After the emotional roller coaster of a breast cancer diagnosis, finding a plastic surgeon who understands reconstruction is key. I found Dr. Vial - thank you baby Jesus! He's a miracle within himself. And big bonus here - he tag-teamed with my Oncologist Surgeon, Dr. Walling and stepped right in after she performed the partial mastectomy to work his magic. Initial expectations were set somewhere between "functional" and "doesn't scare small children". Dr. Vial exceeded my expectations, even when they were set comically low. The reconstruction, reduction, and lift was a journey. A journey that involved discomfort, self-doubt, and the urge to question life decisions. Dr. Vial's calm demeanor and reassuring presence were surprisingly effective at keeping the inner monologue of panic at bay. He explained the options in detail, and somehow made it seem that a new, improved silhouette was possible. The results? My wardrobe is experiencing a renaissance. I can put on a shirt that previously I had struggled with, bra lines showing, boobs not at the right height, and would, most times, throw it in the "hell no" pile. Now? Now I put it on and think to myself, "Wow. That's what it should look like! Hell YES!" The symmetry is spot-on, the lift is a "lift", and the reduction? Gravity no longer holds quite the same dominion. To Dr. Vial, I would tip my hat to you, if I wore one, anyway. Thank you for proving that even after the storm, there's a surprising amount of beauty, confidence, and kick-assness, to be found in the aftermath. read more

I specifically waited over 6 months after my procedure to write this review. I wanted to be sure I healed without any complications, to see how the aftercare was, and so that I could see my final results first. I can wholeheartedly give Dr. Vial and his entire staff (a special shout-out to his PA, Anna too) provided me with exceptional care from beginning to end. I was listened to and never once was made to feel like a burden with my questions or concerns (Dr. Vial responded personally to a text the day after my procedure). He also was not pushy, which I really appreciated. He left the decisions and choices up to me while providing his medical opinion, but again, without any pushiness or saleslike tactics. Dr. Vial is so meticulous and a perfectionist, which in my opinion, is exactly what you want in a surgeon. I had researched my specific procedure for over 10 years before finally deciding to proceed. I had met with over a handful of surgeons, and Dr. Vial was the easy choice. I never once regretted it. Furthermore, my recovery was practically pain-free. Comparing my consultations with other surgeons, it was plain to see that Dr Vial really goes above and beyond to ensure a recovery that is as painless and comfortable as possible. I'm over the moon with my natural results. If I ever need further procedures, Dr. Vial will be the first and only one I call. Side note, he also helped my family through cancer reconstructive surgery and they also had nothing but phenomenal things to say as well. They also mentioned how easy recovery was from their rather invasive surgery, and we both feel that further proves Dr. Vial is an expert and meticulous at what he does. Bend is incredibly fortunate to have a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Vial for elective and cancer patients alike. read more

Dr. Vial was contracted with my insurance, however he talked me out going through the insurance approval process. I agree with Lisa R. He was impatient. Not very many plastic surgeons want to be compassionate when it comes to BII. He could have worked with my insurance to get it covered, but he didn't want to. The fact that my insurance told me that he could, and he wouldn't, costs me $13,000 out of pocket that I paid for my explant surgery through him. Unfortunately, for the thousands of thousands of women that didn't have the new required informed consent patient checklist that is required as of 10/27/2021, are continuing to suffer the side effects from breast implants and cannot come up with $13,000 for removal. Women, like myself, were told they were 100% safe and FDA approved lifetime devises. Maybe plastic surgeons will work with insurance to help them realize that this issue is going to cost them more money in the long run because insurance will have to continue to pay for ongoing health issues. These ongoing health issues are even causing cancers. This is a proven fact coming from the FDA and ASPS. I am currently on the board for the Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA). We work directly with the FDA and ASPS and have been invited to be a part of several of their meetings these past few months. Women continue to suffer because we cannot get the help we desperately need! This is NOT the patient's fault. We made a decision where we put trust in the system, the FDA, our surgeons, and they have failed us, and very few want to step up and protect our health and help find a solution to the problem. read more

Was made to feel like I was ugly, humiliated and eventually mutilated with chopping me up. 3 major surgeries later, had to find another surgeon. Snake charmer, arrogant and does not listen or care for breast cancer survivors. read more

