At the age of 17, after a severe pedestrian vs. car accident, I had breast implants placed to…read moreaddress asymmetry caused by skin grafts. At the time, I was an uneducated teenager who didn't research surgeons. I ended up with implants that were too large and that I hated almost immediately. After 21 years, two children, and ongoing physical discomfort from the weight of the implants, I was ready to explant. Explant can be intimidating, as you're unsure about how much tissue you'll have left or what the results will be. For me, the added complexity of skin grafts and asymmetry made it even more daunting. I knew I needed to find the best surgeon possible to ensure I was happy with my results and that this would be my last breast surgery. I spent years researching surgeons, and although I always knew Dr. Robert Cohen was my top choice, I consulted with a few others. One surgeon warned that my skin grafts could result in severe asymmetry, and that the graft could even die. In contrast, Dr. Cohen's consultation was reassuring. He simply asked if my grafts were soft and pliable, and when I confirmed, he confidently stated that he could achieve the results I desired. His expertise and confidence gave me complete trust in my decision. Choosing Dr. Cohen was easy. I had followed his work for years and knew he was highly skilled, with a consistent track record of excellent outcomes. I trusted him to deliver the best results, and choosing him eliminated any stress or worry I had about my aesthetic outcome. Dr. Cohen was professional, confident, and direct. Two months before surgery, he drained my saline implants in a quick, painless procedure that gave me time to adjust to a smaller chest and get excited for the breast lift. Immediately after surgery, I was thrilled with the results. My breasts were round, perky, and natural-looking, with well-placed incisions that blended seamlessly with the curves of my body. Recovery was smooth, with minimal pain and no drains (unlike most explant patients). I had no complications, minimal bruising, and received excellent care and follow up from the nurses. The anesthesiologist, also Dr. Cohen, took the time to reassure me before surgery, which made me feel much more at ease. I'm grateful for his kindness. Dr. Cohen's staff was incredibly helpful and supportive, answering all my questions and guiding me every step of the way (special thanks to Laura). I feel lighter, look thinner, and my clothes fit better than ever. My breasts are fuller and more beautiful than I imagined--several friends have even commented that they look like smaller implants. Dr. Cohen is truly an artist, and I'm beyond happy with my results. My husband agrees, saying it was "money well spent!" Choose Dr. Cohen--you won't be disappointed.

I had an excellent experience with my breast reduction surgery. From the very beginning, my doctor…read moremade me feel calm, supported, and confident in the process. He took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of my questions with patience. It was clear how knowledgeable and experienced he is, which gave me a lot of trust and peace of mind. I actually traveled from San Francisco to Arizona for the surgery, and the entire team went above and beyond to help make the process smooth and comfortable. They were incredibly accommodating and supportive, which made traveling for the procedure much less stressful. The whole experience felt very professional and well organized. His office and team were amazing -- always kind, responsive, and truly available whenever I needed them. Knowing that the office was reachable 24/7 gave me a lot of peace of mind throughout the process. Everyone on the team was warm, supportive, and highly professional, and I felt very well taken care of from start to finish. Marcella the nurse was amazing!! I'm very grateful for the care I received and would absolutely recommend him to anyone considering breast reduction surgery.

I couldn't be happier with my results from Dr. Robles. Kudos to him and his team! He and his team…read moreare bilingual, friendly, and attentive. He gave me his cell phone number to contact him with any questions following surgery. I did end up texting him a few questions and he answered promptly and alleviated my over-worrying about my healing. I've had an amazing healing process so far and I'm now 3 months post-op. The results are so natural and I truly love it! I would recommend Dr. Robles to any family or friend looking to get a procedure done. The cost was competitive compared to other surgeons in the area, office was super clean, surgery is done on site. They gave me everything I needed for pre and post surgery. Thank you Dr. Robles!

