Who here saw Dr. Rey?

[Kuki]

Again, this will not be my only consult, just my first one. Thanks so much for your input! I'm not into the celeb Doc thing at all...its just easier for me, because I've seen so much of his work on TV, and here on the board and have yet to hear a complaint.

I too am in the industry, I've been designing custom lingerie, corsets and costumes for 17 years. I've worked with everyone from playmates and Hef's girlfriends to Brittany Spears and Dolly Parton. So...let's say I've been boob shopping for awhile now..LOL! I've seen the good, bad and ugly breast augmentation's in all thier naked glory..amongst quite a few other cosmetic procedures.

One thing I need to address is that I think, no matter how good the surgeon, it also depends on body type. I think one has to come to terms about what they can expect from their surgery, given the fact that they are say...broad ribcage, or boney chested, or a bit older...etc. I've spent a lot of time contemplating what my results will be, with what God has given me to work with. That being said...I'm ready to do this!!!!!

Thanks again for all of your replies...it really means so much to me!!!

[mom3]

Originally Posted by CLM

Dr. Rey's work speaks for itself. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Certified, not certified...whatever. The ladies on here who chose Dr. Rey, did their homework and the necessary research. His work doesn't need to be defended by any of his patients. Go spend 5 minutes with him, you'll see he is MORE than qualified.

Don't be jealous. Don't hate. We (Dr. Rey's Girls) aren't calling out and condemning your PS....are we???

Nobody is jealous for sure or hating. No one is codemning but merely expressing an opinion. No drama except the defensiveness on this thread.

[ChicFashionista]

Originally Posted by CLM

Dr. Rey's work speaks for itself. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Certified, not certified...whatever. The ladies on here who chose Dr. Rey, did their homework and the necessary research. His work doesn't need to be defended by any of his patients. Go spend 5 minutes with him, you'll see he is MORE than qualified.

Don't be jealous. Don't hate. We (Dr. Rey's Girls) aren't calling out and condemning your PS....are we???

I took the time to write out my detailed reply because I was hoping to help the original poster with as much info as possible so she can make the safest and best decision for herself and get great results! That's what this forum is about.

[sexmom]

Originally Posted by mai52takn

Yep! I couldnt agree with you more. Although there are non-board certified doctors who should have their medical licenses taken away. NOT ALL non-board certifies are horrible, botch surgeons looking for status and money.

Although Dr Rey is not one of those! Board Certified is not the highest certification. Id rather have a plastic surgery who has attended multiple universities, and internships then fresh out of college with a voluntary coase to get board certification. I have several friends that got botched boob jobs from certified surgeons. Literally several. That certification does not promise anything whatsoever. My friend did the TUBA ended up with horrible horrible results. The breast wasnt in the pocket, it fell into her armpit, I mean I can go on and on. It was months and months of healing -before she even go through the redo. Spent a total of 17,000 at the end of all of it... And guess what that Dr. was board certified. Sooo she did her homework, chose a board certified Dr. and look what happened...

But yes, do your homework and choose the doctor that is best for you. I did my homework, look at his resume and experience etc.

Keep in mind Dr Rey was a successful surgeon way before the show, and celeb status. That came after the fact. I posted his resume and "about me" in this thread. Feel free to read it. If he was not a fantastic surgeon and did botch jobs you know the tabloids and news would be ALL over that! I chose him based on his experience, education, his ethics, morals, and character. I went through the process with my friend 8 years ago with Dr Rey she got hers done. And the process, experience was amazing. Her breasts, and healing were perfect! So based off my research and seeing an experience with him first hand I chose him. And I wouldnt have it any other way! I guess you cannot really judge until you meet him, and research on him and ask him the dying questions of why? and how? etc. Morgan90211 will back me up here, and CLM. Those who have used him. I can tell you this, he has enough moral and character - that its not about celeb status and money for him. Trust me. If it was - why does he "interview" his patients and right on live television turn them away for various reasons. Its a job he takes seriously, and I truly believe he has God in his corner that has blessed him with tremendous talent. But again you would have had to meet him, have a consult with him at the least to understand what us PROUD Dr. Rey girls are saying.

Ladies - just so everyone is clear what being board certified in plastic surgery means. My husband is a physician, and we have friends who are surgeons, and this is what I was told by him and my own PS. Board certification is THE highest certification in plastic surgery, or any surgery for that matter. It doesnt matter what university you trained at, or how many training things you did - if you want to be certified, you have to play by the rules. You have to complete a real plastic surgery training program, which I guess can take anywhere from 5 to 8 years AFTER medical school. You can't be a dermatologist, ear nose and throat doctor, etc. After that, you have to take a written exam, and then send it all of your patients that you have operated on for an ENTIRE YEAR. I guess they look at them, and then ask you to come for an oral test, where they look at everything you do to make sure you are safe and ethical. 20% of the surgeons fail everyear, meaning they are not safe or they are not competent enough. Then, every three years they have to keep doing things, and at every ten years be re-certified. My PS said that anyone who doesn't particpate in the process either can't because they would fail, or maybe has something to hide. They may be the greatest surgeon in the world ( I love Dr. Rey's work!!), but if they are not willing to be continuously checked and monitired for safety and those things, then I would ask why?

Almost all states require that doctors are board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties to have access to any hospitals or surgical centers. It is the law. California I guess is not one of these states, so you have more surgeons there who are not certified.

