In 1994 at age 44, I underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy and began my reconstruction process with tissue expanders. After 5 months, the expanders were replaced with silicone implants. While pleased to regain some breast-like shape, for years I experienced a tightness all around my chest and back area. Also, the breasts were cold and very thin skinned. During the past few years, the breasts began to dimple and showed signs of scar tissue. I became concerned about my health and the integrity of these implants.
After an in-depth consultation with Dr. Spiro, I agreed to move forward with the replacement procedure of my implants. Dr. Spiro explained how he would be able to create a soft, much more natural looking breast by creating a crease under the breast and softening the area around the breast with fat grafting.
After our visit the other day, I truly realized that it was time for me to talk about a chapter in my life that has been very painful for me to discuss. The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I got the words that no woman ever wants to hear. I’ve always felt in my soul that it was only a matter of time that I would hear the news that my grandmother and mother once heard.
My grandmother, at age 46, died of breast cancer. My mother had her first bout with breast cancer at age 52. Her surgeon back then, did a radical mastectomy with no reconstruction. Years later it returned in her other breast in which she received another mastectomy, and again, no reconstruction surgery. After seeing how disfigured my mother was after her mastectomies, it left me with such a horrible impression in my mind, that if I knew if I ever got breast cancer, I would have to consider another option for me.
It was important to me that both Dr. ______ and Dr. Spiro would perform the mastectomy and reconstruction consecutively in a marathon surgery that resulted in me losing my breasts and gaining my reconstructed breasts before I awoke. I was able to go to surgery with breasts and come out with breasts I never had. I was afraid to look at my new breasts for over a week after coming home from the hospital for fear of what they would look like. My husband assured me that they really looked good. I was able to smile after seeing them for the first time.
The second part of my surgery was held up due to me having to go through chemo. I had my heart set on having my second surgery soon after I healed from the first one. Plans got delayed a little bit with chemo. I’ll never forget what Dr. Spiro said to me, “Don’t worry, just get through the chemo first, if I have to operate on you on New Year’s Eve, I will do so”. We ended operating on December 30th. Close enough.
The one person I will miss dearly is Dr. Spiro, and his wonderfully pleasant staff. It was always a highlight when I visited with the group. Whenever I went there feeling sad, hurting, or feeling depressed, I always walked out of there feeling wonderful with a smile on my face.
Dr. Spiro, “YOU’RE SIMPLY THE BEST”!
One last note, I made a decision not to completely leave you or your staff at this time. You made me whole again on the inside and therefore I decided to let you make a few things on the outside look just as beautiful.
There are no words big enough to thank you for all you have done for me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
I also commend your office staff who are compassionate and professional women who added to my experience with plastic surgery. My thanks to Lina, Kristina, Karen and Dina for always being there for me. All I had to do was pick up the phone and all my needs were met.
I recently turned 45 and have become increasingly unhappy with my reflection. I embrace getting older but had always considered plastic surgery as an option once I became dissatisfied with my appearance. I am a cancer survivor and feel healthier and younger than I have ever felt. I wanted to look as good as I feel, so I decided it was time to
seek out a reputable plastic surgeon.
Dr. Spiro, you are an excellent plastic surgeon and talented artist. I have highly recommended you to those who say, "Wow, you look great!" My heartfelt thanks to you for making my cosmetic surgery a positive experience.
I am 36 years old and work in the Professional Beauty Industry. Therefore image is a priority. I was embarrassed to wear clothes, change in front of my husband, and lastly disgusted that I could not wear the clothes that were being shown in fashion magazines.
I want everyone to know how beautiful you made my breasts, which are now full, even and tasteful.
I no longer feel self conscious about my appearance, and can't help but share how much I love them! It was by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.
I could go on and on. I highly would recommend anyone who is hesitant about having breast augmentation to do it. Take it from me Dr. Spiro is the Best!
To All Those Who Said I Made The Walls Jealous (because I was so flat chested) Look at me know!
After nursing our children, I was ready to have the asymmetry and size proportionally corrected. It was the right time in my life and Dr. Spiro was the right doctor to make it happen.
Kudos also to your awesome staff who I actually looked forward to seeing during the numerous appointments before, during and after my surgery. You have restored my faith in the medical profession. Thank you.
