OTTAWA-PLASTIC SURGEON RECOMMENDATIONS

hi there - I had Dr. Boyd also, direct to implant 6 years ago.... the implant hasn’t held up well so im going in to have it removed and replaced with flap surgery in 3 weeks with Dr Simon Frank, Dr Boyd’s referral. I’ll let you know how it goes!

hi - so I’m 4 days post op, had the surgery Friday, and things are going really well. Dr. frank did a great job.

Dr Boyd “recommended” the diep when I first had my surgery, I use quotes because you know they’ll never outright recommend but she was definitely leaning that way, I was too chicken and went with direct to implant... now that I’ve had this surgery I can honestly say I should’ve listened better! The recovery has been way better so far. Some things are more difficult (3 drains instead of 1) but mobility, nausea, pain etc all much better. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m in pain and walking around like a 98 year old (my kids say I look like the letter C) but overall I can absolutely see why this is the recommended option for reconstruction. The operation was great, the anesthetist was amazing almost no nausea (and 100%no vomiting) post surgery, the new boob looks a little odd at the bottom right now, but it’s still very swollen. Dr Frank was in to see me both Sat and Sunday in hospital (I was realeased on Monday) and he said he wasn’t totally happy with his balancing work but that he thought he could smooth things out in his clinic, he seems to be a perfectionist! I’m still just amazed by the procedure, the new boob is soft, feels natural (not like the tennis ball I’ve had attached to my chest for the last 5 years) and isn’t even bandaged, just steri strips on the suture! Crazy. The stomach suture is sore, and there’s some odd numbness at the top of my abdomen (which is expected) but I’ve had two c sections and it’s a similar type of pain, just a bit tighter feeling like it’s hard to straighten up.

At this point I would say that Dr. Frank is an excellent substitute for Dr. Boyd.... and those are big shoes to fill!

I’ll keep you posted as I progress through the process. If your daughter or cousin has any questions given I’ve done both direct to implant and DIEP, let me know.

Hi OM12!

I am new here and I stubbled accross this page searching for reviews for Dr. Simon Frank and I see that you recently had a DIEP done. I will explain my situation. I am BRCA 2+ and had a prophalactic mastecomy 4 years ago. I had Dr. Boyd as my surgeon. I ended up going direct to implants (800CC each) but NEVER wanted implants in the first place. I had originally wanted the flap but Dr. Boyd said that I was too thin at the time (wishing I was still at that weight but am getting back there slowly but surely. ) Anyways to make a long story short, I find out yesterday by chance (had a CT scan for something else) and it came back saying thtat there was evidence of an implant rupture. I am trying to stay calm, easier said then done knowing that I have gel goop inside of me... I am seeing Dr. Frank next Wednesday, Nov 21 and I want these thing out ASAP. I am youngish (38) and I can't stay flat - i just wouldn't be able to handle it mentally so I am considering a flap. I am just wondering how you are doing now? How are the results? Was the recovery rough? I am just a little scared because it is a really long surgery... I have 2 little kiddies (6+8) and ALWAYS want to be here for them.

Looking forward to hearing back from you and I hope you are all recoverd and are loving the results!