am super pleased with my results. DrBottger gave me everything I asked for, they were 2 sizes smaller which gave my shoulders great relief, they were lifted but looked natural and most importantly they were symmetrical! Also the scars are barely visible. At the time of my consult I wasn't even considering a tummy tuck, I thought the pain would be unbearable and that the scars would freak me out. I'm so happy I had the nerve to do it, when I look down and don't see my pouch I want to do the happy cry! I think if I hadn't had the tummy tuck, I would still be miserable in my skin. I don't think I would have liked the small breast, large tummy look! And to my astonishment, my tummy tuck was minimally painful!! I attribute my low pain level to Dr Bottgers ingenious idea to inject the medication exparel into my muscle plication. Post op I took, one percocet the first night (just as a precaution, in case the pain showed up in the middle of the night) and one tylenol the day after for a mild headache . The pain I had was equivalent to the pain I had after a c section, and only when I had to get up to nurse my newborn. As for my scars, Dr Bottger placed them extremely low, they are only 3 months post op ,but they are flat, very thin and are fading nicely. I love my results! I never dreamt that at 56 I would have a flat stomach! Thanks to DrBottger I have a second chance to be the best I can be. After my consult , Mary Jo took pictures of my breast to send to my insurance company. In just about a week, I was totally shocked that she had gotten the paperwork approved to cover my breast reduction. Now that's amazing! Mary Jo, went above and beyond getting all the laborious paperwork taken care of so efficiently and quickly. Just like Dr.Bottger, she's amazing too! Next came the surgery! DrBottger operates at Bryn Mawr Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital, two accredited hospitals. I had my surgery at Delaware County, Dr Bottger showed up right on time . I was very impressed with his markings on my body, watching him concentrate gave me peace of mind that he was a perfectionist and that I would be in good hands! The surgery went well, and I was pleasantly surprised that Dr Bottger put in a request for me to stay overnight. I had my own room, and it was very comforting to be surrounded by a caring team of nurses who checked on me regularly. Post surgery DrBottger and his office staff were always available and quick to respond to any of my concerns. When it was time to have my drains removed, I called the office and was told that he was in the operating room that day but that he would stop by the office to remove them for me . How nice is that? Two weeks after surgery, I asked DrBottger if it would be ok for me to go to a Christmas party. He said "Yes, have fun put on a tight dress and tell everyone you've been working out!" it seemed like he didn't even want me to give him credit. But, I'm not that type of person , I wanted to give credit where credits due! I know a lot of women who try to hide the fact that they've had a procedure done, but I want to share my experience and spread my happiness to others who also need the extra help. I want everyone who feels uncomfortable in their own skin to be just as happy as me. I went to the party, and when peoples mouths dropped at the sight of my extreme makeover, I of course told them about my secret miracle pill DrBottger and I will continue to spread his name and let people know what an incredible doctor he is! I'm no longer uncomfortable in my skin, and for those of you who are on the verge of giving up hope on a body that won't respond to all your hard work, don't give up ! Call DrBottgers office, if he can fix me he can fix anyone ! Just do it , you will be so happy you did ! Dr Bottger is the best on the Main Line!