Scammers! Kept my deposit, closed their office and refused to refund me. Have tried to contact the…read moredoctor so many times and get no solution

The best experience with Dr. Paquet & team!…read more I injured the right side of my nose while playing with my dog (embarrassing). Urgent Care confirmed it was fractured, with a deviated septum and slight (but obvious to me) deformation. After much research, I called their front office - knowing this was a timely matter they got me in the same week. After the consultation, Dr Paquet recommended a Closed Nasal Reduction to pop the bone back out and scheduled me for surgery the next week to ensure it would be done within 14 days. This was my first surgery, so I was very nervous but his team was warm and tender throughout the entire experience. Cece & Sarah were my nurses - they really took the time to make sure I was okay and checked on me frequently while I waited. Dr Paquet (Anesthesiologist) came in with a smile and made sure all my questions were answered and calmed my fears. Tasha and Jeffrey prepped me and made sure I felt comfortable and safe. And last but not least, Dr Paquet (Surgeon) made sure I was ready to roll and then had me out in 16 minutes! It's now one week later and I couldn't be happier. My nose is exactly how it was before. 11/10 experience!

I scheduled an appointment at the clinic and arrived on time after a 45-minute drive from another…read morecity during rush hour. When I arrived, I was shocked when the receptionist told me that I would not be seen because I had not arrived 30 minutes before my appointment to fill out information on a tablet. I asked again and explained that I had driven a long distance and that I could complete the paperwork quickly since there is not much to fill out. Nothing helped. I was repeatedly refused, with the only explanation being that the doctor was busy. She was telling me this during the time of the appointment itself when he need to be busy taking with me! All that without a single sign of empathy, only a dismissive and arrogant attitude. Regardless of how good Dr. Paquet may or may not be (I honestly don't even know), no one deserves to be treated with such disrespect and disregard.

Hello. My name is Kristina. I am a 25-year old, pre-op male-to-female transsexual, and this review…read moreis about a Bilateral Breast Augmentation I received 09/25/2014. I started living my life as a female when I was 13 years old. I started psycho-therapy when I was 21 years old, and I soon after, started hormone replacement therapy. I was on hormones for 4 years before I decided to get my breasts worked on. since I didn't start hormone replacement therapy until I was 21, I had already grew into my body as technically a curvy adult male; and when my breasts came in medically, they were unsatisfactory. by unsatisfactory, I mean, they didn't carry the proper shape, and volume as most cis-gendered females breasts do when they go through puberty, and knew I needed to do something about it before I could actually accept myself for who I was. I felt like a girl, trapped in a now, deformed, and awkward body of a man. my aunt, Roxanne had seen Dr. John Bass nearly 13-years ago, and even then the results were immaculate, and they are still top notch today. I was originally seeking out a plastic surgeon that was more then comfortable working on transgendered individuals, and I discovered Dr. Toby Meltzer, a very well known, and only plastic surgeon in the state of Arizona that works specifically on transgendered males, and females a like, however, it took several months to even get an consultation appointment, in which you had to pay the consultation fee of $100 (at the time that I am leaving this review.) upfront. so scheduling and price were a major thing for me. If I am allotted a sufficient time to "marinade" on a large purchase, such as a breast augmentation, I will weigh the pros and cons in the favor of my financial stability. nevertheless, Dr. Toby Meltzer was too high for my budget (granted he specializes in transgendered surgeries, I can see why he would be able to charge a bit more) Dr. John Bass' fee was nicer, and though he wasn't skilled in transgender surgeries, the anatomy of the chest in male, and females are identical. I had my consultation booked with Dr. John Bass in a weeks time, rather then months out like transgender specialist Dr. Meltzer. my consultation was very thorough, and lasted 2-hours. I had an idea of what I wanted, but I am no plastic surgeon. I came in wanting to get an under-the-muscle silicone implant, and given my particular situation, I ended up getting an over the top of the muscle saline implant due to how Dr. John Bass, and Norma educated me on what would be appropriate for my situation. I gave Dr. Bass an idea of what size i wanted to be, but, i left it all in his hands to decide what looked best on me. He ended up trying 5 different sizes on me before deciding to sew me up. Very satisfied with the results with the size he came up with! Theresa, the receptionist, not only is fabulous to look at and very pleasant to be around, she was very professional, and sweet, and knew the ins and out of how Dr. John Bass operates. secondly, Norma, a very sophisticated, very, very intelligent assistant to Dr. John Bass made me feel very comfortable, and was really easy to get along with, and I genuinely felt they wanted to help me achieve what I was looking for ultimately. lastly, Dr. John Bass made me feel comfortable, and even though he didn't specialize in transgender surgeries in particular, didn't shy away from the project like many other plastic surgeons I have visited in the past because they weren't "skilled" for that type of procedure. I am to days out of surgery, and my breasts look amazing. Dr. John Bass is very talented, educated, knowledgeable, caring, down-to-earth, factual individual, and is a true artist as what he does. Dr. John Bass will in the future, forever have my business as long as he practices medicine, and I would highly recommend him to any of my family members, friends, and colleagues, hands down when it comes to a reference for a phenomenal plastic surgeon that does incredible breast augmentations. also, If you are a trans-female, please go see him. I think, from speaking to Norma, that I was his 3rd trans-female subject, and his work is incredible. you get top of the line results without burning a hole in your pocket. my individual fee was $6,114.00 for a saline implant -- to give you an idea. thank you, Norma, and Dr. Bass for everything you have done for me. I owe you everything! I am one satisfied patient of yours.

