Breast: Testimonials

Testimonials: These are all copied and pasted directly from e-mails or letters received by me. The only changes made are the removal of names.

 

My breast reduction experience with Dr. Dirk Lazarus and his wonderful staff.

I would like to share the whole experience I had in order to enlighten other women out there who are considering this surgery.

 Being new to plastic surgery, I found it very daunting to make an appointment for a consultation and take the plunge. I suffered from uneven, large breasts with axillary breast tissue under my arms. Please note the past tense :) For years I have been unable to wear summer dresses or any clothing that reveals armpits. I was so self conscience that I wouldn't even undress at gym. I finally had enough and decided to start looking for the plastic surgeon that would suit my needs.

I found Dr. Lazarus's website whilst doing a Google search for Cape Town based plastic surgeons. My first consultation revealed a quirky, down to earth doctor with a sense of humour and a love for Hawaiian looking shirts . I liked him immediately. He explained the whole procedure, took photos (which made me cringe) and used eyeliner to draw where incisions will be made. He was going to do a breast reduction/ lift and liposuction my extra breasts under my arms, as I like to call them, out.

Fast forward to the day of the surgery. Dr. Lazarus has a licensed day clinic adjacent to his practice. I arrived at 7:00 in the morning to find the most caring nurse waiting for me. She showed me to my bed and said I had nothing to worry about. I was so relaxed that I even got a little bit of reading done :)

At 8:00 doctor arrived, marked me for surgery and then I was given my premeds. I met the anesthesiologist and then was taken to the operating room. That is exactly where my memory stops. I woke up in my bed at about 12:30 with no pain at all.  I was a bit groggy and the nurse brought me some Energade to drink. I had a drip and the TV remote control. I was happy.

I was discharged at 15:30 with awesome pain meds and wearing a special post op bra.  Everything is nicely taped up so I can't even see the incisions. It is now day 2 post op and I must honestly say that the pain has been minimal. I am going back tomorrow so that doctor can have a look at me. Everything is a bit swollen and bruised but I can already see my new breasts are smaller and perky :) I love them!

Hi Dr Lazarus,

I just want to thank you again:) I'm super happy. Could you please send the before and after u fixed it pics, I would like to show my mum

Kind Regards,

I have to admit you did a phenominal job, in fact I had to have a mamogram last week (just 'breast pain' as it turned out) but both my male GP and the testing nurse (who happened to be South African) said whoever did my surgery did the best job they've seen. Scarring is perfect and minimal.

Thanks Dirk.

Dearest Dr. Lazarus

This enquiry was for a lady friend of mine, as for me, you have to remember me, I once was Vicky ******, was with you in 2006 for breast augmentation, and still so incredibly happy. Am married now...

I referred a friend of mine to yourself and will forward this information on to her, further more I would just like to know, I will be able to breastfeed when the time comes, right? [Yes, she will - the implants are always deeper then the 'breast feeding mechanism' so they do not affect the ability to breast feed] I remember the implants being inserted sub-muscular? I hope you are still doing well, and making people happy all around the world, it’s great chatting to you again!

I trust that my friend would be as happy as I am, and will always be. Hope you have a great day!

Always
Vicky

Dear Dr. Lazarus, you performed a breast surgery on my very tubular breast last November and all in all I am very content. ... 10827 Berlin Deutschland

Hi Dr Lazarus ... Ive been meaning to email you and just say another big THANK YOU for the wonderful job you did with my boob lift. I am still so happy with the results of my operation. It's the best thing I ever did. Thank you again to you and your team, for such a fabulous experience. ... Thanks Again