Jane Williams
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In October 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer of the right breast. I chose double mastectomy. My breast surgeon highly recommended Dr. Spiro for the reconstruction. Although I did not know what to expect, I found him to be extremely informative in deciding the appropriate reconstructive techniques. Upon the recommendation of Dr. Spiro and with independent information, I chose bilateral latissimus flap reconstruction. I found the actual surgery and recovery to be remarkably close to what I had been told to anticipate by Dr. Spiro. He was extremely caring and provided me with both his surgical skills and his ability to comfort me when needed.
The staff was supportive in every imaginable way. They were emotionally supportive on each visit. They also spent hours assisting me in maximizing the amount of payment from my insurance carrier. Their relentless approach toward my insurance company brought additional payments in the thousands of dollars.
Your tremendous skill is unparalleled and your patience with each and every question has always been present. If you haven't already, you should consider insuring your hands with Lloyds of London!!!
I feel fortunate to have found you and I am extremely proud to call you my surgeon.
Warmly Yours,
Jennifer
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I always had the perfect figure...petite (I am only 5 feet tall), curvy, and toned. But then I had kids. And that all changed. In my early thirties, I had two children, nineteen months apart. After my second pregnancy, I asked my OB/Gyn why there was all this extra "stuff" on my belly. "When does this go away?", I asked meekly. She grimaced and squeezed the flesh hanging off of my abdomen, and replied "The only way to get rid of this is to have plastic surgery; a tummy tuck." She explained to me that it wasn't fat...it was all badly stretched out extra skin. The pregnancies had taken a toll on my body.
Plastic surgery? I remember feeling angry. Why did this have to happen to me??!! I know plenty of women who still have flat tummies after childbearing. Why me? My tummy became a source of shame for me. I would not let my husband see me without a shirt on. During "intimate moments" I would freak out if his hand or arm brushed over my tummy. It is not that it really bothered him at all. But it definitely bothered ME.
I was tired of feeling bad about my post-pregnancy appearance. I hated passing by a mirror. I hated getting dressed in the morning because nothing fit me properly. I hated having to fold my underwear down below the skin that hung down. Four days after my second child turned 5 years old, I had abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with umbilical hernia repair. Yes, I was nervous but it all turned out fine and I am SOOOO glad I finally went through with it. My only regret is that I should have done it much sooner!
Dr. Spiro is wonderful and his staff is very professional and friendly. When you are having a procedure like this, only the best will do and Spiro Plastic Surgery in my opinion is the best. Dr. Spiro and his staff were very attentive and I received personalized, individual care from them.
As a physician myself, I interviewed with other doctors before choosing Dr. Spiro. My husband and I knew before we left our consultation that Dr. Spiro was the doctor for us. He was extremely calm and confident, compassionate, practical, and reassuring. He presented all of our options, and helped us choose the best procedure for me.
I underwent bilateral mastectomy with latissimus flap reconstruction. Dr. Spiro walked us through the process the entire way with meticulous attention to detail, words of encouragement, and helpful advice. Following chemotherapy, approximately eight months after my intial surgery, I had nipple reconstruction. My husband and I could not be more pleased with the results.
Even my internal medicine physician has said my breasts and nipples were the best surgical outcome he has ever seen!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Spiro and his dedicated staff. I will continue to refer patients to this extremely talented physician and artist.
I now can exercise without back pain. I'm even losing weight and improving my posture. I'm more confident with my body and have better self esteem. I'm truly grateful to you. Also, I wanted to thank the entire staff. Everyone was very professional, kind and caring.
Dr. Spiro came very highly recommended and upon meeting him for the first time, I was overtaken by his professionalism and his incredible passion for art. I knew he was the doctor that would transform my abdominal area and make me look and feel incredible.
After two lumpectomies, I was told I needed a mastectomy which as you can imagine was devastating news! I decided to do a prophylactic bilateral so I would never have to deal with this again. My breast surgeon informed me that he would only work with one plastic surgeon: Dr. Spiro. I made an appointment but also contacted several other breast/plastic "teams" in NYC etc. because I wanted to make sure I chose the best group.