In 2017 I made the worst decision of my life and chose to get breast implants. I went with a older…read moresurgeon who had good bedside manner. I thought I was making the right decision by choosing him. When I came out of surgery I discovered that he went over the muscle when most surgeons go under the muscle to prevent discomfot and encapsultions. I also discovered that he removed two moles on my stomach without consent so I could be (in his words) "bikini ready." Two days postpartum I judt didnt feel right. I called my surgeon and told him I didnt feel like myself. He told me it was called "boobie blues" and that I was coming down from the medications that I was pumped with while under anesthesia (fentanyl!). A week in I noticed my boobs were completely numb nipple down. He explained this was normal and feeling would come back within a few months (6 years later they are still numb). Since 2017 my symptoms have progressed. My boobs hurt 24/7 due to just thin skin holding up 375cc's. I started getting crippling anxiety 6 months in. Anxiety so bad that my body would shake while talking to even friends or family I was close with. Along with pain and anxiety came - thyroid imbalance (I now have to take a medication daily since shortly after surgery), hair loss, memory loss, absence/disconnectment/psychosis, constant fatigue, monthly sinus infections, random tongue swelling, reduced oil production on face and scalp, weight gain/swelling, body aches/joint pain. EVERYDAY for 6 years I have been experiencing these symptoms. I feel lost, I feel hopeless, I feel stuck. I carry around an epipen for fear of my life when my tongue swells and my throat closes. My left breast has been trying to encapsulate since the year it was put in. I went in to the surgeon over SIX times telling him I could feel and visibly see what feels like a bump or ripple on two spots of my left implant. Each time he squeezed my boob Incredibly hard until you would hear a "pop" which is tearing the scar tissue around it. One of the times they recorded it on their iPad so they could show my husband how to do it at home. I left each time with fingerprint brusies from him. The final time I went in for this reason my husband demanded he wrote an order for a MRI. He wrote the order but refused to pay for it. So no idea what's going on in there. Fast forward to 2020 during quarantine - his assistant messaged me and asked if she could send the video of him squeezing my boob to another patient of theirs who was having the same problem. I told them absolutely not!! I have researched hundreds of surgeons to have a total explant removal along with a full capsulectomy. The cost is more expensive then what I paid to have them put in. Getting implants have been the worst decision of my life and I will stop at nothing to get them removed. I have 2 young boys and am self employed. I feel like ive lost 6 years of my life and I am terrified to lose more. I even started an anti depressant this year and have tried Nutrafol and many other vitamins to help my hair and body heal. My hair comes out in handfulls. I have hated my implants since the day I got them and I wish I could go back in time.

