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Title: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: ZoeM on August 12, 2013, 12:50:02 PM
So, I'm looking around, setting up hopeful consults with various surgeons, mostly in the US, for next August. I'd much rather spend more money than risk a lesser result, so I'm wondering who has the best success rate? Form, function, percentage rate...?

I know of McGinn, Reed, Bowers to start with - McGinn is $18.5k, Reed is $14.5k, and I don't know about Bowers.

Does this suggest better results from McGinn?
Also, any suggestions from the fine folks who've done this before?
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: Heather on August 12, 2013, 01:41:39 PM
I'm hoping for McGinn myself. She expensive and I don't have that much money but I figure if I'm going to have to live with the results of this surgery the rest of my life I want the best so she's the one I want.
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: ZoeM on August 12, 2013, 01:43:50 PM
Quote from: Heather on August 12, 2013, 01:41:39 PM
I'm hoping for McGinn myself. She expensive and I don't have that much money but I figure if I'm going to have to live with the results of this surgery the rest of my life I want the best so she's the one I want.
That's what I was thinking. But she does have some negative reviews too, which made me less sure.
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: Heather on August 12, 2013, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: ZoeM on August 12, 2013, 01:43:50 PM
That's what I was thinking. But she does have some negative reviews too, which made me less sure.
I don't think your going to find any surgeon with a 100% satisfaction rating. But it really doesn't hurt to shop around though its your surgery and your going to have to live with the results so I say money shouldn't be an object just try to find the best.  ;)
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: CalmRage on August 12, 2013, 02:03:06 PM
Well, i am hoping for you and that everything will go as planned.
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: JennX on August 12, 2013, 05:38:28 PM
Bowers is around $23,500 as of 6 months ago.
Brassard is $19,500 as of 6 months ago.
Meltzer is $25,000... requires 2 procedures 3-4 months apart.
Supporn is $18,000.

I went to McGinn. She's middle-upper middle as far as price. Her work and results are above average. I've heard very little in regards to negative past patient experiences. I can most definitely recommend her w/o any reservation.
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: ZoeM on August 13, 2013, 01:23:49 PM
Consult scheduled for Feb. 3rd with McGinn... Anyone else at that time?
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: Heather on August 13, 2013, 01:27:02 PM
Quote from: ZoeM on August 13, 2013, 01:23:49 PM
Consult scheduled for Feb. 3rd with McGinn... Anyone else at that time?
Congratulations Zoe!
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: mrs izzy on August 13, 2013, 02:03:29 PM
Quote from: ZoeM on August 13, 2013, 01:23:49 PM
Consult scheduled for Feb. 3rd with McGinn... Anyone else at that time?

Congrats.
You will find her to be a great person. Remember she is one of us. She was on the surgical team that did my breast implants (she was doing her Surgery Residency with Dr. Leis in 2005). She also served in the military (pre).  She was 2nd on my list behind Dr. Brassard.

Best of luck.
Izzy

Ps Darling you look marvelous.
Title: Re: Surgery hopeful for August 2014
Post by: collettemichelle on August 13, 2013, 02:11:07 PM
Hello Zoe,
I have narrowed my list down to Dr McGinn and Dr Brassard for next year.I'll keep you posted.