Plastic surgeon in Houston TX?

[readyIthink 2]

I'm 12 years post op and we are just now in a position to consider plastic surgery for skin removal. We live in Houston, TX and I am very overwhelmed looking at plastic surgeons and would love to hear if anyone has a recommendation. Thanks so much!!

[ShoppGirl 5,053]

I don’t have any recommendations for a specific doctor but maybe consider narrowing it down by ones that have a lot of experience working with weight loss patients?? Maybe ask them how many times they have performed that surgery on someone like you?

[readyIthink 2]

Thank you—I’ve been trying to tell from their web sites....I asked in local groups but most people have had breasts or other types—not skin removals.... so I don’t know how much stock to put in their recommendations.

[kcuster83 1,504]

If you are still a patient at your WL clinic they may be able to refer you to someone they are familiar with.

[ShoppGirl 5,053]

5 minutes ago, kcuster83 said:

If you are still a patient at your WL clinic they may be able to refer you to someone they are familiar with.

Great idea. And Even of you aren’t still going there routinely I bet they would give you a name and number. Especially as a former patient.

[ShoppGirl 5,053]

9 minutes ago, readyIthink said:

Thank you—I’ve been trying to tell from their web sites....I asked in local groups but most people have had breasts or other types—not skin removals.... so I don’t know how much stock to put in their recommendations.

I definitely would go for the one with more practice with your particular surgery. I had a melanoma removed by an excellent boob guy and was very dissatisfied with what he did for me.

[readyIthink 2]

6 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Great idea. And Even of you aren’t still going there routinely I bet they would give you a name and number. Especially as a former patient.

12 minutes ago, kcuster83 said:

If you are still a patient at your WL clinic they may be able to refer you to someone they are familiar with.

2 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I definitely would go for the one with more practice with your particular surgery. I had a melanoma removed by an excellent boob guy and was very dissatisfied with what he did for me.

I had my surgery done 12 years ago in Birmingham AL. I called the clinic a couple years ago and they did not find my records. I could call them though and see if they can just share a recommendation if they know anyone in this area. Thanks!!

[ShoppGirl 5,053]

2 minutes ago, readyIthink said:

I had my surgery done 12 years ago in Birmingham AL. I called the clinic a couple years ago and they did not find my records. I could call them though and see if they can just share a recommendation if they know anyone in this area. Thanks!!

Ooh if it’s in another state they may not know anyone (but still worth a shot). You could also try a local weight loss surgery clinic that is reputable. I’m guessing they would be willing to share a name if you ask nicely. At least then you will have a couple names of people with experience with the surgery you want and then you can do your research from there.

[readyIthink 2]

37 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Ooh if it’s in another state they may not know anyone (but still worth a shot). You could also try a local weight loss surgery clinic that is reputable. I’m guessing they would be willing to share a name if you ask nicely. At least then you will have a couple names of people with experience with the surgery you want and then you can do your research from there.

That's an excellent idea. I just ran a search and there are a lot of surgeons it appears in the area--I will make some phone calls. Thanks!!

[JILLIEMC68 0]

Dr. Christopher Patronella is very good. He did my full body lift a few years ago. He is a great surgeon.

[readyIthink 2]

Thanks so much!!!