I saw Dr. Chasby today and left crying and frustrated. I was severely bitten by a dog a few months…read moreago and was left with a U shaped scar on my thigh. The dog was unleashed and the owner about 10 feet away in my apartment complex. I am now permanently marred by his animal. I booked this appointment a few weeks ago and have been waiting. After filling out 10 min of paperwork I he literally looks at it for a minute and tells me that scar revision would not help the scar that I have. Mind you another doctor emailed me saying he could get it close to invisible for $2k. Dr. Chasby told me that it was permanent but refused to make a record of his medical opinion which I needed for my law suit, saying it wasn't as bad as other scars he's seen. Just because it isn't as bad, doesn't mean it still isn't a permanent ugly bite mark on my body that I do not deserve and will have for life. It's my body, and I WILL BE THE ONE who decides what looks 'fine' on MY BODY. He then stated that he "could not give me extra padding if I planned to file a law suite." No sir, I am not requesting that. But I am requesting you make record of the professional opinion you gave me that I am indeed permanently scarred. He then had the nerve to tell me that my legs looked great regarding their muscle tone attempting to distract me from my frustrated tears. This experience was completely unprofessional on multiple levels. Thank you for wasting my time today Dr. Chasby.

I had my 1st breast augumintation done in Jan. Of 88 and i was gave his word that by not going…read morebehind the muscle tha i wouldn't have any problemsbwith my breast at all. Well that wasbablie. I was told by one Dr. I needed to have them removed. My family Dr. Suggested to have them redone, well i cant afford to have them redone. I ended up with a botched set of brest. I feel he should do the reconstruction over andbdo it right and not charge anything. I paid over $2000.00 to him for mine & now it makes me self consious to remove my clothing. So I feel he shouldbhavebto do a redo for free. Gwen

Dr. J and his team from my first apt, to post op made me feel safe, supported, and well cared for…read more Had paniculectomy and full abdominoplasty. I'm more then happy with my results given I have lost over 100 lbs and still have lose skin on the rest of my body. Looking forward to scheduling my next surgery. I'm now about 2 months post op and still healing. I had a few complications, however Dr. J was with me every moment. If you're looking into cosmetic surgery, I would definitely recommend Dr. J.

Failure to meet standard of Care and unethical. Billing practices - Paid $500 cash to have stitches…read moreremoved. Left the office with stitches still in the wound. When I called to get remaining stitches out, I was told I'd need to pay again -- for a procedure I'd already paid for and that wasn't done correctly the first time. Leaving sutures in too long isn't just an inconvenience, it's an infection risk.

I began this journey nearly two years ago, and saying that it has been one of the worst decisions…read moreof my life would be an understatement. The number of complications I have experienced, the significant amount of money I have had to pay, and the ongoing medical expenses I continue to incur have left me regretting my decision to undergo reconstruction every single day. I made the decision to pursue reconstruction approximately 10 years after my cancer diagnosis, believing it was the right choice for me. Unfortunately, I now deeply regret that decision and often wish I had never made it. My experience with this office has been extremely disappointing. I have encountered repeated issues with availability, communication, compassion, and empathy. Today's experience was particularly unacceptable. I waited more than an hour for a postoperative appointment while having an open wound that, from my perspective, has not received the level of attention or concern I believe it requires. I can visibly see tissue within the wound, yet I have felt as though my concerns have been minimized. At my first postoperative appointment, I was seen by a different surgeon who simply advised me to wash the area with soap and water and stated that it was fine. However, the incision was completely open. Given the circumstances, I found that response extremely concerning and dismissive. During my second postoperative appointment, I was left waiting in an examination room for more than 55 minutes without anyone coming in to provide an update. I eventually had to ask what was happening, at which point I was told that the doctor was busy with another patient. If the doctor was running significantly behind schedule, I believe I should have been informed before waiting for nearly an hour. After one hour and 20 minutes, I decided it was best for me to leave without being seen as I also have duties and responsibilities to attend to. I understand that medical emergencies and unexpected circumstances can arise, and I recognize that physicians may occasionally run behind. However, basic communication and consideration for a patient's time and concerns should still be provided. If I treated a client this way in my own professional life, I would expect there to be consequences. As a patient, however, I feel as though I am left with very few options and very little recourse. I am extremely disappointed by the care and communication I have received throughout this process. After nearly two years of complications, additional expenses, and emotional distress, I expect my concerns to be taken seriously and addressed with the appropriate level of care, professionalism, communication, and empathy.

