Any recommendations for surgeons in Vancouver?

[vancouver]

does anyone have any recommendations for surgeons in vancouver or surgeons to stay away from?  thanks.

[superhuman]

It all depends on what kind of situation you have with your gyne.... Mild, Severe etc.

I'm from vancouver, and I flew out to California and got my procedure done by Dr. Cruise.

Was it costly?... Yes, but then again the money should be 'priceless' for your own benefits. I highly recommend Dr Fielding in Toronto, Dr. Cruise in Newport Beach, California... or Dr Delgado in SF. Shoot any more questions if you have some. Glad to help

[barrow]

Hello. Any updates on surgeons in Vancouver?

I did a search of these forums and read a post saying that there are no surgeons in Vancouver that specialize in Gynecomastia and in the recommended surgeons listing for this website, BC isnt even listed as a province, only Ontario. I read another post on this site about a Dr. Brown, but went to his website and Gynecomastia is even listed as one his procedures.

There are many Vancouver surgeon websites that list Gynecomastia as one of their procedures, but shouldnt I only be going to a surgeon that specializes?
Does someone from Vancouver have to fly to Ontario to find a surgeon that specializes in Gynecomastia for the best results?
thanks for any help, I am really unsure how I should go about picking a surgeon and if i should take a chance on any of the ones in Vancouver.

[Wile E.]

I went to Dr. Ward in Surrey. I had vaser assisted lipo and gland incision via the nipple gateway.

The staff were very accomodating. They got me in for consult within a week and a bit of first contact and on the table within three weeks.

It'll be two weeks tomorrow since my surgery, everything looks and feels great. I was off the pain meds by day three. The bruising is all but gone. I camped out in a Best Western for three days so I could go back for a consult on day three (I am from out of town).

The most uncomfortable thing is the vest, but it is a small price to pay, and it's not for much longer. Minimal other pain/discomfort, and usually when the vest first comes off, or first thing in the morning when lifting my arms above/behind my head. I went back to work on day six (admin type stuff, not physical).

The cost was $8G, financed easily through medicard. I could've tried harder to get it covered by MSP, but the less people that knew about it the better, and I thought that I can't face another summer wearing vests in 30 degree heat.

I'd definitely recommend Dr. Ward for surgery.

T-shirts fit now, I am still wearing vests to disguise the compression garment, but soon enough that'll be gone too.

[waves]

I flew to Toronto (from Vancouver) for Dr. Fielding.  Surgery was $2,800.  Flight for consult was $550 and paid $65 through priceline for a 3 star hotel.  Second flight was $600 for the actual surgery and I paid $85/night for 5 nights in a 4 star hotel (priceline again).  Total cost roughly $4,500 with flights, hotels, surgery, taxes, etc.  Fielding and Lista seem to be the most experienced in Canada so I didn't gamble with a local surgeon.  Hopefully that will change one day and there are many positive experiences with the local surgeons as described above.

[nutella]

I went to Dr. Ward in Surrey. I had vaser assisted lipo and gland incision via the nipple gateway.

The staff were very accomodating. They got me in for consult within a week and a bit of first contact and on the table within three weeks.

It'll be two weeks tomorrow since my surgery, everything looks and feels great. I was off the pain meds by day three. The bruising is all but gone. I camped out in a Best Western for three days so I could go back for a consult on day three (I am from out of town).

The most uncomfortable thing is the vest, but it is a small price to pay, and it's not for much longer. Minimal other pain/discomfort, and usually when the vest first comes off, or first thing in the morning when lifting my arms above/behind my head. I went back to work on day six (admin type stuff, not physical).

The cost was $8G, financed easily through medicard. I could've tried harder to get it covered by MSP, but the less people that knew about it the better, and I thought that I can't face another summer wearing vests in 30 degree heat.

I'd definitely recommend Dr. Ward for surgery.

T-shirts fit now, I am still wearing vests to disguise the compression garment, but soon enough that'll be gone too.

What was the severity of your Gyno ? Was it unilateral or on both sides ?