Dr. Placik w/general

[jones357]

I just went to see Dr. Plasik in Chicago? Has anyone used him? He is listed on this site, so I thought I would check him out.  He does the operation under general, but also uses the Trumelesent (sp?) method.  He thinks having a calmer patient would make things easier.  I have heard people say the recovery is worse with general. Why?  Also, he said something about a Vasser machine.  Do you know what that is?

[david_in_chicago]

I had a consult with him, but ended up booking my surgery with Dr. Pensler.  Dr. Placik seemed OK, but a bit distracted and I didn't feel like he was listening to my questions or concerns.  Also, I was not thrilled about the idea of general anesthetic.

[jones357]

I had a consult with him, but ended up booking my surgery with Dr. Pensler.  Dr. Placik seemed OK, but a bit distracted and I didn't feel like he was listening to my questions or concerns.  Also, I was not thrilled about the idea of general anesthetic.

Dr. Pensler was booked, so I went to Plasik.  I have so so results so far.  I probably should have waited.  Plasik was also a fortune and had hidden costs. How did you results turn out with Penslir?

[david_in_chicago]

I don't have my surgery until 10/20.  Placik was fine, I just didn't feel as comfortable with him as I did with Penslar.  Dr. Penslar seemed to understand the emotional aspect of gynecomastia whereas Dr. Placik just kind of seemed distracted.  I'm sure I caught him at a weird time maybe?