The first thing that impressed me about Dr. Spiro was his artistic talent... having gone through all this I now see that plastic surgery is really an artform. After my first meeting with Dr. Spiro I cancelled all my other consultation appointments because my husband and I were convinced that no one could achieve better results than what we saw and read on his website and in his office.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2001 at the age of 29, I was in shock. I was told that I needed a bilateral mastectomy and being so young, I thought I would never be the same. Dr. Spiro came highly recommended from both my breast specialist and my oncologist. From the moment I met him, I knew instantly that everything was going to be fine and he was going to make me look even better than before. He explained every detail of the procedure and was very patient with questions about the process. I felt very confident in his skills and expertise.
Each visit to Dr. Spiro’s office was a pleasant experience as well. His staff was always very professional, supportive, caring and understanding throughout the entire process. They always make you feel very comfortable.
My procedure was not an easy one, as Dr. Spiro had told me due to the many complications I had experienced. Dr. Spiro’s office staff assured me that Dr. Spiro was an artist and very good at his craft. His staff told me that he would do his best to fix whatever problems I had to make me look and feel better. They were right.
After my successful procedure, I felt very little pain. Whatever pain I had, was taken away when I took one look at my new breasts.
They looked great and I was so happy. Dr. Spiro performed a miracle on me that I do not think even he thought he could do. I was so happy and so was my husband. Dr. Spiro is an excellent doctor and is truly skilled in his work. He only wants the best for his patients and tries his hardest to give them what they want. I am so happy my journey is over thanks to the terrific work of Dr. Scott Spiro.
This letter serves a thank you to Dr. Spiro and his entire staff for their exceptional care and service during my battle with breast cancer last year.
Last August I was busy taking four graduate classes, running my three children to their respective sports and my one son to therapy two nights a week for a severe speech disorder. Between all of that and planning our first family vacation, there just wasn’t time for much else until the last week of the summer, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The moment my husband and I met Dr. Spiro, we liked him. He was serious and matter-of-fact enough to let us know how knowledgeable he was about the procedures we were considering, and yet down-to-earth enough to allow humor and laughter into the conversation; that put both my husband and I at ease while making some very difficult life changing decisions. The patient pictures he showed us gave me reassurance that I, too, could and would look womanly again, and I was completely comfortable that I would in fact, look even better than I did before.
The day of the surgery, I panicked. My husband and I had always joked about getting a “boob job” but I never actually thought about what I would want. Dr. Spiro took my hand and I remember him saying, “If you had come to my office for cosmetic surgery instead of reconstructive surgery, I would have suggested the same.” I trusted him. I had seen his work. I knew he would make me look complete without making me look unnatural. That was very important to me.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Decemeber of 2005. I met with Dr. Spiro in January of 2006. The entire year of 2006 was a "surreal" experience for me. I am so thankful that it has passed and I am so thankful for Dr. Spiro and his staff.
His office was a place of hope and was an uplifting experience as opposed to my other doctors at the time, which were "cancer" related. Upon meeting Dr. spiro I only remember hearing one thing. He said,"one day this would be behind me and I would want to look whole again". So I began the process, not fully understanding what was ahead of me, but somehow trusting this man who I had just met because of his manner.
Plastic surgery was not an easy decision for me until, until I met with Dr. Spiro. Even after consulting with several surgeons, I was unsure if getting the breast implants I had wanted for so long was the right decision for me. Dr. Spiro not only explained every aspect of the surgery and recovery, but answered any concerns I had thoroughly and honestly. I actually left his office after our one hour consult thinking, "I can't wait to do this! I could not have been in better hands. I never felt like "just another patient".
Everything went perfectly.
It is now 6 months post surgery and I am thrilled. The way I feel about myself is life changing. Dr. Spiro listened to my expectations, and then surpassed them. I would not hesitate for one second recommending Dr. Spiro and his staff to any of my loved ones.
When I picked your office, I really did my homework. Many people wanted to know why I didn't choose a "Manhattan" famous doctor. My research included your surgery, the hospital stay and your staff. None could compare. I was worried how I would be treated in the hospital having "elective" surgery. The nurses were wonderful. I received the best care from your nurses in the hospital and your office.
I would like to say, my plastic surgery days are over, but I will come back when I need my eyes done or Botox or whatever. I recommended you to everyone and believe me, everyone wants to know "who changed me". It's been about 3 years since my surgery and I look as good as I did right after my surgery.
