After many years of living unhappily and self-consciously with my breasts, I decided to finally move forward and look into getting a breast augmentation. My friend had hers done by Dr. Linder and was very pleased with her results. I told her what I wanted to do, and she invited me to come sit in on one of her check ups. The staff was very kind when I came in, and they had no problem allowing me to sit in on my friend's appointment. I was able to consult with Dr. Linder, no appointment made. The staff was very kind about it. From the very moment I met Dr. Linder, I knew he was "The One". He was very confident and cocky (in a good way, of course).. I loved it! He knows he is the best, and that's what I wanted.. The best.
I then sat in with Adriana, his office manager and surgery coordinator. Not only is she gorgeous and friendly, but she is extremely helpful and great with numbers! She gave me a fair price for the procedure I was going to have: a full anchor breast lift and high profile saline implants. She was very good at describing payment and the options I had, the procedure, and reviewing dates available with me.
Adriana was very good at keeping in touch and following up with you, and answering any questions I had. Adriana and I emailed back and forth for about a year before I was finally ready (financially and emotionally) to book my operation. I booked it October 3, 2012 for an operation date of December 19th, 2012. I came in for a reconsult with Dr. Linder (since it had been a year since my previous consultation) and he chose a bigger implant than he originally had at my first consultation. After spending time doing research on implant size for my height, weight and general body type, I chose to go with a little smaller implant size. At my pre-op appointment, Dr. Linder LISTENED to me and understood what I wanted to achieve with undergoing a breast augmentation. So, we went with a smaller implant size.
Before my surgery, Dr. Hoffan, who is the anesthesiologist called me and discussed some things with me: do not drink or eat after midnight.. Are you allergic to anything, etc. He was very nice. Also, the nurses called me before my surgery and checked in with me. Very kind and caring staff!
The day of my surgery, I checked into the Surgical Center, which is conveniently in the same building as Dr. Linder's office. Nurse Sheila called me back and gave me my surgery clothes to change into. When I came out, she told me how good I looked (even though I know I looked goofy!), the staff always was very attentive and caring. Nurse Cheryl was the one who took care of me the hours before my procedure. She was very careful and kind when doing my IV (I told her I was scared of needles etc.). Throughout my time in the bed before going in, Dr. Linder, Dr. Hoffman (the anesthesiologist) and the lady nurses all came by periodically to check on me and make sure I was doing ok.
When it came time for my procedure, Dr. Hoffman started talking to me about where my "happy place" is.. I began babbling to him about Hawaii and my trip there.. And then I was out.
When I woke up, I was back in the room I had started in, although this time, I had new boobs!! Nurse Cheryl got my clothes for me and helped me change into them. Then Nurse Sheila wheeled me in a wheel chair out to my Boyfriend who was waiting in the waiting room for me, and then out to my car (which we had valeted). My boyfriend and I stayed at the Beverly Hills Crown Plaza (Dr. Linder gets special rate discounts with them) overnight, and the next morning I was in Dr. Linder's office for my check up, then home!!!
Post Op: I am very surprised at how smoothly this procedure went, and how simple it seemed to be. Honestly, I didn't have any pain.. very minimal bruising and my stitches were very clean and precise. Now that my stitches have been removed, I can see the cuts a little better, and really.. they are almost unnoticeable. Dr. Linder made very clean incisions that will be hidden by the natural folds of my breasts. Whenever I needed anything, Adriana was just an email or a phone call away. One time I asked her a questions on a SATURDAY NIGHT via email, and she called me right away.
I am very VERY pleased with my new look. Everything went smoothly and exactly how I imagined it would. From my consultation, to everything in between prior to my operation, then to the day of my operation and all my check up's after that... Dr. Linder and his staff have been amazing. I cannot stress to you how thankful I am for this man and his staff.
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