Janel

“I was first made aware of Dr. Shuster’s practice during a seminar following my gastric bypass surgery a little over four years ago. At the time, I did not think I would be wanting to have surgery…until a 108 lb. loss made me more uncomfortable with my naked body than I had been before losing the weight. The photos and information he handed out stayed with me, and when I decided it was time to find a plastic surgeon, he was the first I contacted. I am a thorough person, and I interviewed two other surgeons in addition to seeing the results of a third. I found I kept comparing my first impression with Dr. Shuster and his office with all the others. In the end, Dr. Shuster’s credentials, experience (especially with gastric bypass patients), and the sincerety I felt during my consult with him made me choose him hands down. The Consultation — During the consultation, Dr. Shuster examined me and suggested that a tummy tuck and a breast lift was what I needed for the results I was looking for. I trusted him. I feel that the other surgeons I saw would just go down the list of what they could do and not consider what I was actually asking for. He answered my questions and I didn’t feel like he was telling me “what I wanted to hear”. I left the examing room with much less anxiety than when I had gotten there. Paryse and the rest of Dr. Shuster’s staff are super. I felt so comfortable during each of my visits. The Surgery — As my surgery date approached, Dr. Shuster’s office was in constant contact with me. They made sure I had everything I needed and that everything was in order for a smooth procedure. At the surgery center, I met with Ted, the anesthesiologist. Another wonderful personality that put any anxieties I was having to rest. Dr. Shuster took his time making the reference marks for the surgery and again I felt completely comfortable. The Recovery — For those of you who have had children and given birth via c-section, that is pretty much what I am feeling like. My abdomen is tight and sore as if I’m recovering from a c-section, and my breasts are perky and hard like when they were engorged with breastmilk. That is the best comparison I can make to prepare anyone for how it will feel following the surgery. If you are thinking about having surgery, do it, and have it done with Dr. Shuster. It will be the best thing you can do for yourself!”