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I need to have surgery on my nose to repair damage I did when I broke it about 6 months ago. I was pregnant at the time so I could not go under general anesthesia to get it fixed before it set. Because it broke in 3 places, I will have to have it rebroken in those places to realign the septum etc. Essentially, I am now going to have a "nose job" because it has new bumps and is a bit lopsided (although my husband says I am the only one who is really aware of it). I saw Dr. Drury in Oakland when it first happened and was wondering if anyone has experience with him or his partner, Dr. Moyce for surgery of this kind. I am also wondering if I should consider going to a board certified plastic surgeon to fix it instead since Drs. Drury and Moyce are ENT specialists and not board certified plastic surgeons. My insurance is with Alta Bates Medical Group so it would help to have someone in that group. Three doctors I saw that are in that group are Michael Carstens, Richard Kahn and Shain Javaheri. Any thoughts on these doctors would be appreciated. I have seen the recommendations on the website already but they focus on hand surgery and skin issues rather than fixing the bones in the nose. Any experience with nose surgery that people have had would be great! Thanks.
I'll appreciate any recommendation regarding Plastic Surgery (M.D.) that has experience with burns. LK
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Our daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate. She will be having her surgery at Kaiser (Oakland). We are in the process of choosing a plastic surgeon - Does anyone know a fantastic surgeon w/lots of experience with this specific type of surgery? We would be willing to travel to a location other than Oakland. Christina
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/cgi-bin/prd.cgi?action=DISPLAYDOCTOR&doctorid=1301
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/medical_services/plassur/cranio/experts.html
Marie
For a small cyst, I need a plastic surgeon. My insurance covers Michael Carstens, Michael Cedars, James Langham, Harold McDonald, Andrew Moyce, Douglas Patton, Joseph Togba. Do you know about any of these??
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I have double pierced ears and the first set of piercings are very stretched out. One side is much worse than the other, as the lobe on that side is not as thick. If I continue to wear heavy earrings, it is quite possible the holes with break throught the bottom of my lobes. I am considering having the first set of holes completely stitched up and closed. Has anyone ever heard of such a procedure? I checked once about 10 years ago and the Doctor told me it was a complicated procedure and quite costly, so I put it on the back burner. I am most bothered by it when I wear my hair up and my ears just look kinda funny with totally stretched out holes next to my earrings that reside in my second piercings. Has anyone heard of this kind of surgery? If so, how much would something like this cost? Any does anyone have any recommendations on who to go to for something like this? Juliap
I want to have some lipomas (benign fat tumors) removed. My insurance will not cover the procedure, which means that I'm not limited to surgeons who happen to accept my insurance. I've heard that some surgeons use liposuction for this type of surgery in order to minimize the scar. Can anyone recommend a surgeon who's good at removing lumps without leaving big scars?
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Can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon in the Bay Area who specializes in nose jobs (rhinoplasty)? I've looked on the archives in the network and it seems there are a lot of listings for tummy tucks, but no nose jobs. Also, is it typical to have to pay for a consultation, even when you are still shopping around for surgeons and have not decided on whether to have the surgery? I called Dr. Elizabeth Lee's office to schedule a consultation (since she came highly recommended by many on the Parents Network) and to find out if she specialized in rhinoplasty; however, the receptionist told me that it costs $150 just for a one-hour consultation. I was somewhat shocked at this price, just because I thought a consultation was an info-gathering meeting. At this price, it seems like you have to have already decided on the surgeon and the surgery and that the consultation is more like a pre- operation meeting. I really don't want to spend this kind of money just to ask questions; I'd rather save it for the surgery. Please share your experiences. I've wanted this done for so long, but the whole process seems so daunting. Thank you for all your responses! Nose Like a Rhino
My Korean niece is 19 and she wants to get a ''nose job''. She has a few ''ice pick'' scars from previous bad acne on her nose, and is generally unhappy with the shape and size of her nose. Her mother and I have tried to dissuade her (the scars can somewhat be camouflaged with makeup) but she is determined and is saving all her part-time job money for the operation. Does anyone have a recommendation for a plastic surgeon that is skillful in working with ''Asian noses''? Since my niece is so set on getting her nose fixed, I would certainly want her to see and be treated by the best there is - someone who has skill and experience in Asian noses (I have heard this is important and may be a specialty in itself). Also, someone who can treat her nicely and sympathetically. Our greatest fear is that she will go to someone who doesn't have the skill just because the price is right. We are willing to help her have this done right, and have looked through the AAPS and the Board Certified website, but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Thank you. Florinda
Dr. Michael Cedars for Tummy Tuck Operation?
After consulting with a few cosmetic surgeons in the area
regarding an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), I have tentatively
chosen Dr. Michael Cedars. I reviewed the UCB postings on Dr.
Cedars and they all relate to his experience with breast-related
surgeries (enhancements, reductions, etc.). Has anyone had
recent experience with Dr. Cedars specifically for tummy tucks?
Was it a positive experience? Your comments will be greatly
appreciated.
