Rachel’s Breast Augmentation and Liposuction

By Dr. Grant Stevens

When Rachel first considered breast augmentation and liposuction in Los Angeles, she admits that she felt “extremely nervous” about surgery. Like so many women, she longed to wear “cute backless shirts” and bikinis in warm weather.

All it took to change her fears was a consultation with Dr. Grant Stevens, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in Los Angeles plastic surgery and the Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates.

Her Consultation

After Rachel explained her cosmetic goals, Dr. Stevens skillfully examined her. “He discussed realistic expectations. He made me feel very comfortable. I immediately knew I was definitely in the right hands,” says Rachel. She decided that Los Angeles liposuction and breast augmentation were ideal options for the appearance she wanted.

Day of Surgery

On the morning of her surgery, she recalls that as she entered the building, the OR Director, Catherine, “made me feel a lot more relaxed and quickly excited about my surgery experience. I got dressed into my gown, got my pre-surgery pictures taken, and met with Dr. Stevens once again for a final consult to address all my concerns. “

“One of the biggest fears I had about getting surgery was being put under anesthesia. That fear diminished the moment I met the anesthesiologist,” says Rachel. Her anesthesiologist “was communicating with me a lot, was extremely compassionate, and had an amazing bedside manner – all of which kept me nice and relaxed.”

Rachel’s experience after her surgery proved to be equally soothing. “When I woke up from surgery, one of the nurses from Serenity (a surgery after-care facility) came to pick me up and take me back to their facility. I felt like I was in a 5 star hotel! Best of all, my family knew that by my electing an aftercare facility, I was in THE best of hands the night of surgery – so that made my family extremely reassured for my safety.” The “extremely attentive” nurses made Rachel comfortable, and the staff at the aftercare facility even drove her back to Marina Plastic Surgery Associates the next day. After her post-surgery exam, Rachel returned home, delighted to discover that her pain was minimal.

“My breasts were just sore to the touch, and the liposuction felt like I just worked out too hard at the gym. I barely needed to take any of my pain medication! I was very impressed,” she reflects.

Her Results

Rachel describes herself as truly “thrilled with my results! My breasts look wonderful, and now I can finally wear cute backless shirts…without a bra. I was naturally a 34C and I went up to busty 34D.” She feels that her body now looks “exactly” how she wanted. “I now get compliments by my family and friends all the time telling me how great I look. I cannot wait for summer to come around so I can show off my new curves in my bikini!” adds Rachel.

“Overall, my surgery was one of the best decisions I have ever made,” says Rachel. “I am beyond happy with my results, and that is all because of Dr. Grant Stevens and his amazing team!”

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About Dr. Grant Stevens

W. GRANT STEVENS, MD, FACS Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery University of Southern California Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, is the founder and medical director of Marina Plastic Surgery and the Orange Twist Institute in Marina Del Rey, California. He is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California, Chairman of the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and the Director of the USC Division of Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Stevens is past president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and chairman of the ASAPS Board of Trustees. He is third vice president of the board of directors of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He was elected by his peers into "The Guide to Top Doctors" and Castle Connolly's "Top Doctor Guide," recognizing him as one of the best plastic surgeons in America and one of the select few to be featured in "Plastic Surgery: The World's Top Surgeons & Clinics." Dr. Stevens is an active member at Marina Del Rey Hospital, where he is the past Chairman of the Department of Surgery, the Chairman of the Liposuction Committee and the Medical Director of The Breast Center. He is also on staff at St. John's Medical Center, the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center and USC. Dr. Stevens graduated with honors from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis where he was awarded the Senior Prize in Surgery. He completed his general surgery training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center then returned to Washington University-Barnes Hospital where he completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Paul Weeks, Dr. Leroy Young, Dr. Tom Mustoe, Dr. Jeffrey Marsh and Dr. R. Christie Wray. He is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. He was appointed by the governor of California to the Medical Board of California Medical Quality Review Board. Dr. Stevens is an ASAPS and ISAPS Traveling Professor lecturing at numerous international, national and regional meetings and is an invited visiting professor at numerous U.S. and international universities. Dr. Stevens has authored more than 90 articles and chapters on aesthetic plastic surgery. He is a member of many medical societies, including ASAPS, ISAPS, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. Dr. Stevens is the past Chairman of the California Medical Association Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery. He received the California State Assembly and the California State Senate Certificate of Recognition. He has also received the Special Congressional Certificate of Recognition and the Distinguished Service Citation from the Medical Board of California. He has been interviewed for articles including those in Time, USA Today, People, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Glamour, Vogue, Allure, Cosmetic Surgery Times, Business Week, Men's Fitness, LA Times Magazine, Discovery and numerous newspapers. He has appeared on more than 125 television programs including CNN, Discovery, 60 Minutes, MSNBC, The Learning Channel, PBS Nightly Business Report and many other TV and radio interviews.

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