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Steven Teitelbaum, MD of Santa Monica

Patient Testimonials

I first found Dr. Teitelbaum on the internet and after extensive research, went to consult with him about a month and a half before my surgery date. At the consult, he was very courteous and kind. He measured me extensively, and suggested the crease incision for best placement and moderate profiles to fill out my chest. I asked him about 3 pages full of questions and he gladly answered them all, impressed that I had taken the time to do the research about this procedure. After an hour or so, I was passed to Vicky, his patient coordinator and we talked about the scheduling.

After my consult, I decided to go bigger, and after reviewing his notes, Dr. Teitelbaum decided I could attain the bigger size and still look natural. His primary concern seemed to always be how I would look in the end, including the symmetry of my own body. In the interim, I proceeded to get the baseline mammogram, the bloodwork and pregnancy test he required.

The Saturday before my surgery date, I got in a HUGE car accident and ended up burning my wrist pretty badly and bruising my chest. I called Dr. Teitelbaum over the weekend and he said that he would still perform the surgery, but that he didn't want to "add insult to injury." He wanted to be sure that emotionally I was o.k. as well as physically. I was so excited that he would still perform the surgery.

Tuesday morning, I arrived at his office early with my mother and he took pictures, examined me more thoroughly, and offered to clean my burned wrist for me while I was in surgery. I went in a little nervous, but pretty confident, and fell asleep to wake up to beautiful breasts. In the recovery room, I awoke a little nauseated, but fine. Dr. Teitelbaum informed me he had put in 420 cc's and that despite the internal bruising from my accident I would easily achieve a full D and look perfect. Also, through a specific cutting technique, he was able to fix my slight asymmetry and help me to achieve fuller breasts.

I went home to my mom's house and after an hour nap, felt energized. I was able to go out to dinner with my mom that first night and literally resume my life right away. I had such an easy recovery and really didn't need my pain pills at all. I had full use of my arms immediately and was really self sufficient right away. I was just happy I could pee on my own. Dr. Teitelbaum sent me a big flower arrangement (which my cat ate,) and called to see how I was doing, telling me to call the office right away should I have any concerns, no matter how small. I am at 2 weeks post op, and have seen Dr. Teitelbaum pretty regularly for post op appointments, every other day for the first week and a half and then I won't need to go again for another 2 weeks. He's monitored my progress really closely and has continued to care for my wrist, helping it to heal regularly as well. I have not had any bruising or any real discomfort in my breasts and they are already beginning to drop and heal nicely. I attribute all of this to Dr. Teitelbaum's skill as a surgeon and his very personal demeanor. He has really helped me to achieve my goal and I look wonderful.

submitted by Cat

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Dr. Teitelbaum is the best! I felt no pain after the surgery. My breasts are perfect. I was lifting my hands over my head the next day and moving around. The only discomfort I experienced was sleeping on my back which I wasn't used to and sitting up. It felt like my muscles were sore.

You're in great hands with Dr. Teitelbaum.

submitted by Andrea

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Dr. Steven Alan Teitelbaum - Incredibly awesome results. ... never had to wear a bra following ba, perfect placement, never really felt any pain, was up and moving around the first day. I went to several consults and not only was Dr. Teitelbaum the most caring, but he really talks to you, like a friend. I researched over 79 surgeons and Dr. Teitelbaum was the best in southern California.

submitted by Colleen