Back Bay Plastic Surgery

10/27/2008 Posted by Bethyr

After many years of having uneven breasts I decided to start going to some plastic surgery consults to see what my options were. When I went to see Dr. DelVecchio he had been in surgery all day and still managed to spend a significant amount of time with me explaining the details regarding a breast augmentation. I tried on three different sets of sizers and explained I was interested in the armpit incision because I did not want any scars on my breasts. Dr. D specializes in this incision and explained the procedure as well as answered my entire list of questions and concerns that may have seemed silly, but were important to me. He made me feel completely calm and I felt he was extremely conservative on both the size and procedure options. He listened to what I had to say and did not give me false hope that they would turn out to be perfectly even and that was not my expectation. If they turned out to be closer in size and fuller that would meet my expectations. I went for a preop appt two weeks before and again felt the same calmness that things would turn out just fine and that I was making the right decision in doctor, size, incision type, etc. We went over prescriptions for after and what I could expect the day of surgery. I had my surgery at North Shore Medical Center in Lynn, Mass and I can't say enough great things about them!!! The anesthesiologist and OR team came in to go over the plan and introduce themselves. They were all extremely professional. Dr. D came in and put some markings on my skin, took some pictures and asked me if I had any other questions. One thing that made me feel at ease was that he made sure to mark on my skin what size implant was going in what breast (because I was uneven). This was a huge concern of mine and I didn't even have to ask him!! That night I received a call from Dr. D asking how I was doing and if I had any other questions. At my 5 day post op appt he and I both were thrilled with the outcome and it was only 5 days!!! A++

Pros: Felt extremely calm with Dr. D. and feel he treated me like he would his own family!!!

09/06/2008 Posted by prynne

I went to Dr. Del Vecchio to have my breast implants replaced. I work hard to keep my body in shape and, although there was nothing "wrong", the implants I had done ten years ago were becoming uneven and just looked fake. Talking about breast implants for me feels vain, embarrassing, and uncomfortable - Dr. Del Vecchio made me feel relaxed and justified in my concerns. Most importantly, this doctor listens - he didn't brag about what he could do (as was the case with a couple of other surgeons I interviewed) rather, he addressed my concerns and made several suggestions that made sense. The preparation for the procedure was very thorough (plenty of literature / doctor and staff answered and encouraged questions and concerns). The doctor's staff is very friendly and hard-working. In particular I was comforted that Dr. Del Vecchio requires a mammogram (if you are over 30) prior to performing the surgery. My expectations were actually exceeded - my breasts feel and look natural and beautiful and, every imperfection I was troubled by in the past is gone. Union Hospital in Lynn was a wonderful place with caring nurses who made me sure that I was as comfortable as possible every moment. Within 24 hours of my surgery, I received calls from Dr. Del Vecchio, a nurse from the hospital, and the staff from Dr. Del Vecchio's office all checking to see how I was doing. As someone who can find at least one fault in almost anything, I'm happy to admit my experience with Dr. Del Vecchio had no disappointments. If the need for another plastic surgery arises, I'll return to see Dr. Del Vecchio.