What to do....

hollybearie · 10-26-2009, 03:32 PM

I'm having an issue in choosing my plastic surgeon. The one that i like the most, feel the most comfortable with, etc happens to have my least favorite before and after pictures. However, my second favorite plastic surgeon has some of the best before and afters i've seen. Do i go with results or comfort?

GoodKarma · 10-26-2009, 03:49 PM

Aside from before/after photos, have you heard any recommendations for either plastic surgeon? When I met my plastic surgeon, I did NOT like his bedside manner. He was very short and abrupt and some women wouldn't go to him because of that. He came highly recommended and his after photos were great. I told myself that experience and recommendations were more important than his bedside manner.

mom3 · 10-28-2009, 09:54 PM

I agree with the previous post. Any recommendations? Don't be shy in asking your plastic surgeon for recommendations if necessary. Take another look @ the plastic surgeon (the one you like most) before & after pics. What do the descriptions say? Did they have a lift, repair, or present with other complicated issues? If there aren't any descriptions, ask him about the cases. I read here and other places that pics can be deceiving. All women present with imperfect breasts, different tissue, etc., so one pic may show a result you don't think looks the best, but if it represents a tough case/fixing complications etc., it still may be terrific work/outcome. While I would never suggest disregarding before & after pics, I would suggest using them as one of many factors in your decision to use a particular plastic surgeon. Best wishes on your journey.

10-26-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
hollybearie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: washington, DC Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	What to do.... I'm having an issue in choosing my plastic surgeon. The one that i like the most, feel the most comfortable with, etc happens to have my least favorite before and after pictures. However, my second favorite plastic surgeon has some of the best before and afters i've seen. Do i go with results or comfort? __________________

10-26-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
GoodKarma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 165 Thanks: 43 Thanked 60 Times in 50 Posts	Aside from before/after photos, have you heard any recommendations for either plastic surgeon? When I met my plastic surgeon, I did NOT like his bedside manner. He was very short and abrupt and some women wouldn't go to him because of that. He came highly recommended and his after photos were great. I told myself that experience and recommendations were more important than his bedside manner. __________________ BA date: June 3, 2009 Pre BA: 38A Post BA: 38D 550R/500L Mentor HP Memory Gel, Under, Aereola incision Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Waslen, Calgary, AB

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10-28-2009, 09:54 PM	#3
mom3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lake wylie, south carolina Posts: 657 Thanks: 180 Thanked 276 Times in 238 Posts	I agree with the previous post. Any recommendations? Don't be shy in asking your plastic surgeon for recommendations if necessary. Take another look @ the plastic surgeon (the one you like most) before & after pics. What do the descriptions say? Did they have a lift, repair, or present with other complicated issues? If there aren't any descriptions, ask him about the cases. I read here and other places that pics can be deceiving. All women present with imperfect breasts, different tissue, etc., so one pic may show a result you don't think looks the best, but if it represents a tough case/fixing complications etc., it still may be terrific work/outcome. While I would never suggest disregarding before & after pics, I would suggest using them as one of many factors in your decision to use a particular plastic surgeon. Best wishes on your journey.