I would not be who I am today had you not helped me. Like it or not, how we look affects us mentally, physically, personally and professionally. I did speak to one of your patients, but please feel free to have any others call me. I can't speak enough about how wonderful you are.
Your staff has also played a big role in my recovery. It is very easy to feel sorry for oneself in this situation, but they never let me give in to it. I have no doubt that it's the reason I recovered so quickly.
On December 2, 2006, it will be one year since you performed my lifesaving breast cancer surgery. It is so hard to believe that a year of surgeries and chemotherapy has passed and that a new and healthier year will be beginning. What a difference a year makes!
As I reflect on the past and look toward the future, I want to take a moment to thank you for the amazing work that you performed. The words "thank you" seem so insignificant when compared to what you were able to do for me. As I am sure you are able to understand, the diagnosis of breast cancer to any woman is devastating, but as a thirty-year-old woman with a new son, the news was almost debilitating. As I went into your office a year ago, I was so frightened about my future. Was I going to survive this, and, if I did, what could I possibly look like when surgery was over? As soon as I met you, however, I felt a sense of security and confidence that I had not experienced before. Your nature exudes confidence, and I knew that if anyone was going to put me back together it had to be you. I had heard that your work was outstanding, but I did not expect to be as impressed as I was. I certainly understand that you work in a profession where your patients expect perfection, I was just hoping for normalcy, but you gave me so much more than normal- I look and feel like a 31 year-old-woman. When I look in the mirror, I can not believe what I see. Yes, there are certainly scars, my battle scars, but you were able to restore my femininity and for that I am eternally grateful. You led me in the right direction from the start. The latissimus surgery and the silicone implants were the right choice, and I would recommend these procedures to any woman facing the same circumstances.
I am so grateful for you and your dedication to the field of breast cancer. You have made such a difference in my life and the lives of many other women. I will continue to advocate for you and your practice. I sing your praises to all who will listen. Additionally, your office and medical staff are truly wonderful sincere people who also played a significant role in my recovery through their support, encouragement and care.
Once again, the words thank you do not seem to be sufficient, but it is all I am able to offer. Please know that the words come along with sincere appreciation, humility, and gratitude. Thank you Dr. Spiro, thank you.
For Dr. Spiro from a very happy patient. My life changed ie: I have become positive, confident, and regained proudness and love of life since my facial surgery, followed by breast surgery. Thank you to all, you are professional, sincere, compassionate, and you lived up to my expectations.
No one could ever prepare you for the moment a doctor tells you that you have breast cancer but since my diagnosis in May 2007, I feel as though I have a whole new outlook on life. I owe this all to my wonderful breast and plastic surgeons; they went above and beyond in comforting me in my decision. Looking back, it should not have been a difficult decision for me as I have two young boys and a life time ahead of me that I could not let this disease take away from me!
My diagnosis came as a result of an MRI; the finding was a Stage 0 but due to my age (42) and my family history, the breast surgeon recommended a double mastectomy. The only plastic surgeon she works with is Dr. Spiro. On our initial consult, he took as much time as my husband and I need to help us understand each procedure that could be done. In the end, we all came to the same decision. Several days prior to my surgery, I became very nervous and tried to cancel the surgery. Dr. Spiro and his staff spent hours with me talking through my options and in the end realize today that this was the best decision of my life.
After a few years of being embarassed from an unexpected inverted nipple, my mother a breast cancer survivor recommended me to Dr. Spiro. Dr. Spiro first pierced the nipple which did correct the problem and made me comfortable with my breasts again.
Unfortunately, due to the family history of breast cancer and the series of tests I must undergo my "back to normal breasts" went back to embarrassing because I had to remove the piercing and along with that the nipple was inverted again.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to have a double mastectomy. Before the surgery, I met with several plastic surgeons but after talking with Dr. Spiro I knew that he would be the one to do the reconstruction. He understood that I was entering a "world" that I knew nothing about and that I was afraid of that unknown. He spent as much time as I needed explaining all of my options and answering all of my questions patiently & to the point.
