Which Dr. is right for me?
So now that I had decided to really spend some time researching breast augmentation and trying to find a doctor that would be right for me, I felt like I had a huge task in front of me. I began by researching just what augmentation involved. Saline vs silicone, smooth vs textured, round vs anatomical. The choices seemed endless. I got to a point where I said to my husband "Ok, I want saline implants above the muscle and I want to be a full C or small D cup. "
I was feeling like I had a pretty good understanding of what the surgery involved, and an idea of what to expect afterwards, but I really needed to find a reputable doctor. I made alot of phone calls to various offices, received many informational packets, and wrote down all the different consultation fees associated with each doctor. After about 3 weeks, I was ready to start making appointments and meeting the docs.
I decided to meet first with Dr. Vanek because ( quite frankly! ) he offered a free consultation. I figured I would start at free, and then go to the others who charged anywhere from 100 - 135 dollars for a one or two hour consult. I had already filtered thru the possibilites by location and credentials, I didn't want to waste any time going to someone who didn't have that extra certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
When my husband and I arrived at our appointment, we were thrilled by how friendly everyone in the office was, including the front desk staff. We were offered refreshments, and sat down to watch a short informational video regarding breast augmentation. When Dr. Vanek came in, he immediately put us right at ease with his demeanor. He was so friendly and down to earth, and didn't make us feel rushed at all. He took the time to explain the procedure in detail, as well as the details for a lift in case I needed one. When he saw my breasts, he immediately told us that I would need a lift with my aug. ( Thanks kids, hope that breastmilk really did do all the things it's supposed to! )
Dr. Vanek allowed us to feel the difference between saline and silicone, and explained that he prefers to do under the muscle implants, especially with women ( such as myself ) with little tissue. By the time all was said and done, we had spent the better part of 2.5 hours in his office and I left with an estimate for a full anchor lift and silicone implants placed under the muscle. Not once did we feel rushed or uncomfortable, nor did we feel like we were being pushed into something we didn't want.
When I got home, I cancelled the other consults I had scheduled. I knew Dr. Vanek was the right doctor for me. It's not just about the credentials, or the cost, or the location. This man made my husband and I both very comfortable with his abilities and experience, but almost more importantly, we felt that he was a good personality fit for me. He laughed and smiled, and actually hugged me as we left his office. We were confident that he was going to be able to use his knowledge and experience combined with my expressed desires to give me the look I wanted. I scheduled my surgery later that same day. It was hard to believe that in 2 months I would finally have breasts!
I was feeling like I had a pretty good understanding of what the surgery involved, and an idea of what to expect afterwards, but I really needed to find a reputable doctor. I made alot of phone calls to various offices, received many informational packets, and wrote down all the different consultation fees associated with each doctor. After about 3 weeks, I was ready to start making appointments and meeting the docs.
I decided to meet first with Dr. Vanek because ( quite frankly! ) he offered a free consultation. I figured I would start at free, and then go to the others who charged anywhere from 100 - 135 dollars for a one or two hour consult. I had already filtered thru the possibilites by location and credentials, I didn't want to waste any time going to someone who didn't have that extra certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
When my husband and I arrived at our appointment, we were thrilled by how friendly everyone in the office was, including the front desk staff. We were offered refreshments, and sat down to watch a short informational video regarding breast augmentation. When Dr. Vanek came in, he immediately put us right at ease with his demeanor. He was so friendly and down to earth, and didn't make us feel rushed at all. He took the time to explain the procedure in detail, as well as the details for a lift in case I needed one. When he saw my breasts, he immediately told us that I would need a lift with my aug. ( Thanks kids, hope that breastmilk really did do all the things it's supposed to! )
Dr. Vanek allowed us to feel the difference between saline and silicone, and explained that he prefers to do under the muscle implants, especially with women ( such as myself ) with little tissue. By the time all was said and done, we had spent the better part of 2.5 hours in his office and I left with an estimate for a full anchor lift and silicone implants placed under the muscle. Not once did we feel rushed or uncomfortable, nor did we feel like we were being pushed into something we didn't want.
When I got home, I cancelled the other consults I had scheduled. I knew Dr. Vanek was the right doctor for me. It's not just about the credentials, or the cost, or the location. This man made my husband and I both very comfortable with his abilities and experience, but almost more importantly, we felt that he was a good personality fit for me. He laughed and smiled, and actually hugged me as we left his office. We were confident that he was going to be able to use his knowledge and experience combined with my expressed desires to give me the look I wanted. I scheduled my surgery later that same day. It was hard to believe that in 2 months I would finally have breasts!
posted by Millie @ 8/30/2007 08:19:00 AM
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