Question:
Anyone know a good plastic surgeon in either Dayton,cincinatti, or Columbus Ohio?

Also I will be self-pay. Do they have financing and how does that work?    — Tina L. (posted on June 13, 2003)

June 13, 2003
I would love to know the answer to this as well. I live in Dayton and right now am pre op. Surgery is June 30th. Being 5'3 and 240lbs I know I will need plastics in my future. I'm sure I will most definately have to self pay as well. I hope you find a great plastic surgeon. Good luck and take care. Audrey
   — Audrey W.

June 14, 2003
my plastic surgeons name is Susan Vasko her number is 614-246-6900. I had my consult with her last month and i am now waiting for the insurance to approve the procedures. I am hoping for a Tummy tuck and a Breast reduction. She is a very nice doctor and i like her. she is in upper arlington. hope this helps shelley
   — shelly B.

June 14, 2003
I have a friend I met here on the board who had plastic surgery done through the plastic surgery clinic at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was very pleased with the results (mastopexy and abdominoplasty). I haven't heard from her for awhile, but she did say the cost was about 1/3 of what a private plastic surgeon would cost. I am going to check it out in the future. I am only 7 months out, so I want my weight to be down more before I take that step, but I am seriously thinking about this clinic at that time. I am sure they have payment plans available.
   — koogy

June 14, 2003
I went to Dr. Vasko for my breast reduction also. She's a fantastic doctor I would reccomend her to anyone wanting plastic surgery of any type. She's very professional, knowledgeable and has a very pleasant personality... my husband and I were both very comfortable talking to her about our questions and concerns... and we know if we need plastic surgery after our WLS we'll be going to her to have that done as well. :) Good luck! ~ Kim ~
   — Kimberly J.

June 19, 2003
I go to Dr. Robert Heck who is in the same practice with Dr. Vasko. Dr. Heck is WONDERFUL!!! He did a full abdominoplasty on me (hip to hip incision only) and liposuction on my upper arms. He's doing a modified brachioplasty on me next Friday to remove my bat wings. He is TRULY the best!! He's young and he tries to have as few scars on you as possible. Mention my name and he can show you my before and after pictures. It's TRULY amazing what he can do!!
   — Patty H.