I had always thought about breast implants but was concerned because my family has a history of breast cancer. When I went for my consultation with Dr. Spiro about the scar on my chest I inquired about breast implants and expressed my concerns. He assured me it was safe. I then decided I wanted to go through with the surgery. I was extremely nervous and had a lot of questions. Dr. Spiro and his staff were always very good in answering all of them for me and allowing to come in whenever I needed to talk to them about my concerns. I went through with the surgery and I am very pleased with the results. I love the way I look in my clothes and my bathing suits now. It motivated me to go to the gym and work out and it made me feel better about my body.
The constant breast cancer ads relentlessly remind many survivors of their suffering, but thanks to you and the rest of my doctors, I do not feel that way. Instead, I am reminded that I have a caring team of highly skilled professionals helping me get passed this really scary disease. At this time, I would like to thank you for making me feel whole again.
Considering I was 29 when diagnosed, I feel reconstruction was a very important part of my personal healing process. I cannot express enough how impressed I am with your work. Even in the absence of the tattooing, the results are amazing and much more realistic than I ever could have imagined.
In addition, your staff has also been exceptionally caring and helpful. All those at your office have been kind and patient, even when I have been indecisive and extremely distraught. At this time, I want to communicate my appreciation to you and your staff for minimizing the distress created by this illness. It has been a long process. Thank you for all that you have done for me.
Dr. Scott Spiro was referred to me in October 2004 by my surgeon after I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breast. Over the past 2 years I have been a patient of Dr. Spiro. He was my surgeon of choice for TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous) surgery after a mastectomy of the right breast and reduction of the left breast in November 2004, followed by Latissimus Dorsi breast reconstruction after a mastectomy of the left breast in January 2005. Final reconstruction was completed this year.
My recommendation to any future breast reconstruction patient: you could not be in the hands of a better plastic surgeon than Dr. Spiro. You want to be in the hands of a perfectionist when you are faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer and the serious challenges it comes with thank you Dr. Spiro!
Thank you for all the patience you practice with your patients. Thank you, too, for you're your extraordinary plastic surgery skills, and for the high priority you and your staff place on professional excellence! Keep up the great work my family and friends need you!
Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Hearing such news is a life-altering event. I thought first of my precious family and how my illness would affect them. Coming face to face with my own mortality, I wondered if I would be around to share with them all the special occasions that lay ahead. I also was concerned with how I would look and feel after the surgery.
From the time I first met him, Dr. Spiro has been a calming and reassuring presence in my life. He explained everything thoroughly and answered all my questions. As a result, I went into surgery with an optimistic and peaceful state of mind. He saw me a number of times in the hospital; each visit was unhurried and helpful in my healing process. It was very important to me that I left the hospital feeling whole. In the months after the operation, I visited his office many times.
His staff was unfailingly kind and efficient. If I had occasion to call, I always got a prompt response. Dr. Spiro monitored my progress with genuine concern and enthusiasm.
Putting myself in Dr. Spiro's exceptionally able hands was one of the best decisions I have made in this difficult process. I am now almost at the end of the reconstruction process. Anyone who has seen the remarkable outcome, including nurses and other professionals, is in awe. I thank Dr. Spiro for all he has done. I could not have asked for a better result or a better doctor.
Thank you so much for doing everything in your power to help me heal. You never gave up-willing to try anything to make me better again. I know I have a long haul ahead of me, but I am confident that you are there for me. I look forward to the day when I can visit you for a different sort of surgery. (I have always hated my chin!)
Lastly, and I am sure I don't need to tell you this, I want to let you know how blessed you are to have Melissa assisting you. She is feisty and honest and hard working and committed to the same standard of excellence and care that you possess. She is truly an angel and I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done. You have a wonderful team at Spiro Plastic Surgery. Keep up the good work!!!
Dr. Spiro is professional, knowledgeable and kind. He has a warm bedside manner, takes the time to answer all questions, and even though he has an incredibly successful and busy practice, Dr. Spiro makes you feel as though you are his number one priority. The recovery time wasn't easy, but Dr. Spiro was honest about what to expect. He was also easy to reach throughout the entire process whenever my husband and I had questions. I now have a new-found confidence and positive body image and I have Dr. Spiro to thank.
In 1999 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was then given even more devastating news, because the cancer was in both breasts I was going to have a Bi-Lateral mastectomy. I was going to become a woman's worst nightmare.
At the same time, however, I was told that ther were procedures for breast reconstruction. I was refereed to Dr. Scott Spiro by my surgeon.
