I am considering Dr. Mast for my plastics. I had my initial consult and was happy, but then i went for a second consult with Dr. Cheng in Davenport. Both have similiar pricing except for the Breast Lifts. Dr. Cheng wants to put in a small implant and Dr. Mast says it can be done with the tissue that is there. This alone has me torn on which dr to go to. I have checked reviews for Dr. Mast and the only thing i can find gripes about are his bedside manner not his actual work. I like Cheng also she was very thorough in her explanations and what she can do for me, where Dr. Mast did not do the details details. Anybody use either doctor and have any feedback for me?

I had a similar dilemma (two different approaches to what needed to be done), so I went on a third consult. The third surgeon had the same idea as surgeon #2, so that confirmed (at least for me) that that was probably the best route.

do either of them specialize in body contouring for massive weight loss patients? Or at minimum, do A TON of them (as opposed to just a handful a year)? If so, that would be another factor I'd consider. Body contouring for the formerly obese is supposedly a challenging subspecialty, so you want someone with A LOT of experience doing it.

Edited October 29, 20196 yr by catwoman7

5 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

I had a similar dilemma (two different approaches to what needed to be done), so I went on a third consult. The third surgeon had the same idea as surgeon #2, so that confirmed (at least for me) that that was probably the best route.

do either of them specialize in body contouring for massive weight loss patients? Or at minimum, do A TON of them (as opposed to just a handful a year)? If so, that would be another factor I'd consider. Body contouring for the formerly obese is supposedly a challenging subspecialty, so you want someone with A LOT of experience doing it.

i did some additional digging, and asked 2 co workers for assistance in research.. Dr Mast specializes in breast reconstruction where as Dr Cheng specializes in all the contouring. I have decided to go with Dr. Cheng for the arm, thigh and tummy tuck. While i want the breast lift done, it is least of my priorities. I will decide down the road, and if i end up doing it, it will probably be Dr. Mast since that is his specialty unless Dr. Cheng and i come up with a different plan. there are 2 other reasons.. Dr Cheng is local, and part of the hospital where i attend support group meetings but did not have the surgery. According to the folks at the support group, if anything is done via their hospital then that automatically makes me part of their bariatric program instead of having to pay a 300 fee to get in, just to get further follow ups if needed. I do not foresee needing them as i will be a year out in 9 days and have not had any issues (knock on wood). but if the need arises, choosing Dr Cheng also provides me that benefit of seeing their bariatric drs, without having to foot an extra cost.