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Plastic Surgery Patient Testimonials
Consultation
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking the time to meet with me and talk with me about breast augmentation. This is truly an emotional decision for me, but as soon as I walked into your office I felt comforted. Your staff treated me with such openness, kindness and respect. I have been to other doctors and kind of felt vaguely embarrassed about being there. It was also very nice to begin the consult with Colleen and somehow this helped me feel more at ease. The best part was meeting you and feeling like I somehow already met you. You should be very proud of your website, because it was a great way for me to get to know you and your practice before an actual consultation. I was looking for a doctor who is highly skilled, and would treat me with respect, and compassion, that I would be seen as a "real" person with feelings and concerns. You took the time to answer all my questions and I never felt rushed. You really surpassed all my expectations and so a few days later I decided to schedule the surgery with you. I am scheduled for surgery and I'm just a big bunch of nerves and emotions.
In the days to come I will likely have more questions, and I appreciate you and your staff encouraging me to call or email whenever the need arises. I look forward to my pre-op appointment with you.
History
Giving
birth to a child is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can
have in her life. I am very proud of the two handsome boys that I carried
and delivered into this world. They both add so much to my life. However,
during this beautiful and natural process, my body was not spared some
of the most common side effects of pregnancy. I gained over 70 pounds,
developed many ugly stretch marks, and had a C-section delivery with both
boys. My boys both weighted 10 pounds at birth! So, where did this leave
the shape of my once 115 pound body - not to mention my self-esteem?
Surgery
After
establishing a good healthy diet and following a consistent exercise plan
- I lost the 70 pounds I gained during the pregnancy process. However,
I did not loose the lower abdominal bulge from the C-section, weight gain,
and the stretch marks. I decided to research plastic surgery as an option,
because I realized the bulge was not all fat. The bulge was loose skin!
I exercise every day, and I do a lot of sit-ups. The abdominal problem
remained despite my effort.
I consulted
with several plastic surgeons all over the Northern Virginia Area about
my lower abdominal problem. What bothered me is - most of the plastic surgeons
I consulted with, gave me unrealistic ideas of what to expect after the
tummy-tuck. For instance, one surgeon told me that my body would look
just like it did when I was eighteen. Yeah right! No one in the right
frame of mind would believe such a story. I quickly realized that some
of these physicians would tell me anything just to win my business for
my money.
At this point,
I was certain that I wanted the tummy-tuck - but I did not want to choose
a physician that tried to sell me on unrealistic results. I have more
faith and confidence in someone who tells the truth.
I consulted
with Dr. Brown and was very impressed with his realistic approach to my
tummy-tuck. Dr. Brown told me up front that he could make my tummy look
better than it did, but did not promise me that eighteen year-old body
I once had. Out of all the physicians I consulted in the plastic surgery
field, Dr. Brown was the first physician, in my opinion, that was up front
about a realistic after surgery appearance. He delivered the results that
I expected.
Recovery
Because
of my experience with two prior C-sections, I recovered rapidly. My scar
is a little bigger than the C-section scar, but my tummy is as flat as a board now. The scar is fading with time, just as it did with the C-sections.
The appearance of my stretch marks is not as noticeable. I can wear my
bikini again - thanks to Dr. Michael J. Brown.
Thank you,
Dr. Brown - you really have changed my life.
T. N.
Confidence
I
would have had the Tummy Tuck a long time ago if I had known how much
better I would feel about myself. I have spent a good 12 years disguising
my tummy and unsuccessfully exercising and dieting. It wasn't until I
met Dr. Michael J. Brown and he clearly explained the tummy tuck procedure,
that I felt I may have a new lease on life.
I
can now wear clothes that actually fit. I used to have to buy clothes
that were big enough to disguise my midsection and would in turn be too
big everywhere else, causing me to look and feel 'dumpy'. I can actually
breath in my jeans!!!! By having a tummy tuck procedure, a whole new world
has opened up for me. I feel better about the way I look which has given
me more confidence to shed my clothes and actually be proud of my body
once again. I truly feel that I gave my heart, soul, and body over the
years to having children. I wouldn't trade them for the world, but it
is my time now! I have done my tour of duty and my body took some serious
'hits'. I believe I deserve to have my body back and I could not have
done it without Dr. Michael J. Brown! Thank you for giving me the courage
to have the tummy tuck procedure and the new confidence that I wake up
with each day!
E.S.
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Michael J. Brown, M.D., P.L.L.C, Plastic Surgery for Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