On my final visit I gave him a card thanking him for being so dedicated and interested in his profession and in helping women who have to face this disease.
I am quite honored to be writing a testimonial for Dr. Spiro. I had gone in to see him 10 months after delivering my third child. From the moment I met him, I felt at ease. That is crucial when you are about to “bare all”. You are insecure about undressing in front of a complete stranger. Within minutes, I felt trust. Again, very important when you are talking about having someone perform elective surgery. Throughout the consultation, it was quite apparent that he is extremely knowledgeable and rather passionate about his art. I use the term “art” because Dr. Spiro truly uses his artistic talents to sculpt and form your body beautifully. And boy does he ever!
I had researched many doctors, but Dr. Spiro was the only doctor I went to see. After meeting him at my consultation, I knew right away, so did my husband, that Dr. Spiro was the right doctor for me. I booked my surgery that day. I had a tummy tuck and liposuction done on my hips and thighs.
Dr. Spiro’s staff is wonderful, too. They truly make you feel comfortable and are willing to do anything to ensure your satisfaction.
I am extremely pleased with my results. This is the first time in years I can actually wear a two piece bikini. I feel extremely confident and love the way I look and feel. People are amazed that I am a mother of three; you wouldn’t know it by looking at my body. How great is that?
Dr. Spiro has made shopping fun again. I even enjoy working out now. It’s amazing how quickly you see the results from your workouts once you have removed what I call “The plateau creator.” I can’t thank him enough for all he has done for my appearance, self-assurance, and well-being.
Susan
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Until I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June, 2006 and was told that I needed to have a mastectomy, I was pretty healthy, never had any type of surgery and was never hospitalized before. If one has to go through this, then you go through it with the wonderful doctors that I was blessed to find. Although I have a trmendous amount of support and love from my family and friends, I found that it is just as important to surround yourself with individuals in the medical field that not only treat the disease/condition, but treat the patient. For me this made a world of difference and I was lucky to find it in both my breast surgeon and in Dr. Spiro.
Every office visit was made pleasant not only by DR. Spiro but by his wonderful staff. You almost felt like you were at home with good friends. Can you imagine getting this feeling and only being a patient for about one year - that's how truly unique they are. I don't think I would have had the same results if I had gone somewhere else. My experience was truly made less stressful and less traumatic because I was surrounded by a group of exceptional individuals who happen to be medical care givers. For the first time in my life, I now have two breasts that are the same size! I bet that when gravity hits other parts of my body (in which case I will be back, my breasts at least will stand firm!
Dr. Spiro, my heartfelt thanks to you and your wonderful staff. I will be forever grateful to you for making me whole and better that I was before. Mille Grazie!
I recently had breast augmentation by Dr. Scott Spiro and want to express my satisfaction with every aspect of my experience. I want to thank Dr. Spiro and his staff for such excellent care prior to, during and after my surgery. Sharing some of my thoughts might help ease the mind of someone considering this procedure.
Having been under the care of a breast surgeon for several years, I asked her opinion about breast augmentation. Her response was "if that is something you want to do, I would strongly recommend Dr. Spiro". I had several biopsies in the past and wanted to be sure what I was doing was completely safe. It was something I wanted to do for a long time but never had the confidence until I met with
Dr. Spiro and spoke to him at great length about all of my concerns. I was older than most breast augmentation patients and had experience with biopsies, ultrasounds, and aspirations. The outcome was always benign and I decided it was time for me to take the plunge. I had waited long enough.
It has been about 2 months since my surgery and I am more pleased with the outcome than I had ever imagined.
I was amazed at the ease and speed of my recovery. I followed all of the doctor's instructions and found that I had no problem. Looking back on those weeks, I cannot say that any of it was painful, only mildly uncomfortable. In fact, I am now a back sleeper and although I am permitted to sleep on my side, I am more comfortable on my back and all of my neck and backaches that I used to wake up with are now gone! It was an added bonus for me.
Dr. Spiro is a wonderful and caring doctor. Shortly after my surgery I inadvertently during my exercise program opened several stitches. I was very concerned but waited 24 hours to contact him because it was a weekend and I did not want to disturb him. When I did contact him he made immediate arrangements to return from his weekend after instructing the surgeon in the emergency room exactly what procedure he wanted him to perform. He examined the results in his office Sunday morning at 8am. One could never expect such focus and deication, but then because he is a perfectionist and an artist he took personal and immediate action to reverse the damage that I caused. He and his staff have been so wonderful and friendly to me.
