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Dallas Buchanan, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Day 13

WOW GUYS. I just had my two week check in with my doctor. I had my tape removed and got the okay for full range of motion, cardio (provided I secure these beautiful boobies properly) which includes sex (hallelujah), and we talked a bit about scar treatment (to be started when I am fully closed up).
The tape DID NOT HURT coming off, save maybe two spots, and that was the slightest of discomfort. I had four stitches total, two per boob, and those are a little uncomfortable getting off, but only because the doctor has to pull a little to snip it. I put neosporin on the bottom stitches because I know that is just a general problem area and I want to preemptively nip any issues in the ass.
I honestly feel soooo good. I know I am not 100% back, but I have to constantly remind myself of this because I feel amazing. The first week is definitely a don't do anything week. Week two is when I felt like I could go on a quick shopping trip and walk around for lengthy periods of time.
My nipples are still a little over sensitive, but mine have always been a bit crazy. I have noticed the visual "perking up" of my nipples is much reduced, but it will probably increase over time. I asked my areolas not to be reduced and my surgeon complied. In fact, I feel like he listened to my desires and tried his best to give me exactly what I wanted (so far he's done it).
I shrink visibly day to day. And my pain (or lack thereof) and mobility has been skyrocketing (to good places). I am absolutely love my new body. I feel sexy doing the most mundane of things- seriously, I felt sexy eating a burger. I just cannot wait to be fully healed so that I can take my new and improved REAL self (ha ha ha....) out on the town.

Dallas Buchanan, MD
Dallas Buchanan, MD
14 Dec 2017

Thank you for the great review. I am looking forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Reduction patients are some of our happiest patients because of the amazing transformation they experience. Expect a call from my office very soon to discuss scheduling as new open days are being added.


Day 5

I honestly intended to update every day the first few weeks while a lot happens, but the first three days I slept literally 95% of the day or more. I would wake up for ten minutes or so at a time, eat a little and take some pain killers then go right back to sleep. So I will do those first few updates retroactively.
Day 0 (AKA Surgery Day)
My surgery was at 9:45, check in at 7:45. A weird calm set in the night before I fell asleep at 1 and woke up at five, though, so not that calm. But when I woke up I began panicking for no good reason. The idea of surgery was suddenly so real and nerve racking. I went back first into pre-op to take a pregnancy test, get some vitals taken, have an IV put in, and strip to my beefy hanes. I had two hours but they felt like 30 minutes. I was given a sedative before heading in and boy does that [RS bleep] make you feel good. It hit me as I was shifting myself to the operating table, which coincidentally is my last memory. I don't even remember laying down. The next thing I knew I was waking up to some lovely nurses, my pain was at a 9, but they gave me some pain meds till I was at a 2. I got out at 2pm. I was immediately thirsty and had an appetite, but could only have ice chips until I woke up more. I got nauseous a few times, but never threw up just got very very warm. I was sweating up a storm. Once I got home (discharged at 6 I believe) I just slept in my pillow nest.
The next few days were much of the same. My wonderful man woke me up when my pills were due and had little walks to the bathroom. Pain was manageable, and the swelling was definitely there, but it doesn't feel swollen like I thought it would.
My drains were taken out on day 4. Within 20 minutes of them being out I felt a whole bundle of better. I'd say Day 4 has been my best day. I was able to stay awake for about 6 hours (after a four hour nap) before sleeping for the night.
I did a little too much last night because I'm not the best at letting myself be taken care of and am definitely paying for it today. I took a shower today which was scary and also felt awesome. I sat down, and leaned against my boyfriend as he washed by back, arms, and hair very gently. The pictures are from during and after that. My nipples are extremely sensitive and were right out of surgery. I have a small patch on my left breast that is numb, but everything else has sensation. I am AMAZED at how much I already love my new body. My shoulder muscles literally felt like bone and they already feel loads better. I am very itch on the bottom of my anchor and the sides where the drains were. The bruising hurts a lot worse on my left breast, I had lipo on the sides so it's quite swollen up near the armpits. I feel so small already, and I know they will shrink a lot more still. I will try to update more often now that I'm not so doped up. I feel better and better every day!

It’s done!

It’s been almost 24 hours of being home now. I have significant swelling though I don’t feel like it unless I actually touch my breasts. My pain is manageable, but if I don’t take my meds it starts getting uncomfortable. The drain sites sting and ache, but not too harshly. My left drain site is bleeding a little, but nothing too bad. I’m pretty tired so I’ll do an update and maybe some pictures tomorrow when I am more awake. The doctor says it went great- can’t wait to see the results!

Provider Review

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1000 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida
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Thus far I have only had a consultation (I am waiting on his availability to book a surgery date), my first impression of Dr. Buchanan was amazing. He has an amazing bedside manner, was very personable and concise. All of my questions were answered without condescension and I left confident in his ability to work with me to achieve the result I wanted.

Dallas Buchanan, MD
Dallas Buchanan, MD
14 Dec 2017

Thank you for the great review. I am looking forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Reduction patients are some of our happiest patients because of the amazing transformation they experience. Expect a call from my office very soon to discuss scheduling as new open days are being added.