Firstly, I want to thank @stupidjaws for making this thread and second, I'd like to apologize to @greyandblue, for my tirade yesterday (I was in a mood).
My issues are aesthetics & as such, I've decided to pursue implants. Therefore, it is important to note that my list will contain biases, towards surgeons who perform them (Triaca being the exception, as at a previous point, I was interested in a CW)
To start:
1.) Had a consultation with Professor Sailer in Zurich: I am well aware that there are polarizing view points, regarding this individual on this forum. However, I really liked Professor Sailer (he was very clear, concise and down to earth: no arrogance whatsoever). He sat down and talked with me for about 3 hours, discussing my wishes, as well as his opinion (Aside from the X-rays, he also drew a sketch of what he would do for the surgery).
Pros:
-What I liked most about him, was that he was very sincere (he was the first surgeon I went to, to check if I needed jaw surgery: bimax, ccwr etc...) and he could have easily insisted that jaw surgery was necessary (costing twice as much: we're talking 70k + Swiss francs). However, he informed me of the good news, that it was absolutely not necessary and that implants would be helpful in my case.
Cons:
-Consultation cost was high: 1000+ Swiss francs
-Staff seemed a little disorganized
Price:I received a reasonable offer and was happy (although as most know here, the overall cost for Sailer is higher than other surgeons)
Bonus: I've always been apprehensive about my nose (understating my feelings here) and of course asked Professor Sailer what he thought about it. As well, he knew from the B&A's I morphed but instead of what I thought would turn into him up-selling me on a rhinoplasty, he actually complimented my nose and said it was very handsome on me (it just looked bigger because my jaws are recessed). In fact, when his assistant overheard our discussion and tried to insist that I should indeed have a rhinoplasty, he immediately disagreed and "shut her down" (in the nicest way possible). I thought that was classic, just a great guy overall and I thought very knowledgeable.
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2.) Had several phone consultations with Triaca: As stated above, I was previously interested in Triaca for the Chin Wing procedure. He's quite congenial and makes time to talk to you (even with unannounced calls) which I think is nice, as he's for sure busy. I told him my aesthetic goals and he suggest the CW (no surprise). Later, I sent him morphs of my expected outcome and he sent me back his morphs, of what he believed he could achieve with the CW. I wasn't impressed was his morph (underwhelming) & from the further research I gathered, concerning the CW; it wasn't the right procedure for me.
Pros:
-What I liked most about him, was that he always made time to discuss my concerns & overall, seems like a really nice guy.
Cons:
-I'm not sure as of now but his secretary at the time, was incompetent & rude (I'm being generous with my words)
Price: I wasn't charged anything for my correspondence.
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3.) Had a skype consultation with Dr. Yaremchuk: Very cool guy and was very confident (borderline cocky) but I liked his personality. Uses Medpor implants (in my specific case: off the shelf: like 12k and custom 19-20k).
Pros:
-What I liked most about him, was that he seemed knowledgeable, with a "no bs" very direct type of attitude (I appreciate that).
Cons:
-I didn't get to see any new B&A's which was super disappointing, as the B&A's on his website are from likes decades ago. Requested to have some emailed to me and was told by his secretary that it was not possible, as it would violate patient confidentiality (understandable). However, I have not been able to find any patients of Dr. Y that show new B&A's... (cannot find any on the net except for the old ones on his website) i
If anyone has had work done with him, please PM me (or if you know anyone who has or a forum that has people who've had work by Dr. Y., please point me in the right direction)
-Also, he said something that sounded slightly strange to me (not sure if it was a red flag) but interested members can PM me to discuss.
Price: $200