I went in for a breast augmentation consultation last week. When I called to schedule the appointment the front desk staff was friendly and answered the questions I had. I asked them to give me a general estimate for what I was after and explained the timeline of when I was wanting to get the procedure done before scheduling. I was under the assumption that breast augmentation patients were booked out 4-5 weeks and I was ok with that. Upon arriving for my consultation I was greeted by friendly and professional front desk staff. When I went back to begin my actual consultation the nurse told me that the doctor would take photos, mark me up, show different implant sizes etc. so I expected him to be fairly thorough. I was so wrong. Dr. Nick Vial came in asked me what I was interested in and when I told him breast aug he took the appointment in an entirely different direction. He then recommended fat transfer, had me remove my leggings and proceed to pick my body apart in front of the mirror from cellulite that he said it wouldn't help, to my flanks and thighs. I had told him that it was outside of the what I was wanting to do and he continued to push for it even though it would not get me anywhere close to where I wanted to be in breast size. He then offered repeatedly to give me a referral weight loss (once again not what I came for) and for reference my perfect weight would be 20-30 lbs lighter. I'm not morbidly obese. After I declined that. He told me to lose the weight and come back because they're booked until June or July. No further discussion of implants or breast aug and he walked out.Start to finish he spent 5 minutes tops. It was a waste of $100 and I would not recommend his services. I called my husband and cried when I left his office. Picture of my body type for reference. read more

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Dr. Vial is the BEST plastic surgeon in Bend! I can't say enough about how happy I was with my results. After a bi-pass surgery and losing 70 pounds, I was left with major excess skin. I had an abdominal liposuction and a full abdominoplasty by Dr. Vial. My body now looks like a teenager again. Dr. Vial is a perfectionist and won't quit until he gets the results he feels his patients should have. He totally cares about his patients and also honest about explaining what he can and can't do. Dr. Vial even made a house call to check up on me the day after surgery!! Who does that? I'm grateful to Dr. Vial and I would highly recommend him. read more

After a major weight loss, I was interested in a full body lift and removal of redundant skin. Because of previous abdominal surgeries that left major scarring, Dr. Vial literally said "if you were my mother, I would advise you NOT to have this surgery". This tells me he is a surgeon who actually cares about patients and not just the money it brings him. read more

Dr Vial does not take insurance. He intially judged me when he walked into the room.Do not go to him if you are an older gal looking for explant. He is impatient and unkind. He told me that " the problem is women like me get cosmetic surgery then regret it and expect insurance to fix their mistakes. I had been looking forward to this appointment, took off time from work and had waited 3 weeks to see him. He took one look at my deformity. Acted shocked and then proceeded to tell me that I must have some underlying condition, that he didn't want the liability. I left his office feeling defeated and in tears. ( oh by the way he told me he wouldn't charge for the visit after he berated me) read more

I highly highly recommend Dr. Vial. He is very professional and clearly a master at what he does. I was referred to him by a nurse who has worked in surgery with him. She said he was always professional, precise and respectful of patients in the surgery room. This is what is important to me, the best surgeon with the best staff. My experience ; 1. His office and staff are very professional and always on time. 2. He was so thorough in discussions on what I want and what I should expect. He was clear on all costs, nothing unexpected. 3. He really listened to what I want and my lifestyle. 4. The day of operation he was so kind with great bedside manner. His staff called me the night before to make sure I understood what to expect and if I had any questions. I had no anxiety at all going in because of their care. 5. His follow ups were great and everything was better than I expected. The surgery that I had by him is one that I have wanted for years. I am beyond happy. I recommend him over anyone. I am so grateful. read more

Let's speak from the heart; breast cancer is serious business and requires immediate, decisive, and most importantly, competent attention. Dr. Vial not only met these important identifiers but far exceeded my expectations. Dr. Vial was recommended by my general surgeon for implant removal and to discuss whether reconstruction would be a part of my surgical plan. I met Dr. Vial the same week I called for an appointment. This is because Dr. Vial asks his non-emergency patients to move their appointment so the cancer patient can see him immediately. Dr. Vial coordinated with my general surgeon to clear their separate calendars and lock in a surgical date so both procedures could be performed at the same time, allowing me to recover from one operation. Dr. Vial visited me the next day, a weekend, even though my primary surgeon was scheduled to do so. Both surgeons had several consultations that day to ensure I had no complications and maintained their joint care of me throughout my recovery process. My experience with Dr. Vial's medical and administrative teams was also very positive. From my first consultation to my final goodbye, I was treated with respect and grace. Each member of his team was always upbeat and positive while still granting me space to be anxious and concerned. They helped me prepare for surgery by guiding me through the information Dr. Vial provided, made suggestions on how and where to find additional information and ensured I had realistic expectations. They showed empathy and recognition for my fears and addressed my questions clearly. In all, his team helped me built confidence that I would successfully meet the challenges ahead. Dr. Vial cares deeply for cancer patients. He eliminates any barrier to quality medical care he controls, making the medical challenge your whole focus without any other distractions what would otherwise preoccupy your concentration. His straightforward communication and upfront honesty I found refreshing. He is an articulate and calculated communicator, ensuring you receive the information you need to make an informed decision. He understands there are strong emotions involved and confusion can result if emotions take over. His pragmatic approach mitigates heightened emotions and allows for the important facts and details to be absorbed and understood. Finally, I found great comfort in Dr. Vial's confidence. He is a dedicated and very skilled professional who takes great pride in his proven accomplishments of helping his patients meet their objectives and improve their lives. I am so grateful to Dr. Vial - for his attention to detail, his commitment to excellence, and his unassuming support for cancer patients. I also thank his devoted team for their patience and repetitive hand-holding. My life is improved and I look forward to a bright future. Lin W, Sisters OR read more

