I received a referral for Dr. Lawton after expressing my nervousness about the whole concept of cosmetic surgery and my desire to have a confidential and personalized experience for my investment. When I walked into the office, I was immediately welcomed by the staff and given instructions on the paperwork to complete. Included in the folder was a biography of Dr. Lawton that summarized his background, experience, education, and highlighted prestigious medical recognitions he has received in his life. This was especially important and one of the things that I noted right from the beginning. My appointment was kept on schedule and again one of the things that I felt was important in this consultative experience. In the consultation, I went through every single one of my concerns, fears, and asked a lot of questions regarding the procedure I had. Dr. Lawton was very kind, listened attentively, and then gave me a portfolio of pictures to review so that I could really allow him to visualize what I had in my mind. He was very professional and was able to show me the differences in some before and after pictures to allow me to see then that it was my option to continue with the services that he could provide. He explained the procedures thoroughly as well as the process leading up to the surgery. He addressed his services in a manner that was helpful for me to understand and then explained his recommendation. He did a visual evaluation and requested that I take the time to think about what option I preferred, I scheduled my surgery for a couple of weeks later for the mastopexy and reduction. The surgery began early as it takes 2- 21/2 hours to complete. I was welcomed by the staff and made comfortable in a pre-op room where they again asked me if I wanted to address any concerns, fears, or questions before the procedure. I had one of the ladies with me the entire time in pre-op that was very helpful and comforting. I was assured during the process that my feelings were validated and completely normal. 🙂 After surgery, my husband was notified immediatly and as I woke up from the anesthesia, I felt very drowsy. I was bound with a compression bandage and my husband was given all of my after care instructions. I was wheeled in a wheelchair to my car by another doctor and taken home by my husband. The next morning I had to return to make sure that I was feeling ok and didn't have any other concerns. This is when the compression bandadges were taken off and I was given instructions on the healing process again. I had 2 drains in and given pain killers that helped me to get through the first week post op. My pain at that point was normal considering I had major surgery. About 7 days later I returned to get the drains and stitches out and was amazed at that point how minimal the pain was and how awesome I felt with the results. The photo that I took to Dr. Lawton as "inspriation" was taken into account and I was given exactly what I had hoped for. I followed his instructions of taking my antibiotics, vitamin regimen and not lifing anything over 5 lbs. The lines that will be scars later were very thin at that point, and you couldn't even tell the nipples had been moved up. After just about 9 days or so, I didn't realize I would see the results that quickly. Now, I am about 1 month post op, drains out, pain gone, scabbing gone, and feeling super sexy again! I am able to wear soft bras now and am so excited about the results. Lastly, if you are in search of a cosmetic surgeon that is ethical, honest, kind, and professional, do yourself a favor and schedule your consult with Dr. Lawton. There are not enough words to say how much I have appreciated this experience and him and his welcoming staff taking the time to make sure that I had everything that I needed throughout the process. Five Stars *****

- S K.