Communication here was extremely disappointing…read more I first called on August 19 to schedule a consultation. The earliest appointment available was September 29, and I paid the $250 consultation fee. I explained that I was hoping to have surgery in October and asked whether I could be seen sooner. I was told someone would call me back, but I never received a call. Because I was trying to plan surgery for a specific timeframe, I ultimately chose another surgeon who had availability that worked for me. On September 14, more than two weeks before my scheduled consultation, I called to cancel. I explained why I was canceling and asked whether the consultation fee could be refunded since I had never been seen by the doctor. The receptionist told me she would check and call me back. Again, I never received a call. I had to call the office myself once more, only to be told the consultation fee was nonrefundable because I had originally scheduled the appointment about a month earlier. That was frustrating because the whole reason I waited was that I had been told I would receive a call for an earlier appointment, which never happened. For me, the biggest concern is not even the $250 it is the lack of communication and follow-through. When you are considering surgery, you want to feel confident that you will be able to reach the office and receive clear communication, especially if a complication or concern were ever to arise. I later read another review mentioning issues with communication, compassion, and empathy, and unfortunately, my experience with the front office was similar. They can keep the $250. I would rather keep my peace of mind knowing I canceled before moving forward with surgery there. I'm grateful I chose another practice.

I really don't know where to start. I am beyond happy with the results of my surgeries. I had a…read moretummy tuck and a breast lift with augmentation. Dr. Spies and his staff are top notch! From the first visit, the staff was very pleasant and made me feel comfortable. You can tell that Dr. Spies really cares about his patience. Today I went in for my 3 month post op. I saw my before pictures. Oh MY Goodness! Don't go anywhere else. If I could give more stars, I would. I got to wear a 2 piece swim suit on my cruise a couple weeks ago. Thank you Dr. Spies for giving me my confidence back! Thank you, KJ

Dr. Spies and his entire staff have been so very wonderful! His staff is warm, welcoming, and went…read moreabove & beyond to work with my schedule. Although I was nervous for an augmentation & lift, Dr. Spies did a beautiful job and I am VERY pleased. I would highly recommend!!

I just came in for my 1:30 pm consultation on 12/8/09. I actually arrived ten minutes early. I…read morewalked out along with whatever thousands of dollars you would have charged me. Let me tell you why. I initially called the 800 number to set the appointment. They refused to give me any information about what they do. I asked if this is a surgery center, they refused to answer. I told them I wanted my double chin reduced or removed and "do you do surgery?". They said I would have to come in for a consultation. Then they transferred me to the local office since it was same day. They gave me the same run-around, but I thought, maybe that's how these things work. I arrived, and they asked me to fill out 3 pages of information prior to my consultation. I said, "first, can you tell me if this is a surgery center?" and they wouldn't answer. So I asked "Is this some kind of miracle cream pitch?" and they finally said "No", "we do surgery". I said I'd rather not have to fill out all the info as I was going to go to three separate consultations before making my decision on where to have my surgery, but she insisted. Ok, but really, 3 pages of my info before even talking to me? Ok, maybe that's how these things work. I filled it out, and while doing so, the office lady said "Let me turn up the volume on the TV as this is the initial part of your consultation". Seriously? It's nothing but testimonials and I already got that on your website. What a disappointment this was turning into. Then, despite having arrived 10 minutes early, the lady tells me that since I arrived so late, my appointment wouldn't take place for at least 40 minutes (or 2:10pm). What?!?! Is that how you do business? Why not just tell me your first appointment is at 2:10? I spent an hour of my day and a gallon of my gas to try and pay you thousands of dollars for elective surgery and this is how you treat your customers?!? So I asked the lady if I could have my information back as I was leaving, and she said "Well, since your hopping from doctor to doctor we should keep it". What?!?! If I were an investor in this company, I would cringe at the money walking out the door for lack of patient customer service.

Beware if you see Dr. Joseph K. Bivens for a consultation. I worked for Dr. Bivens in Las Vegas, NV…read moreand know first hand how he practices. He is a dishonest man. I have personally witnessed his dishonesty toward patients and staff.