Dr. Vial is a highly skilled surgeon and a compassionate and very caring person. I had a 3 stage reconstruction of my nose for an infiltrative basal cell carcinoma. Dr. Vial explained each step very thoroughly and answered my questions while allaying my fears. I have worked as a nurse for 35 plus years and I must say he is one of the finest physicians I have ever met. I highly recommend him. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Vial. I had Botox done today and I couldn't believe the time he took to explain everything so throughly. His knowledge is phenomenal and he was so easy to talk with. I did a lot of research and he was by far the best in every way. After I left his office, I knew there was no way I would ever go to anyone else again. Jade also was whom I spoke to on the phone with to make the appointments, she was so nice and very helpful ! read more

Awesome physician! Very thorough, and highly informative! He may be the new kid on the block, but I can tell you he really knows what he's doing! read more

Dr. Vial is an excellent surgeon and I highly recommend him. I am very particular and I do my research when dealing with anything medical related. I am in my 50's and I had a liposuction procedure done by Dr. Vial. I started researching this procedure two years before my surgery. I visited three doctors here in Bend and to be honest coming from a big city, I was a little skeptical about finding someone here. Dr. Vial was the last doctor I consulted with and I felt very satisfied with my consultation and assured that I found the right doctor. He listened to my concerns and what I wanted to accomplish with surgery. He then gave me his medical opinions and thoughts about my procedure. I felt he was professional, direct, honest and able to give me realistic expectations. I had the procedure done in February 2022. I didn't want to write a review until I had time to heal from this procedure. We are now in November and I couldn't be happier. The day of surgery, which was done in his operating room at his facility went smoothly. His staff and anesthesiologist made everything appear seamless. He followed up multiple times after surgery as well. I am extremely happy with the results. My general doctor saw me today and was amazed with the results and remarked that she was barely able to tell where the incisions were made. He is definitely an amazing plastic surgeon. I found my surgeon here in Bend. Thank you Dr. Vial. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Vial. I had a consultation with him as well as surgery for liposuction. I waited to write my review four months post surgery to be as accurate as possible. Previous to meeting Dr. Vial, I had two other consultations with plastic surgeons in Bend. I feel it is important to trust and feel comfortable with your surgeon and I felt Dr. Vial listened to me and understood what I was hoping to accomplish with surgery as well my concerns. He provided me with feedback and shared what he felt would give me the best results along with realistic expectations if I were to proceed with surgery. Dr. Vial, his staff and surgical team were all professional, compassionate and kind. I felt confident in choosing Dr. Vial as my surgeon. The surgery went very well and Dr. Vial and his staff were there for any needs or questions along the way from consultation to post recovery. I am extremely happy with my results. It took me a long time to decide on this surgery and I am glad I did it. I would highly recommend Dr. Vial. read more

You can easy do better than this guy. Unprofessional and rude. He needs to stick to simple procedures. Avoid at all costs if you are looking for any sensitivity or looking for reconstruction due to breast cancer. He is too green and NOT trauma informed. Even my husband told him his chatter was NOT helping. read more

While I decided against surgery due to a pre-exisiting condition, I still highly recommend Dr. Vial. He impressed me with his knowledge and took an hour of his time during a very inexpensive ($40) consultation to clearly explain what this procedure would entail. His honesty and integrity became clear when he said "if you were my mother, I would not do this surgery". Now there's a doctor who practices because he wants to help people and not just for the money. read more

Dr. Vial exceeded my expectations! I am a very picky patient when it comes to my face. After a detailed consultation.... I decided to have filler put in my lips and tear trough area. I am extremely delighted with both procedures. Dr. Vial is an artist with the fillers and I could not be happier with the results. He is professional, caring and very detailed. read more

Amazing Dr! He took the time that we needed to feel comfortable and confident in our decision. Having never had surgery before, I was really nervous and had a lot of questions and fear of the unknown. My results are amazing and I am so happy! I'd recommend him to anyone. read more