Breast Augmentation was something I pondered upon for a very long time. After having my two children I lost all of my “baby weight” plus some. Unfortunately, my chest went away just like the weight did! I researched for a very long time but was afraid of the “unknown”. It wasn’t until my cousin went to Dr. Spiro that I said to my husband I must go for a consultation.
She looked great and felt great too!
Before I got this done I swore that until I had breast augmentation I would not put on a bikini. Not only was I able to wear a bikini this summer but I felt great wearing sundresses and cute tank tops too!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, aged 57. When my doctor first told me I had cancer the word itself hit me hard. I considered it as a matter of life and death, top priority is to get rid of every single cancerous cell from my body. I was advised that I needed to have a mastectomy and I was referred to meet a breast reconstruction specialist - Dr. Scott Spiro. He is warm and honest, he patiently explained various treatment options for my condition. Based on the advice given to me, I decided to have breast reconstruction (tram) at the same time as my mastectomy. Dr Spiro was reputable in breast reconstruction surgery for many years. The care I received from the hospital and his office was kind and personal, the procedure was efficient and thorough. I was glad to be able to entrust my care to the expert.
After the operation I was pleased and happy with my new shape. I did not grieve over the lost breast because of the immeidate reconstruction with the added bonus that I had a tummy tuck. My new breast looks symmetrical to the other side. I am comfotable to how I look now as if I was in a new portrait. I did not think I would feel confident with my body and myself without reconstruction. I am very pleased with Dr. Spiro's work, thank you for his dedication and his great artistic surgery.
I was very fortunate that the cancer was detected early and I was more fortunate to have good doctors take care of me and basically saved my life.
All the best
Judy
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I wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking such good care of my friend Mary. In doing so, you have taken care of her family, closest friends and people whom she has yet to inspire.
In seeing how well Mary has been coming along since one year ago, and under your care, I wanted to send my sincere thanks for taking such good care of a very special person, a valued colleague, and dear friend.
It has been almost a year since I had a double mastectomy for breast cancer followed by immediate reconstruction by Dr. Spiro. My first concern when undergoing these procedures was, of course, my health but I also worried about appearance following such radical surgery. Dr. Spiro patiently and thoroughly explained my options, listened carefully to my concerns and priorities, and honored my choices. Incredibly, due to Dr. Spiro's expertise and artistic sense, I now feel better about my appearance than ever.
Dr. Spiro has noted several times how well I healed after each step in my reconstruction. In deep gratitude for his wonderful work, I hereby offer my special secret to fast recovery: chocolate.
I am so grateful to Dr. Spiro for all of this. His skill is just amazing
Anonymous
Testimonial 80
Dear Dr. Spiro:
I just wanted to properly thank you for everything you've done for me regarding my breast surgery / reconstruction. From the moment I met you, I knew you would be the best choice as my doctor. That decision proved to be one of the best I've made. It was an extremely difficult decision to not only do a prophylactic mastectomy but to choose the TRAM flap reconstruction. Your confidence made it easier for me to be confident as well. It's been 14 years since my first breast surgery (by a different doctor). The deformity of the reconstructed breast never made me feel whole or attractive and it got to the point where I didn't even care. Last Halloween changed all that. I was astounded by the results of both my new breasts. You are extremely talented and I couldn't be happier or more grateful with the outcome. I finally feel whole again and I owe that to you! So...thank you so much for everything.
Mindy
Testimonial 81
In February of 2006 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was told by my surgeon that I would have to undergo a mastectomy. After my initial shock was over, he suggested that I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Spiro, a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction of the breast.
During my visit with Dr. Spiro, he informed me of my options and assured me that could make a “new breast” for me. With all the helpful information that he provided along with kind understanding from both he and his staff, I left the office with a sense of relief and confidence that I would receive the best treatment and care.
After the completion of my reconstruction I was extremely pleased with the results and very thankful that my surgeon had recommended Dr. Spiro. I would recommend him to anyone needing reconstructive surgery.