Much obliged
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Re: Considering breast reduction - any recommendations? (July 2003)
After years of hesitation and self-torture, I did it: at 50, I
had a breast lift and reduction. I researched for the right
surgeon all over the place, in depth. Found, I believe, the very
best: kind,wonderfully professional, sensitive,a great sense of
female psychology. Beautiful hands, beautiful eyes. Not a prima
Dona, a true gentleman. Don't even look elsewhere. He is right
here in Oakland: Dr. Michael G Cedars, (510) 763-2662. Now,
almost a year later, my breasts look quite fantastic. I look
slender, and younger.
dh
Re: Breast Lift (March 2002)
Dr. Michael Cedars did my breast reduction back in 1994.
He is affiliated with Alta Bates and has offices in Berkeley
and Orinda (I think -- somewhere out there). At the
time he was ''the'' plastic surgeon around -- the one
all the doctors' wives went to. He was absolutely
great. The results of the surgery are fantastic, and
he was very sensitive to my modesty issues. He even
badgered the insurance company until they paid for it.
Good luck!
Re: Pierced Ear Repair (Feb 2001)
Just had my ear fixed after it finally tore through after many years of
too-heavy earrings. In order to keep the same hole, there is a
reconstructive process which costs the same as stitching it up and making a
new hole. It cost $90 for consultation & $350 for the proceedure. In and
out of the office in an hour. Dr. Michael Cedars in Oakland (just moved
from Berkeley) 763-2662.
Lisa
Re: Cyst (March 2001)
When my son was in 2nd grade he was hit in the face with a tennis racket.
His nose could be described as being in two pieces. Our wonderful
pediatrician arranged for him to go to Michael Cedars and be repaired. He
is 19 now and I can honestly say that his nose is perfect. There is no
scar. In addition to doing a great job, he was very nice to both my son
and I (and I at least was a little stressed).
Dibsy
Re: Ear Pin (July 2002)
I would recommend Dr. William Hoffman, M.D. at UCSF. He is a
ped. plastic/cranio-facial surgeon who is ''it,'' in the field of
ped. cosmesis, trauma, and congenital abnormalities. He excised
a benign cyst (pea and a half size) from my nine-year old
daughter's lower cheek. He did a beautiful job, and because she
had to undergo general anaesthesia we were relieved to have some
of the best ped. anaesthesiologist(s) in the country working on
her. Even though many competent plastic surgeons could have
excised my daughter's little cyst, we chose Hoffman because there
are nerves in the area of excision.
We also had the good fortune of seeing some of Dr. Hoffman's work--a child on whom he constructed a forehead, another child on whom he constructed an outer ear, and his receptionist on whom he had done beautiful! lidwork--very natural. We are a physician-family so I feel that we can judge. Additionally, we rec'd Dr. Hoffman's name from physicians in L.A. and Boston, as well as from a local dermatologist and pediatrician. Great endorsements, no?
Finally, this is elective surgery you are talking about. I wouldn't let price guide your choice; it will be expensive You are not only talking about major surgery but also your child being in what amounts to a ''drug-induced coma'' for the duration of the surgery.
I applaud you for getting this done for your child. I know someone with a lot! of money who will not let her 12 year old son, thus far, get his ears done when he's older. His ears are so profoundly stuck out, it pains me, and he has been teased about them. She says that she wants him not to be so stuck on the way he looks (?), so good for you.
Tell Dr. Hoffman, if you use him, that the Pascals recommended him. He's superlative. Danna
Re: Lipomas (Oct 2002)
You want an excellent plastic surgeon, esp. if lipoma is large or
in a ''cosmetic'' place--William Hoffman, M.D. and/or Dr. Mathes at
UCSF are both superlative. I have seen their work.
Good luck
Does anyone have any experience with the plastic surgeon Shahin Javaheri? I need to have a cyst removed and would like to have some feedback on this individual or another plastic surgeon that is recommended. thanks.
Re: Broken Nose (Jan 2002)
Dr. Richard Kahn is a great surgeon. I have used his
services. I would make an appointment and look at the
photos of has taken of similar surgeries. He is very
conservative and honest. You are fortunate if your
insurance covers him, mine didn't and I had to pay the
bill. Good luck.
Joyce
Re: Cyst (March 2001)
A while ago I had Dr. McDonald do a skin graft from the back of my ear to my nose where a basal cell issue had developed and was removed. He was quite good. I particularly liked that he explained things so thoroughly. He was absolutely right that the ear would hurt far more than the nose! I was negatively impressed by his office staff, however.
Nori
The doctor is east-indian herself, so she specializes in hair removal for dark skin types. I found out that there is a special type of laser called a Lyra laser that works on dark skin types - and that only a few doctors in the area have that type of laser.
My experience was great - her staff were all very caring and knowledgable, and they were open evenings and weekends. I ended up having laser hair removal on my chin, lip and underarms and it only took me 8 treatments. I've had a little bit of growth on my upper lip - but I just go back once every 3 or 4 months and get it zapped again. It's been 3 years and I am so satisfied.
Anyways, you should check out Dr. Rajagopal's website - it explains the laser proccess better than I can. Its http://www.sfcosmeticsurgery.com/procedures/laserprocedures/laserhairremoval.htm
Also, they're phone number is (415) 392-3333. They are right by union square so it's very easy to get to - you can take the Muni to Powell St. Station and just walk up Powell to post.
Good luck! Kristiane
I am interested in hearing of anyone's experience, good or otherwise, with plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Togba of Oakland. Thanks.
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