This is in no way meant to disparage Dr. Rey in any way. His work looks great! It is just that I know what certification means, and have seen what it takes first hand from my husband. It is a very hard process, but it is supposed to be that way.

[beckybee]

Wow...what a heated topic. Of course, board certification is important, but even board certification doesn't guarantee that that a plastic surgeon will practice with skill and/or ethics, a key component of any profession, including my own. I have a code of ethics and legal mandates I need to follow. I can pass a test on it and be licensed and do the classes necessary to keep my licensure, but if I don't follow it in my day-to-day practice, what good is it? I think this is an important issue also. This is why word of mouth is so important...finding others who have had a good experience with a surgeon and have had similar work done as you.

You just have to do some research, and even then, you're not necessarily protected.

I don't know if anyone else would find this link of interest, but if you're in Orange County, California (or nearby) and you want to look up information on someone, you can go to www.occourts.org. It will show malpractice cases, legit or not. It has civil, criminal and other info. It's interesting. Currently, people who look me up can see that I went to traffic school for running a red light and that I filed for divorce a few years ago.

[mai52takn]

Thank you so much Becky for your response. This was the same point I think I tried to make several times throughout this thread, and basically I gave up. lol..

I have friends who searched high and low, found a board certified and their experiences were horrible. Just aweful One ended up with a full reconstructive redo from the mistakes of a board certified Dr.

So anyhow, without going in deep again - I wanted to say thank you for your response and I truly agree with your points. My PS I personally met him with a friend who used him and saw her through her breast augmentation process and was completely impressed and it left an great impression that I knew Id go to him for sure. And still am very proud of who I chose, my results and the morals and ethics of my PS.

Word of mouth is important! For all Plastic Surgeons - certified or not. I think thats why JBI is such a great site, girls who dont know any PS or where to start can really find great doctors from the ladies on this site. All of the woman are very helpful! I think the very skilled, professional, and surgeons of great ethics and morals are lucky to have this site - cause the woman who love them and their results will definitely share and send more patients their way.

Thanks again Becky!

Originally Posted by beckybee

Wow...what a heated topic. Of course, board certification is important, but even board certification doesn't guarantee that that a plastic surgeon will practice with skill and/or ethics, a key component of any profession, including my own. I have a code of ethics and legal mandates I need to follow. I can pass a test on it and be licensed and do the classes necessary to keep my licensure, but if I don't follow it in my day-to-day practice, what good is it? I think this is an important issue also. This is why word of mouth is so important...finding others who have had a good experience with a surgeon and have had similar work done as you.

You just have to do some research, and even then, you're not necessarily protected.

I don't know if anyone else would find this link of interest, but if you're in Orange County, California (or nearby) and you want to look up information on someone, you can go to www.occourts.org. It will show malpractice cases, legit or not. It has civil, criminal and other info. It's interesting. Currently, people who look me up can see that I went to traffic school for running a red light and that I filed for divorce a few years ago.

[ChicFashionista]

It's definitely true that just finding a board-certified plastic surgeon doesn't guarantee you a good experience. Not at all. But it's the minimum requirement I would start with while searching for a plastic surgeon.

Like if you want to hire a lawyer, you start with people who are fully accredited and have their law degrees. That doesn't mean anyone who has a law degree is a good lawyer. But it's where you start.

And from there, you work on your search to make sure the doctor you choose (and his staff and office) has all the characteristics you would want in a high quality, fully certified plastic surgeon. Stuff like a professionally-run office, high quality before/after work pictures that you like, a doctor who listens and understands what you want, etc etc etc.

[mai52takn]

If I was starting from "scratch" I would have definitely started there as well. I definitely agree, that - that is a perfect and ideal starting point. Just for some not necessary if they have friends that have used a particular surgeon and had great results. Or previously seen a surgeon etc.

I guess it depends on the woman, and where they are starting. Some go to one recommended, some start at the board certified list. Some start there and still have several consultations.

But yes Chic I agree with you, I would have definitely started there if I was starting from scratch! With a little help from the JBI ladies too, since most of us have great recommendations for Plastic Surgeons.

Originally Posted by ChicFashionista

It's definitely true that just finding a board-certified plastic surgeon doesn't guarantee you a good experience. Not at all. But it's the minimum requirement I would start with while searching for a plastic surgeon.

Like if you want to hire a lawyer, you start with people who are fully accredited and have their law degrees. That doesn't mean anyone who has a law degree is a good lawyer. But it's where you start.

And from there, you work on your search to make sure the doctor you choose (and his staff and office) has all the characteristics you would want in a high quality, fully certified plastic surgeon. Stuff like a professionally-run office, high quality before/after work pictures that you like, a doctor who listens and understands what you want, etc etc etc.

[ArickaRG]

I wanted to use Dr. Rey but i am not from Cali, i don't Beverly Hills area so went somewhere close to home. But i think all his work looked perfect not just good..... i would choose experience and happy customers over board-certified but that's just me, but i can understand why it's important to many.

[Kuki]

Thanks! I had to reschedule my appt., due to work, but I'm going in on Tuesday at 5:30 and I'm pretty excited!!!

I will update and let you guys know how it went!

[taydev]

ive always loved dr rey on the show and said i would have him do my boobs. well that didnt happen but i did meet him at the galleria in houston, he asked me where the dior boutique was lol. very nice guy!

[aderr02]

One of the things I've heard (may not be true) is that he does not meet the criteria of doing surgery in an accredited surgery facility. (i.e. he has his own surgery center vs. hospital of the boards chosing.)

Once again not sure if it's true!