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I had very large "pendulous" breasts and was very...
I had very large "pendulous" breasts and was very self conscious about going in for this consultation. I had gotten to an extreme point of unhappiness and my husband really pushed me to look into this further. While still clothed, Dr. Rosenberg didn't seem to see my concerns but once he examined me he completely validated my unhappiness (which was important for me). His initial reaction was justified as I dressed to hide myself. I looked at several pictures of his work while at the consult but it is hard to picture the results on yourself, so they didn't affect my decision much. I booked the surgery and was hoping to go as small as a C cup. Really, my only qualifier was that I didn't want my breast to hang down enough that it touched the skin underneath anymore. Dr. R was very thorough with the risks associated with the surgery I would require. (I would have a lot of scarring with an anchor incision, and nipple and areola would be completely detached and positioned higher). He stressed that I may not get feeling back in my nipples for a long time, or ever. Also I may not ever be able to breastfeed. Those consequences didn't bother me so we went forward.
The day of the surgery (a Friday) went well. The anesthesiologist was very kind and helped me through my nerves - I was relaxed in no time. Dr. R said he would get input from the nurses throughout my surgery to determine what would really look best on my frame (5'6", 175). They put on music I liked and before I knew it, it was over! I'll be honest, the recovery was VERY hard, and I would not have been able to do it by myself. I pretty much lived in a recliner for a week and I needed help getting up to go to the bathroom for a few days along with needing help during my first shower (PS- get a shower stool and sit facing away from the water stream). I'm fairly certain someone called from the office to check up on me but I don't recall clearly). They also sent flowers which I thought was so nice.
I was terrified to look at the results and the incisions were pretty gruesome. I had a checkup the following Monday (I think, the days were very hazy) and everyone was pleased so far with the results. I could still barely look at them because it was too gross (ha!). Keeping everything clean was hard but I was just happy to not have drains to deal with. I had stitches that dissolved and I think glue of some sort holding myself together. I was scared (irrationally) that if I moved too much I would bust open my incisions (GROSS to think about now..).
I can't recall which check up it was at (maybe 6 month), but Dr. R was quite unhappy with my scarring. On the outside, closest to my armpits, I developed pretty bad hypertrophic scars to the extent that Dr. R wanted to open up the incisions and reclose them (I guess, I never let it get that far into discussing it). I just recalled the pain I went through the first time (although obviously it would have been much less) and could NOT imagine doing it again. He wasn't happy with my decision but whatever. I told him he had no way to anticipate how my skin would heal so I wasn't mad at him or anything, and I'm happy he offered to fix it even though I didn't want him to. He prescribed me some kind of scar gel to use but after a few days I said forget it. It felt like it was burning my skin off.
Now, three years later only one section of the scar bothers me from time to time since it is right where the underwire on my bra sits, and it will sometimes be itchy and red. From time to time I use OTC scar medicine to help but I'm not that diligent with it. The rest of my scars aren't bad at all and they don't bother me a bit. Also, I do have feeling back in both nipples (although it took quite a bit longer for one than the other). Both areolas are also much smaller now and they are just the right size for my new chest. I ended up being a 36D, which I am happy with as it suits my body just fine but I do wish I was a little smaller still. I am just beyond thrilled to be able to wear normal shirts and bathing suits! Sadly I lost pictures I had taken from before and immediately after, but I think that's for the best. I am perfectly symmetrical and happy with the results, and I just wish I hadn't waited so long to do it!
The day of the surgery (a Friday) went well. The anesthesiologist was very kind and helped me through my nerves - I was relaxed in no time. Dr. R said he would get input from the nurses throughout my surgery to determine what would really look best on my frame (5'6", 175). They put on music I liked and before I knew it, it was over! I'll be honest, the recovery was VERY hard, and I would not have been able to do it by myself. I pretty much lived in a recliner for a week and I needed help getting up to go to the bathroom for a few days along with needing help during my first shower (PS- get a shower stool and sit facing away from the water stream). I'm fairly certain someone called from the office to check up on me but I don't recall clearly). They also sent flowers which I thought was so nice.
I was terrified to look at the results and the incisions were pretty gruesome. I had a checkup the following Monday (I think, the days were very hazy) and everyone was pleased so far with the results. I could still barely look at them because it was too gross (ha!). Keeping everything clean was hard but I was just happy to not have drains to deal with. I had stitches that dissolved and I think glue of some sort holding myself together. I was scared (irrationally) that if I moved too much I would bust open my incisions (GROSS to think about now..).
I can't recall which check up it was at (maybe 6 month), but Dr. R was quite unhappy with my scarring. On the outside, closest to my armpits, I developed pretty bad hypertrophic scars to the extent that Dr. R wanted to open up the incisions and reclose them (I guess, I never let it get that far into discussing it). I just recalled the pain I went through the first time (although obviously it would have been much less) and could NOT imagine doing it again. He wasn't happy with my decision but whatever. I told him he had no way to anticipate how my skin would heal so I wasn't mad at him or anything, and I'm happy he offered to fix it even though I didn't want him to. He prescribed me some kind of scar gel to use but after a few days I said forget it. It felt like it was burning my skin off.
Now, three years later only one section of the scar bothers me from time to time since it is right where the underwire on my bra sits, and it will sometimes be itchy and red. From time to time I use OTC scar medicine to help but I'm not that diligent with it. The rest of my scars aren't bad at all and they don't bother me a bit. Also, I do have feeling back in both nipples (although it took quite a bit longer for one than the other). Both areolas are also much smaller now and they are just the right size for my new chest. I ended up being a 36D, which I am happy with as it suits my body just fine but I do wish I was a little smaller still. I am just beyond thrilled to be able to wear normal shirts and bathing suits! Sadly I lost pictures I had taken from before and immediately after, but I think that's for the best. I am perfectly symmetrical and happy with the results, and I just wish I hadn't waited so long to do it!
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